Breakdown & Recovery Advice
Practical guides from our recovery team. Search by problem or filter by topic.
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Motorway & safety
What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down on the Motorway
Step-by-step safety advice for breaking down on UK motorways, including smart motorways like the M4 and M25.
Recovery know-how
How Much Does Car Recovery Cost?
What affects the price of car recovery in the UK — distance, time, vehicle type and location — and how to get a fair quote.
Tyres
What To Do With a Flat Tyre at Night
How to stay safe and get help if you get a puncture or flat tyre after dark.
Recovery know-how
Breakdown Recovery vs Roadside Assistance: What's the Difference?
When you need a roadside fix and when your vehicle needs recovering — explained simply.
Accidents
What To Do After a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide
What to do at the scene of a UK road accident, what details to swap, and how to get your vehicle recovered safely.
Recovery know-how
Can a Car Be Recovered Without Keys?
How recovery works when you've lost your keys or they're locked inside — and what you'll need to prove ownership.
Motorway & safety
Broken Down on the M4? What To Do
Safety advice for breaking down on the M4 around Slough, Maidenhead, Reading and Heathrow — including its smart motorway sections.
Recovery know-how
How To Recover an Automatic Car Safely
Why automatic cars shouldn't be towed on their wheels, and how they are recovered without gearbox damage.
Accidents
Accident Recovery Explained: What Happens Next
How accident recovery works, where your vehicle goes and how it links with your insurer.
Tyres
Mobile Tyre Fitting vs Going to a Tyre Shop
The pros and cons of mobile tyre fitting compared with a tyre shop — convenience, cost and when each makes sense.
Motorway & safety
Broken Down Near Heathrow? A Quick Guide
What to do if your car breaks down near Heathrow Airport — car parks, perimeter roads and catching your flight.
Vans & business
Van Broken Down? What Businesses Should Do
How to handle a van breakdown with minimum downtime — safety, load, and getting the van to a garage.
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