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Lorry Recovery
Edinburgh.

Lorry broken down in Edinburgh? Our DVSA-certified operators reach your exact location across the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, M8, and every part of the city — from Newbridge Industrial Estate to Sighthill, Leith to Corstorphine. Real person answers every call — no menu, no hold. Searching for lorry recovery near me in Edinburgh at 4am on the bypass? We're already on the road. Rigid, artic, curtainsider, flatbed, refrigerated — every lorry type attended. Traffic authority coordination for motorway-standard hard shoulder recoveries. Fixed price quoted before dispatch. 24 hour lorry recovery, 365 days a year.

4.8
Google Reviews
4.9
Trustpilot
1,200+
Verified Reviews
4.8
Google
4.9
Trustpilot
1,200+
Reviews
Lorry recovery near me Edinburgh A720 Bypass & M8 attended All lorry types — artic to rigid DVSA Class III certified Fixed price — no call-out fee
Insured & Licensed Open 24/7 No Call-Out Fee DVSA Certified
Step 1
Real Person Answers
Step 2
Lorry and Load Confirmed — Price Quoted
Step 3
DVSA-Certified Operator Attends Your Edinburgh Location
Step 4
Lorry Recovered — Depot or Garage of Your Choice
Licensed Operators
Open 24/7
B1–B98 + ALL MOTORWAYS
Fixed Price
1,200+
5-Star Reviews
24/7
Lorry Recovery
Artic to Rigid
All Lorry Types
A720 · M8
All Routes
£0
Call-Out Fee
Traffic Auth.
Coordinated
Google
4.8/5
Based on 1,200+ reviews
Trusted By Drivers
Verified Customer Reviews
Real reviews from real Edinburgh drivers we've helped
Trustpilot
4.9/5
Excellent rating
Fraser M.
Fraser M.
Leith
2 days ago
Car packed in down near Leith docks, cold and dark and not fun. Called and someone actually answered right away, not a machine. Jump started it within 20 mins, sound service.
Posted on Google
Ailsa R.
Ailsa R.
Corstorphine
5 days ago
Flat tyre near Corstorphine zoo of all places, kids in the car wanting to get there. Fitter arrived quick, changed it, we only missed the first 15 mins of the day out.
Posted on Google
Kenny D.
Kenny D.
Gorgie
1 week ago
broke down near gorgie, van wouldnt start at all. guy came, diagnosed a starter motor fault, didnt have the exact part on him so had to recover it instead of fix on spot but explained it well and price was fair enough
Posted on Google
Morag T.
Morag T.
RetiredMorningside
3 days ago
Locked out of my own car outside the shops on Morningside Road, felt daft. Chap got me back in without a scratch on it, very patient and polite, took about quarter of an hour.
Posted on Google
Yusuf A.
Yusuf A.
Portobello
4 days ago
Ran the tank dry on the way to Portobello beach with the family, classic. They delivered fuel straight to us, no drama, no lecture, just sorted it.
Posted on Google
Isla B.
Isla B.
Sighthill
2 weeks ago
Van broke down near Sighthill industrial estate on a delivery run. Electrical fault, they diagnosed and fixed it roadside in under an hour, saved my whole afternoon of deliveries.
Posted on Google
Callum G.
Callum G.
Currie
6 days ago
gearbox trouble out near Currie, could hear it wasnt right so pulled in. confirmed it needed proper recovery not a roadside fix, took it straight to the garage i asked for, no messing about
Posted on Google
Nadia H.
Nadia H.
Liberton
9 days ago
Puncture near Liberton on a Saturday, was sure I'd be waiting hours. Wasn't the case at all, fitter was there in about 25 minutes and repaired it rather than pushing a full replacement on me.
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What You Need To Know

Why Hauliers Trust
Roadway Assist

Six things that matter when your HGV is stopped roadside. We deliver on every one.

01
01

Lorry Recovery In Edinburgh
Requires Specialist Equipment

DVSA Class III certified, heavy-duty underlift, fifth-wheel coupling. Standard car recovery firms cannot legally recover a lorry.

02
02

Motorway-Standard Lorry Recovery
Protocol On The A720 & M8

Every callout on the A720 or M8 triggers traffic authority notification. Driver hours logged. No penalty.

03
03

All Lorry Types
Recovered In Edinburgh

Articulated, rigid 7.5T–18T, curtainsider, flatbed, tipper, refrigerated. Every type attended.

04
04

Lorry Recovery Coverage
Every Edinburgh Postcode

Newbridge, Sighthill, Leith, Gorgie, Corstorphine. A720 and M8 all covered.

05
05

Fixed Price Lorry Recovery
No Call-Out Fee

Price confirmed before any operator moves. Roadside repair priced separately from recovery. Fleet accounts receive priority dispatch, monthly invoicing, written confirmation.

06
06

Fixed Price Every Time
No Hidden Extras

Same transparent pricing whether you're on the A720/M8 hard shoulder or at a Newbridge depot. No call-out fee.

Lorry recovery Edinburgh — roadside repair and fleet cover scenarios
Who We Help

Lorry Broken Down In Edinburgh Or Need Fleet Cover.We Handle Both

Whether your HGV is stuck on the M6 right now or you're booking a planned recovery, the same specialist heavy-recovery team reaches you in 18 minutes on average.

HGV Broken Down Right Now
Lorry recovery near me EdinburghHard shoulderWon't startMotorway recovery

Broken Down
Right Now

Lorry recovery near me Edinburgh — real person answers, operator dispatched immediately.

  • A720/M8 hard shoulder — artic unit stuck near Newbridge
  • Articulated lorry won't restart at depot or layby
  • Sighthill industrial estate breakdown — roadside diagnosis first
  • Lorry broken down near Edinburgh city centre
  • Any Edinburgh postcode, any time — you need fast, coordinated recovery
Fleet Or Planned Cover
Insurance recoveryYard-to-yardEnd-of-lifeOff-road HGV

Fleet & Trade Lorry
Recovery Edinburgh

Dedicated recovery for Edinburgh hauliers, logistics operators, and fleet managers.

  • Fleet lorry recovery Edinburgh — trade account, priority dispatch
  • Monthly invoicing — one statement covers your whole Edinburgh fleet
  • Transport managers — single call, full coordination, written confirmation
  • Time-critical freight — load transfer arranged where needed
  • Traffic authority notification and coordination included
Simple Process

How Lorry Recovery
Edinburgh Works

Four steps from your call to your lorry being recovered anywhere in Edinburgh.

18 Min
Avg Dispatch
30 Sec
To Answer
£0
Call-Out Fee
Step 101

You Call
Or WhatsApp

A real person answers, takes your vehicle details and exact location. Postcode, motorway junction or landmark. Done in under 30 seconds.

Answered < 30 Sec24 Hours A Day
Step 202

Fixed Price
Confirmed

You get a clear price before we move. No call-out charge, no membership, no hidden fees. The quoted price is the price you pay.

No Call-Out FeeNo Membership
Step 303

Operator
Dispatched

The nearest heavy recovery unit is on the way immediately. ETA confirmed before we hang up. Average dispatch: 18 minutes.

18 Min AverageMotorway-Trained
Step 404

Roadside Assistance
Given

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.

Class III OperatorsUK-Wide Recovery
Roadway Assist lorry recovery fleet for Edinburgh
Every Edinburgh Road And Area Covered

Lorry Recovery Across All Of Edinburgh
Every Road Covered

6
Service Types
Most Common

Lorry Recovery
A720 Edinburgh City Bypass

Full A720 Bypass coverage right around the city, alongside the M8 and M9 interchange at Newbridge. Traffic authority notified before every hard shoulder attendance.

HGV engine failureDPF faultTurbo failure
Heavy Rigid

Lorry Recovery
M8 & Sighthill

Full M8 coverage feeding Edinburgh from the west, alongside the Sighthill Industrial Estate. A frequent breakdown corridor we attend directly.

Air brake failureAir suspensionABS fault
Cargo Vehicles

Lorry Recovery
Newbridge Industrial Estate

Newbridge and Ratho see heavy lorry traffic from logistics and distribution operators at Edinburgh's principal freight hub. Our operators know the site access points and gate procedures specific to the estate.

ECU faultCab electricsLighting failure
Priority

Lorry Recovery
Leith & Portobello

Leith and Portobello's port and trade routes generate frequent lorry recovery callouts — fast response from our nearest Edinburgh-based unit.

HGV tyre blowoutWheel lossMobile tyre fit
Trailer Only

Lorry Recovery
Edinburgh City Centre

Full city centre coverage — carrying frequent lorry traffic to and from local depots and delivery routes.

Reefer breakdownFridge trailer faultTemperature loss
Accident Scene

Lorry Recovery
Gorgie & Corstorphine

Gorgie and Corstorphine's western trade routes covered — frequent starter motor and air brake fault callouts.

Wrong fuel HGVFuel contaminationFluid leak
18 Min
Avg Response
44 T
Max Capacity
1,200+
Reviews
£0
Call-Out Fee
Capability Range

Every Type Of Lorry
Recovered In Edinburgh

Whatever lorry type you operate in Edinburgh — artic to tipper — we recover it correctly.

Articlorry

Articulated Lorry
Recovery Edinburgh

Fifth-wheel coupling. Common on A720, M8, and Newbridge.

Fifth-wheelA720/M8
Rigidlorry

Rigid Lorry
Recovery Edinburgh

7.5T to 18T. Underlift and wheel-lift equipment.

Underlift7.5–18T
Curtainsider

Curtainsider Lorry
Recovery Edinburgh

Warehouse and distribution deliveries. Specialist rigging for secured loads.

CurtainsiderDistribution
Flatbedlorry

Flatbed & Dropside
Lorry Recovery Edinburgh

Open load, secured cargo. Specialist rigging for unbalanced loads.

FlatbedRigging
Tipperlorry

Tipper Lorry
Recovery Edinburgh

Construction hauliers. Specialist rigging before recovery.

TipperConstruction
Reeferlorry

Refrigerated Lorry
Recovery Edinburgh

Chiller trailer recovery. Temperature-sensitive load protocol.

ReeferCold chain

Not sure if we can handle your vehicle? Call 07782 622388 — we'll confirm in 30 seconds.

Coverage Map

Lorry Recovery Coverage
Edinburgh & Motorway Corridor

We cover every Edinburgh postcode plus all motorways and A-roads. Average response time per area shown below.

Lorry Recovery Leith
EH6
18–24 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Corstorphine
EH12
20–26 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Gorgie
EH11
18–24 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Morningside
EH10
18–24 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Portobello
EH15
20–26 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Sighthill
EH11
20–26 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Newbridge
EH28
24–30 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Currie
EH14
22–28 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Liberton
EH16
18–24 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Craigmillar
EH16
18–24 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Musselburgh
EH21
22–28 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Colinton
EH13
20–26 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Stockbridge
EH3
16–22 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Marchmont
EH9
16–22 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Granton
EH5
20–26 minResponse
Lorry Recovery Edinburgh City Centre
EH1
16–22 minResponse
Motorway Coverage
M62 M57 M58 M53 (Wirral)
A-Roads
A38 A45 A34 A41 A452 A4040 (Outer Circle) A5 A38(M)
Real Edinburgh Jobs

Real Lorry Recovery
Stories — Edinburgh

Four recent lorry recovery callouts across Edinburgh, Newbridge, and the A720/M8 corridor.

Callum M.
Callum M.
Haulier · A720 near Newbridge · Scania R450 Artic · 38T Curtainsider
Verified Customer
19 Jun 2026
The Situation

Scania artic lost drive on the A720 near Newbridge at 3:52am — fully laden curtainsider, hard shoulder taken.

In His Own Words

“I searched lorry recovery near me Edinburgh and Roadway answered on the second ring. Traffic authority coordination confirmed before I'd finished the postcode.”

The Outcome

Operator arrived — 35 minutes. Gearbox fault confirmed — not repairable roadside. Trailer decoupled, tractor recovered to Sighthill depot. No traffic authority penalty.

Fiona C.
Fiona C.
Fleet Manager · Newbridge Industrial Estate · DAF XF Logistics Unit
Verified Customer
6 Jun 2026
The Situation

DAF XF logistics lorry stopped dead at Newbridge Industrial Estate — blocking a loading bay during a busy shift.

In Her Own Words

“They already knew which gate I meant and the site layout. Most recovery firms have no idea about Newbridge access.”

The Outcome

Operator arrived — 29 minutes. Air system fault cleared roadside. Bay clear within the hour — no disruption to the shift.

Euan D.
Euan D.
Owner-Driver · Sighthill Depot · Volvo FM Rigid
Verified Customer
27 Apr 2026
The Situation

Volvo FM rigid completely dead at a Sighthill depot at 5:40am — no ignition, morning run scheduled for 6am.

The Call

Coordinator asked whether it was a slow crank or no crank at all — confirmed likely battery, not starter motor.

The Outcome

Operator arrived — 27 minutes. Failed alternator confirmed. Replaced from van stock. Volvo started, left depot within the hour.

Isla R.
Isla R.
Transport Manager · Leith · Renault T460 + Refrigerated Trailer
Verified Customer
10 May 2026
The Situation

Renault T460 with refrigerated trailer broke down near Leith — pharmaceutical load, 4-hour temperature window.

The Call

Refrigerated load protocol activated immediately. Cold-storage transfer facility confirmed available nearby.

The Outcome

Operator arrived — 31 minutes. Gearbox failure — unrecoverable roadside. Load transferred well within the temperature window.

FAQ

Lorry Recovery Edinburgh
Questions Answered

Ten of the most common questions hauliers and fleet managers ask before they call. If yours isn't here, ring us.

Is there a lorry recovery service near me in Edinburgh?
Yes. Roadway Assist provides lorry recovery across all of Edinburgh — every postcode, the A720 Bypass, M8, and Newbridge Industrial Estate. DVSA-certified Class III operators, 24/7. A real person answers immediately.
Can you recover a lorry from the A720 or M8 hard shoulder near Edinburgh?
Yes. Lorry recovery on the A720 Bypass and M8 is a core part of our Edinburgh service. We coordinate with the relevant traffic authority before any hard shoulder attendance, with full coverage across both routes.
Do you recover lorries from Newbridge Industrial Estate?
Yes. Lorry recovery at Newbridge and Ratho is one of our most frequent Edinburgh callouts — our operators know the site access points and gate procedures.
How much does lorry recovery cost in Edinburgh?
No call-out fee. Fixed price quoted before any operator is dispatched, based on lorry type, weight, load, and location. Fleet account holders receive monthly invoicing.
How quickly can you reach a broken-down lorry in Edinburgh?
Depot and industrial estate lorry recovery: typically 28–36 minutes. A720 and M8 recovery: typically 32–44 minutes depending on traffic authority coordination.
Can you recover an articulated lorry in Edinburgh?
Yes. Full articulated lorry recovery — tractor unit and trailer — using fifth-wheel coupling kit and trailer decoupling equipment on every bypass and Newbridge callout.
Do you handle refrigerated lorry recovery in Edinburgh?
Yes. Refrigerated lorry recovery operates under our time-critical load protocol — temperature window confirmed on the call, with cold-storage transfer arranged if recovery will exceed the safe limit.
Do you cover the Edinburgh city centre?
Yes. Full city centre coverage, alongside every surrounding area of Edinburgh.
Can you attend a lorry breakdown at an Edinburgh depot or industrial estate?
Yes. Newbridge, Sighthill, Leith and Gorgie industrial estates are all attended directly — depot lorry recovery doesn't require traffic authority coordination, so response is typically faster than A720/M8 callouts.
Do you provide fleet accounts for Edinburgh lorry operators?
Yes. Fleet accounts are available for Edinburgh hauliers and logistics operators — monthly invoicing, priority dispatch, and single-call coordination for lorry recovery across your fleet.
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Lorry Broken Down In Edinburgh?

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18 Min average Edinburgh response. Traffic authority coordination included. Real person answers every call. All Edinburgh postcodes, A720, M8, Newbridge Industrial Estate.

18 Min Avg Response Up To 44 Tonnes No Call-Out Fee 24/7 · 365 Days

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