Broken down now, or planning a move? Recovery drivers near you send quotes in minutes — pick by price, ETA and rating. 24/7 across the UK, with no call-out fee.
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Car RecoveryChelmsford, Essex
VW Golf recovered after engine failure near A12 in Chelmsford (CM2)
Van RecoveryLiphook, Hampshire
Ford Transit recovered after engine failure near A3 in Liphook
Car RecoveryUsk, Monmouthshire
VW Golf recovered after engine failure in Usk
Car RecoveryUxbridge, London
VW Golf recovered after engine failure near A40 in Uxbridge
Last updated: 24 September 2026
Car recovery in the UK typically costs £50–£300, depending on distance, vehicle and time of day. TowMyCar finds recovery drivers near your location in minutes — you compare their quotes, ETAs and ratings side by side and pay only for the job, with no membership or call-out fee. Drivers handle roadside breakdowns, planned vehicle transport, accident recovery and overnight collections across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Requesting quotes takes two to three minutes, and you're not committed to anything until you choose a driver. Before you start, our quote comparison checklist covers the details worth confirming with any recovery service.
Your registration auto-fills the make, model and weight class, so drivers quote accurately for your exact vehicle from the start.
Tell us where the vehicle is and where it needs to go. Drivers working in your area are notified straight away. Not sure of the distance? Use the free distance calculator before requesting quotes.
Quotes arrive within minutes, each showing the total price, the driver’s ETA and their customer rating — compare them side by side.
Pick the quote that fits and book instantly. You can message your driver directly and follow their arrival in real time.
Recoveries completed to date, alongside typical response times and quoted price ranges from across the TowMyCar network.
3,800+
recoveries completed across the network to date
35 min
typical driver response time (fastest tracked areas: 22 min)
137
coverage areas, including 43 major cities
These are the same figures shown on our local pages — see all coverage areas for response times and route pricing in your city. For the full national breakdown, read our UK Vehicle Recovery Price Index 2026.
Instead of calling one company and accepting a single price, you compare quotes from several local drivers side by side. Each quote shows the total price, the driver's ETA and their rating — the amount you agree is the amount you pay, with no call-out fee.
£50–£90
Local breakdowns and short-distance vehicle moves within town.
£90–£180
City-to-city recovery across counties.
£150–£300+
Priced by mileage, vehicle class and access constraints.
Distance is the biggest factor, followed by vehicle class — a Transit van or 4x4 needs a bigger recovery truck than a hatchback. Flatbed transport costs more than a wheel-lift tow, and night, weekend or motorway jobs carry a premium. Awkward access (car parks, narrow lanes, ditches) can also add to the price, so mention it upfront for accurate quotes.
Cheap car recovery comes from competition, not cut corners. Ask for quotes early rather than at 2am if the job can wait, give an exact drop-off address, and say whether the car rolls, steers and brakes. When several local drivers quote on the same job you can see the going rate straight away, and most people save 20–30% compared with calling one company. Every driver is rated by previous customers, whatever they charge.
Planning a move? Try the free cost calculator for an instant estimate, or read the UK recovery cost guide for a full pricing breakdown.
National providers like the AA, RAC and Green Flag charge an annual membership on top of a per-callout fee. TowMyCar is pay-per-use — you only pay when you need recovery, and you compare local driver quotes side by side.
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Comparison based on publicly listed pay-per-use callout pricing in 2026. Membership tiers, vehicle types and time of day affect final cost.
Which is best depends on how you drive. Annual car breakdown and recovery cover can make sense if you do frequent long-distance miles and want home start or onward travel included. For a one-off tow — or if your car recovery insurance has lapsed — comparing pay-per-job quotes is usually the cheaper route, and you see the full price before anyone is dispatched. If the car might restart with help at the roadside, request breakdown assistance instead, or read our guide to the best breakdown cover providers to weigh up membership options.
The network includes specialists for every job — whether that's a flatbed for a sports car, a heavy wheel-lift for a loaded van, or an urgent motorway pickup. Enter your reg and the right drivers quote with the right equipment.
Safest option for luxury, electric and low-clearance cars.
Quick, cost-effective moves for standard cars.
Secured transport with proper strapping and ramps.
Transits, Sprinters and LCVs up to 3.5 tonnes.
Heavier vehicles, off-road retrievals and awkward access.
Post-collision collection and hard-shoulder recovery.
Van recovery is one of the most requested jobs on TowMyCar. Loaded Transits, Sprinters and other light commercial vehicles need a driver with the payload capacity to carry them legally — when you enter your reg, your vehicle's weight class is picked up automatically so only suitably equipped drivers respond. Couriers and trades get the same pay-per-job pricing as private motorists, with no fleet contract needed.
More detail on Luton, loaded and electric vans is on our van recovery page. Just need a local tow to a garage? Compare a tow truck near me. Flat battery with no tow needed? Book a jump start instead.
Emergency car recovery is what most jobs on the platform are: a breakdown, a collision or a car that won't start. After a motorway breakdown or a crash, the priority is getting you and the vehicle somewhere safe quickly. Drivers handle accident recovery and 24/7 emergency breakdown recovery around the clock, including non-starters that simply won't turn over in the morning.
When you enter your location, your job goes to recovery drivers already working in your area — not a national call centre dispatching from hours away. That's why most arrivals are within 30–60 minutes, and under 45 minutes in major cities. Each quote shows the driver's ETA, so you can pick the nearest as easily as the cheapest.
While you wait, stay somewhere safe away from traffic — behind the barrier if you're on a motorway — and keep your hazard lights on. Your driver can message you directly through TowMyCar, so you'll know exactly when help is arriving.
Drivers cover 1,000+ towns and postcodes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — browse all UK coverage areas.
Network drivers are checked and insured by TowMyCar. Independent operators confirm they hold the required documents.
You compare price, ETA, and profile details before booking so there are no surprise changes at checkout.
In-platform messaging helps you coordinate pickup and destination details with your selected driver.
Real reviews from drivers who used TowMyCar for vehicle recovery across the UK.
“Fantastic service I entered my details needing a recovery the contacted me straight away and sent me details of nearest driver and price. The recovery man turned up on time he was polite and kind recovered the vehicle without any assistance from my self. He then sent me pictures when it arrived at the destination. Highly recommend this service.”
“Thank you for providing fast, safe, and polite service in transporting our car from Oxford to Reading today. The team was really helpful and made the whole process very easy for us.”
“No messing around service, friendly helpful thoroughly professional. Great communication start to finish and great rates. Definitely recommend to friends etc”
“My car developed a mechanical fault at night when I was touring Central London but I managed to drive it back to my hotel.I could not risk driving it back from London to Birmingham the following day and thus it had to be towed.I then googled a convenient and affordable way to take my car back home asap and AI pointed me in the direction of TowMyCar.uk and they had many positive reviews.I reached out to them in the morning and within 10 minutes I was getting quotations from transporters.I then settled for one transporter with an affordable rate and paid the deposit to secure the booking.Within an hour, the guy was already at the hotel to load the car.My car arrived at the destination intact.The agreed fee did not change so,no hidden costs.I paid the balance. Thank you to Yasith who was assisting me and I would be giving him feedback through out.I would recommend anyone stranded to use these guys.What I ended up paying was less than the quotes when going to towing companies directly.”
“Great service all the way through the service. Got here as soon as they could. Would absolutely use them again, if needed.”
“Dexter is very helpful, friendly, trustworthy and punctual. Also he was very competent and knowledgable. I would definitely book him again if I needed a tow. I booked him through TowMyCar and this price was very reasonable.”
“Great experience in organising a tow for a specific date and time. Ovin was a great help. Recommend them.”
“Really nice people. Very prompt. Couldn't help enough. Thanks guys”
Local flatbed and wheel-lift towing to your garage or home
Vehicle breakdown recovery with roadside collection across the UK
Round-the-clock emergency vehicle recovery, any time day or night
Planned car and van transport between any two UK addresses
TowMyCar is a UK-wide car recovery marketplace connecting drivers with local recovery professionals. We don't run our own fleet — we match you with independent drivers near you so you compare price and ETA before booking.
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3C NET (PVT) LTD
Registered address
46 Throwley Way, Sutton, England, SM1 4AF
Hours
24/7, 365 days a year
Response guarantee
30–60 minutes in major UK cities
Free quotes from verified local drivers, with no obligation to book.
