When your vehicle breaks down near Old Trafford stadium, on the A56 Chester Road or around Stretford Mall, our tow truck provides trustworthy service throughout the M32 and M16 postcodes. We are Fast Breakdown Recovery & Car Transport, an independent business with over 12 years' professional driving and recovery experience, and we charge fair prices. Stretford is about four miles from our Ardwick base, so we are often with you within 30 minutes, from match-day traffic around Old Trafford to quiet mornings near Longford Park. You deal directly with the driver.
Whether you need a jumpstart near Old Trafford cricket ground or vehicle transport from Trafford Park, you deal directly with the driver, 24/7. Running independently keeps our costs down, and those savings go to you: local jobs start from £50, with a fixed quote once we know the collection and destination postcodes. Our flatbed transporter accommodates cars, vans and 4x4s up to 2.7 tonnes, from city runabouts to commercial vans. Cars that will not roll are loaded on wheel skates, and you can pay by cash or card when the job is done.
Breakdown Recovery in Stretford
Main roads, including M60 Junction 7 and the Chester Road corridor, see breakdowns every day that need proper car recovery. We are available around the clock to deal with them, from radiator failures on Edge Lane to accident recovery on Great Stone Road. Stay safe, put your hazards on and give us the nearest junction or landmark. We load onto a flatbed with low-angle loading, use wheel skates for cars that will not roll, and take the vehicle to your home, garage or dealer.
Primary coverage
- M60 Junction 7 (Stretford/Sale)
- A56 Chester Road
- Edge Lane near Stretford Mall
- Talbot Road through Old Trafford
- Great Stone Road

Stretford Battery Jumpstart
Manchester's changeable weather is hard on batteries across Stretford. When starting problems strike in Gorse Hill, Trafford Bar or Firswood, our mobile battery jumpstart arrives with the right kit. We start everything up to 8,000cc diesel, from estate cars to commercial vans in Trafford Park, at home, at work, at the roadside or in height-restricted car parks. We are available round the clock throughout M32 and M16.
Common jumpstart locations
- Stretford Mall car park
- Old Trafford stadium and cricket ground
- Stretford Metrolink stop
- Turn Moss playing fields
- Residential streets around Longford Park
Stretford Vehicle Transport
Our vehicle transport keeps vehicles safe whatever the reason for the move, from classics that need careful handling to vans that have broken down. The triple-axle trailer loads at a low angle, which suits lowered cars, and every vehicle is strapped down by its wheels. We regularly take cars to dealers on Chester Road, workshops around Trafford Park and homes across the local postcodes, and collect auction cars from Copart, BCA, RAW2K and Synetiq.
Our quotes are clear and honest. Give us the collection and destination details and you get a fixed price with no hidden extras; what we quote is what you pay. For urgent recovery near Old Trafford, a jumpstart in Gorse Hill or planned transport from Firswood, call 0161 327 4329.
Areas we cover around Stretford
- Stretford
- Old Trafford
- Gorse Hill
- Firswood
- Trafford Bar
- Trafford Park
- Longford
- Chorlton
- Urmston
Stretford breakdown recovery: FAQs
How quickly can you get to Stretford?
Stretford is only about four miles from our Ardwick base, so we are often with you within 30 minutes. On match days at Old Trafford the roads can be slow, so when you ring 0161 327 4329 we will give you an honest ETA based on where the truck is.
What does breakdown recovery in Stretford cost?
Local jobs start from £50. Tell us where the vehicle is and where it needs to go, by postcode, and you will get a fixed price before we set off. You pay exactly that, by cash or card, with no extra charges on the day.
Can you get to me on a match day at Old Trafford?
Yes, we work on match days too. Traffic around Chester Road, Talbot Road and Sir Matt Busby Way can be heavy, so we will plan the route and tell you a realistic arrival time. Give us the street or car park and any landmarks nearby.
Do you recover vans from Trafford Park?
Yes. We recover vans, cars and 4x4s up to 2.7 tonnes, and jumpstart engines up to 8,000cc diesel, so most work vans are covered. Let us know the business name or street in Trafford Park and whether there is a gate or barrier to get through.
