Transparent Breakdown Recovery Prices – What You Pay (And What You Don't)
How much does car recovery cost? It's the first question everyone asks. We believe in honest, transparent pricing. This page shows you exactly what we charge – and what we NEVER charge. No call-out fee. Same price at 3pm or 3am. No Sunday or bank holiday premium. Read on for honest pricing, or call Nick on 07863 737343 for a fixed quote.
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Before we get to the numbers, understand what you're NOT paying with us.
You never pay just for us leaving the depot.
No extra for night-time call-outs (10pm-6am).
No extra just because it's Sunday.
No extra on Christmas, Easter, or any bank holiday.
No extra for town centres or events.
We give one clear, total price before we start.
No "paperwork" charges.
No charge if recovery takes longer than expected.
What you DO pay: ✅ The distance we drive with your car on the back (for recovery). ✅ The service provided (jump start, tyre change, fuel delivery – fixed fee). ✅ Motorway safety fee (£20 – covers cones, matrix boards, extra safety protocols). We tell you the price before we leave. You say yes or no. No surprises.
Local Breakdown Recovery Prices (Corby & Northamptonshire)
For breakdowns within the same town or nearby (up to 5-10 miles). This is our most common service.
| Service | Price (from) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Local recovery (call-out + first 5 miles) | £70 | Recovery from breakdown location to local garage or home (within 5 miles). No call-out fee. |
| Additional miles (after first 5 miles) | £6-£9 per mile | If you're further than 5 miles from your destination. |
| Jump start (battery dead) | £65 | Professional jump pack. No second car needed. |
| Flat tyre change (to spare) | £75 | If you have a spare tyre and it's safe to change (not on motorway). |
| Out of fuel (fuel delivery) | £65 | 5 litres delivered to get you to nearest petrol station. |
| Locked keys in car | £70 | Professional unlock (no damage to door seals or paint). |
Corby town centre to Corby garage (2 miles) ➜ £70
Corby to Kettering (8 miles) ➜ £88 (£70 + 3 miles x £6)
Wellingborough to Rushden (7 miles) ➜ £82 (£70 + 2 miles x £6)
Northampton to Northampton garage (5 miles) ➜ £70
For specific town pricing, see our car recovery Corby, car recovery Kettering, car recovery Northampton, car recovery Wellingborough, car recovery Rushden, car recovery Daventry, car recovery Market Harborough, and car recovery Rugby pages.
Long Distance & Cross Country Recovery Prices
For when your car needs to travel further – to another town, another county, or across the country.
| Service | Price (from) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Long distance towing (per mile) | £1.50 per mile | Applicable after the first 5 miles (which are included in the £70 local rate). |
| Town to town (10-25 miles) | £80-£120 | Recovery between nearby towns (e.g., Corby to Northampton). |
| City to city (25-50 miles) | £100-£160 | Recovery between cities (e.g., Corby to Leicester). |
| Cross country (50-150 miles) | £150-£250 | Recovery across the country (e.g., Corby to London). |
| Very long distance (150+ miles) | £250-£450+ | Recovery to Scotland, Cornwall, etc. Call for a quote. |
Corby to Leicester (25 miles) ➜ £100
Corby to Birmingham (50 miles) ➜ £137
Corby to London (85 miles) ➜ £190
Corby to Manchester (110 miles) ➜ £227
For long distance transport of a working car (not breakdown), see our vehicle transport page.
Motorway Recovery Prices (M1, A14, A43, A45, A5, A6003)
Motorway recoveries include additional safety equipment (matrix boards, cones), extra driver time, and higher safety protocols.
| Service | Base Price | + Safety Fee | Total (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorway recovery (local, up to 10 miles off) | £75-£100 | +£20 | £95-£120 |
| Motorway recovery (regional, 10-25 miles) | £90-£130 | +£20 | £110-£150 |
| Motorway accident recovery | from £110 | +£20 | from £130 |
M1 J15 (Northampton) to Northampton garage ➜ £100
A14 J7 (Kettering) to Kettering home ➜ £95
A43 (Corby) to Corby home ➜ £85
Important note: If you're in a live lane or on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder, call 999 FIRST. Highways England must attend for lane closures. The safety fee covers matrix boards, cones, high-vis, and extra driver time. For more, see our motorway recovery page.
Accident Recovery Prices
Accident recovery requires extra care with damaged vehicles (wheel skates for damaged wheels, extra strapping, secure storage).
| Service | Price (from) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Accident recovery (local, up to 10 miles) | £120 | Recovery from accident scene to garage, home, or secure storage. |
| Accident recovery (regional, 10-25 miles) | £140-£180 | Recovery to further destination. |
| Accident recovery (motorway) | from £150 + £20 safety fee | Recovery from motorway accident scene. |
| Storage (per day) | £15-£25 | Secure, locked yard. CCTV monitored. |
| Wheel skates (if wheels damaged) | +£20-£40 | Extra equipment, extra time. |
For accident recovery in Corby specifically, see our accident recovery Corby page.
Van Recovery & Motorcycle Recovery Prices
Vans are heavier than cars, take longer to load, and need heavier equipment. Motorcycles need specialist equipment – front wheel chock, soft straps, upright transport.
| Van Service | Price (from) |
|---|---|
| Local van recovery (up to 5 miles) | £85 |
| Additional miles | £7-£10 per mile |
| Heavy-duty van (Sprinter, Crafter) | +£10-£20 |
| Motorcycle Service | Price (from) |
|---|---|
| Local motorcycle recovery (up to 5 miles) | £70-£85 |
| Sports bike with fairings | +£10-£15 |
| Heavy tourer (Gold Wing, K1600) | +£10-£20 |
For van recovery, see our van recovery page. For motorcycle recovery, see our motorcycle recovery page.
Storage Fees (If Your Car Needs To Stay With Us)
If your car is recovered and can't go straight to a garage (accident claim, insurance delay, garage closed), we offer secure storage.
| Storage Type | Price (per day) | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard storage (secure yard, CCTV) | £15-£25/day | £80-£120 |
| Covered storage (indoor, limited) | From £30/day | Call for quote |
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