If you have broken down in Withington, help is not far away. Our base on Higher Ardwick is under three miles from the village, and we run around the clock, seven days a week, so a late finish at work or an early start on a frosty morning makes no difference to whether we come out. Call 0161 327 4329 and you will usually speak to Cos, the owner-driver, rather than a call centre. Tell us where you are and what has happened, and we will give you a straight answer on timing, which for this part of south Manchester is often within 30 minutes.
Withington mixes busy through-routes with quiet residential roads, and breakdowns happen on both. Cars stall in the queues along Wilmslow Road near The Christie, refuse to start on driveways around Old Moat, or lose drive on the way to Princess Parkway. With more than 12 years of professional driving and recovery behind us, we know these streets well. Local work is priced from £50, and the fixed quote we give once we know the pick-up and drop-off postcodes is exactly what you pay. You can settle up by cash or card. If it is only a flat battery, a jumpstart at the roadside may be all you need.
Recovery on Withington's main roads
Our triple-axle car transporter carries cars, vans and SUVs up to 2.7 tonnes, so a heavier family vehicle is no problem. For 4x4 and SUV recovery we load at a low angle and strap each wheel, which protects bodywork and suspension on the way to your garage. If you are stuck on a busy road, put your hazards on, wait on the pavement side if it is safe to do so, and give us a call.
Where the car goes next is up to you. We can drop it at an independent garage nearby, a main dealer further out, or simply back on your own drive in M20 so you can arrange repairs in your own time.
Common breakdown spots we cover
- Wilmslow Road through Withington village
- Princess Parkway (A5103)
- Palatine Road towards West Didsbury
- Mauldeth Road West by Hough End
- Burton Road and Lapwing Lane
- Barlow Moor Road towards Didsbury
Battery jumpstarts in Withington
Hospital staff and visitors sometimes come back to a car that won't turn over after a long shift. Our battery jumpstart equipment starts anything up to 8,000cc diesel, and we work in height-restricted car parks as well as on the street. If you can, tell us which car park and level you are on, and whether there is a height limit, so we arrive prepared.
Where Withington drivers call us from
- Car parks around The Christie on Wilmslow Road
- Streets near Withington Metrolink stop
- Hough End Playing Fields
- Driveways and side roads in Old Moat and Ladybarn
Car transport to and from M20
Bought a car at auction or from a private seller? We collect from Copart, BCA, RAW2K and Synetiq sites, as well as from eBay sellers and dealers, and bring the vehicle back to Withington on the flatbed, so it arrives without extra miles on the clock.
Classic and lowered cars travel well on our low-angle trailer, and non-runners are moved with wheel skates. We also take MOT failures and SORN vehicles to garages and test centres. Have a look at our vehicle transport service, or send both postcodes for a fixed price.
Areas we cover around Withington
- West Didsbury
- Didsbury
- Fallowfield
- Ladybarn
- Old Moat
- Burnage
- Chorlton
Withington breakdown recovery: FAQs
Do you come out to Withington at night?
Yes. We work 24/7, every day of the year. Whether you are leaving The Christie after a night shift or have come to a stop on Princess Parkway in the early hours, ring 0161 327 4329 and we will get the truck on its way to you.
What's the response time from Ardwick to Withington?
We are under three miles away, so for most of M20 we can arrive within about 30 minutes. When the roads are heavy, for example around school times, we will tell you honestly how long it will be when you call, so you can plan around it.
Will I get a fixed price before you set off?
Yes. Give us the address where the car is and where it is going, and we will quote one fixed figure. Local jobs start from £50. Nothing gets added later, and you can pay by cash or card once the job is done.
Can you recover a large SUV or 4x4?
We recover cars, vans, SUVs and 4x4s up to 2.7 tonnes. If you are not sure what your vehicle weighs, tell us the make and model when you call and we will confirm it is within our limit before we set off.