Car Recovery London · SE20 & NW6 Depots
Car Recovery London
All 32 boroughs + City of London. Two Depots. One Number.
Need car recovery in London? Call us now. We will be with you in 35 minutes or less.
MJC Auto Recovery covers all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. We run from two depots — SE20 in South London and NW6 in North London. So wherever you break down, help is close by.
We offer car recovery in London, breakdown recovery, and EV recovery. We operate 24 hours a day, every single day of the year.
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£70
Car Recovery From
£65
Jump Start Service
£95
Van Recovery from
£85
EV Recovery From
London & M25 Average
LOCAL RECOVERY
Mechanics First
Diagnose before we tow
Fully Insured
Full Motor Trade Cover
£1M GIT
For high-value assets.
24/7
365 Days · Everyday
Fully Insured · £1M Goods in Transit Cover · 5 Star Rated Service · Trusted By Thousands Across London
Car Recovery and Breakdown Recovery - London
Car Recovery And Breakdown Recovery Across All Of London.
MJC provides car recovery in London across every borough. We run from two depots — SE20 in South East London and NW6 in North West London. Both depots dispatch at the same time, so your whole postcode range is covered.
Need car recovery in East London after a breakdown on the A13? We are on our way. Broken down on the North Circular or the A205 South Circular? Same thing. One call and the nearest truck moves.
A qualified mechanic in a flatbed recovery truck attends every job. We carry an OBD diagnostic kit on board, along with electrical test gear and common parts on every vehicle. Because of this, we fix roughly half of all London breakdown callouts right at the kerbside. No unnecessary towing and no extra bills.
For recovery jobs, we give you a fixed price before we leave the depot. That price does not change when we arrive. Within London, we aim to reach you in 20 to 45 minutes, and our tracked average across London is 35 minutes. No membership needed. No call-out fee. Pay by card, cash, or bank transfer for total peace of mind.
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What Londoners Say About Us
Real Reviews. Real Recoveries.
Our Bases - OPERATOR TRACKING
Recovery Truck Hubs. Total Coverage.
Four operational hubs mean a recovery truck is never far away. Whether you need a tow truck in Central London or recovery on the M25 or M40, we have an operator ready to roll from the nearest base.
Auction Car Transport - MJC Recovery Trucks
CAR AUCTION TRANSPORT — LONDON COLLECTION.
MJC recovery trucks and towing service vehicles collect from every major UK auction house. BCA, Copart, Manheim, SYNETIQ, John Pye, Anglia and more. Flatbed recovery truck only. Fixed price before dispatch. We don’t outsource to brokers. £1M Goods in Transit cover on every job.
Car Recovery London - Breakdown Services
Every Breakdown Type. Every London Borough.
Car Recovery London
Stuck and can’t move? We load your car onto a flatbed and take it wherever you need — home, garage, dealer, or body shop. Car recovery in London starts from £70. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Breakdown Recovery London
Engine failure? Clutch gone? Gearbox fault or cooling system blown? We check your car at the roadside first before we decide anything. Breakdown recovery across all London postcodes starts from £70.
Vehicle Recovery London
Engine failure? Clutch gone? Gearbox fault or cooling system blown? We check your car at the roadside first before we decide anything. Breakdown recovery across all London postcodes starts from £70.
EV Recovery London
We recover Tesla, Volkswagen ID, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq, and BMW i-series vehicles. Our operators carry EV wheel skates, insulated gloves, and a high-voltage isolation kit. We never touch a high-voltage system until isolation is confirmed. EV recovery in London from £85.
Van Recovery London
Transit, Sprinter, Crafter, Daily — we load them all on commercial-grade flatbeds or a beavertail. Van recovery starts from £95. No wheel lifts. No rope towing. Soft straps and a four-point tie-down on every single load.
Battery Jump Start London
Flat battery? Failed alternator? Parasitic drain? We test your full charging circuit before we jump-start anything. Battery jump start in London from £65. If your alternator has gone, we will tell you before we touch the ignition.
Classic Car Recovery London
Pre-1990 cars, concours-condition vehicles, and modified cars all travel on flatbeds with soft-strap loading only. We cover them if needed. There is no metal-to-metal contact at any point. Classic car recovery in London from £120.
Wrong Fuel Recovery London
Put the wrong fuel in? In most cases, we can drain and flush at the roadside without a tow. Wrong fuel recovery from £85. Do not start the engine. Call us straight away.
Roadside Assistance London
We send a mobile mechanic to your exact location. We run a diagnostic scan, trace electrical faults, and carry out minor repairs. Roadside assistance from £80.
Motorcycle Recovery London
We secure every bike with frame cradles and soft straps. We never tie at the wheel. Motorcycle recovery from £75.
24 Hour Car Recovery London
Both depots run around the clock. A 2am call on a bank holiday gets the exact same response as 9am on a Tuesday. Car recovery in London, 24 hours a day. One number. A real person answers every time.
MOTORWAY RECOVERY LONDON
Broken down on the M25, M1, M3, M4, or M40? Both depots cover every London-area motorway corridor fast. Flatbed only, with wheel skates where needed. Fully Highways England compliant. Motorway recovery from £95.
32
London Boroughs
+ City of London Covered
2
London Depots Dispatching
SE20 & NW6
24/7
Including Bank
Holidays
£70
Recovery From
Fixed Price
MJC London Coverage
London Boroughs — By Depot
Six sample boroughs shown. All 40 London boroughs served — SE20 covers south and south-east, NW6 covers north, north-west, east and west London.
- Breakdown Recovery
- Roadside Repair
- Diagnostics
- Car Recovery
- Roadside Repair
- Van Recovery
- Breakdown Recovery
- Roadside Repair
- Van Recovery
- Car Recovery
- Roadside Repair
- Battery Jump Start
- Breakdown Recovery
- Roadside Repair
- Battery Jump Start
- Breakdown Recovery
- Roadside Repair
- Battery Jump Start
Postcode Coverage
Every London Postcode.
All London postcode districts covered. SE20 handles south and south-east. NW6 handles north, north-west, east and west London.
Share your exact location
FIND YOUR EXACT LOCATION.
Every location. Any track. Any road. Any car park. Any hard shoulder. Three words is all we need. If you cannot describe where you are, use what3words. Every 3-metre square in the world has a unique three-word address. Share it and we will get a recovery truck or towing service to your exact spot.
Full Coverage Area
Every Borough. Every Zone. One Towing Service.
LONDON BREAKDOWN HOTSPOTS — WE COVER THEM ALL.
These are some of the busiest breakdown locations in London. If you need car recovery in London near any of these areas, we will reach you in about 25 to 40 minutes.
Elephant & Castle — SE1
One of London's busiest junctions. Breakdowns here block multiple routes fast. Our SE20 depot covers SE1 in under 30 minutes.
Hanger Lane — W5
The North Circular at Hanger Lane is one of the highest-volume breakdown zones in West London. Our NW6 depot dispatches directly onto the A406 corridor.
Brixton — SW2 / SW9
High traffic volume through Brixton Road and Coldharbour Lane means breakdowns are common. Car recovery in London SW2 and SW9 from our SE20 hub in under 30 minutes.
Canary Wharf — E14
Underground car parks and restricted loading bays make Canary Wharf a specialist recovery job. We have low-profile trailors and Go-Jak skates for exactly this.
Lewisham — SE13
The A205 South Circular through Lewisham is one of the most congested routes in South East London. Our SE20 depot covers SE13 in 25 minutes or less.
Vehicle Recovery in London.
Not sure which service applies to your needs? Call us. We will tell you exactly what you need before any recovery truck leaves the depot.
Car Recovery London
£70+
Mobile Mechanic London
£80+
Battery Jump Start London
£65+
Accident Recovery London
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EV Recovery London
£85+
Van Recovery London
£95+
Motorway Recovery London
£95+
Puncture / Tyre Change London
£60+
Classic Car Recovery London
£120+
Home Start London
£70+
Long Distance Recovery
£70+
Car Auction Transport
£85+
What Makes Us Different
Flatbed Only — No Spec Lifts
Every car we recover travels on a flatbed. All four wheels stay clear of the road. No wheel lifts. No axle stress. No risk to low bodywork or EV drivetrains. We have never used a spec lift. We never will. This matters most for EVs, modified cars, and prestige vehicles, where a wheel lift can cause real damage.
Mechanics First — Tow Second
Every one of our operators is a qualified mechanic first, a recovery driver second. When we arrive, we ask one question first: Can this be fixed here? In our experience, more than half of all London breakdown callouts are sorted without a tow. So we carry OBD scanners, battery test kits, and common electrical parts on every vehicle.
Named Operators — Not a Call Centre
When you call MJC, a real person answers. They know every operator by name and location. These are MJC staff — not random truck owners sourced online. You know exactly who is coming before they arrive. Christian, Marko, Bogdan, Lucas, Janic, Martin, Michael, Ash. Eight operators. Eight sets of documented skills. Not a faceless fleet.
Fixed Price — Quoted Before We Move
You get a fixed price before the truck leaves. That price does not change when we arrive, no matter what we find. No mileage supplements. No weekend rates. No bank holiday charges. The price you are quoted is the price you pay. Card or cash at the roadside.
Why MJC
Built for Safe Vehicle Recovery.
£1,000,000 GIT Cover
Specialist protection for every vehicle carried.
Flatbed Recovery Truck
No wheel lifts, no dragging, no shortcuts.
Mechanics First
We diagnose and fix before deciding to recover.
London Hubs
SE20, NW6, SL2 and HP21 coverage.
Established 2010
Experienced operators, not a new roadside listing.
Registered Company
MJC Auto Recovery Ltd, England & Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Car Recovery London Questions.
What is MJC Auto Recovery's average response time in London?
Where are MJC's hubs located?
Does MJC cover all London boroughs?
How far outside London does MJC operate?
How much does car recovery cost in London?
Do you have wheel skates for cars with an electronic handbrake stuck on?
Do you recover vehicles from ULEZ or Congestion Charge zones?
Is MJC Auto Recovery available 24 hours a day?
Can I get car recovery without breakdown cover or a membership?
Does MJC charge a call-out fee?
Will I be charged ULEZ or the Congestion Charge if my car is on a recovery truck?
Can you fix my car at the roadside without recovering it?
Can a recovery truck get into an underground car park in London?
I have a flat tyre and no spare wheel — can you help?
My car is overheating — should I keep driving or call for recovery?
Do you offer wheel and tyre recovery?
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