Recovery guides and advice.
Straightforward guides to vehicle recovery and transport in the UK, written from over twenty years of frontline recovery experience. No jargon, no sales pitch — just what to do, how it works, and what it depends on.
When something goes wrong
Car won't start? Causes, checks and what to do
Flat battery, starter or immobiliser — read the symptoms and make the safe checks.
Flat tyre or puncture: what to do safely
Stopping safely, spares, sealant and run-flats — and when never to change a wheel.
Engine overheating: signs, safe steps and causes
What to do in the first minutes, what never to do, and what causes it.
Winter breakdowns: preparation that prevents them
Batteries, tyres, coolant and journey preparation before the cold arrives.
Be prepared
Moving a vehicle
Vehicle transport in the UK: the complete guide
When to transport instead of driving, how loading works, and what the price depends on.
Auction and salvage collections: the complete guide
Release and paperwork, collection windows, condition, and avoiding storage charges.
Plant and machinery transport: the complete guide
Moving small plant up to 3.5 tonnes: weights, loading, site deliveries and costs.