Non-Runner Vehicle Recovery
Need to move a vehicle that will not start, cannot be driven or is unable to move under its own power? 247 Road Assistance provides professional non-runner vehicle recovery across East Grinstead, Crawley, Gatwick, Horley, Redhill, Reigate and surrounding areas.
Using a flatbed recovery vehicle, winch and vehicle skates where appropriate, we can recover and transport suitable non-running vehicles to garages, workshops, homes and other suitable destinations.
Non-Runner Recovery From £99
Tell us where the vehicle is, where it needs to go and what is preventing it from being driven.
Final price depends on vehicle, distance, location, condition, accessibility and loading requirements.
0330 043 7086Recovery for Vehicles That Cannot Be Driven
A non-runner is a vehicle that cannot be driven or moved normally under its own power. This may be due to an engine fault, electrical problem, gearbox issue, mechanical failure or another problem that leaves the vehicle immobilised.
247 Road Assistance provides recovery and transportation for suitable non-running vehicles. Depending on the condition and position of the vehicle, we may use our flatbed recovery vehicle, winch and vehicle skates to assist with safe loading.
If you have broken down unexpectedly at the roadside, our car recovery and breakdown recovery service may also be relevant.
We May Be Able to Help If
- Your vehicle will not start
- The engine has failed
- The vehicle has an electrical fault
- There is a gearbox or transmission problem
- The vehicle cannot be driven safely
- The vehicle has been standing unused
- The vehicle needs transporting to a garage
- You have purchased a non-running vehicle
- The vehicle requires planned transportation
Why Might a Non-Running Vehicle Need Recovery?
Vehicles become non-runners for many different reasons. Our role is to assess whether the vehicle can be safely loaded and transported using our recovery equipment.
Engine Failure
An engine fault or mechanical failure can leave a vehicle unable to start or drive. We can transport suitable vehicles to a garage or workshop for diagnosis and repair.
Request Recovery →Electrical Problems
Electrical faults can prevent a vehicle from starting or operating normally. If the vehicle cannot be repaired at its location, recovery to a suitable destination may be required.
Vehicle Transport →Gearbox or Transmission Faults
Transmission or gearbox problems can make a vehicle unsafe or impossible to drive. Loading suitability depends on the vehicle's condition and whether it can be moved safely.
Discuss Your Recovery →Vehicle Will Not Move
If a vehicle cannot roll normally, our winch and vehicle skates may assist with loading in suitable circumstances. Accessibility and vehicle condition must be assessed first.
Get a Quote →Garage & Workshop Transport
We can transport suitable non-running vehicles to garages, workshops and repair centres for mechanical, electrical or diagnostic work.
Car Towing & Transport →Purchased a Non-Runner
Bought a vehicle that does not currently run? We may be able to collect and transport it to your home, garage or workshop, subject to safe loading requirements.
Vehicle Transportation →Need to Move a Non-Running Vehicle?
Call with the vehicle details, collection location and destination so we can assess the recovery requirements.
How Do You Load a Vehicle That Does Not Run?
A vehicle does not necessarily need to start or drive onto the recovery vehicle. Depending on the circumstances, a suitable non-runner may be loaded using a winch.
Vehicle skates may also help when certain wheels cannot rotate normally or when an immobilised vehicle needs assistance moving into a suitable loading position.
However, every vehicle is different. Before recovery, we need to consider the vehicle's condition, steering, wheels, transmission, position and accessibility.
Our Recovery Equipment Includes
- Flatbed recovery vehicle
- Vehicle recovery winch
- Vehicle skates
- Equipment for suitable immobilised vehicles
The availability of recovery equipment does not mean every immobilised vehicle can be safely loaded. Each job is assessed individually.
Emergency & Planned Non-Runner Recovery
Non-runner recovery can be required unexpectedly following a fault, or it can be arranged in advance for a vehicle that is already known to be non-running.
Unexpected Breakdown
If your vehicle becomes immobilised unexpectedly and cannot continue its journey, we can assess it for recovery and transportation.
Breakdown Recovery →Planned Non-Runner Transport
Already know the vehicle does not run? Arrange planned transportation between suitable collection and delivery locations.
Vehicle Transport →Accident-Damaged Vehicles
If the vehicle is a non-runner because it has been involved in a collision, our dedicated accident recovery information may be more relevant.
Accident & Crash Recovery →Vehicle Won't Start Because of a Key or Immobiliser Problem?
Not every vehicle that will not start needs to be transported to a garage. If the vehicle is immobilised because all keys have been lost, the car key is faulty, or there appears to be a key, ignition or immobiliser-related problem, a specialist mobile auto locksmith may be a more appropriate first option.
Our associated specialist business, 247 Auto Locksmith car key replacement services , provides mobile vehicle key and auto-locksmith services. Depending on the fault, it may be possible to resolve the problem at the vehicle rather than recovering it to a garage.
If the vehicle has a mechanical or electrical failure unrelated to the key or immobiliser system, or it still requires transportation, 247 Road Assistance can assess the vehicle for recovery.
What Information Do We Need?
Providing accurate information about the vehicle helps us understand the likely loading requirements before attending.
Vehicle Details
Provide the vehicle registration and tell us the make and model if known.
Explain the Problem
Tell us why the vehicle does not run or move and describe any known mechanical or electrical faults.
Collection Details
Provide the collection postcode and explain where the vehicle is parked and whether access is restricted.
Delivery Location
Provide the destination postcode and tell us whether the vehicle is going to a garage, workshop, home or another suitable location.
Non-Runner Recovery Suitability
Recovery is subject to the vehicle's condition, weight, dimensions, position and accessibility. We also need to consider whether the wheels can move, the condition of the steering and whether the vehicle can be safely winched and loaded onto the recovery vehicle.
Some immobilised vehicles may require specialist equipment beyond our available flatbed, winch and vehicle skates. We will not claim that every vehicle can be recovered without first considering the individual circumstances.
If you are unsure, call 0330 043 7086 and provide as much information as possible about the vehicle and its condition.
Non-Runner Vehicle Recovery Across Our Local Area
247 Road Assistance provides non-runner vehicle recovery from our East Grinstead base across surrounding parts of West Sussex and Surrey, including the Crawley and Gatwick corridor.
Our primary local coverage includes East Grinstead, Crawley, Gatwick, Horley, Redhill and Reigate. Wider and longer-distance transportation may also be available for suitable vehicles depending on the collection location and destination.
Non-Runner Vehicle Recovery FAQs
Can you recover a car that will not start?
Yes, suitable vehicles that will not start can be recovered and transported, subject to their condition, accessibility and safe loading requirements.
Does the vehicle need to drive onto the recovery truck?
Not necessarily. Suitable non-running vehicles may be loaded using a winch, and vehicle skates may assist in certain circumstances. The vehicle must still be accessible and suitable for safe loading.
Can you recover a vehicle with wheels that do not turn?
Potentially. Vehicle skates may assist with some immobilised vehicles, but suitability depends on the vehicle, its position, the number of affected wheels and the available loading space.
Can you take my non-running car to a garage?
Yes. Suitable non-running vehicles can be transported to a garage, workshop, repair centre, home address or another appropriate destination.
How much does non-runner vehicle recovery cost?
Recovery starts from £99. The final price depends on the vehicle, distance, location, condition, accessibility and loading requirements.
Can you collect a non-running vehicle I have purchased?
Yes, planned collection and transportation may be available for suitable non-running vehicle purchases. Provide the collection and delivery postcodes along with information about the vehicle's condition.
What if my car will not start because I have lost the keys?
If lost keys are the only reason the vehicle cannot be driven, replacement car key services may be more appropriate than recovery. If the vehicle still needs transporting, we can assess the recovery requirements.
Do you provide non-runner recovery 24 hours a day?
247 Road Assistance operates 24/7 for vehicle recovery and roadside assistance. Call 0330 043 7086 to discuss your vehicle and location.
Need to Recover a Non-Running Vehicle?
Contact 247 Road Assistance for non-runner vehicle recovery and transportation across East Grinstead, Crawley, Gatwick, Horley, Redhill, Reigate and surrounding areas.