Local car recovery in Ely.
Any hour. Any reason.
A modern, customer-first recovery service for drivers across Ely and the surrounding Cambridgeshire villages. One call, a clear price, and a local team that knows the area.
- 24 hours · 7 days
- Local Ely team
- Clear price upfront
- Cars · vans · 4x4s · EVs
Available any hour
Daytime, evening, overnight or weekends. We answer the phone.
Local Ely team
Based on Ely Road. We know the A10, A14 and the back lanes too.
Transparent pricing
A clear price before we dispatch. No hidden call-out surcharges.
All vehicle types
Cars, vans, 4x4s, automatics and electric vehicles handled safely.
Most breakdowns are not emergencies. We treat them with care anyway.
From a flat battery on the driveway to a misfuel on the A10, we handle most non-accident recoveries across Ely and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Flat batteries & non-starts
Won't crank, won't turn over, dashboard going dark. If a jump-start won't fix it we'll recover the car to the workshop.
Mechanical breakdowns
Engine warning lights, overheating, clutch or gearbox issues, knocks or rattles that mean the car is no longer safe to drive.
Flat or damaged tyres
If a roadside swap is not possible (no spare, kerbed alloy, sidewall blowout) we'll load up and take you home or to the garage.
Electrical faults
Alternator failure, total electrical loss, modules misbehaving. We recover the vehicle so it can be diagnosed in good light.
Misfuelling
Petrol in a diesel or vice versa? Do not turn the key. Call us and we'll recover the vehicle for safe tank draining.
Electric vehicles
EVs need flatbed transport. We have the right equipment and the experience to recover EVs without dragging the drive wheels.
Locked or seized steering
Steering wheel won't release after an awkward parking event? We can recover the car without forcing the column.
Long-distance transport
Moving a car from one location to another. Project cars, deceased estates, online purchases collected and delivered.
We are a non-accident recovery service. For collisions involving injury or live traffic hazards, dial 999 first. Once the scene is made safe, we can recover the vehicle to a garage of your choice.
Four steps from the call to the kerb at your destination.
Call us
Tell us where you are, what the car is doing and where you want it taken. We'll ask a couple of practical questions and confirm a clear price.
We dispatch
A local driver leaves Ely with an ETA. You get a contact number for the driver so you know exactly who is coming and when.
We recover
The vehicle is loaded with appropriate equipment (flatbed, wheel-lift or underlift depending on the car) and secured for transport.
We deliver
To Ely Motor Services for diagnosis or to a garage of your choice or to your home if you'd rather decide next steps from there.
Ely first. Cambridgeshire close behind.
Based on Ely Road, we cover Ely and the surrounding villages quickly, with longer reach across the A10 and A14 when needed.
In and around Ely
- Ely city centre
- Ely industrial estates
- Witchford
- Stuntney
- Little Downham
- Stretham
- Wilburton
- Haddenham
Wider Cambridgeshire
- Soham
- Littleport
- Sutton
- Chatteris
- Wisbech (longer reach)
- Cambridge & M11 corridor
- Newmarket area
- March (longer reach)
Major roads
- A10 north and south
- A14 corridor
- A142 to Soham & Newmarket
- A1123 to Stretham
- B-roads across the Fens
A clear price before we dispatch.
Recovery prices depend on distance, time of day and the vehicle. We quote a single figure that covers the call-out and the recovery and we tell you that figure before we set off. No surprise add-ons, no per-mile creep on the invoice.
- One price quoted upfront over the phone
- No call-out fee tacked on at the end
- Bank transfer, card or cash accepted on completion
- Quotes in writing on request for insurance claims
Cars, vans, 4x4s and everything in between.
Cars
All makes and models, manual or automatic, petrol, diesel or hybrid. The bread and butter of what we do.
Vans & light commercials
Up to 3.5 tonnes. Sprinters, Transits, Vivaros, dropside pickups and the rest of the working fleet.
4x4s & SUVs
Heavier vehicles need the right equipment to recover without damaging running gear. We have it.
Automatics
Automatic gearboxes can be damaged by incorrect towing. We flatbed automatics by default for this reason.
Electric vehicles
EVs and most plug-in hybrids must be flatbed-transported. Our flatbed is sized and rated for EV recovery.
Project & non-runners
Bought a car off Facebook that won't start? We collect non-runners and deliver them to your driveway.
Free guides from real recovery operators.
Straightforward, jargon-free articles on what to do when your car lets you down, what recovery actually involves and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
How much does car recovery in Ely cost?
What the price depends on, what's included and how to spot a quote that's about to grow on the invoice.
Read the guide → TimingHow long does car recovery take?
Typical response times for local recovery, what affects them and how to plan around the wait.
Read the guide → Step by stepBroken down in Ely?
A practical checklist for what to do right now if your car has just stopped working in or around Ely.
Read the guide → HoursOut of hours recovery
What to expect from a recovery operator at 11pm on a Saturday. Pricing, response times and what's different.
Read the guide → RoadsRecovery on the A10 & A14
What happens when you break down on a dual carriageway near Ely and the steps recovery operators take to stay safe.
Read the guide → EVsHow EVs are recovered safely
Why electric vehicles need flatbed recovery, what to do if your EV is towed incorrectly and the questions to ask.
Read the guide → ProcessWhat to expect from the recovery driver
From the moment you call to the moment your car is unloaded at its destination. A start-to-finish overview.
Read the guide → MethodsFlatbed vs wheel-lift recovery
Two common recovery methods, when each is used and which one is safer for your car.
Read the guide →Things people ask before calling.
How quickly can you reach me?
Within Ely and the immediate surrounding villages, daytime response is typically under an hour. The further out you are or the busier the day, the longer it takes. We'll give you an honest ETA on the phone before we dispatch so you know what to expect.
Are you available 24 hours a day?
Yes. We run a 24-hour recovery line, seven days a week including bank holidays. Out-of-hours calls are typically priced slightly higher than daytime recoveries to reflect anti-social hours rates. We'll always tell you the price upfront.
How much does it cost?
It depends on distance, time of day and vehicle type. We give a clear price over the phone before we dispatch, so there are no surprises on the invoice. Our full breakdown of what affects the price is in the pricing guide.
Can you take me anywhere I need to go?
Yes. Most recoveries go to our workshop on Ely Road for diagnosis, but we'll take you to a garage of your choice or your home or anywhere else within reason. Longer distances are quoted accordingly.
Do you recover electric vehicles?
Yes. EVs must be flatbed-transported because their drive wheels can't be towed. Our flatbed is sized and rated for EV recovery and we have the equipment to load EVs safely with low ground clearance.
Do I need to be with the vehicle?
Not always. If the vehicle is on private land and you can get keys to us, we can collect without you being present. On the public highway we usually need you (or someone authorised) on site for the driver to verify ownership and authorise the recovery.
Do you do accident recovery?
We're primarily a non-accident recovery service. After a collision, dial 999 first and let the police make the scene safe. Once the immediate emergency is cleared, we can recover the vehicle to a garage or storage location of your choice for assessment.
We're a phone call away.
One number, day or night. We'll talk you through it and give you a clear price before we set off.
24 hours a day · 7 days a week · Including bank holidays