If you’ve broken down on the motorway with no cover, you can still get recovered today. R&K Recovery runs 24/7 pay-as-you-go recovery on the M6, M69, M45, M40 and M1 around Coventry, Rugby and Warwick. First, get yourself safe. Then call 07542 097291 and ask for a price. You pay once, for this job only, with no membership.
Broken down on the motorway? Get safe, then call
What to do first if you’ve broken down on the motorway
Your safety comes before your car. The Highway Code gives clear steps (source), and you can tick them off below.
Motorway safety checklist
Tick each step as you do it.
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In winter, take a warm coat and your phone when you leave the car. Even in the cold, standing behind the barrier is safer than sitting in a stopped car on the hard shoulder.
How do I tell you where I am?
Look for the small blue driver location signs or marker posts by the hard shoulder. They show the motorway, the direction and the distance. Read them out when you call. Alternatively, use the button below to text us a map pin.
Send us your exact location
Tap the button. Your phone finds your position, then you text it to us. Nothing is stored on this site.
Broken down on the motorway with no cover? You can still get help
Plenty of drivers have no cover, or find out at the roadside that it has lapsed. With R&K Recovery, you describe the car and the problem, and we give you a price before we set off. Then we take the car to your home or a garage of your choice.
How much does motorway recovery cost?
Motorway jobs are priced the same way as any recovery: distance, vehicle size and time. As a guide, local recoveries cost £60–£150, while longer tows cost £1.50–£2.50 per mile. See our car recovery prices in Coventry for more detail.
Motorway recovery estimator
Based on our published rates. Call for your exact price.
Get my exact priceWhich roads do you cover?
We cover the M6, M69, M45, M40 and M1 around Coventry, Rugby and Warwick, as well as the A45 and A46. In Coventry, we can usually reach you within 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic and where you are.
Why do more cars break down in winter?
Cold weather brings flat batteries, failed starter motors and burnt-out clutches. For example, on one cold snap the RAC reported flat-battery call-outs up 26% and starter-motor problems up 22% (Fleet World). Long, cold runs also expose weak tyres, coolant leaks and low fuel. So before a winter trip, check your fuel, screenwash and tyres, and charge your phone.
FAQs if you’ve broken down on the motorway
Can I call a private recovery company from the motorway?
Yes. You can call any recovery company. However, if you are in a live lane or an unsafe place, call 999 first.
Who removes my car if I stop in a live lane?
If your car blocks a live lane, the police or National Highways may arrange its removal. Call 999 first, then tell them if your own recovery is on the way.
How long will I wait on the hard shoulder?
We give you a realistic arrival time when you call. Around Coventry, it is usually 30–60 minutes.
Can you recover vans and motorhomes from the motorway?
Yes. See our van and motorhome recovery service.
Stuck on the motorway now?
Get safe behind the barrier, then call 07542 097291. You can also read more about our motorway breakdown recovery near Rugby.