Recovery and roadside assistance across Lee
Lee sits between Lewisham and Eltham with the A20 along one side, seven miles from our yard. It is a mix of Victorian terraces near the station and larger inter-war housing towards Grove Park, and the recovery work differs between the two.
Two halves, two approaches
Around Lee High Road and the station the streets are terraced and parked solid, so a car generally has to be winched out of its space before it can be loaded. Towards Lee Green and Grove Park the plots are bigger and there is usually room to work on or beside a driveway. Tell us the road and we will know which of the two we are dealing with before we arrive.
The A20 and Lee Green
The A20 is where the fast traffic is and where the more serious callouts start. The Lee Green junction is where a lot of clutches finally give up, since it is a busy set of lights on a slight rise. Neither is a good place to be stood next to a stopped car, so if yours will still move, get it onto a side street before you ring.
What SE12 calls us for
Clutches at Lee Green. Batteries and starters in the terraced streets. Overheating off the A20. Punctures where there is no spare in the boot. Accident recovery. And a regular flow of pre-booked collections for MOT, servicing and repair work at our own place.
One firm rather than three
Because we run our own workshop, a car we collect in Lee can be recovered, repaired, MOT'd and returned without anybody else being involved. If it turns out not to be worth repairing, we will make you an offer for it instead and take it away — free collection, DVLA paperwork handled.
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.
Local knowledge: Lee roads, landmarks and stations
Lee is about 7.3 miles from our yard, in the London Borough of Lewisham, and for an emergency we are usually 30 to 50 minutes. These are the places we are called to most often here:
- Main roads: Lee High Road (A20), Eltham Road (A20) and Burnt Ash Hill
- Landmarks and busy spots: Manor House Gardens, Lee Green and Sutcliffe Park
- Stations and their car parks: Lee
Not sure of the exact address? Give us the nearest of these and we will find you — or drop us a pin from your phone's map app.
What we can do for you in Lee
- 24 Hour Breakdown Recovery in Lee — Broken down at home, at the roadside or on the motorway? Our trucks are out around the clock…
- Accident & Collision Recovery in Lee — Calm, professional recovery after an accident, including non-drivable vehicles, winching and secure storage while your claim is sorted.
- Jump Starts & Battery Assistance in Lee — Flat battery? In most cases we get you started and back on the road where you sit, with…
- Mobile Tyre Fitting & Flat Tyre Change in Lee — Puncture, blow-out, or no spare in the boot? We fit your spare safely or recover you to a…
- Car Transport, Collection & Delivery in Lee — Pre-booked vehicle transport for purchases, auction cars, SORN vehicles, project cars and trade deliveries.
- MOT & Car Servicing in Lee — MOT arranged, and we collect and return the vehicle so you never have to take a morning off…
- Servicing & Accident Repairs in Lee — Full servicing for all makes, plus accident and bodywork repairs — with collection and delivery included.
- Caravan & Trailer Towing in Lee — Recovery and transport for touring caravans, trailers and horseboxes — including relocations and site moves.
- Sell Your Car — Damaged, Non-Runners & MOT Failures in Lee — We buy motor failures, accident damage, MOT failures, non-runners and scrap vehicles. Fair price on the phone, free…
- New & Second Hand Car Parts in Lee — New and used parts for most makes and models — panels, lights, engines, gearboxes, wheels and batteries. Fitting…
- Secure Car & Vehicle Storage for Lee — Secure short and long term storage for cars, vans, caravans and motorbikes at our gated Erith yard. Accident,…
- Caravan & Motorhome Storage for Lee — Secure caravan, motorhome and trailer storage at our gated Erith yard. Hard-standing, monitored, by the month or the…
- Scrap My Car — Free Collection in Lee — Scrapping a car in London or Kent. Free collection anywhere we cover, payment before we load it, and…
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 Lee
How quickly can you reach me in Lee?
Lee is about 7.3 miles from our yard at Standard Wharf, 189 Manor Road, Erith, so for an emergency we are usually 30 to 50 minutes, normally coming in via Lee High Road (A20) and Eltham Road (A20). Traffic, the time of day and how many jobs are running all move that, so when you ring 07961 100260 we give you a real window for that moment rather than a best case.
Do you cover all of SE12?
Yes — every street in SE12, around the clock, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. We also cover the neighbouring areas of Hither Green, Kidbrooke, Blackheath and Lewisham, so if you are on a boundary it makes no difference.
My car won't start at Lee station — can you help?
Yes. Station car parks are one of the most common places we are called to in Lee, usually for a flat battery after the car has sat all day. Tell us which car park and roughly where you are parked. If it has a height barrier or a pay-on-exit gate, mention that too and we will send the right vehicle and sort the exit with you.
I have broken down on Lee High Road — what should I do?
That is a main road, so safety first: if the car can roll, get it to the kerb or into a side road, switch on your hazards, and wait somewhere safe away from the traffic — not in the car. Then ring 07961 100260. Red routes and bus lanes are enforced quickly, so we prioritise moving vehicles off them.
Are you open at night and at weekends in Lee?
Yes. We work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Lee, Christmas Day and bank holidays included. A real person answers 07961 100260 — no call centre and no automated menu.
What does recovery in Lee 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 Lee?
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.