Van Recovery
Birmingham.
Need your van towed in Birmingham? Transit, Sprinter, Crafter, Vivaro or Luton — we recover all makes to your preferred garage or depot in 18 minutes. Real person answers every call. Flatbed recovery, fixed price, UK-wide tow destination. Every B postcode covered 24/7.
Trusted by 1,200+ Birmingham van operators & fleet managers
Why Van Operators Choose
Roadway Assist
Six things to know when your van needs moving. We deliver on every one.
Van Recovered
In 18 Minutes
Recovery unit dispatched the moment you call. No hold music, no waiting list.
All Van Makes
Recovered
Transit, Sprinter, Crafter, Vivaro, Movano, Ducato, Berlingo, Luton — every make covered.
Loaded Van
Recovery Available
Tools, materials, equipment — we recover loaded vans safely. Tell us what's on board.
UK-Wide
Tow Destination
Birmingham to your preferred garage, dealer, or depot — anywhere in mainland UK.
Fixed Price
Before We Tow
Distance-based quote confirmed on the call. Nothing changes on the invoice.
One Call
We Handle Everything
No need to arrange separate recovery. Real coordinator. Real answer. Immediate dispatch.
Van Needs Moving Right Now.We Handle Both
Whether your van is a non-runner, accident-damaged, or you need planned fleet transport, the same specialist recovery unit reaches you in 18 minutes on average.
Van Needs Recovering
Right Now
Call and we dispatch a recovery unit immediately.
- Van completely dead — won't start, engine failed
- Gearbox failure — needs towing to a specialist
- Accident or collision damage — scene clearance
- Van written off — needs clearing from road
- Motorway recovery — M6, M5, M42, M40 covered
Planned Van Recovery
& Fleet Moves
Pre-arranged van transport at fixed contract rates.
- Insurance recovery — documentation supplied
- VOR van transported to dealer or specialist
- End-of-life van collected and delivered
- Fleet account — priority dispatch, monthly billing
- Yard-to-yard non-runner transport
How Van Recovery
Birmingham Works
Four steps from your call to your van delivered safely at its destination.
Call 07782 622388
We Answer
Tell us your van make, exact location, and where it needs to go. Real person answers in under 30 seconds.
Fixed Price
Confirmed
Distance-based quote before we dispatch. £0 call-out fee. Nothing changes on the invoice.
Recovery Unit
Dispatched
Flatbed recovery vehicle sent to your exact location. 18-minute average response across all Birmingham B postcodes.
Back On The Road
Or Recovered
Roadside repair attempted first. If the vehicle can't be made roadworthy, we recover to your depot, garage or yard of choice anywhere in the UK.
Non-Runner
Van Recovery
Dead engine, failed gearbox, axle failure — van can't move. Flatbed to your chosen garage.
Loaded Van
Recovery
Full of tools, materials, stock or equipment. Certified load restraint, combined weight checked before loading.
Accident & Collision
Van Recovery
Traffic incident, collision damage, write-off. Scene clearance, insurance documentation, fast tow.
Luton & Box Van
Recovery
Luton box vans on Transit, Sprinter, Crafter base. All sizes recovered, tail lift noted before dispatch.
Fleet Van
Recovery
Multi-van operators — back-to-back recovery, fleet rates, monthly invoicing, priority dispatch.
Long-Distance
Van Recovery
Birmingham to anywhere in mainland UK — dealer, depot, specialist garage. Fixed distance pricing.
Van Makes We Recover
In Birmingham
Specialist flatbed recovery for all major commercial van makes. Right equipment, right operator, every time.
Ford Transit Recovery Birmingham
Transit Custom, Transit 350, Transit 350 HD, Transit Connect. All variants recovered. Common reasons: engine failure, gearbox fault, accident damage, non-runner.
Mercedes Sprinter Recovery Birmingham
Medium rigid trucks. Underlift and heavy flatbed recovery. Air-brake-compatible equipment for safe motorway transport.
VW Crafter & Transporter Recovery
Heavy rigid lorries, refuse trucks, mixers. Underlift recovery with full air support. Trained operators for hard-braked vehicles.
Articulated up to 44T
Full artics, tractor units + trailers. Heavy underlift with full air support. Motorway-trained for M6, M5, M42, M40 incidents.
Refrigerated & Specialist
Reefer trailers, tankers, tippers, low-loaders. Priority attendance for temperature-sensitive loads. Specialist handling for sensitive cargo.
Plant & Non-Standard
Plant trucks, abnormal loads, oversized vehicles. Call to confirm before dispatch — we confirm capability within 30 seconds.
Not sure if we can handle your vehicle? Call 07782 622388 — we'll confirm in 30 seconds.
Truck Roadside Assistance
Coverage — Birmingham
We cover every B postcode plus all motorways and A-roads around Birmingham. Average response time per area shown below.
Real Van Recovery
Stories Birmingham
Four recent recovery callouts across Birmingham.
Carl's Transit 350 suffered a complete engine failure at 7:30am in a Saltley industrial estate. The van was loaded with a full day's materials — over £800 of timber and plasterboard, plus £3,000 of tools. Unloading wasn't an option — he had nowhere to put it.
Roadway's flatbed arrived at 7:51am — 19 minutes. The operator assessed the load, confirmed the flatbed was rated for the combined weight, and loaded the van using wheel chocks and certified tie-down straps. The load remained entirely secure.
Van and load delivered to Carl's preferred garage in Erdington by 8:40am. Carl arranged a hire van and was on site by 9:15am. His materials were still in the recovered van — the garage held them until he could collect.
Both Vivaros developed the same electrical fault and neither would start — a batch fault from a shared service. Zoe needed both recovered to the Vauxhall specialist in Tyseley before the morning delivery runs could be reassigned.
Zoe called at 6:20am. The coordinator arranged two consecutive recoveries with a 30-minute gap — fixed price for each confirmed separately. First Vivaro recovered at 6:48am. Second Vivaro picked up at 7:18am.
Both delivered to the Vauxhall specialist by 8:00am. Fault diagnosed by 9:30am — wiring loom replacement. Operations disrupted by less than 2 hours. Zoe had her reassigned drivers out by 9:00am.
Pam's Transit Custom Luton broke down on Adderley Park Road at 8:15am, en route to set up a corporate lunch for 80 guests. Engine failure — confirmed non-runner. The van contained all the catering equipment: chafing dishes, hotplates, crockery, serving equipment, and pre-prepped food.
Pam called at 8:17am. She explained the situation — the load was catering equipment needed at the venue, not at a garage.
Roadway coordinator confirmed delivery to an address instead of a garage. Recovery arrived at 8:37am — 20 minutes. Van loaded and delivered to the venue's loading bay by 9:05am. Pam and her team unloaded directly from the flatbed. Event set up completed. Lunch served on time.
One of Denise's Transit Custom vans was involved in a collision near the A47/Saltley junction at 10:40am. Driver unhurt. Van had front-end damage — airbags deployed, radiator crushed, windscreen shattered. Partially blocking a junction — needed clearing fast.
Denise called at 10:43am from the depot after the driver reported in.
Recovery unit on scene at 11:03am — 20 minutes. Operator photographed vehicle condition on arrival for insurance. Van loaded on flatbed using winch-on loading. Full written condition report completed at scene. Documentation emailed to Denise within the hour. Insurer confirmed the report was sufficient for their claims process.
Van Recovery Birmingham
Questions Answered
Ten of the most common questions van operators ask before they call. If yours isn't here, ring us.
There is no call-out fee and no membership. Van recovery is priced on your van's make, size, and tow distance. You receive a fixed price confirmed before we dispatch — nothing changes on the invoice. Long-distance recoveries are priced fairly with the rate confirmed upfront. Call 07782 622388 for an instant quote.
Our average response time is 18 minutes across Birmingham. Across east and inner east Birmingham (Saltley, Nechells, Washwood Heath, Small Heath, Bordesley) we are typically on scene in 14–20 minutes. A real person dispatches immediately when you call.
Yes. Loaded van recovery is a regular part of what we do. We use certified load restraint equipment and check combined weight before loading. Tell us what's on board when you call — tool vans, material vans, catering vans, stock vans all recovered safely.
In most cases yes. If your van is loaded with goods needed at a delivery point or work site, we can tow to that address instead. Confirm this on the call and we will accommodate where possible.
Yes. We handle accident and collision van recovery including scene clearance. We photograph the vehicle condition on arrival and supply a written condition report — useful for insurance claims. We work alongside police where needed.
Yes. Luton box vans on Transit, Sprinter, or Crafter bases are all recovered. We note tail lift details before dispatch and use appropriate flatbed loading. Loaded Luton recovery available — confirm contents and weight on the call.
Yes. We tow from anywhere in Birmingham to your preferred garage, Vauxhall dealer, Ford dealer, Mercedes-Benz Van centre, VW Commercial dealer, or any independent garage anywhere in mainland UK. Distance pricing confirmed before the tow begins.
Yes. Fleet accounts include priority dispatch, fixed rate cards, back-to-back recovery for multiple vans, consolidated monthly invoicing, and a dedicated contact for your drivers. All van makes covered under one account.
Yes. We operate flatbed recovery vehicles with low loading ramps suitable for tight access. Confirm street name and any access details (parked cars, bollards, street width) when you call.
Van make and model, your exact location (postcode, street name, or nearest junction), where you want it taken, and any relevant details — loaded van, accident damage, tight access. The more detail, the faster we dispatch the right equipment.
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