Tow Truck Near Me
You typed tow truck because that is what the job looks like from where you are standing. Around here the same truck is called a recovery truck, and it is the same call out, the same flatbed, and the same 24 hour line.
There is no difference in what turns up. Whether you ask for a tow truck or a recovery truck, the vehicle that arrives is a flatbed that loads your car, van or light truck with all four wheels off the road and takes it where you want it to go. Drivers type tow truck near me at the roadside; the industry calls it breakdown recovery. It is one job and we do it across the whole of Cornwall, from the Tamar at Saltash through to Land's End.
A fair number of tow truck calls never actually need a tow. Flat batteries, jump starts, tyre changes, fuel problems and simple electrical faults are regularly sorted at the roadside where it is safe to work. When the vehicle genuinely cannot be driven, we move straight to loading rather than spending your evening on a fix that will not hold, and you choose where it goes: your own garage, a main dealer, your home or your holiday address.
When you call, three details shape the job: what the vehicle is, what it did when it stopped, and where you are. If you do not know the road name, a what3words address or a dropped pin from your phone is enough. We agree the price before we set off, so there is no meter running and no surprise figure at the end.
The truck takes cars of any age, petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric, plus vans, campers and light trucks up to 7.5 tonnes. Electric and hybrid vehicles go on the flatbed rather than being towed on their wheels, which is exactly how we load anyway. Passengers travel with the vehicle in the cab, so nobody is left standing on a verge waiting for a lift.
What's covered
- The same truck and the same call out as breakdown recovery
- Flatbed loading as standard, all four wheels off the road
- Roadside fix first where the fault allows it
- Cars, vans and light trucks up to 7.5 tonnes
- Whole of Cornwall, Tamar to Land's End
- Passengers travel with the vehicle
- 24 hours a day, every day of the year
- Fully insured, price agreed before we set off
- No membership and no joining fee
Towns we cover
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a tow truck different from a recovery truck?
Not for you. The names get used interchangeably. What matters is that the vehicle is loaded properly, which for us means a flatbed with all four wheels off the road, and that the price is agreed before anyone sets off.
How do I tell you where I am if I do not know the road?
Send a what3words address or a pin from your phone's map app. Failing that, the last junction, services or village sign you passed is usually enough for us to place you.
Will you try to fix it before towing it?
Yes, where the fault allows and where it is safe to work. Batteries, tyres, fuel and some electrical faults are regularly dealt with on the spot. Anything mechanical or unsafe to drive gets loaded instead.
Can you tow my electric or hybrid car?
Yes. Electric and hybrid vehicles must not be towed on their wheels, so they go on the flatbed, which is how we load everything anyway.
Do I need breakdown cover or a membership to call?
No. You need a phone signal and a rough idea of where you are. There is no membership, no policy number and no joining fee.
What is the biggest vehicle your truck can take?
We work up to 7.5 tonnes, which covers cars, vans, campers and light trucks. If yours is loaded with tools or stock, mention the rough load weight on the call so we send the right vehicle first time.
Need Recovery Now?
Call Broadside Recovery Ltd for fast, reliable 24/7 breakdown recovery and vehicle transport across Cornwall.