2.2 miles from the depot • 20-mile radius

Breakdown recovery Smethwick

Smethwick mixes busy industrial frontages with tight Victorian terraces, and the two need completely different recovery plans. We cover the whole of the B66 and B67 postcodes including Bearwood, Cape Hill and the Galton Bridge corridor.

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20–30 minutes Typical Smethwick arrival

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B66 and B67 Postcodes covered

How we get to you

Recovering in Smethwick

Two miles from the depot, so we are usually with you quickly. We come across via the A457 or through Winson Green depending on which side of Smethwick you are on, and the industrial estates off Soho Way are straightforward for a loaded flatbed.

The roads we know here

A457 Tollhouse Way The main artery through the area and easy to work on, but fast-moving traffic means we set up beacons before loading.
Cape Hill Commercial frontages both sides with frequent deliveries, so kerbside space is unpredictable at trading hours.
Soho Way industrial estates The easiest jobs we get in Smethwick — wide yards, level ground and room to swing a full flatbed in.
Bearwood and the Hagley Road end Residential terraces with permit bays; normally we load from the junction rather than outside the property.

What we get called for

Trades vans that have failed part-loaded on Cape Hill or the A457
Delivery vehicles stuck at an industrial unit on Soho Way with stock still on board
Cars that will not start on residential terraces where there is nowhere to park
Vehicles with flat tyres collected and taken to a Smethwick tyre fitter

Landmarks and areas covered

Cape Hill, Bearwood, Galton Bridge, Smethwick Rolfe Street, the A457 Tollhouse Way and the Soho Way industrial estates.

Local knowledge: what makes Smethwick different

The bulk of Smethwick work is commercial. A plumber or electrician with a loaded van broken down on Cape Hill is losing money by the hour, so we load with the tools and stock still on board and get the van back to the yard rather than stripping it out at the roadside. On the residential side, the Victorian terraces bring a different problem: narrow entries and dropped kerbs that were never designed for a lorry, so we assess on arrival whether the vehicle can be winched to a wider point before loading.

What we can recover for you

Services in Smethwick

Cars, vans, motorbikes, 4x4s, non-runners, trailers and commercial vehicles — all recovered on the flatbed, fully insured.

Car recovery Smethwick

Most requested

Non-starters, clutch and gearbox failures, suspension damage and cars that cannot be driven — recovered to whichever garage, dealer or driveway you choose.

Call for a tow

Van & commercial recovery

Trades and fleets

Transit, Vivaro, Sprinter, Boxer and minibus-class vehicles recovered loaded, so your tools and stock travel with you rather than being unloaded at the roadside.

Call for a van tow

Low-clearance & underground recovery

Difficult access

Wheel skates, dollies and compact winching for multi-storey and basement car parks, seized brakes and locked steering — the jobs other firms turn down.

Ask about access

Jump starts, batteries & roadside help

12V and 24V

Heavy-duty boosters for a flat battery at home or at work, freeing a seized wheel or brake disc, and taking a flat-tyre vehicle to your preferred fitter.

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Trailers, catering units & plant

Planned transport

Catering trailers, box trailers and commercial plant service vehicles moved between sites, events and yards — normally booked ahead of time rather than as an emergency.

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Real jobs, real trucks

Our work

Genuine jobs from across Birmingham and the West Midlands — the same trucks that cover Smethwick.

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Van recovery

Work vans and panel vans winched onto the flatbed and taken to your garage.

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Plant service truck with a mounted crane loaded on a Simpsons flatbed recovery truck

Commercial

Heavy and awkward commercial loads, recovered from dealer yards and sites.

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Catering trailer loaded on a Simpsons Breakdown Recovery flatbed at a showground

Trailers

Catering units, box trailers and event transport, booked in advance.

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What customers say

Unedited reviews from drivers we have recovered across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

MG Matt Griffiths Google review

“Impeccable service from Simpsons breakdown recovery. Really tricky job getting my non starter car out of an underground garage with a low ceiling and tight corners. Both Dean and Jaden handled the task expertly and provided an excellent and freindly service.”

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SM Stasenko ML Google review

“Friendly and quick service. Had a break down, which obviously made my day bad. But the guy overturned my mood into a good one. The price was very good too, compared to others, I would even say that the price was amazing.”

✓ Fair, competitive pricing

JL Joshua L Google review

“Last minute call after I got a flat tyre and needed to get home. Extremely punctual, professional, and all round great service from Dean!!! Definitely a number I'll keep saved for if I'm in need of recovery again!”

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How a Smethwick recovery works

Call or send your pin

Ring 07706 057962 or WhatsApp your location. You speak to Dean or an operator on the road, not a call centre.

Fixed price, real ETA

We agree the price before anything moves, check live traffic and give you a realistic arrival window for Smethwick — 20–30 minutes.

Loaded and delivered

Your vehicle is winched onto the tilt-and-slide bed, strapped down and taken wherever you want it — home, garage, dealership or tyre fitter.

Nearby

We also cover

Areas close to Smethwick that we recover in every day.

Edgbaston Depot base West Bromwich 4.5 miles from the depot Harborne 1.8 miles from the depot Birmingham city centre 1.5 miles from the depot All areas 20-mile radius from Edgbaston

Common questions

Smethwick recovery FAQs

Typically 20–30 minutes from your call, depending on traffic and which truck is nearest. We run a 20-mile radius from our Edgbaston depot and Smethwick sits 2.2 miles from the depot. When you ring 07706 057962 you speak to a driver who can see where our vehicles are and give you a genuine arrival window rather than a best guess.

We cover B66 and B67, along with the surrounding streets and the main routes through the area — the A457 Tollhouse Way, Cape Hill, Soho Way and the A41. If you are just outside these postcodes, call with your location and we will tell you straight away whether we can get to you.

No. We quote a fixed price before the truck is dispatched, whatever the hour. There is no after-hours loading added later, no hidden mileage surcharge, and no charge for getting a price from us.

Yes. Multi-storey and basement car parks are one of our specialities. We carry low-profile wheel skates, dollies and compact winching equipment, so a vehicle that will not start or will not roll can be moved out without damage to the bodywork, the wheels or the building.

Yes. We keep the tools and stock on board and load the van as it stands, then take it back to your base or a garage. If the load is unusually heavy or tall, mention it when you call so we bring the right truck.

Easily — those yards are the simplest work we do because there is room to manoeuvre. The main thing is telling the site manager we are coming so the gate is open when we arrive.

B66 and B67 in full, covering Cape Hill, Bearwood, Galton Bridge, Smethwick Rolfe Street and the surrounding streets. We are 2.2 miles from the area so typical arrival is 20 to 30 minutes.

Yes. We will either winch the vehicle to a wider point on the road or load from the nearest junction. It helps enormously if you are with the car to move it clear and to keep the neighbours' access open.

Broken down in Smethwick right now?

Speak to a local recovery operator

Tell us where you are and what you're driving. We'll confirm the quickest practical next step and a fixed price.

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