Automatic car recovery
Recovery for automatic cars with a transmission fault or another problem preventing safe driving.
Automatic car recovery: vehicle-specific loading requirements
Before recovery
Tell the operator whether neutral can be selected, the parking brake releases and the wheels turn. Explain any gearbox or drivetrain warning.
Loading and transport
Agree suitable equipment and a loading method for the particular model and condition. Record the handover arrangements and any special handling requirements before collection.
Details for your recovery enquiry
Provide the exact vehicle model, weight and clearance if known, condition, key availability, collection access and destination.
Automatic car recovery: questions and answers
What if the automatic gearbox is stuck in park?
Disclose that before dispatch. The operator may need wheel skates, dollies or another suitable loading arrangement; do not force the selector or drag the vehicle yourself.
What information helps arrange automatic car recovery?
Provide the exact vehicle model, weight and clearance if known, condition, key availability, collection access and destination. Tell the operator whether neutral can be selected, the parking brake releases and the wheels turn. Explain any gearbox or drivetrain warning.
What affects the quotation for automatic car recovery?
The quotation depends on the vehicle, loading needs, collection time, distance, access and any agreed waiting or crossings. Confirm the complete price and collection arrangements before dispatch.
Automatic car recovery across the UK
Choose your area, then tell us the vehicle details and destination. Availability and suitable equipment are confirmed for the actual job.
1211 areas. All links are available below.
East Midlands 99 areas
East of England 117 areas
London 101 areas
North East 54 areas
North West 155 areas
Northern Ireland 30 areas
Scotland 113 areas
South East 188 areas
South West 106 areas
Wales 62 areas
West Midlands 80 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 106 areas
Discuss your recovery
Have the precise location, vehicle registration, fault and destination ready. Call 0800 111 6480 to discuss availability and a quotation.