Emergency Breakdown Recovery in Cornwall
Need a recovery truck in Cornwall now? Call with your location, vehicle and what happened. Our Pool-based team answers 24/7, gives you a price before dispatch and recovers cars, vans and light trucks up to 7.5 tonnes.
Emergency recovery: the direct answer
If a car, van or light truck cannot be driven safely, call Broadside Recovery directly. We arrange emergency vehicle recovery from roads, homes and car parks across our Cornwall patch. You do not need breakdown membership. Tell us where you are, what you are driving and where it needs to go; we give you the price before the recovery truck sets off.
Coverage runs from our Pool base through central and west Cornwall and along the main A30 and A38 routes to the eastern edge of our patch. The featured area links below cover Redruth, Camborne, Truro, Falmouth, Helston, Penzance, Hayle, Newquay, Bodmin and Launceston. For an unlisted village or lane, call with the exact location and we will tell you honestly what is possible and how long the journey is likely to take.
Vehicles and situations we can handle
The service covers cars, vans, motorhomes and light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Common reasons to call include non-starts, clutch or gearbox faults, overheating, accident damage, flat batteries, tyre problems and fuel issues. Where a minor fault can be addressed safely at the roadside, assistance may avoid a tow. Where the vehicle is unsafe or the location is exposed, recovery is the right next step.
Vehicle size, load and condition matter. Tell us if it is a long-wheelbase or high-roof van, a motorcycle, a motorhome, or a vehicle with locked wheels or no keys. That avoids sending equipment that does not suit the job.
When to Call for Emergency Recovery
- Your vehicle won't start and you're stranded
- Engine warning lights and the car is undriveable
- Accident damage — you need safe transport off the road
- Flat battery, flat tyre, fuel issue or lockout
- Broken clutch, gearbox or driveshaft
- Overheated engine on a hill or in traffic
- Wrong fuel put in the tank
- Garage transfer for a non-runner
How Emergency Recovery Works
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Call us on 07874 130193
A real person answers — 24/7, every day of the year.
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Share your location and vehicle
Postcode, what3words, or a landmark. Tell us the make, model and what's happened.
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Get a clear price
We quote up-front before we send anyone — no surprises when the driver arrives.
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Driver dispatched
Nearest available recovery truck heads to you. We'll text you the ETA.
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Recovered and moved
We load safely and transport to your garage, home or destination of choice.
Emergency Recovery in Your Town
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Common Roadside Problems — Quick Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an emergency breakdown in Cornwall?
Anything that leaves you stranded — engine failure, dead battery, blown clutch, flat tyre, accident damage, or a vehicle that simply won't start. If you can't safely drive, it's an emergency, and we'll dispatch a driver.
How fast can you reach me?
Response time depends on location and time of day. From our Pool base near Redruth we typically reach Truro, Camborne and Hayle within 20–40 minutes, with the wider county covered as fast as roads allow.
Do I need breakdown cover or membership?
No. We work on a pay-as-you-go basis with a clear quote before we dispatch. No AA, RAC or Green Flag membership required.
Do you cover the A30 across Cornwall?
Yes — the A30 is our most-attended road. We cover every junction from Launceston down to Penzance, day and night.
Can you recover larger vans and light trucks?
Yes. Our fleet includes 3.5-tonne and 7.5-tonne recovery vehicles, suitable for cars, vans and light commercial trucks.
What information do you need before sending a recovery truck?
Your exact location, direction of travel, vehicle make and model, what happened, whether it rolls, steers and brakes, and where you want it taken. Those details help us send suitable equipment and quote before dispatch.
Can you collect me from services or a lay-by?
Yes. Give the road, direction of travel, services name or nearest junction and a map pin or what3words location. Tell us if access is restricted or the vehicle is in a tightly parked bay.
Need Recovery Now?
Call Broadside Recovery Ltd for fast, reliable 24/7 breakdown recovery and vehicle transport across Cornwall.