Wigan is one of the furthest towns we cover, around 18 miles from our base in Ardwick, so we'll be straight with you from the start. If you've broken down here, the time it takes us to reach you depends on the M60, the M61 or the East Lancs Road, and we'll tell you honestly what to expect when you call. What doesn't change with distance is that we're open 24/7, every day, on 0161 327 4329, by phone or WhatsApp. The more detail you give us, such as the road, the junction and which way you were facing, the quicker we can plan the route.
We're as useful for planned work as for emergencies: moving a car bought at auction, taking a non-runner to a garage, or bringing a vehicle back to Wigan from elsewhere in the North West. Every job is priced up front from the collection and delivery postcodes, and the quote you get is what you pay, by cash or card. We're an independent firm with over 12 years of professional driving and recovery experience, and we carry cars, vans and SUVs up to 2.7 tonnes. Transport jobs can be booked for a set day as well as at short notice.
Breakdown recovery on the M6 and around Wigan
The M6 runs down the western side of the town, with junctions 25, 26 and 27 serving it, and the M58 joins at Orrell. A breakdown there needs moving quickly. If you stop on the motorway, get out on the left, wait behind the barrier and call us, telling us the last junction you passed. Our motorway recovery and car recovery work uses a flatbed trailer, with every vehicle strapped at the wheels.
Off the motorway, the A49 through the town centre and up Wigan Lane carries plenty of local traffic. If you stop there, or anywhere else in town, put your hazards on and get onto the pavement. We'll load the car with wheel skates if it won't roll and take it to the garage or address you give us.
Common breakdown spots we cover
- M6 junction 25 for Wigan and Ashton-in-Makerfield
- M6 junction 26 and the M58 at Orrell
- M6 junction 27 for Standish
- A49 Wigan Lane north to Standish
- A580 East Lancashire Road towards Lowton
Jumpstarts across WN postcodes
A flat battery can often be dealt with on the spot. We jumpstart cars, vans and 4x4s up to 8,000cc diesel at home, at work or in a car park, including height-restricted ones, so you can get the vehicle home or to a garage under its own power.
As it's a longer drive for us, tell us when you call whether you've already tried jump leads and what happened. That helps us judge whether a jumpstart or a recovery makes more sense before we set off.
Places we come out to
- Grand Arcade shopping centre
- Robin Park retail park
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
- Wigan North Western and Wallgate stations
Vehicle transport for Wigan
Planned vehicle transport is often the better fit for a Wigan job, as you can pick a time that suits you. We collect auction cars from Copart, BCA, RAW2K and Synetiq, deliver eBay and private purchases, move cars between dealers, and take SORN vehicles or MOT failures to a garage or test centre.
Old or modified cars with little ground clearance are fine on our low-angle triple-axle trailer. We can also bring a caravan or trailer to or from the town. Let us know the collection and delivery postcodes and we'll reply with a fixed price.
Areas we cover around Wigan
- Pemberton
- Orrell
- Standish
- Ince
- Hindley
- Aspull
- Shevington
- Platt Bridge
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Haigh
Wigan breakdown recovery: FAQs
How long will you take to reach Wigan from Ardwick?
Wigan is about 18 miles away, so it isn't a 30-minute job. Depending on traffic on the M60, M61 or A580 and the time of day, it can be considerably longer. We'll give you an honest ETA on the phone so you can decide what's best for you.
How do you price a job this far out?
We price every job from the collection and delivery postcodes. Once we have both, you get a fixed quote, and that's what you pay, with nothing added afterwards. Our £50 starting price is for local jobs closer to Manchester, so a run out here is quoted when you call. Cash and card are both fine.
Do you cover Standish, Orrell and Hindley?
Yes. Standish, Orrell, Pemberton, Hindley, Ince and the rest of the WN1 to WN6 districts are all covered, 24 hours a day. Call or WhatsApp 0161 327 4329 with your postcode and we'll tell you honestly how long we'll be.
I've won a car at auction. Can you deliver it to Wigan?
Yes. We collect from Copart, BCA, RAW2K and Synetiq, including cars that don't run, since wheel skates let us load vehicles that won't roll. Send us the auction site's postcode and your delivery address and we'll come back with a fixed price.