Breakdown recovery
Won't start, won't go, warning lights on. We take you and the car home or to a garage.
FAST · RELIABLE · PROFESSIONAL · Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Vehicle Recovery in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Broken down? Stay safe. We'll come to you.
Scrap, damaged or unwanted car? We buy them too →
Anyone hurt, or stopped in a live lane? Call 999 first.
A RECOVERY, START TO FINISH
01 / ARRIVAL
We come to you
The truck pulls in just ahead of your car, beacons flashing, lined up ready to load it.
IN ABERDEEN, WITHIN60MIN
02 / THE LIFT
Winched on, never dragged
Ramps down, winch on, and your car rolls up onto the aluminium deck slowly and under control.
WINCH6.5TONNE
CARRIES UP TO2TONNE
03 / SECURED
Strapped down for the road
Straps on every wheel, pulled tight and checked before we move off.
GOODS IN TRANSIT£25,000
04 / HOMEWARD
Home, garage, or wherever it needs to be
Tell us where it's going and we'll take it there.
05 / SERVICES
What we recover
Pick what you need and book it in a couple of taps.
Accident recovery
Off the road after a bump. We clear the car and take it where your insurer needs it.
Vehicle transport
A to B on the flatbed around Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. We'll move it where you need it.
We buy scrap & unwanted cars and vans
Scrap, damaged, non-runner or MOT failure, keys or no keys. Cars, vans and bikes bought across Aberdeenshire, best prices paid.
EV & hybrid recovery
Carried on the deck with all four wheels off the road.
Vans & 4x4s
Vans, pick-ups and 4x4s up to 2 tonnes, winched on with a 6.5-tonne winch.
Motorbike recovery
Strapped down properly and collected with care.
Auction, dealer & garage moves
Trade collections and deliveries on your schedule.
Jump starts & roadside help
Flat battery or a simple fix? Sometimes we sort it where you are.
06 / HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. That's it.
- 01
Tell us where you are
Tap "Use my location" or call. We get your exact spot, even on a road you don't know.
- 02
We call you back
We confirm the price and an arrival time with you on the phone.
- 03
Recovered and delivered
Your car goes on the deck and home, to a garage, or wherever it needs to be.
07 / COVERAGE
BASED IN ABERDEEN
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Where we cover
Based at AB23 8BR, covering 50 miles around Aberdeen.
- Aberdeen
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
- Ellon
- Westhill
- Inverurie
- Stonehaven
- Peterhead
- Fraserburgh
- Portlethen
08 / BOOK
Get help now
Stuck right now, or planning a move? Send us the details and we'll call you back.
GET HELP NOW
09 / WORK DONE
See the work
Real jobs by M&J Recovery Service. Tap any photo to see it full size.
HOURSMon–Sat, 9am–6pm
OUT OF HOURSEmergencies, extra charge
GOODS IN TRANSIT£25,000
PUBLIC LIABILITY£25,000
PAY BYBank transfer · Cash
10 / SAFETY
Broken down? Do this now
Based on the Highway Code. If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 999.
On a motorway
- Go left. Move into the left lane and onto the hard shoulder or into an emergency area if you can. Stop as far left as you can with your wheels turned left.
- Hazard lights on. Sidelights too if it's dark.
- Get out by the left-hand doors, away from the traffic, and wait behind the barrier if there is one.
- Don't put out a warning triangle on a motorway, and don't go back to the car.
- Then call us, or use the roadside emergency phone.
On a motorway with no hard shoulder
- Get to an emergency area if you can (blue signs with an orange SOS phone), or leave at the next exit.
- If you can't get off the carriageway, or it isn't safe to get out: stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazard lights on, and call 999 straight away. Ask for the police.
- Only get out if you're sure it's safe, by the left-hand doors, and wait behind the barrier.
On a dual carriageway or fast A-road
- Get off the road if you can: a lay-by, a wide verge or a side road.
- Hazard lights on if you're in the way of traffic. Sidelights too if it's dark.
- Get everyone out on the side away from the traffic and wait well away from the car, behind a barrier if there is one.
- Never stand between your car and oncoming traffic.
- A warning triangle goes at least 45 metres behind the car on the same side, but only if you can place it safely.
In town
- Pull in somewhere out of the way if you can, and put your hazard lights on if you're blocking traffic.
- Wait on the pavement or somewhere safe, not in the road.
- Tell us about anything that affects getting to you, like a narrow street or a car park height limit.
At night or in bad weather
- Keep your sidelights on as well as your hazard lights.
- Wear something light or reflective if you have it.
- Don't stand where you'd block other drivers from seeing your lights.
- Keep your phone on so we can call you back.
11 / FAQ
Questions
How much does recovery cost?
It depends on the distance, the time of day and the vehicle. Tell us where you are and where it's going and we'll give you the price. Emergency call-outs and out-of-hours jobs carry an extra charge. You always get the price on the phone before we set off.
Can you come out at night or on a Sunday?
Our normal hours are Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm. Outside those we still come out for emergencies, at an extra charge, and we'll give you the price on the phone first.
How long will you take to get to me?
Usually within 60 minutes in Aberdeen. Further out it depends on the distance, and we'll give you a time when we call.
Can you recover an electric or hybrid car?
Yes. Electric and hybrid cars travel on the flatbed with all four wheels off the road.
Can I pay by card?
Not on the truck. We take bank transfer or cash.
Can you take my car to my own garage or home?
Yes. Tell us where it needs to go, whether that's home, your garage or a dealer, and we'll price it when we call.
What should I do while I wait?
Stay safe and away from traffic. Our "Broken down? Do this now" guide covers motorways, fast roads, towns and night-time.
FAST · RELIABLE · PROFESSIONAL · Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire