Broken down? Do this first
Whether you've stopped on the M60 or a side street in Levenshulme, your safety comes first. Before you ring anyone:
- Switch on your hazard lights. At night, keep your sidelights on too.
- If you can, coast or push the car off the carriageway. On a motorway, get everyone out on the side away from traffic and wait behind the barrier.
- Note the postcode or a landmark, and where you want the vehicle taken.
- Call or WhatsApp 0161 327 4329. On WhatsApp, tap + and choose Location to send a pin.
How our recovery works
Tell us what's happened, where you are and where the vehicle needs to go. We'll give you a fixed price and an arrival time on the phone. Across central and inner Manchester we're often with you within 30 minutes; further out we'll give you an honest ETA.
When we arrive, your vehicle goes onto our triple-axle flatbed trailer. The low loading angle means lowered cars and long-nosed sports cars go on without scraping, and each wheel is strapped down before we move. If the car won't roll because of a seized brake, locked steering or a gearbox stuck in gear, we use wheel skates to move it.
Where we can take your vehicle
- Home, so you can sort it out in your own time
- Your own garage or a main dealer. It's worth ringing them first to check they can take it.
- A test centre or body shop
- Anywhere in the UK by arrangement, as a pre-booked vehicle transport job
Car breakdown recovery
Flat battery, failed clutch, snapped cambelt, overheating, a puncture with no spare, or minor accident damage. We recover hatchbacks, saloons, estates and performance cars every week. If a battery jumpstart will get you going, we'll tell you, because it costs less than a tow.
Van breakdown recovery
A van off the road usually means work stops. We recover panel vans such as Transits, Sprinters, Vivaros and Trafics up to 2.7 tonnes, and we need to know roughly what's in the back. See van breakdown recovery for details.
SUV and 4x4 recovery
Range Rovers, X5s, Defenders and other big SUVs go on the same triple-axle trailer, which is built for the weight. More on 4x4 breakdown recovery.
Motorway breakdowns
On the M60, M61, M62, M56, M66, M67 and A627(M), get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic and behind the barrier. If you're in a live lane or an emergency area on a smart motorway, call National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or 999 first. Then call us. Read more on motorway recovery.
What helps us quote quickly
- Collection and delivery postcodes
- Make, model and whether it's a car, van or 4x4
- Does it roll? Can it go into neutral and can the handbrake be released?
- Do you have the keys?
- Is it in a multi-storey or a height-restricted car park?
Our breakdown tips from 500+ recoveries explain why these questions matter and how they can save you money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car recovery cost?
Local recoveries start from £50. The price depends on distance, the vehicle and whether it rolls. We quote a fixed price once we have the collection and delivery postcodes.
Can you recover a car that won't roll?
Yes. We carry wheel skates for cars with seized brakes, locked steering or a gearbox stuck in gear. Tell us when you call so we can plan for it.
Can you recover a car from a multi-storey car park?
Usually not with the vehicle loaded, because of height limits. Tell us the car park and the height limit when you call. Often the car can be moved to ground level first, or a jumpstart solves the problem.
Do you recover to anywhere in the UK?
Yes. Local recoveries are our everyday work, and longer distances are quoted as a fixed price when you call.