Recovery Pricing
Car Recovery Cost — Instant Quotes, No Guesswork
Recovery pricing depends on where you are, where the vehicle is going and what it is. Hard Shoulder turns that into one clear number: request recovery and nearby operators quote your job, so you can compare cheap car recovery options before committing.
- Instant vehicle recovery quote for your actual route
- Call-out and per-mile charges combined into one total
- Compare local operators instead of one fixed national rate
- Motorway, accident and 24-hour recovery priced transparently
- Every quoted operator is vetted and insured
What goes into a recovery quote
Distance
The loaded mileage between pickup and your chosen destination.
Vehicle type
Cars, vans, 4x4s, EVs and commercials need different equipment.
Time and day
Overnight, weekend and bank holiday call-outs are priced differently.
Access
Motorway, multi-storey, off-road or winch recovery adds time and kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does car recovery cost?
Car recovery is normally priced on distance, vehicle type and time of day. Rather than quoting a national average, Hard Shoulder asks nearby operators to quote your actual job — pickup point, destination and vehicle — and you approve the figure before a truck is dispatched.
Is breakdown recovery charged per mile?
Many operators build a call-out charge plus a per-mile rate for the loaded journey. In the app that is converted into one total price for your route so you're not calculating mileage yourself.
How do I get an instant vehicle recovery quote?
Open the app, drop your location, choose your destination and request recovery. Quotes come back from available operators near you, usually within minutes.
Is cheap car recovery safe?
Price shouldn't mean unvetted. Every operator on Hard Shoulder is checked and insured, so a lower quote reflects being closer or having spare capacity — not lower standards.
What does motorway recovery cost?
Motorway call-outs can carry a higher rate because of access restrictions and response requirements. The quote you see already accounts for it before you accept.
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Get a recovery quote now
See what recovery costs for your vehicle and route before you book.
