I'm Simon — The Breakdown Man
I've spent my whole working life in transport and haulage, so I know what it's like when a vehicle lets you down — the stress, the worry about cost, the cold roadside wait. That's exactly why I started Breakdown Man.
When you call me, you get me. Not a call centre. Not a robot. Just a local lad who'll turn up fast, treat you like a neighbour, and sort the problem without any fuss or hidden charges.
I'm based right here in Wigan, covering the whole North West — and I take every job personally. Your car is getting home safe, and so are you.
Simon in Action
Real photos from real jobs — no stock images, just me getting people home safe.
A Quarter-Century on the Road
I didn't just start recovery yesterday. I've been the man behind the wheel on the roads of Wigan, Leigh, and the North West since 2001.
VCS Recovery — Where It All Began
Started out as Vehicle Collection Services — a one-man operation with a truck and a phone. From day one it was about getting to people fast and treating every vehicle like it was my own. Word spread quickly across Wigan, Leigh, and the surrounding towns.
Rig Rescue 24hr Recovery — The Motorway Years
Rebranded to Rig Rescue 24hr Recovery as the work expanded onto the motorway network. M6, M61, M62, East Lancs — covering bigger vehicles, longer distances, and round-the-clock call-outs. Same standards, bigger reach.
Breakdown Man Wigan — The Name That Stuck
Different names, different trucks, but always the same man, the same standards, and the same local mobile number: 07549 676220. Today I operate simply as Breakdown Man Wigan — because that's exactly what people search for when they're stuck.
Verified Reviews Across Yell, Google & Trustpilot
My reputation has been built one job at a time. Over 2,000 verified reviews and counting. When you call me, you aren't reaching a national call centre or a "lead-gen" middleman — you are talking directly to Simon.
The Local Promise
Wigan Born & Bred
I know every backroad from Standish to Ashton. No sat-nav guesswork — just local knowledge that gets me to you faster.
Senior Priority
I take extra care of our older drivers, ensuring they are safe and warm before I even touch the car.
Fair & Direct
No hidden "membership" fees. Just honest, expert recovery from a veteran who's seen it all since 2001.
