Stranded on the roadside
From motorways and back roads to petrol stations, we will get to you and help you get safe.
24/7 UK Vehicle Recovery
Broken down?
Broken down?
Help starts with one call.
Fast Recovery sends an insured recovery driver to your location as quickly as possible. Tell us where you are, get a clear price, and we will take it from there.
- Fully insured recovery
- Fixed prices, no hidden fees
- Live driver ETA by SMS
If you're reading this
Whatever's happened, you're not stuck.
Breakdowns rarely happen at a convenient time. Whether it is a flat battery at the supermarket, a blown tyre on the M25, or a warning light mid-delivery, just tell us where you are and what has happened.
Warning light on the dash
Not sure if it's safe to keep driving? Don't gamble. A short recovery today is cheaper than a rebuilt engine tomorrow.
Accident or blocked vehicle
We move accident-damaged vehicles carefully and legally, including recovery from car parks, driveways, and private land.
Long-distance transport
Auction pickups, dealer transfers, project cars, non-runners. Planned bookings taken 24/7 by the same dispatch team.
Services
Clear help for every recovery job.
Tell us what has happened. We will explain the next step and the price before we send help.
Most common
Roadside breakdown recovery
Broken down at home, on the roadside or in a car park? We can arrange recovery for cars and vans.
Call for pickup →Flatbed vehicle transport
Safe transport for vehicles that cannot be driven, including planned moves to a garage, home or another address.
Arrange transportMotorway recovery
Broken down on a motorway or main road? Tell us where you are and we will arrange the next step.
Call for recoveryAccident recovery
After an accident, we can arrange careful recovery once it is safe to move your vehicle.
Speak to usNationwide vehicle transport
Need a vehicle moved further away? We can arrange transport across the UK, from collection to delivery.
Get a transport quoteAuction and dealer collection
We collect vehicles from auctions, dealers and private sellers, then take them where they need to go.
Book a collection
Why Fast Recovery
Recovery services aren't the same. Here's the difference.
A lot of recovery companies quote low on the phone and add fees on arrival. Others take an hour to answer. We built Fast Recovery around the four things people actually care about when they're stranded: speed, honesty, safety, and a real person on the line.
Talk to a dispatcher01
Dispatchers answer, not answering machines
Every call is picked up by a UK-based dispatcher trained specifically in recovery, not a general call centre reading a script.
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Fixed prices confirmed before we move
You get the full quote before the driver is dispatched, including mileage, vehicle type and destination. No surprise arrival fees.
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Fully insured, properly equipped
Public liability, goods-in-transit, and vehicle-on-vehicle cover. Flatbeds and spec-lifts maintained to keep your car level and safe.
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Live updates, not radio silence
Once your driver is assigned, you will receive their name, vehicle details and estimated arrival time by SMS.
How it works
From breakdown to sorted, in four calm steps.
Call us, confirm the details, and we will arrange the recovery.
1
Call us
Tell the dispatcher where you are and what's happened. Nearest postcode or motorway marker is enough. Available 24 hours a day.
2
Get a fixed quote
We confirm the price on the call, including mileage, vehicle and destination, before we send a driver.
3
Driver dispatched
The nearest recovery unit is assigned by GPS. You get an SMS with the driver's name, vehicle and live ETA.
4
Safely recovered
Your vehicle is loaded, secured and taken to your chosen destination: home, garage or dealership.
24/7
Live dispatch, every day of the year
~32min
Average urban pickup time
100%
Fully insured, UK-based drivers
£0
Hidden fees added on arrival
Coverage
Nationwide network. Local response times.
Fast Recovery works with vetted independent recovery units across England, Scotland and Wales. When you call, we arrange the nearest suitable available unit.
If you are on a motorway or in a Smart Motorway red X lane, tell the dispatcher straight away so we can prioritise the call and coordinate with National Highways where needed.
Check your area- London & Greater London
- Birmingham & West Midlands
- Manchester & Greater Manchester
- Liverpool & Merseyside
- Leeds & West Yorkshire
- Sheffield & South Yorkshire
- Newcastle & Tyne and Wear
- Bristol & South West
- Cardiff & South Wales
- Edinburgh & Glasgow
- Southampton & Portsmouth
- Nottingham & East Midlands
Not on the list? Call us and we will confirm whether we can help.
Common questions
The things people ask before they call.
How much will it cost?
Our dispatcher gives you a fixed, all-in quote before any driver is sent. Price depends on vehicle type, pickup and drop-off postcode, and time of day. There are no arrival fees, no fuel surcharges, and no per-minute extras.
How long until someone reaches me?
Timing depends on your location, traffic and the nearest available unit. We will give you an honest estimated arrival time when you call and update you once the driver is on the way.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. All Fast Recovery drivers hold public liability cover, goods-in-transit insurance, and vehicle-on-vehicle cover. Documentation can be provided on request before dispatch.
Do you take card payments on the roadside?
Yes. All our drivers carry contactless card readers. You can also pay by bank transfer before the driver arrives if you prefer.
Can you recover a car that has been in an accident?
Yes. We handle post-accident recovery once the scene is cleared by Police or emergency services, and we can also collect vehicles from Police compounds or private storage.
Do you cover motorways and Smart Motorways?
Yes. If you are in a live lane or a red X lane, tell the dispatcher immediately so we can prioritise the job and coordinate with National Highways where required. Your safety comes first.
Can I book a non-urgent recovery in advance?
Yes. Auction collections, dealer transfers, project cars, non-runners and long-distance transport can all be booked in advance.
Ready when you are
Two ways to get help. Both are quick.
If you are stranded now, call us. For a planned job or a price first, send a quote request and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
- ✓ Available 24 hours a day
- ✓ Clear price before dispatch
- ✓ Fully insured recovery drivers