Not every breakdown happens on a main road — quiet residential streets across Greenwich, Woolwich, Plumstead and Peckham see their fair share too, and dealing with it outside your own house (or someone else’s) comes with a few extra things to think about.
Parked outside your house and it won’t start
A car that won’t start on your own driveway or street is still a breakdown — don’t feel like it’s not worth calling us just because you’re home. We’ll come to you in Greenwich, Woolwich, Plumstead, Peckham or anywhere else in South East London, jump-start on the spot, or arrange recovery if it’s more serious.
Terraced streets and tight parking
Much of South East London’s housing is terraced, with narrow streets and residents’ parking bays. Our drivers know how to recover a vehicle safely from tight streets without blocking the whole road or upsetting the neighbours — it’s a big part of the job round here.
Blocked in or awkwardly parked
If your car has broken down in a spot that’s blocking a driveway, a bin lorry route, or another resident’s space, let us know when you call — we’ll prioritise getting it moved quickly to avoid causing a bigger headache for the street.
We’re already local
Being based in SE18 means we’re rarely far from wherever you are in South East London — whether that’s your own street or someone else’s. Recovery Car is available 24/7, fully insured, with fast response times across Greenwich, Woolwich, Plumstead and Peckham.
Broken down outside your house right now? Call +44 7547 907000.