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.
What affects the price
Distance from the recovery base to you, and from you to the destination; the type and weight of vehicle; whether it rolls, steers and brakes; the location (motorway, car park, private road); and time of day.
Getting a fair quote
Give accurate details when you call: vehicle make and model, what's wrong, exact location and where it needs to go. A good recovery company will give you a price before setting off.
Membership vs pay-as-you-go
Breakdown memberships suit high-mileage drivers. If you rarely break down, pay-as-you-go recovery can be better value — you only pay when you need it.
Related help
More recovery know-how guides
- Breakdown Recovery vs Roadside Assistance: What's the Difference?
- Can a Car Be Recovered Without Keys?
- How To Recover an Automatic Car Safely
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