Category: Recovery Car Towing Services

Whether you’ve been to a gig at The O2, a show at the indigo, a day at Greenwich Peninsula or a match-day drive home, the last thing you want is a car that won’t start in a packed car park. RecoveryCar is based just down the road in Woolwich, so we can reach North Greenwich quickly, day or night.

Car won’t start at The O2 or North Greenwich?

Flat batteries are the number one problem after events: lights, dashcams and cold weather drain a battery while you’re inside. A quick jump start usually gets you moving in minutes. If the car needs more than that, we’ll take it home, to your garage or to a main dealer on our flatbed.

Where we help around the peninsula

• The O2 car parks and surrounding streets
• North Greenwich station and the bus station area
• Greenwich Peninsula, Millennium Way and the John Harrison Way area
• The A102 and the approach to the Blackwall Tunnel
• Charlton, Westcombe Park and Greenwich town centre

Our services

• Jump starts for cars, vans and light commercials
• Flatbed recovery and towing across London
• Flat tyre help and wheel changes
• Accident recovery and non-driveable vehicles
• Electric and hybrid vehicle recovery on a flatbed

Tips after a late event

• Wait somewhere safe and well lit, especially late at night
• Note your car park level and bay number before you call
• Keep clear of taxi ranks and bus lanes around the station
• Tell us the make, model and colour of your car

Frequently asked questions

Stuck at The O2 right now?

Call RecoveryCar on 07547 907000 and we’ll be on our way.

King’s College Hospital on Denmark Hill (SE5) is one of the busiest hospitals in South London, and parking nearby is tight. When a car won’t start after a long shift or a hospital visit, it’s stressful, especially late at night. RecoveryCar covers Camberwell, Peckham and the surrounding area 24/7, so help is never far away.

Broken down at King’s College Hospital?

Most calls we get from hospital car parks and nearby streets are flat batteries. A quick jump start is usually all it takes. If the car needs to go further, we’ll load it onto our flatbed and take it home, to your garage or to a main dealer.

How we can help around Denmark Hill

• Jump start – flat battery on site or on a side street
• Car recovery and towing – flatbed transport across London
• Flat tyre help – spare wheel fitting or recovery
• Accident recovery – safe collection of damaged vehicles
• Electric and hybrid vehicles – flatbed recovery for EVs

Areas we cover near the hospital

Camberwell, Peckham, Denmark Hill, East Dulwich, Nunhead, Herne Hill and Brixton, plus the A202 and A215. We also cover the rest of South East London, including Lewisham, Greenwich, Woolwich and Plumstead, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.

Tips while you wait

• Keep clear of ambulance routes, drop-off areas and bus lanes
• Watch out for local parking restrictions in the streets around Denmark Hill
• Wait somewhere safe and warm, especially at night
• Tell us the exact street or car park, plus the make, model and colour of your car

Frequently asked questions

Need help at King’s College Hospital now?

Call RecoveryCar on 07547 907000 and we’ll get to you as quickly as we can.

Hospital visits rarely go to plan, and the last thing anyone needs after a long shift, an appointment or a night in A&E is a car that won’t start. We get regular calls from drivers stuck at or near University Hospital Lewisham on Lewisham High Street (SE13), and because we’re based in South East London, we can usually be with you quickly, day or night.

Car won’t start at University Hospital Lewisham?

The most common problem we see at hospital car parks is a flat battery. Cars sit for hours while you’re inside, lights or dashcams get left on, and cold mornings finish off a weak battery. In most cases a jump start gets you moving again in minutes, with no need to tow the car anywhere.

If the problem is more serious, such as a warning light, a clutch or gearbox fault, or a car that has been damaged, we can load it onto our flatbed and take it home, to your garage or to a main dealer.

Our services around Lewisham Hospital

• Jump start – flat battery in the car park or on a nearby street
• Car recovery and towing – flatbed transport to your home, garage or dealer
• Flat tyre help – spare wheel fitting or recovery if the wheel is damaged
• Locked out or keyless fob not working – safe transport of the vehicle
• Electric and hybrid vehicles – flatbed recovery, the safe way to move an EV

Areas we cover near the hospital

Lewisham town centre, Catford, Ladywell, Hither Green, Brockley, Lee, Blackheath and Deptford, plus the A20, A21 and A205 South Circular. We also cover the wider Greenwich, Woolwich and Plumstead area, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.

What to do while you wait

• Stay with the car if it is safe to do so, or wait inside the hospital in bad weather
• Make sure you’re not blocking an ambulance route, drop-off bay or disabled space
• Check the car park’s rules on how long you can stay, and keep your ticket
• Tell us the car park or street name and your car’s make, model and colour

Frequently asked questions

Stuck at Lewisham Hospital right now?

Call RecoveryCar on 07547 907000. Tell us where you are and we’ll be on our way.

Bought a car at auction and need it collected? Whether it’s a clean used car or a damaged Category S or N vehicle, getting it home safely is the next step. We collect auction vehicles for buyers in Woolwich, Greenwich, Plumstead and across South East London, and bring them back on a flatbed truck, even if they don’t start or aren’t road legal yet.

Auction houses we collect from

We can collect from any UK car auction or salvage yard. The ones our customers use most include:

• Copart: salvage and damaged vehicles
• BCA (British Car Auctions): used cars and vans
• Manheim: ex-fleet and dealer part-exchange cars
• Aston Barclay: used cars and commercial vehicles
• SYNETIQ: salvage and insurance write-offs
• Online auctions and private sales: collection from the seller’s address

We are an independent recovery company and are not affiliated with any of these auction houses. We simply collect and deliver the vehicle on your behalf.

Why a flatbed is best for auction cars

• Non-runners are no problem: flat batteries, seized brakes or accident damage
• No need for tax or insurance for the journey, as the car isn’t driven
• Damaged vehicles stay secure: strapped down properly, no parts lost on the way
• Handbrake stuck or car won’t go into neutral? We have the equipment to load it safely

Collection checklist

Before we book the collection, have these ready so the yard releases the vehicle first time:

• Proof of purchase / release note and lot number
• Buyer ID or authority letter if we’re collecting on your behalf
• Any collection time slot the auction has given you
• Keys (if the vehicle has them)

Delivered to your home, garage or dealer

We deliver auction cars anywhere in London and the South East: to your driveway, your mechanic, a body shop or a dealer. If the car only needs a boost to start, our jump start service can help at the other end too. See also our car towing services across London.

Frequently asked questions

Need an auction car collected? Call Recovery Car Towing Services on 07547 907000. Reliable car transport and car recovery in Greenwich and across South East London, 24/7.

When your car breaks down, has a warning light on or needs warranty work, the best place for it is often your main dealer. The problem is getting it there. As a local car recovery company based in SE18, we regularly transport cars from homes, roadsides and car parks across South East London straight to the dealership, so you don’t have to drive a car that isn’t safe.

Main dealers we can deliver your car to

We can take your vehicle to any franchised dealer or specialist workshop in London and the South East. Popular destinations for drivers in Woolwich, Greenwich, Plumstead, Eltham and Bexley include:

• BMW: Hedin Automotive Ruxley BMW, Sidcup
• Toyota: Jemca Toyota Sidcup
• Nissan: Ancaster Nissan Eltham
• Vauxhall: WJ King Vauxhall Bexleyheath
• Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Tesla and more: your nearest main dealer or specialist, anywhere in London and the South East

Recovery Car Towing Services is an independent recovery company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these dealerships. We simply transport your vehicle to the dealer or garage of your choice.

Why use flatbed recovery to get to the dealer?

• No extra damage or mileage: the car travels on a flatbed, so a fault can’t get worse on the way
• Warranty-friendly: many dealers prefer a car that hasn’t been driven with a known fault
• Safe for EVs, automatics and prestige cars: no towing on the wheels
• Booked around your dealer appointment: we can collect early and drop off at the service reception

How it works

Tell us where the car is, what’s wrong and which dealer it needs to go to. We’ll give you a clear price, collect the car, and deliver it straight to the workshop. If the problem turns out to be a flat battery, our jump start service might get you going without a tow at all. We also provide car towing services across London and 24 hour breakdown recovery.

Frequently asked questions

Need your car taken to a main dealer? Call Recovery Car Towing Services on 07547 907000. Fast, insured car recovery in Greenwich and across South East London, 24/7.