Car Recovery London
Car Recovery in London & Essex — Same Day, Any Vehicle
Cat's Recovery & Transport handles car recovery across London and Essex — from everyday family hatchbacks to prestige saloons, low sports cars and complete non-runners. Same-day attendance, professional handling, fixed price up front.
- 24/7 · 365 days a year
- PAS43 Accredited
- IVR Accredited including EV Recovery
- £5M Public Liability
- £150k Goods in Transit
- Operator Licence
- Waste Carrier Licence
- Family-run operator
- FdEng Motorsport Engineering
- London, Essex & M25 coverage
Standard car recovery for private drivers
If you're a private driver and your car has broken down, been involved in a collision, won't start at home, or simply needs moving from A to B, we'll handle it. Family hatchbacks, saloons, estates, SUVs, hybrids and EVs are all loaded properly on a tilt-and-slide flatbed with soft straps — no rough handling, no damaged alloys, no surprise charges.
Prestige and low vehicle recovery
Prestige cars and low-slung vehicles need a different approach. Long ramps, low loading angles, careful strap placement and an experienced driver who knows where the soft points and recovery eyes are. We're set up for prestige work and handle these cars every week — Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar, Tesla and the rest.
Non-runners, no-key cars and accident damage
Cars that won't start, won't roll or have crash damage are routine for us. Skates, winches, neutral handling and the correct loading method mean the vehicle gets onto the truck without further damage. Once it's on, soft straps and a careful drive get it to its destination intact.
When you need it
Common situations we handle
- Your car has broken down on a London road or driveway
- An accident has left the car undriveable
- You need to move a project car or non-runner
- A prestige or low car needs careful transport
- You've bought a car and need it collected
- Your insurer needs the vehicle moved to a bodyshop
Vehicles handled
Every vehicle type, properly equipped
See our full vehicle types page for detail on prestige, low, EV and non-runner handling.
How it works
Simple, four-step process
From the moment you call to safe delivery, here's exactly how it goes.
Call or WhatsApp us
07525 260443 — tell us where you are, the vehicle, and what's happened. WhatsApp lets you drop a live location, vehicle photos and registration in seconds.
We assess and quote
We confirm the right truck, the correct method (flatbed, low ramps, skates, EV mode) and give you a clear, fixed price before anyone moves.
We dispatch a driver
A nearby driver is dispatched immediately. You get an honest ETA, the driver's details and live updates if anything changes.
Recover and deliver
Your vehicle is loaded properly, secured with soft straps, and delivered to your chosen address — home, garage, dealership, bodyshop or our secure compound.
Why choose us
Why customers pick Cat's Recovery for car recovery london
- Family-run, owner-operated — you speak to the people doing the work
- PAS43 accredited and IVR accredited including module 27b for EV recovery
- £5M Public Liability and £150k Goods in Transit insurance
- Operator Licence and Waste Carrier Licence (Cat B vehicles)
- FdEng Motorsport Engineering background — technically competent on every vehicle
- Modern flatbeds, soft straps, low-angle ramps, skates, EV-safe handling
Read the full compliance & accreditations page.
Where we cover
Areas served by this service
FAQ
Car Recovery London — common questions
Quick answers to the questions we get most. See our full FAQ for more.
Will my car be insured during recovery?+
Yes. We carry £150k Goods in Transit insurance and £5M Public Liability cover — your car is insured while it's on our truck.
Can you recover a car from a multi-storey car park?+
We assess height and access on the call. Most multi-storey and underground car parks are workable with the right truck and approach.
Do you recover prestige and low cars?+
Yes — every week. Long low-angle ramps, soft straps and experienced drivers protect alloys, splitters and bodywork.
Can you recover an accident-damaged car?+
Yes. See our Accident Recovery London page for detail on damaged vehicle uplift, scene clearance and bodyshop transport.
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Need recovery or transport now?
Call or WhatsApp for an immediate response. Send your location, registration, vehicle photos and a short description of the problem.