★ Manchester station

Breakdown recovery in Manchester — car & van recovery, 24/7

24/7 roadside assistance across Manchester — breakdown recovery, mobile tyre fitting and jump starts, backed by a nationwide UK network when you need it.

Towing from £65 · Mobile tyre fitting from £50 · Jump start from £60 — final price confirmed before we start.

Typical response time in Manchester: 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact location — backed by 7 years of hands-on industry experience.

Manchester's ring of motorways — the M60 orbital, the M56 out towards the airport, and the M602 feeding into Salford — sees a steady flow of breakdowns every day, from stalled commuters on the Mancunian Way to tyre blowouts near the Trafford Centre. As a local roadside assistance and breakdown recovery provider, our Manchester station covers the city centre, the Northern Quarter and inner neighbourhoods like Chorlton, Didsbury, Rusholme, Moss Side, Hulme, Ancoats, Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall, and reaches out through the wider surrounding areas of Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Levenshulme and Prestwich, with recovery vehicles positioned to reach most of Greater Manchester quickly.

Whether you've broken down on the approach to Manchester Airport, need a jump start in a car park near Old Trafford, or a tyre's gone on the M60 near the Trafford Centre, our breakdown recovery and mobile tyre fitting team handles it the same way across Manchester and its surrounding areas: a straight answer on timing, then roadside assistance on the way.

White SUV strapped down on a flatbed recovery truck
An SUV strapped down on a flatbed ready for recovery.
VEHICLE RECOVERY MANCHESTER

Car recovery, van recovery and accident recovery in Manchester

Whatever you drive and whatever has happened, a flatbed recovery vehicle is on its way once you've called.

Car recovery Manchester

Cars that won't start, have a mechanical fault or have been immobilised are loaded onto a flatbed and taken to the garage, dealership, home or workplace you choose. Our car towing & vehicle recovery page has the details.

Van recovery Manchester

A van off the road means a day's work lost. We recover vans and light commercial vehicles quickly and safely — tell us the model and whether it's loaded. See our commercial van towing page, or read can you tow a van?

Accident recovery

Careful recovery after a collision, including prestige and high-value vehicles, working with your insurer or bodyshop where needed. See accident & prestige vehicle recovery.

24-hour & emergency recovery

Night shift, weekend or bank holiday — call or WhatsApp us at any hour and we'll arrange emergency vehicle recovery in Manchester, including motorway breakdowns.

RECENT WORK

Recent recoveries

Real jobs from our own phones: cars and vans loaded, strapped down and on their way.

Mini Clubman car strapped onto a recovery trailer for transport
Car recovery — a Mini Clubman on a recovery trailer.
Black van strapped down on a flatbed recovery truck
Van recovery on a flatbed truck.
White Renault Trafic van loaded on a recovery trailer
Van recovery — a Renault Trafic on a trailer.
HOW IT WORKS IN MANCHESTER

Getting help in Manchester, step by step

STEP 01

Call or request assistance

Phone, WhatsApp, or use the form below — whichever's easiest for you.

STEP 02

Tell us your location and vehicle

Your postcode or nearest landmark in Manchester, plus your registration or tyre size if you have it.

STEP 03

We send assistance

From our Manchester station or the nearest available team, with a straight answer on timing before anyone sets off.

STEP 04

Fixed roadside or recovered

Repaired on the spot where possible, or towed to a garage of your choice if not.

Check availability in Manchester

Tell us what's happened and we'll call or WhatsApp you back with a price and timing — usually within minutes during working hours.

Prefer to talk now? Call 020 3950 2579 or WhatsApp us.

SERVICES IN MANCHESTER

What our Manchester station covers

Vehicle recovery & towing

Safe car recovery to a garage of your choice, anywhere in Manchester or further afield. Our towing service handles motorway breakdowns on the M60 with a 45-minute response target. Starting from £65 — see our towing & recovery service.

Mobile tyre fitting

Punctures, blowouts and full tyre replacements — including on-the-spot puncture repair — fitted at your home, work, or roadside anywhere in Manchester. Starting from £50 — see our Manchester mobile tyre fitting page.

Jump start & battery

Flat car battery in Manchester? We'll get your engine running again in minutes, any hour of the day. Starting from £60 — see our jump start service.

All prices shown are starting prices — see our full pricing breakdown for details. You'll always get a confirmed price before we start work.

BROKEN DOWN? DO THIS

What to do if you break down in Manchester

A few minutes of calm, clear action makes the callout quicker and safer for everyone.

Most Manchester breakdowns follow a pattern. Cold mornings and short journeys wear out batteries — see our guide to the signs a car battery is dying. Potholes and kerbs damage tyres — read about pothole damage in Manchester. And stop-start traffic on the M60 is hard on older cooling systems and clutches. If your vehicle has had enough, towing & recovery gets it to a garage safely.

MANCHESTER ON THE MAP

Our coverage area in Manchester

Our Manchester station covers the city centre and the surrounding areas shown below.

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LOCAL COVERAGE

Areas near Manchester we reach

Our Manchester station covers the city centre and these surrounding areas — call us if you don't see your exact location.

Salford Stockport Trafford Oldham Bolton Rochdale Hulme Didsbury Chorlton Withington Rusholme Moss Side Ancoats Cheetham Hill Crumpsall Levenshulme Prestwich Bury Wigan Tameside Sale Altrincham Stretford Wythenshawe
MOTORWAYS & MAJOR ROADS
M60 M56 M602 M67 M62 M61 M66
MOTORWAY BREAKDOWNS

Broken down on M60 or another route near Manchester? We provide nationwide motorway breakdown callouts with a target response time of within 45 minutes, subject to traffic, location and availability. See our motorway callout service →

Just outside Manchester? Our Leeds breakdown recovery station may be closer to you — or read more about our motorway breakdown safety guide while you wait.

More on driving around Manchester: what happens when you break down on the M60, pothole damage in Manchester, and winter breakdown preparation.

FAQ

Breakdown recovery Manchester — common questions

Do you cover breakdown recovery near Manchester Airport?

Yes — our Manchester station covers the full airport approach along the M56, as well as the surrounding areas of Wythenshawe and Altrincham.

How much does mobile tyre fitting cost in Manchester?

Mobile tyre fitting starts from £50, though the final price depends on your tyre size, location within Greater Manchester, and the tyre chosen. We confirm the exact price before starting any work — see our full pricing.

Can you jump start a car in Manchester city centre?

Yes, including multi-storey car parks and pedestrianised areas where access allows. Jump starts start from £60.

Do you recover vehicles from the M60 or M56?

Yes — motorway breakdown recovery is one of our most common Manchester callouts, with a target response time of within 45 minutes.

What areas around Manchester do you cover?

Beyond the city centre, we regularly cover Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Oldham, Bolton and Rochdale. If you're just outside these areas, call us anyway — we can often still help.

How much does breakdown recovery cost in Manchester?

Towing & recovery starts from £65, with the final price depending on your location within Greater Manchester, the distance to your chosen garage, and the vehicle type. You'll always get a confirmed price before we start.

How quickly can assistance arrive in Manchester?

Typically 30–45 minutes across Manchester, depending on traffic, your exact location and how many jobs we're handling at the time. For motorway breakdowns on routes like the M60 or M56, we target a 45-minute response specifically.

Do you offer emergency breakdown recovery in Manchester?

Yes — we provide 24 hour breakdown recovery across Manchester, including genuine emergencies like motorway breakdowns and accident recovery. Call or WhatsApp us and we'll confirm timing straight away.

What if my car won't start in Manchester?

In most cases this is a flat car battery, and a jump start gets you going again in minutes. If the issue turns out to be more than the battery, we'll talk you through the options on site, including towing to a garage if needed.

Do you offer 24-hour car recovery in Manchester?

Yes. Call 020 3950 2579 or message us on WhatsApp at any hour of the day or night and we'll arrange recovery for your car.

Can you recover a van in Manchester?

Yes. We recover vans and light commercial vehicles as well as cars. Tell us the make, model and whether the van is loaded so we can send the right vehicle.

Do I need breakdown cover to use 711 Breakdown Recovery?

No. You don't need a membership or policy with us — you pay per job, with the price agreed before we set off.

What should I do after an accident in Manchester?

If anyone is injured, call 999. Otherwise move to a safe place if you can, switch on your hazard lights, exchange details and take photos, then call us on 020 3950 2579 to arrange recovery if the vehicle can't be driven.

Can you recover electric vehicles in Manchester?

Yes. Flat charge or an EV fault, we recover electric vehicles safely — see our electric vehicle recovery page for the details.

What information should I give when I call?

Your exact location, the make and model of the vehicle (and registration if you have it), what has happened, and a phone number we can reach you on. That lets us give you an accurate price and timing straight away.

HELPFUL GUIDES

Read before you call

Pricing, M60 breakdowns and what to do on the motorway — useful to know before you call.

How Much Does Breakdown Recovery & Towing Cost in the UK? → M60 Breakdowns: What Happens When You Call for Recovery → Can You Tow a Van or Small Commercial Vehicle? → What to Do If You Break Down on a Motorway →

Driving an electric car? We recover electric vehicles on a flatbed, never towed on the wheels where that could harm the drivetrain. See our electric vehicle recovery page.

What customers said about us

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Stuck right now in Manchester?

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