Accident Recovery in Gillingham, Medway
The moments after a collision in Gillingham are stressful enough without worrying about who will move your car. We recover non-drivable and badly damaged vehicles quickly and carefully, and we treat people the way we would want our own family treated.
We provide accident and collision recovery across Gillingham and the rest of Medway, at any hour. Once your vehicle is off the road we can store it securely at our gated yard in Erith, repair it in our own workshop, or deliver it to your insurer's approved repairer.
How long until we reach you in Gillingham?
Gillingham is about 17.3 miles from our yard at Standard Wharf, 189 Manor Road, Erith, and for an emergency we are usually around an hour. Depending on the traffic we come in via A2 or A289. When you ring you get a realistic window for that moment, not a best case — and our driver calls you as they get close.
What our accident recovery service in Gillingham includes
- Non-drivable and severely damaged vehicles
- Debris and fluid clear-up at the scene
- Secure storage at our gated Erith yard
- Liaison with your insurer or claims company
- Accident repairs in our own workshop if you want them
- Winching from awkward positions
Local knowledge of Gillingham
Junctions on A2, A289 and Hoath Way (A278) account for a large share of the accident recoveries we do in Gillingham, along with car park shunts around Priestfield Stadium. If the police are on scene they will usually tell you we can come straight to them; if not, get yourself somewhere safe first and ring 07961 100260.
Gillingham spans more than one postcode district (ME7, ME8). Give us the full postcode if you have it and we will route straight to you.
Not sure of the exact address? Give us a nearby reference point — Priestfield Stadium, The Strand and Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, or the stations at Gillingham and Rainham — and we will find you. You can also drop us a pin from your phone's map app.
Fixed price, agreed before we start
You will know the cost before we commit to anything. Where the vehicle is, where it needs to go, what it is and whether anything makes it awkward — no keys, will not roll, a tight spot — all change the work involved. Once we have agreed a figure, that is what you pay — nothing is added afterwards. We take card and bank transfer.
Accident Recovery near Gillingham
Our accident recovery service does not stop at Gillingham. We recover accident-damaged vehicles in Chatham, Rochester and Maidstone every week, and all over Medway.
Searching for accident recovery near me in Gillingham? You have found your local team — see our full Gillingham coverage page, or read more about our Accident & Collision Recovery service.
Accident Recovery in Gillingham — FAQs
What should I do straight after an accident?
Make sure everyone is safe and call 999 if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. Swap details with the other driver, take photos of the scene and the damage, and then ring us on 07961 100260. If the police are on scene, tell them we are on our way.
How quickly can you reach me in Gillingham?
Gillingham is about 17.3 miles from our yard at Standard Wharf, 189 Manor Road, Erith, so for an emergency we are usually around an hour, normally coming in via A2 and A289. 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.
Will my insurer pay for the recovery?
Often, yes — accident recovery is usually part of a claim. Keep the reference number we give you and pass it to your insurer or claims company. We are happy to speak to them directly and send our invoice and storage details.
Do you cover all of ME7, ME8?
Yes — every street in ME7, ME8, around the clock, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. We also cover the neighbouring areas of Chatham, Rochester, Maidstone and Gravesend, so if you are on a boundary it makes no difference.
Can you store my car while the claim is sorted?
Yes. We can keep the vehicle at our gated, monitored yard in Erith until your insurer decides whether to repair or write it off. You can visit to collect belongings by arrangement.
My car won't start at Gillingham station — can you help?
Yes. Station car parks are one of the most common places we are called to in Gillingham, 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.
Can you repair the damage as well?
Yes. Our own workshop handles accident and bodywork repairs, so if you want, the car can go straight from recovery into repair without a second tow. If your insurer insists on an approved repairer, we will deliver it there instead.
I have broken down on A2 — 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.
Do you clear the road after a collision?
Yes. We clear debris and deal with minor fluid spills so the road can reopen, and we work alongside the police and highways teams where they are involved.
Are you open at night and at weekends in Gillingham?
Yes. We work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Gillingham, Christmas Day and bank holidays included. A real person answers 07961 100260 — no call centre and no automated menu.