Vehicle Recovery
Greater Manchester
Specialist Vehicle Recovery for Accident, Off-Road & Immobilised Vehicles
From £85
25 min
Average response time
10K+
Recovery operations completed
All
Major insurers accepted
24/7
Including bank holidays
Vehicle Recovery in Greater Manchester
Vehicle recovery is a more complex operation than a standard tow — it covers situations where a vehicle has left the road, sustained accident damage, become stuck on uneven ground, or is otherwise impossible to move without specialist equipment. Greater Tow Services operates a full specialist recovery fleet equipped with heavy-duty winches, wheel dollies, and recovery sliders to handle the full range of vehicle recovery scenarios across Greater Manchester.
Our recovery operators hold professional Recovery Operator certifications and work regularly alongside Greater Manchester Police on motorway and A-road accident clearances. From a car wedged on a roundabout kerb in Didsbury to a van off the M62 embankment east of Manchester, our team has the training, experience, and equipment to recover vehicles safely and with minimal further damage.
We work with all major UK motor insurers and fleet operators, providing full accident documentation, photographic evidence, and incident reports where required. Recovery destinations are always your choice — we never push you towards a specific repairer.
Everything Covered in Vehicle Recovery
Heavy Winch Recovery
Multi-tonne hydraulic winches for vehicles that have left the road, entered ditches, or become stuck on soft ground or kerbs.
Wheel Dolly Recovery
Specialist dollies for accident-damaged vehicles with broken suspension, seized brakes, or non-turning wheels.
Full Incident Documentation
Photographic and written incident report provided for all insurance-related recovery jobs.
Police-Liaison Recovery
Certified to work under police and Highways England instruction for incident clearance on motorways and A-roads.
Multi-Vehicle Incidents
Multiple recovery units can be dispatched for serious accidents involving more than one vehicle.
Secure Compound Storage
CCTV-monitored compound at our Salford depot for vehicles pending insurance assessment or owner collection.
Questions About Vehicle Recovery
Everything you need to know before you call.
Towing moves a vehicle that is on the road and can be safely hitched or loaded normally. Recovery covers situations where a vehicle has left the road, is stuck, is accident-damaged, or cannot be safely moved without specialist intervention — winching, dollies, or specialised lifting equipment. Recovery operations are more complex and typically cost more than standard towing.
Yes. Our recovery vehicles carry heavy-duty hydraulic winches rated for multi-tonne pulls. For off-road situations including ditch, grass verge, or embankment recovery we assess the terrain first and use the appropriate anchor points and equipment to extract the vehicle safely without causing further damage.
Yes. We work regularly alongside GMP and National Highways on motorway accident clearances across the M60, M62, M56, M61, M66, and M602. Our operators are NHSS12AB certified and carry full motorway traffic management equipment. We provide all required incident documentation for insurers.
Most comprehensive motor insurance policies include accident recovery, and many include breakdown recovery as well. We work directly with all major UK insurers and can handle the authorisation call on your behalf. If you are unsure of your cover, call us and our team will help you establish what your policy includes.
Our Salford depot compound is available for short and medium-term storage of recovered vehicles. The facility is CCTV-monitored and fully enclosed. Storage is charged per day after the first 24 hours. Call us for current rates and to confirm availability for your vehicle.
Other Services from Greater Tow Services
Vehicle stuck, off-road, or accident-damaged? Call us and we will get the right equipment to you fast.
From £85 — no overnight surcharges, no hidden fees.