Fair Prices for Every Driver
I know that a car breaking down can be a financially stressing. As many people live week to week unplanned events such as a car failure can be difficult. Working with drivers or families i often find middle ground. I enjoy helping and its rewarding to understand what people need.
I'll Beat Any Quote
Prices related to towing aren't always based on mileage. Weight or axles and even time of day all have to be considered. Its our best option to try get the prices to suit most people's budgets.
Direct, Local Service
No call centre, no middlemen. You speak to me direct, get a straight answer, and I'm usually with you in under 30 minutes but remember its payment upfront and we always provide a full receipt.
No Hidden Fees
Transparency for myself and my customer. As I'm extremely passionately about my experience and what I offer i truly understand trust, experience and how people expect great service.
A Fair Deal, Always
Interestingly my tow truck is a heavy goods vehicle. Its heavily regulated by government rules. Highly maintained, regulated this ensures i tow cars within permitted weight ratios. As vehicles are now becoming heavier its no surprise its essential to have the right tow truck and equipment.
30 Years Towing Experience. 25 years class one driving experience. I would estimate I've towed over 30,000 cars and vans over the last decade.
— Simon, Breakdown Man
Professional values includes expertise and my equipment. Why i choose to use a spec lift. It's often my expertise and experience to help others. I'm extremely confident, polite and I understand how to tow all types of vehicles.
30 years towing and recovery service
Rapid Rescue Recovery
I'm usually just around the corner. Whether you've broken down at the shops, outside a hospital, or on a quiet residential street — Let's get the job done together.
Local Locations
Car won't start after a day out? I cover all the major spots — The Grand Arcade, Robin Park retail and leisure, and match days at the DW Stadium. Staying local its respectable to every one to work locally to where I'm based.
Heavy Towing Services
The last thing you need is to hire the wrong company. Heavy winching or heavy vehicle? It's often suv, 4x4, electric or hybrid. Heavy vehicles are now more common.
Did You Know?
Did you know not all tow trucks carry the same weight of vehicles. Some can not carry sports cars or low fronted cars. How a car is moved is equally important to avoid damage. Did you know towing services are often limited to a radius and in some cases require an operator licence. If a company has misleading information it can leave the person uninsured.
Everyday Places
Stuck somewhere not on this list?
Motorway junctions, hardshoulders
Motorway Towing 07549 676 220
As an owner heavy goods operater owner driver it's essential my recovery truck earns its money. Describing its a 6.5 ton accident unit operating heavy hydraulic lifting. Carrying first aid, fire, shovel and sand. Seating for six passenger and its fitted with a digital Tachograph for commercial compliance. Get the help you need right away!
Breakdown Recovery Wigan, Southport, Liverpool
When your car breaks down we provide 24/7 breakdown recovery with typical response times of 30–60 minutes. Its not unreasonable to work in places around our location which are less than 35 mins away. This includes Wigan, Warrington, Widnes, Liverpool & Merseyside.
Unlike the big national chains, there's no membership fee, no call-out charge, and no hidden costs. You speak directly to me — Simon — from the moment you call to the moment your vehicle is safely recovered. Whether you need a tow truck, a jump start for a flat battery, or full vehicle towing, I've got the equipment and experience to help.
Why Choose a Local Recovery Operator?
National breakdown companies outsource most of their jobs to local operators anyway — so you're paying a premium for a middleman. By calling Breakdown Man directly, you cut out that markup and get a faster response. I know the roads, the shortcuts, and the trouble spots across Wigan, Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Warrington, Preston, Sheffield, and everywhere in between.
What Vehicles Can I Recover?
My flatbed recovery truck handles cars, vans, 4x4s, campervans, motorhomes, and electric vehicles. Whether you've broken down on the M6, the M61, the M62, or a quiet residential street, I'll get your vehicle loaded safely and transported wherever it needs to go — your home, your garage, or a dealership. I also provide specialist accident recovery and motorway recovery services.
Next time you're searching for "breakdown recovery near me", save yourself the hassle of national call centres and call Simon direct on 07549 676 220. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — no excuses, no delays.
Where I Cover
My Wigan-area patch — tap a town for local response times and call-out info, or see all 22 locations.
What Our Customers Say
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Call Simon Direct: 07549 676 220
No call centres, no robots. Just a local lad ready to help. Fast, reliable service for cars, vans, camper vans / motorhomes and other vehicles — day or night.
Find Us
64 Billinge Road, Wigan, WN5 9JN