Recovery prices explained: jump starts, breakdowns and Copart collections
See roughly what your recovery will cost before you call. Our prices depend on distance, vehicle type, condition, access and timing. The calculators below give an indicative range, and we confirm the exact price before we set off.
What affects your recovery price
Recovery is priced on the job, not a single fixed fee. These are the main factors:
Distance
The journey from pickup to destination. The first miles are included in the base price, and each extra mile is charged on top.
Vehicle type
Smaller cars, larger cars, 4x4s and vans need different equipment and handling. Vans and 4x4s are confirmed on request.
Condition
A car that starts, rolls and steers loads more easily than a non-runner. Non-runners need skates and extra time.
Access
Narrow streets, car park levels, gates, steep driveways and off-road ground can all add time and equipment.
Timing
Same-day and urgent roadside calls may be priced differently from planned bookings. We confirm this when you call.
Extras
Tolls, parking charges and waiting time can apply. We tell you about these before dispatch.
Jump start & recovery prices calculator
A jump start for a flat battery. The base price covers the first 5 miles, then each extra mile is charged, with a maximum of £100.
Jump starts are £50 up to 5 miles, then £2 a mile, capped at £100. For example, 20 miles is £80.
Breakdown Recovery and home-to-garage calculator
Recovery to a garage, home or other address. A car that rolls and steers is loaded more easily than a non-runner, which needs skates.
Copart and auction calculator
Collection from a Copart or other auction centre. Journeys are priced from the auction to your chosen address.
Recovery price table
Indicative prices for standard jobs. Vans and 4x4s, and non-runner Copart collections, are confirmed on request.
| Service | Distance | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| Jump start (flat battery) | Up to 5 miles | £50 |
| Jump start | Beyond 5 miles | £2 a mile, capped at £100 (20 miles = £80) |
| Breakdown or home-to-garage, rolls and steers | First 10 miles | £130 |
| Breakdown or home-to-garage, non-runner (skates) | First 10 miles | £150 to £170 |
| Breakdown or home-to-garage | Beyond 10 miles | £2.50 a mile |
| Copart or auction, small car or hatchback | First 10 miles | £100 |
| Copart or auction, slightly bigger car or saloon | First 10 miles | £120 |
| Copart or auction | Beyond 10 miles | £2.50 a mile |
| Vans, 4x4s and non-runner Copart collections | Any | On request |
Payment and what’s included
We confirm the exact price, what it includes and how payment works before we set off. Tolls, parking charges and waiting time are not included in the indicative price unless we say so when you book.
Recovery pricing FAQs
Is the price fixed?
The calculators give an indicative range. We confirm the exact price before we set off, based on the vehicle, distance, condition, access and timing.
How is the jump start price worked out?
A jump start is £50 for the first 5 miles, then £2 a mile, capped at £100.
Why does a non-runner cost more?
A non-runner needs skates and extra handling to load, so the price is higher than for a car that rolls and steers.
Do Copart collections include the whole journey?
The Copart price covers the first 10 miles from the auction. Each extra mile is charged on top, and we confirm the total before dispatch.
Do you charge for vans and 4x4s?
Vans and 4x4s are priced on request, because equipment and handling vary. Call or WhatsApp us with the vehicle and journey details.
Are tolls and parking charges included?
Tolls, parking charges and waiting time are not included in the indicative price unless we say so when you book.
Get a confirmed price
Call or WhatsApp with your location, the vehicle and your destination, and we will confirm the exact price before we set off.