24/7 Vehicle Recovery & Car Towing in St Albans
Broken down on the M1, the M25 or a busy St Albans road? Evizz provides car recovery, breakdown recovery, van recovery and vehicle towing across St Albans and the surrounding area. We collect from roadside locations, homes, workplaces and car parks, then take your vehicle to the garage or address you choose.
- Car recovery, car towing and van recovery for cars, vans and 4x4s
- AL1 to AL4, including the city centre, Fleetville and Marshalswick
- 24/7 enquiries, including the M1 and M25 approaches
Need emergency breakdown recovery in St Albans?
Emergency? If anyone is injured, or your vehicle is in a live lane, call 999 first. Do not put yourself at risk to take photos, check damage or arrange a tow.
Once you are safe, call or WhatsApp us with your location, what is wrong and where you want the vehicle taken. A live location pin is the quickest way to show us where you are.
What happens when you call from St Albans
A car that will not start outside your house or a breakdown on a busy St Albans road is stressful, and it is easy to feel unsure what to do next. Call or send us a WhatsApp. Tell us where the vehicle is, the make and model, and whether it rolls and can be driven onto the truck for loading. We will give you a no-obligation quote, and nothing is agreed until you say yes.
Once you accept, we head to you and either tow or load your vehicle safely onto our truck. We then deliver it to the garage, home or other destination you choose, so you can focus on what you need to do next.
Car, van and breakdown recovery in St Albans
From a roadside breakdown to a car that will not start at home, our St Albans recovery service can take your car or van to a garage, home, workplace or another agreed destination.
Breakdown recovery
Engine, battery and warning-light breakdowns around St Albans, taken to the garage you choose.
Accident recovery
Damaged cars, vans and 4x4s collected once the scene is clear and it is safe to load.
Car and van towing
Towing from St Albans driveways, car parks and business sites to a garage, home or dealer.
Vehicle towing
Towing after a failed MOT, seized brake, snapped part or a fault that stops the car being driven.
Garage-to-garage
Transport between garages, main dealers, MOT stations and bodyshops.
Auction collections
Independent Copart and BCA collections delivered to St Albans.
Need more detail? See our breakdown recovery page or jump start guides.
M1 and M25 breakdown recovery near St Albans
St Albans sits close to the M1 and M25, so breakdowns often happen on fast roads and slip roads. Stay behind the barrier if you can, keep passengers away from the carriageway and call 999 if anyone is at risk. Recovery on these roads needs careful planning around live traffic and the nearest safe access point.
Once you are safe, call or WhatsApp us with the junction number, direction of travel and any marker post. We recover from hard shoulders, slip roads and laybys once it is safe to load, and take the vehicle to the garage or home you choose.
- M1 approaches near St Albans
- M25 junctions near St Albans
- A414 and other main roads into the city
Car and van recovery prices in St Albans
Local car recovery in St Albans starts from £50. The final price depends on four things:
- Distance between the collection and drop-off postcodes
- Vehicle type and condition, as non-runners may need extra equipment
- Access at the pickup point, such as narrow residential roads or car parks
- Time of day and how quickly you need us
Send us your postcodes and vehicle details and we will agree the price with you before dispatch.
How St Albans recovery works
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us where the vehicle is, what is wrong and where it needs to go.
We agree the plan
We check access and condition, then talk through the price and next step before dispatch.
Collection and delivery
We load the vehicle safely and deliver it to your chosen garage, home or workplace.
Tyre replacement and tyre fitting in St Albans
A flat or damaged tyre is one of the most common reasons a car stops on a St Albans road. If you have a usable spare, a jack and the wheel brace, tell us when you call and we can talk you through a spare tyre change while you wait somewhere safe. If the tyre is too damaged to change, we can take the car to a tyre fitter of your choice.
Tyre fitting depends on the wheel as much as the tyre. Run-flats, alloy wheels and low-profile sizes can make a roadside fit difficult, so tell us the tyre size and whether the car has a spare, a repair kit or run-flats.
Breakdown recovery in St Albans
When your car breaks down, a prompt breakdown recovery service turns a stressful roadside wait into a safe journey to a garage. We recover cars, 4x4s and premium vehicles that will not start, show warning lights or are unsafe to drive.
Each vehicle is loaded onto a flatbed carrier, which protects the bodywork, suspension and wheels. Tell us the fault, your postcode and the destination, and we will confirm the price before we dispatch.
Copart and BCA auction collections in St Albans
We collect cars bought through Copart, BCA and other UK auctions and deliver them to St Albans, including running cars, non-runners, damaged vehicles and projects. We are an independent recovery company and are not affiliated with any auction house.
Before you book, confirm the release status and collection slot with the auction. Then send us:
- The auction centre and lot number
- Whether the keys are present
- Whether the car starts, rolls and steers
- Your delivery postcode
A-to-B vehicle transport from St Albans
A-to-B vehicle transport moves a car, van or 4×4 from St Albans to a dealer, buyer, garage or new address anywhere in the UK. It suits private sales, dealer stock, repairs and relocations, where the vehicle cannot be driven or you would rather not drive it.
Send both postcodes, the make and model, whether the vehicle starts and moves, and any access limits. We agree the route, timing and price in advance and keep you updated until the car is delivered.
Early morning and late-night recovery in St Albans
Many breakdowns happen on the morning commute, and accidents do not wait for daylight. We take recovery enquiries 24/7 across St Albans and the surrounding roads. Late-night recovery is planned with extra care for lighting, traffic and the safety of everyone at the scene.
Once the area is safe, and once the police have finished if an accident is involved, we collect the vehicle and tow it to the garage or home you choose. We confirm the price with you when you call.
Get a vehicle recovery quote in St Albans
Fill in the basics and your message opens in WhatsApp, ready to send. For anything urgent, call 07478 980371.
St Albans areas and postcodes we cover
Main postcodes: AL1 to AL4. We also cover Redbourn and the nearby villages listed below, subject to access and availability.
We collect from homes, workplaces, garages, bodyshops, dealerships, car parks and safe roadside locations.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car recovery in St Albans?
Local recovery starts from £50. Distance, condition and access set the final price, which we agree before dispatch.
Can you recover on the M25 near St Albans?
Yes, once it is safe to load. Stay behind the barrier, call 999 if anyone is at risk, then send us the junction and direction of travel.
Do you cover Redbourn?
Yes. Send your exact location and destination, and we will confirm the price before we dispatch.
Can you recover a car that will not start in St Albans?
Yes. Tell us whether the car rolls and steers, whether you have the keys and what happened when it stopped.
Can you fit a replacement tyre in St Albans?
We can talk you through a spare tyre change while you wait somewhere safe. If the tyre is too damaged to change, we can take the car to a tyre fitter of your choice.
Nearby vehicle recovery areas
Need a recovery in St Albans today?
Call or WhatsApp your location, vehicle and destination. We agree the price before we dispatch.