A46 Recovery
24/7 breakdown recovery on the A46 around Leicester — from the M1 junction at Six Hills down to the M69 at Enderby and the A46 Fosse Way south.
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+44 7424 498454The A46 is one of the busiest trunk roads through Leicestershire, linking the M1 near Leicester Forest East with Coventry, Warwick and beyond, and running north to Newark. Break down on this road at rush hour and it can quickly become dangerous, especially on the dual-carriageway sections and around slip roads.
MwR Recovery is on standby 24 hours a day for A46 breakdowns. Because our base is in Leicester we can usually be on scene within 15–25 minutes, which is often faster than a national breakdown service dispatching from further afield.
The A46 sections we cover
We recover vehicles from every junction of the A46 in and around Leicestershire, including the Leicester Western Bypass, the Hobby Horse roundabout, Anstey Lane, Beaumont Leys, Thurcaston, Syston turn-off, Six Hills, and southbound towards Coventry Road (A46 Fosse Way), Sharnford and Coventry.
We also handle the tricky slip road merges where breakdowns are most common — Junction 21A of the M1, the M69 interchange at Enderby, and the A607 crossovers near Syston.
- M1 J21A to Six Hills
- Leicester Western Bypass
- A46 Fosse Way south
- All A46 slip roads and roundabouts
Safety on the A46
The A46 is a fast dual carriageway with a national speed limit on most sections and few designated laybys. If you break down, get as far onto the verge or into a layby as possible, put on hazard lights, and if it's safe leave the vehicle from the passenger side and stand behind the barrier.
Call National Highways on 0300 123 5000 to log the breakdown, then call MwR. We'll dispatch a flatbed with amber beacons immediately and stay on the phone with you until we arrive.
What happens when we arrive
Our driver will position the recovery truck to shield your vehicle from live traffic, deploy warning cones and beacons, then quickly assess whether we can restart the vehicle at the scene or need to load it on the flatbed.
For A46 recoveries we always aim to get vehicles off the carriageway quickly and continue any diagnosis at a safe location, such as a nearby services or a chosen garage.
Fair, up-front pricing
A46 recoveries are priced clearly on the phone before we set off. There are no per-mile surprises, no waiting charges, and no different price on arrival. Pay by card, bank transfer or cash, with a receipt provided for insurance claims.
Frequently asked questions
Can you recover me on the A46 during rush hour?
Yes. We work through peak traffic — our trucks have amber beacons and we know the safe laybys and gaps to work in on the A46.
Do I need to call National Highways first?
On fast trunk roads it's a good idea, especially if you're in a live lane. Then call us — we'll take over the physical recovery.
Where can you take my car from the A46?
Anywhere you like — home, garage, dealership, or a nearby services if you need to wait somewhere safe first.
How fast do you reach the A46?
Typical arrival on the A46 near Leicester is 15–25 minutes. Further sections take a little longer and we'll always give you an honest ETA.
Broken down? Call now — we're on the way
24/7 recovery across Leicester and the Midlands. Fast arrival, fair pricing, and honest advice.