24 Hour M25 Recovery: Breakdown, Car & Vehicle Recovery on the Orbital
M25 recovery on the hard shoulder and in smart-motorway refuges, right around the orbital from the Dartford Crossing to Watford, Enfield, the M11 and Brentwood. Experienced, fully insured, 24/7.
Broken down or had an accident on the M25, anywhere around the northern and eastern orbital from Watford and Kings Langley through South Mimms, Enfield and Waltham Abbey to the M11, Brentwood, Thurrock and the Dartford Crossing? Our recovery trucks work the M25 fast, 24 hours a day, with a flat price agreed before we roll.
- No call-out fee
- Price agreed first
- Fully insured operators
- 24/7/365 cover
Had a non-fault accident on the M25? Your recovery is free.
If your accident on the M25 was not your fault, CityGrip can arrange recovery, secure storage, approved repairs and a like-for-like courtesy car, with the costs recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer. We attend incidents at the M1, M11 and Dartford Crossing interchanges regularly, protect the evidence, and manage the whole claim so drivers pay nothing out of pocket.
- Free accident recovery and storage
- Like-for-like courtesy car
- Approved repairs, managed to settlement
- No upfront cost, you keep more of your settlement
CityGrip provides 24/7 M25 recovery around the orbital motorway. Our car recovery, M25 breakdown recovery and vehicle recovery teams reach you on the hard shoulder and in smart-motorway refuges near Watford J18, Kings Langley J20, the M1 at J21, South Mimms J23, the A10 at Enfield J25, Waltham Abbey J26, the M11 at J27, Brentwood J28, Thurrock J30 and the Dartford Crossing J31, with recovery from £130, jump starts from £70 and free recovery for non-fault accidents. Call 07960 200253 for immediate car recovery on the M25.
The M25 is the busiest motorway in Britain, a 117-mile orbital ring circling London through Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire. When you need M25 recovery, a breakdown on the hard shoulder or a collision at a major interchange like the M1 (J21), M11 (J27) or the Dartford Crossing (J31) is stressful and dangerous, especially on the smart-motorway sections with no hard shoulder. We work the northern and eastern M25 daily, so car recovery on the M25 and M25 breakdown recovery are fast, safe and fairly priced, day or night.
Our Vehicle Recovery Services on the M25
One local vehicle recovery service, every roadside situation covered, day or night.
Car Recovery & Towing
Cars, vans and 4x4s recovered and transported anywhere, locally or long distance.
Breakdown & Roadside
Fast roadside help to get you going, or a recovery if the vehicle cannot be fixed.
Jump Start & Battery
Flat battery boosted on the spot, with honest advice on whether it needs replacing.
Fuel & Wrong Fuel
Out of fuel or misfuelled? We deliver the right fuel or drain and flush the tank.
Tyre Change
Roadside wheel change or transport to a tyre fitter when there is no usable spare.
Accident Recovery
24/7 accident recovery, plus full non-fault claim support at no cost to you.
Every vehicle and situation covered on the M25
Whatever you drive and whatever has gone wrong, one local team can help.
Cars and 4x4s
From small hatchbacks to large SUVs, recovered on the right equipment without risking further damage.
Vans and light commercials
Loaded and unloaded vans recovered for sole traders, couriers and fleets, locally or long distance.
Electric and hybrid
EVs and hybrids recovered safely by flatbed, the correct method for vehicles that should not be towed on their wheels.
Accident-damaged vehicles
Damaged or immobile after a collision, recovered carefully, with free non-fault support where you were not at fault.
Local coverage across the M25
We cover the M25 around the northern and eastern arc our operators know best: J16 for the M40, J18 Chorleywood, J19 Watford, J20 Kings Langley, the M1 interchange at J21, J23 South Mimms and the A1(M), J24 Potters Bar, the A10 at Enfield J25, Waltham Abbey J26, the M11 at J27, Brentwood J28, the A13 and Thurrock at J30, and the Dartford Crossing at J31. Wherever you are stopped on the carriageway or a slip road, our M25 recovery team can reach you.
Our trucks know the M25 and its major interchanges: the M1 at J21, the A1(M) at J23 South Mimms, the A10 at J25 Enfield, the M11 at J27, the A12 at J28 Brentwood, the A13 at J30, and the Dartford Crossing and QE2 Bridge at J31. We also work the A-roads that feed the M25 for onward M25 breakdown recovery.
Local knowledge is vital for M25 recovery. The interchanges at the M1, M11 and the Dartford Crossing are among the busiest points on the network, several sections run as a smart motorway with no hard shoulder, and traffic can be relentless at any hour. We know the safe refuges, the quickest access from each junction, and how to load a vehicle without exposing you to live lanes.
How M25 car recovery works
From your call to a recovered vehicle, in four simple steps.
1. Call us
Tell us where you are in the M25, your vehicle and the problem. We give a firm price and a realistic arrival time.
2. We dispatch
The nearest available operator heads to you, with live updates so you are never left wondering.
3. Fix or recover
If we can get you going at the roadside we will. If not, we safely load and recover your vehicle.
4. Drop off
We take your vehicle wherever you need, home, a garage, or onward, and settle the agreed price. No surprises.
What to do if you break down on the M25
A few quick steps keep you safe while you wait for recovery.
Get to safety
Pull over as far from traffic as you can, switch on your hazard lights and, if it is safe, leave the vehicle from the side away from passing traffic.
Make yourself visible
Put on a hi-vis if you have one and use a warning triangle on normal roads. On a motorway or red route, stay behind a barrier and do not place a triangle.
Note your location
Look for a street name, building, junction or marker post. It helps us reach you faster and confirm the nearest safe access point.
Call CityGrip
Ring 07960 200253. We confirm your location and price, then dispatch the nearest operator straight to you.
Transparent M25 recovery prices
Clear flat starting prices, agreed before we roll. No hidden call-out or night surcharges sprung on you.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Car recovery and breakdown | from £80 |
| Jump start | from £70 |
| Fuel delivery | from £95 plus fuel |
| Tyre change | from £90 |
| Accident recovery (non-fault) | £0 to you |
Final price depends on vehicle, distance and time. We confirm the full cost on the phone before dispatch.
Vehicle Recovery Near You on the M25
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However you search, from car recovery M25 near me to M25 breakdown recovery on the hard shoulder or vehicle recovery on the M25 at the Dartford Crossing, one call to 07960 200253 puts a local operator on the way, with a firm price and a realistic arrival time confirmed before we set off.
Why M25 drivers choose CityGrip
We are a transparent, locally-minded recovery service that works the M25 daily, not a faceless national call centre. You speak to a real, experienced operator, get a flat price agreed before we roll, and deal with people who know the orbital’s interchanges and smart-motorway sections. No hidden call-out fees, no night surcharges. And if your accident was not your fault, our free non-fault service means your M25 recovery, storage and a courtesy car cost you nothing.
No hidden fees
One flat price agreed before we dispatch. No call-out charge added later, no surprise extras at the kerbside.
Same fair price at night
We are clear about any out-of-hours difference up front. You always know the full cost before you say yes.
Easy payment
Pay by card or bank transfer on completion. You get a receipt, and proof of dispatch if you need it for a claim.
Fully insured
Your vehicle is handled by insured operators with the right equipment for cars, vans and 4x4s.
M25 car recovery FAQs
How fast can you reach me for car recovery on the M25?
We work the northern and eastern M25 constantly, so we can usually reach you quickly. Tell us your direction of travel (clockwise or anticlockwise) and the last junction and we will give a realistic arrival time before we dispatch.
How much does M25 recovery cost?
M25 recovery starts from £130, jump starts from £70 and fuel delivery from £95 plus fuel. The final price depends on your vehicle, the distance and the time, confirmed before we set off.
Which M25 junctions do you cover?
We focus on the northern and eastern orbital from J16 for the M40 through Watford, Kings Langley, the M1 at J21, South Mimms, Enfield, Waltham Abbey, the M11 at J27 and Brentwood to Thurrock and the Dartford Crossing at J31.
Do you cover the Dartford Crossing?
Yes. We cover the M25 at the Dartford Crossing and QE2 Bridge (J1a and J31), the A13 and Thurrock at J30, day and night.
What do I do if I break down on the M25?
Get to the hard shoulder or an emergency area if you can, put your hazards on and get behind the barrier. Call us and 999 if you feel unsafe. We come to you.
Is accident recovery on the M25 really free?
If the accident was not your fault, your recovery, storage and a courtesy car are recovered from the at-fault driver's insurer, so there is nothing for you to pay.
Can you do M25 vehicle recovery for vans and 4x4s?
Yes. We recover cars, vans, 4x4s and larger light commercial vehicles from the M25, locally or long distance. We also run dedicated M25 van recovery for specific junction stretches.
Can you recover my vehicle from the M25 to any garage?
Yes, to any garage, home or onward destination you choose, with the mileage price agreed first.
Updated July 2026. Lines open 24 hours. Call 07960 200253 for immediate dispatch.
Stuck on the M25? We are on our way.
24/7 recovery, breakdown and accident help across the M25 (J1-J31). One call, fast dispatch, a fair price agreed up front.
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