When a van breaks down, it is not just a vehicle off the road – it is often a business losing a day of work. At RecoveryCar we provide van towing in South East London 24 hours a day, and this week was a good example: a late-night job moving an Iveco Daily panel van across the Thames on the Woolwich Ferry.
Late-night van recovery across the Woolwich Ferry
The customer needed their van moved from south of the river to a garage on the north side, late in the evening. Rather than take the long way round through the Blackwall Tunnel, we loaded the Iveco Daily onto our flatbed and used the Woolwich Ferry – a quick, safe crossing that saves time when traffic builds up. The van was strapped down at all four wheels, secured for the crossing and delivered the same night.
If you want to know more about breaking down near the crossing, see our guide to the Woolwich Ferry and car recovery.
Van towing services we cover
Our flatbed trucks are set up for most light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, including Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Iveco Daily, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Transporter vans. We regularly help with:
- Breakdown and accident recovery for vans and pick-ups
- Van transport to garages, dealers and bodyshops
- Non-runner and MOT-failure van collection
- Fleet and trade van moves for local businesses
- Jump starts and flat battery call-outs for work vans
- Auction collections and delivery, day or night
Areas we cover for van recovery
We are based in Woolwich (SE18) and cover Greenwich, Plumstead, Charlton, Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Eltham, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley and the rest of South East London, with crossings into East London via the Woolwich Ferry and Blackwall Tunnel when needed.
Car transport too: BMW collected the same day
Earlier the same day we collected a BMW 4 Series and delivered it safely on the flatbed. Whether it is a van, car or 4×4, the process is the same: fair price agreed up front, careful loading and secure straps. Read more about our auction car collection service.
Van towing FAQs
Can you tow a long-wheelbase van?
Yes, in most cases. Tell us the make, model and length when you call and we will confirm before we set off.
Do you tow vans at night?
Yes. We run 24-hour breakdown recovery across London, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
How quickly can you get to me?
Across South East London we usually arrive within 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and location.
Need van towing now?
Call or WhatsApp 07547 907000 for fast, fairly priced van towing and recovery in Woolwich, Greenwich and South East London – 24/7.