Recovery and roadside assistance across Foots Cray
Foots Cray sits on the A20 just south of Sidcup, six miles from our yard. Between the dual carriageway, the industrial estate and the river Cray running through it, it produces a steady and fairly predictable stream of work.
The A20 and the Ruxley roundabout
Most emergency callouts here begin on the A20 or at the Ruxley roundabout. Both carry fast traffic and neither offers much in the way of a safe place to stand. If the car will still move, come off and stop somewhere with a kerb before you ring. If it will not, get everybody out and well back, and tell us precisely where you are — the difference between the London-bound and the coast-bound carriageway matters a great deal to how we reach you.
The industrial estate
Foots Cray Industrial Estate and the units along the Cray produce a lot of commercial work: vans, tippers, box bodies, the occasional piece of plant. Those need a truck with the right capacity, so mention the vehicle type and rough weight when you ring and we will send something that can actually lift it rather than something that turns up and looks at it.
What we are called for in DA14
A20 breakdowns and accidents. Commercial vehicle recovery from the estate. Overheating and turbo failures at dual-carriageway speeds. Batteries and clutches in the residential streets around Foots Cray Lane. And pre-booked collections, which at six miles are simple for us to fit in.
Repairs, parts and buying
We can take the vehicle to our own workshop rather than handing it to somebody else — servicing, MOT, accident repairs, and new or second hand parts from our own stock. If it is a van that has finally given up, we buy those too, running or not, and collect free of charge.
When you ring 07961 100260, a person answers. We take your location, the vehicle details and what has happened, and you get a fixed price and a realistic arrival window before you put the phone down. Our driver rings you again as they approach, so you are not standing there wondering.
What we can do for you in Foots Cray
- Breakdown recovery from the roadside, a car park, your driveway or private land
- Accident recovery, including non-drivable vehicles and winching from awkward positions
- Jump starts and battery replacement — most flat batteries we can sort where the car sits
- Flat tyre assistance, fitting your spare or recovering you to a tyre fitter
- Collection and delivery for auction cars, project cars and SORN vehicles
- MOT collection and return, so you never take a morning off work for it
- Caravan and trailer transport, and vehicle scrappage with the DVLA paperwork handled
Fixed prices, no surprises
Every job is different, so we price each one on its own merits rather than reading from a list. Where the vehicle is, where it is going, what it is, and whether anything makes it awkward — no keys, will not roll, needs winching out of a tight spot — all of it changes the work involved. Tell us and we will give you a fixed figure for your job before we set off, with no obligation. That figure is then the price you pay.
What to do while you wait
If you are on a dual carriageway or motorway, get to the hard shoulder or an emergency refuge area if you possibly can, put your hazards on, leave the vehicle by the left-hand doors and wait behind the barrier rather than in the car. On residential streets, park as far to the left as you can and stay visible. Keep your phone charged and to hand — our driver will call you.
Questions about recovery in Foots Cray
How quickly can you get to me in Foots Cray?
We are based at Standard Wharf, 189 Manor Road in Erith and we cover Foots Cray around the clock. Typical response across our patch is 30–60 minutes, though it depends on the distance, the traffic and how many jobs are running at the time. You will be given a realistic window on the phone, not an optimistic one — and if somebody closer would genuinely get to you faster, we will say so.
Do you cover DA14 at night and at weekends?
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Foots Cray and the surrounding area, including bank holidays and Christmas Day. There is always a real person answering 07961 100260.
What does recovery in Foots Cray cost?
Every job is different, so we quote each one individually rather than working from a price list. What it costs depends on where the vehicle is, where it needs to go, what sort of vehicle it is and whether anything about it makes the job harder — no keys, will not roll, stuck somewhere awkward. Tell us those things and we will give you a fixed figure on the phone, with no obligation.
Can you recover a vehicle from private land in Foots Cray?
Yes, provided you are the registered keeper or have the landowner's permission. If the vehicle is in a multi-storey car park or somewhere with a height restriction, please mention it when you ring so we send the right truck.