Breakdown Recovery
24 Hour Breakdown Recovery & Roadside Assistance Near You
Car won't start, overheating, or stopped dead on the motorway? Hard Shoulder is pay-as-you-go breakdown cover — no annual membership, no call-centre queue. Request help and the nearest verified recovery driver is dispatched straight to your live location.
- 24/7 emergency breakdown recovery, nationwide UK
- Pay as you go — no subscription or renewal fees
- Motorway, A-road, home and car park call-outs
- Car, van, 4x4, commercial vehicle and HGV recovery
- Live tracking and a fixed price before you confirm
Every kind of breakdown, covered
Car breakdown recovery
Engine failure, gearbox, clutch or electrical faults — recovered to your chosen garage or home address.
Motorway breakdown recovery
Fast dispatch to motorway hard shoulders and emergency refuge areas across the UK network.
Car battery jump start
A flat battery doesn't always need a tow. Many of our operators can jump start you on the spot.
Van & commercial recovery
Light commercials, transit vans and fleet vehicles recovered by operators equipped for the weight.
Accident recovery service
Post-collision recovery with a detailed invoice you can pass to your insurer for reimbursement.
Stuck in mud or off-road recovery
Winch-equipped operators for verges, fields, festival car parks and green lanes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pay-as-you-go breakdown recovery?
Instead of an annual breakdown cover subscription, you only pay when you actually break down. Open the app, request recovery, see the price up front and pay in-app — no membership, no renewal.
How fast is emergency breakdown recovery?
The app dispatches the nearest available recovery truck rather than routing you through a national call centre queue, which typically means a faster arrival — often 30–60 minutes in built-up areas.
Do you cover motorway breakdown recovery?
Yes. If you're stranded on a motorway, get behind the barrier first and call 999 if you're in a live lane. Once you're safe, request recovery in the app and we'll dispatch the closest truck to your exact location.
How much does breakdown recovery cost per mile?
Prices vary by vehicle, distance and time of day. You'll always see the quote before you confirm — see our pricing page for typical UK ranges.
Do you recover vans and commercial vehicles?
Yes — vans, light commercials and larger vehicles can be recovered by the specialist and HGV-capable operators on our network.
Available near you
Broken down right now?
Download Hard Shoulder and get the nearest recovery truck on the way in minutes — 24 hours a day.
