It’s one thing drivers dread – breaking down. Whether on the motorway or a regional Somerset road, having your car let you down can cause extreme delays and inconvenience for you and other drivers. On this page, our vehicle recovery company offers advice on what to do if you break down to stay safe. We specialise in breakdown assistance, car, van and motorcycle recovery, commercial vehicle breakdown services, and roadside recovery for private motorists. We also offer vehicle delivery and car towing services, and can arrange courtesy cars where necessary.
If you need 24-hour recovery, emergency breakdown cover, or vehicle transportation, S.F Recovery is the company you can trust. Check out our testimonials to find out more about what other drivers say about our private and commercial breakdown services.
The first and most crucial step is to remain calm. To alert other drivers, turn on your hazard warning lights. Then, if possible, pull your vehicle off the road and onto the hard shoulder. If you can, guide the car, van, or motorcycle to a safe place, such as a layby.
If you can’t manoeuvre the vehicle, don’t attempt to get out if you’re in the middle or right-hand lanes of the motorway. If you’re in the left-hand lane but not near a junction, you may exit, but this must be done via the passenger door. Make your way immediately to the safety barrier and stand behind it.
Once you're in a safe place, assess your surroundings. The vehicle may be obstructing traffic, but sometimes this is completely unavoidable. Your safety is paramount. Our vehicle transportation experts advise keeping a high-visibility jacket in your vehicle so you can take it with you.
Call our vehicle recovery company and explain your situation to us as soon as possible. If you know where you are within Bristol or the surrounding Somerset areas we cover, give us as much information as possible regarding your location or send us a live update. If you don’t have your mobile phone with you – unlikely but possible - walk to an emergency telephone on your side of the motorway. These are approximately one mile apart. Regional roads will always lead you to a village or town.
Continually face the traffic, and don’t step out from behind the safety barrier.
Don’t attempt to fix the problem yourself. You may not know what you’re doing, which could cause further damage. Our team at S.F Recovery are highly experienced in private and commercial vehicle breakdown services and is always available for 24-hour recovery, roadside repairs, and car towing services.
We’ll take care of everything. You're in safe hands with us – from ensuring you get home to delivering your car or commercial vehicle to a reputable garage for repairs.
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