Direct Recovery

No membership required

Find recovery
agents near you.

Enter a postcode or share your location. We show the closest independent recovery operators so you can call them directly.

How it works

  1. 01

    Enter a postcode or share location

    Tell us where the vehicle is. Full UK postcode works best; share location if you are beside it.

  2. 02

    See the closest agents

    We list nearby independent recovery operators — name and distance when available.

  3. 03

    Call the one you want

    Tap Call to dial them. Agree the job and price with the agent on the phone.

  4. 04

    Pay the driver you accept

    You pick who to go with. Pay the attending agent. There is no platform commission taken from that job price.

Full explanation

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Directories built from where our recovery agents are based.

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Questions people ask

What is Direct Recovery?

Direct Recovery is a recovery directory operated by Make Me Busy Ltd (company 14089606). We are not a breakdown club and we do not run a national patrol fleet. Enter a postcode or share your location to see nearby independent recovery agents, then tap Call on the one you want.

Do you need my phone number?

No. Search by postcode or location, then tap Call on an agent. Your number stays with you unless you choose to share it with them on the phone.

How are agents ordered?

On the homepage we show the five closest recovery agents to the postcode or location you search from (within about 50 miles). Local area pages list the closest agents within about 15 miles of that town.

What does an average recovery cost?

Most nearby recoveries for a standard car average around £90–£120. Medium-distance A-to-B jobs of roughly 20–40 miles are often around £120–£160. Longer journeys cost more. Confirm the price with the agent when you call.

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