Car Recovery Service

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Car recovery services are more than just responding to breakdowns or accidents. They involve a wide range of services tailored to various types of vehicles and movement needs across the UK and Europe. Beyond emergency situations, car recovery services include transporting prestige cars discreetly, delivering vehicles purchased at auctions, relocating classic cars and more. This can also extend to moving heavy machinery and agricultural equipment. Providers like CMG offer comprehensive solutions designed to meet specific transportation requirements, ensuring vehicles arrive safely and securely at their destination.


As well as providing tailored transport solutions, CMG offers secure vehicle storage facilities to accommodate vehicles until they are ready for collection. We have trusted partners across the UK and Europe that can facilitate the storage and delivery of vehicles in case we were not within reach. This comprehensive approach ensures that your vehicles are cared for and accessible whenever you need them.


The success behind our business in the last 40 years has been the great British public. Every vehicle we recover from the roadside, every machine that we transport to the edge of Europe or every new apprentice we train will ultimately serve you. Our network expands from southern England right up to the Scottish Highlands.


Car recovery can seem daunting. But this is where CMG can help - as experts in recovery services.

Our Recovery Services

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    Prestigious Vehicle Transport

    Our purpose-built transporters are designed to securely and safely transport high-value vehicles, such as prestigious cars, ensuring they are loaded and unloaded without any damage. These transporters are equipped with full sliding covers or fully-encased solid sides with access doors, and specially designed covers are also provided to protect the wheels. With our discreet transporters, your vehicle will arrive in pristine condition. For maximum security when moving your most valuable vehicles, our enclosed transporters offer the discreet, first-class option.

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    Classic Car Relocation

    Whether you're moving a treasured family heirloom or your latest classic car purchase across town, the UK or further afield, our classic car transport service provides peace of mind. Featuring either full sliding covers or fully-encased solid sides complete with access doors, with covers designed to protect the wheels, our purpose-built transporters are driven by our experienced, highly skilled technicians. We treat your classic car in the same manner as if it had just rolled off the assembly line.

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    Auction Vehicle Delivery

    At CMG, we offer an auction vehicle delivery service. Whether you've just acquired a new vehicle or need reliable transportation from an auction site, count on us for safe and prompt delivery right to your doorstep. Our dedicated team ensures every vehicle is handled with the utmost care and professionalism, providing peace of mind throughout the entire delivery process. Whether it's a classic car, prestige vehicle, or everyday car, our commitment to excellence ensures your vehicle arrives safely and on time, every time.

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    Assistance for Motorhomes, Caravans and Horse Boxes

    CMG offers expert recovery services, catering for motorhomes, caravans, and horse boxes, with expert care and reliability. Our experienced team is prepared to handle breakdowns, accidents, or relocation needs, ensuring your vehicles are safely and securely transported to your preferred destination. With prompt and reliable assistance available whenever you need it, you can travel with peace of mind, knowing that CMG is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support for all your journeys.

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    Roadside Vehicle Repairs and Recovery

    Being stranded with a broken down vehicle can be an incredibly stressful and frustrating experience. Whether it's a flat tyre, dead battery, or mechanical failure, car troubles often strike at the most inconvenient times. That's where our reliable car recovery services come in.


    When it comes to breakdowns, in almost every incident, we are the first people to arrive at the scene, and we aim to repair every vehicle breakdown we attend to at the roadside. Providing local recovery for all types of vehicles from anywhere in the UK, CMG responds from a 24-hour control centre at our headquarters. We employ a sophisticated computer system that ensures a rapid response to any call for assistance. Real-time tracking gives accurate updates on the location and ETA of assistance vehicles, whilst in-cab satellite navigation equipment helps our technicians to reach your vehicle as quickly as possible.

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    Moving Construction and Agricultural Equipment / Machinery

    Our fleet can assist with various aspects of moving and relocating construction equipment, other machinery and agricultural vehicles, such as tractors. We provide tailored services for businesses, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of diverse equipment / vehicle types. You can trust your valuable vehicles and equipment will arrive undamaged and ready for operations. CMG delivers a comprehensive service to meet your specific needs, providing timely solutions to keep your operations running smoothly, ensuring any downtime is kept to a minimum.

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Why Choose CMG?

Diverse Recovery Solutions

With 40 years of experience, CMG has become a trusted leader in vehicle recovery and transportation services. In addition to providing vehicle breakdown services, we offer a comprehensive range of other car recovery services, including discreet transport for prestige cars, classic car relocation, delivery of auction vehicles and more. CMG also handles construction and agricultural machinery / equipment transportation and offers specialised recovery services for motorhomes, caravans, and horse boxes.



40 Years of Expertise and Experience

Our car recovery services are backed by four decades of expertise and hands-on experience in the industry. With a dedicated team of trained professionals and a proven track record of successful vehicle recoveries, we bring many years of knowledge and skill to every situation. Whether it's responding swiftly to roadside breakdowns, transporting high-value vehicles, or coordinating complex logistics for multi-vehicle movements, our team is equipped to handle it all with precision and care. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every client receives the highest level of service and support. Trust CMG for your car recovery needs, where experience meets excellence.

Prioritising Safety

Safety is at the forefront of our car recovery services. We prioritise the well-being of our clients and their vehicles by adhering to stringent safety protocols and industry standards. Our team is trained to handle all types of recovery scenarios with utmost caution and efficiency, ensuring minimal risk and maximum care throughout the process. With comprehensive insurance coverage, a large fleet of vehicles and the latest equipment, we prioritise the secure handling and transportation of vehicles, from roadside assistance to long-distance transfers. Whether it's a prestigious car, classic vehicle, construction equipment, agricultural machinery and more, our commitment to safety and reliability means you can trust CMG to deliver exceptional service and peace of mind in every situation.



Fully Tailored Services

At CMG, we understand that every car recovery situation is unique, which is why we offer tailored services to meet the specific needs of our clients. Whether you require roadside assistance, specialised transport for luxury cars, and more, we customise our approach to ensure optimal solutions. Our experienced team works closely with clients to assess their requirements and provide personalised solutions, ensuring efficiency and satisfaction at every step. From secure vehicle storage options to flexible scheduling and detailed transport planning, CMG is dedicated to delivering tailored car recovery services that prioritise convenience, safety, and peace of mind for our valued customers.

Latest Technology and Efficiency

We prioritise technology and efficiency in our car recovery services to ensure swift and reliable assistance for our clients. Utilising state-of-the-art GPS tracking systems and real-time tools, we can respond promptly to breakdowns and coordinate logistics effectively, saving time. This advanced technology allows us to provide accurate updates on vehicle locations and estimated arrival times, optimising routes for efficient recovery and transport. Coupled with our experienced team of technicians and streamlined processes, we uphold a commitment to delivering timely and professional service in every situation. Whether it's roadside assistance, vehicle towing, or specialised transport for luxury vehicles, CMG uses technology to enhance efficiency and provide peace of mind to our customers throughout the car recovery process.



Exceptional Customer Service

At CMG, exceptional customer service is the cornerstone policy of our car recovery services. We prioritise every job with responsiveness, reliability, and empathy in every interaction with our clients. Our dedicated team is available 24/7, ensuring prompt assistance whenever and wherever it's needed. Whether you're facing a roadside breakdown or require transport for a high-value vehicle, we strive to exceed expectations with professionalism and care. We communicate transparently, providing clear updates and answering any questions to alleviate concerns during stressful situations. Our commitment extends beyond immediate assistance; we prioritise long-term relationships built on trust and satisfaction. At CMG, customer service isn't just a promise, it's our commitment to ensuring your peace of mind and delivering excellence in every aspect of car recovery services.

As a trusted provider of vehicle recovery and transportation services for over 40 years, CMG offers a comprehensive range of expert car recovery solutions. Whether you require discreet transportation of a prestige car, delivery of an auction purchase, relocation of a classic vehicle, or emergency roadside assistance, we ensure that your vehicles are handled with professionalism and care. CMG guarantees safe, prompt, and reliable service for all your vehicle recovery and transportation needs. For businesses, our wide range of recovery services are tailored to ensure you experience minimal downtime and seamless logistics, allowing your operations to continue smoothly.


We also provide tailored solutions for moving construction and agricultural machinery, ensuring your equipment arrives ready for operations. Our expert recovery services extend to motorhomes, caravans, and horse boxes, offering reliable assistance for a breakdown, accident, or relocation. With a dedicated 24-hour control centre, sophisticated tracking systems, and a commitment to excellence, CMG guarantees prompt, efficient, and safe vehicle recovery and transportation across the UK and Europe.


CMG's 24-hour control centre employs advanced computer systems for rapid response, real-time tracking for accurate updates, and in-cab satellite navigation to reach your vehicle quickly. Our commitment to safety involves adhering to stringent protocols and using the latest equipment, ensuring your vehicle is in safe hands from roadside assistance to long-distance transfers.


Given the combination of extensive experience, advanced technology, and a customer-centric approach, this makes CMG a great choice for all your vehicle recovery and transportation needs. Whether it's for luxury vehicles, classic cars, machinery and more, CMG delivers exceptional service with reliability and efficiency you can count on.

About CMG - A Leader in Car Recovery Services

Established in 1972, Cowan Recovery Ltd (CMG) offers world-class breakdown, recovery, road transport, and logistics solutions to customers across the UK and Europe. We have an extensive range of transport recovery vehicles, backed up by highly skilled technicians and over 40 years of experience. We are here for all your personal or business needs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 


We are an accredited Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) Training Centre, Members of the RRRA and RHA, ISO 9001 certified, accredited with Highways Scheme Sector 17 and compliant to work on contra-flows across the country. Furthermore, CMG holds an International Operator's License and are fully insured / have insurance to £500,000 as standard, per vehicle/load.


If you need assistance with a problem or require a sales quote / price, you can call our experienced team on 0800 282 449. Or for more information, please fill out the form on the contact us page.


For all your car recovery needs, you can count on CMG.