Street & roadside collections
Give the road name, nearest building number and side of the road. Mention a bus lane, red route, narrow street or roadworks. Do not move into traffic to photograph the van; send details from a safe place.
Van broken down or off the road anywhere in London? We recover panel vans, Lutons, crew cabs and fleet vehicles, loaded or unloaded, across every London postcode and the M25, day or night, with a flat price agreed before we roll.
If your van was damaged in an accident that was not your fault, CityGrip can arrange recovery, secure storage, approved repairs and a like-for-like replacement van, with the costs recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer. We handle incidents across London and the M25, keep the evidence in order, and run the whole claim so you stay working and pay nothing out of pocket.
CityGrip provides a 24/7 van recovery service in London. We recover and transport panel vans, Lutons, crew cabs and fleet vehicles across every London postcode and the M25, loaded or unloaded, with recovery from £80 and free recovery for non-fault accidents. Call 07960 200253 for immediate dispatch.
A van that breaks down is rarely just a van: it is a working day, a delivery round or a job on hold, and often a load that still needs to get where it is going. We carry the right equipment to recover light commercials safely, loaded or unloaded, and we know London’s red routes, low bridges and loading restrictions. We dispatch from a network of vetted, fully insured local recovery drivers across London, the M25 and the UK, so whether you are a sole trader, a courier or running a fleet, help is rarely far away.
One local team, every situation covered, day or night.
Transits, Sprinters, Lutons and crew cabs recovered safely on the right equipment.
We recover vans with a load on board where it is safe, so your goods stay with the van.
Sole traders, couriers and fleets covered, with trade rates for regular work.
Flat battery or roadside fault? We get you going on the spot where we can.
24/7 van accident recovery, with free non-fault recovery where you were not at fault.
A real operator answers and dispatches the nearest suitable driver straight to you.
From your call to a sorted vehicle, in four simple steps.
Tell us your location and vehicle. We give a firm price for your van recovery and a realistic arrival time.
The nearest available operator is sent straight to you with live updates.
We carry out your van recovery on the spot, or safely recover the vehicle if needed.
We finish the job or drop your vehicle where you need, at the agreed price. No surprises.
We cover every London postcode and all 32 boroughs, plus the M25 and the Home Counties: Central London and the City, North, East, South and West London, and across into Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. From a transit stuck on a red route to a Luton off the road at a depot, we reach you and recover the van or transport it onward.
Beyond Greater London we also cover Central London and the City, and reach out across the Home Counties: Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, plus the M25 and the major motorways and A-roads (M11, M1, A1(M), A10, A12, A13) that connect them. Wherever you are in the region, a local operator is rarely far away.
Clear flat starting prices, agreed before we roll. No hidden call-out or night surcharges.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Van recovery and towing | from £80 |
| Long-distance van transport | from £120 |
| Jump start | from £70 |
| 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.
A London postcode can cover several entrances, a busy main road and a restricted loading bay. Tell us the exact location of the van, the direction it faces and whether it can roll and steer. That helps us assess access before agreeing the recovery.
Give the road name, nearest building number and side of the road. Mention a bus lane, red route, narrow street or roadworks. Do not move into traffic to photograph the van; send details from a safe place.
Tell us the entrance height, any ramp or barrier, and whether the van is above or below ground. A postcode alone cannot tell us if a recovery vehicle can reach it. Provide a site contact if access needs arranging.
Provide opening hours, gate instructions and room for loading. For a company van, have the authorising contact and receiving garage or depot details ready so the destination is agreed at the same time.
A registration and model are the starting point. Tell us if your Transit, Sprinter, Crafter or similar van has a long wheelbase (LWB), high roof, Luton box body or tail lift. Body size, fitted equipment and the load affect the recovery arrangement.
Describe the tools, stock or materials carried and the approximate weight. We assess whether the load can stay aboard with the available equipment. A loaded van is not booked on the same assumptions as an empty panel van.
Tell us about seized brakes, missing keys, damaged steering or a gearbox that cannot select neutral. These details determine the loading requirements; suitability is checked before dispatch.
Give the drop-off postcode and confirm the destination can accept the van. Mention passengers separately so travel arrangements can be discussed. A vehicle recovery booking does not automatically confirm seats for a whole crew.
For a quote, call 07960 200253 with your pickup, van registration, load, fault and destination. The published starting price is a guide; size, load, access and distance determine the agreed price for your job.
We are a transparent, locally-minded recovery service that understands working vehicles. You speak to a real operator, get a flat price agreed before we roll, and deal with people who recover your van the safe way and know London’s restrictions. No hidden call-out fees, no night surcharges. Because we dispatch from a large network of vetted local drivers, we are often only minutes away, which means less downtime for you. And if your accident was not your fault, our free non-fault service means your recovery, storage and a replacement van cost you nothing.
One flat price agreed before we dispatch. No call-out charge added later, no surprise extras.
A network of vetted, fully insured local drivers means one is rarely far away.
Pay by card or bank transfer on completion. Receipt and proof of dispatch for claims if needed.
Your vehicle is handled by insured operators with the right equipment for every job.
Van recovery starts from £80 locally and long-distance transport from £120. Van size and load can affect the price, which we confirm on the phone before we set off.
Yes. We recover vans with a load on board where it is safe to do so, so your goods stay with the vehicle. Tell us the van and load when you call.
Yes. We recover panel vans, Lutons, crew cabs and light commercials up to 3.5 tonnes on suitable equipment.
Yes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, across every London postcode and the M25.
Yes. We work with sole traders, couriers and fleets, with trade rates for regular recovery work. Call us to set this up.
Yes. As well as local recovery we transport vans from London to anywhere in the UK, with the mileage price agreed before we set off.
Because we dispatch from a large network of local drivers we can usually reach you quickly across London. Call 07960 200253 for a realistic arrival time.
If the accident was not your fault, your recovery, storage and a like-for-like replacement van are recovered from the at-fault driver's insurer, so there is nothing for you to pay.
Updated June 2026. Lines open 24 hours. Call 07960 200253 for immediate dispatch.
24/7 van recovery across all London postcodes. One call, fast dispatch, a fair price agreed up front.
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