Towing Servicein Barking, East London& Essex
Safe flatbed towing for cars, vans and motorbikes: your vehicle fully off the road, delivered where you want it, day or night.
Around 30 min
typical emergency arrival
5.0 on Google
five-star reviews
14 years
500+ Google reviews
No call-out fee
clear quote first
Fully insured
motor trade insured
Towing that protects your vehicle
Our towing service moves vehicles that can't or shouldn't be driven. We use flatbed recovery trucks, so your vehicle sits fully on the bed rather than being dragged on two wheels. That's safer for automatic gearboxes, four-wheel-drive systems, low cars and anything already damaged.
People book towing for all sorts of reasons: a car that's broken down, a vehicle that's failed its MOT, a project car going to a garage, or a car being moved to a family member's home for repair.
Working across Barking, East London, North London and Essex, we can usually fit you in the same day, or book a time that suits you.
The risks of towing the wrong way
Not every tow is equal. The wrong method can cost you money and put people at risk.
Gearbox damage
Dragging an automatic or 4x4 on its wheels can damage the transmission.
Unsafe DIY towing
Rope or bar towing behind another car is risky on busy London roads and easy to get wrong.
Bodywork damage
Low cars and damaged bumpers can scrape or tear when loaded badly.
Legal issues
Driving an unroadworthy car to a garage can bring fines and points.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a friend's car and a tow rope on a main road.
- Driving a car that's failed its MOT on a dangerous fault.
- Choosing a cheaper tow on two wheels for an automatic or 4x4.
- Not checking the vehicle will be insured during the move.
Our process,
step by step
- 01
Book by phone
Call any time with the vehicle, pick-up and drop-off details.
- 02
Agree a price and time
We'll quote clearly and give you a pick-up time, now or later.
- 03
Careful loading
The vehicle is winched onto the flatbed and secured at the wheels.
- 04
Smooth journey
Our driver knows London and Essex roads and keeps you updated.
- 05
Delivered and unloaded
We unload at your chosen address and make sure you're happy.
What you get
when you call us
All four wheels off the road
No added wear on gearbox, tyres or brakes.
Same-day availability
Customers have called for next-day help and been squeezed in that afternoon.
No call-out fee
You pay for the tow you agreed, nothing more.
Fully insured
We're fully insured, so you're in safe hands.
Local knowledge
Drivers who know the roads around London and Essex.
Towing jobs we carry out
From quick local moves to longer trips, here's what our towing service covers.
Garage and MOT runs
Taking a car to or from a garage, MOT centre or body shop when it can't be driven.
Automatics and 4x4s
Flatbed towing is the safe choice for vehicles that shouldn't be towed on their wheels.
Classic and project cars
We've recovered classic cars with flat tyres and stuck wheels, loading them carefully without forcing anything.
Vans
Small and medium vans towed to your workshop, garage or depot.
Motorbikes
Bikes strapped securely on the flatbed and delivered upright.
Private sales and family moves
Bought a car that doesn't run, or moving one to a relative's for repair? We'll take it there.
Towing Service near you
Our towing service work covers Barking and Dagenham, with trucks regularly working in Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Elm Park, Ilford, Redbridge, Stratford, Forest Gate, Leytonstone, Chingford and Bow. Being local means we know the roads, the traffic patterns and the quickest routes at every hour of the day.
Across Essex we cover Loughton, Chigwell and Epping to the north, Grays and Stanford-le-Hope along the Thames, and Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and Wickford further out. We also work across North, South, South East and Central London, and can transport vehicles longer distances across the UK when you need it.
Whichever area you're in, the promise is the same: a real person on the phone, a clear quote before we set off, no call-out fee, and a truck with you as quickly as we can get there, typically around half an hour in an emergency.
See every area we coverCan I book a tow in advance?+
Yes. Call us with your preferred day and time and we'll arrange it.
Do you tow automatic cars?+
Yes. We use flatbeds, so automatics travel with all wheels off the ground.
How far will you tow?+
Locally across London and Essex, and longer distances across the UK. Ask when you call.
Can you tow a car with flat tyres?+
Yes. We regularly load cars with flat tyres or stuck wheels.
How much does it cost?+
Every job is quoted individually based on your vehicle, where it is and where it needs to go. There is no call-out fee. Call us, tell us the details and you'll get a clear quote before we set off, no surprises when the truck arrives.
Are you open 24 hours?+
Yes. We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Customers have reached us at 4am on the M25 and had a truck with them within 20 minutes.
Which areas do you cover?+
We cover Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Elm Park, Ilford, Redbridge, Stratford, Forest Gate, Leytonstone, Chingford and Bow, plus North, South, South East and Central London. In Essex we cover Loughton, Chigwell, Epping, Grays, Stanford-le-Hope, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and Wickford. We also transport vehicles longer distances across the UK.
Who will I speak to when I call?+
A real person, not a call centre. Often it's Onju, our founder, who has 14 years of recovery experience. You'll get a quote and an arrival time on the same call.
What vehicles do you recover?+
Cars, vans and motorbikes. If you're not sure whether your vehicle will fit on our trucks, tell us the make and model when you call.
Are you insured?+
Yes. We're fully insured.
Back on the road,
without the long wait.
Call now for a clear quote and an arrival time. No call-out fee, fully insured, and rated 5.0 on Google.
Back to homepageBroken down?
We're here to help.
Call now and speak to a real person. Tell us where you are, and we'll give you a quote and an arrival time on the spot, usually around half an hour. No call-out fee.