When your van breaks down, it is not just an inconvenience — it is lost jobs, missed deliveries and tools stuck at the roadside. Here is how to get back on the road with as little downtime as possible.
Stay safe first
Pull over somewhere safe, switch on hazard lights and leave the van by the side away from traffic. On the M1, M69 or A46, wait behind the barrier.
Tell your recovery operator the right details
- Make, model and size (short or long wheelbase, high roof)
- Roughly how heavily it is loaded
- Whether it rolls and steers
- Where you want it taken — home, your yard or your garage
Our 3.5t tilt-and-slide flatbeds are suitable for most small and medium vans. Weight matters, so let us know if the van is fully loaded.
Protect your tools and stock
Lock the load area and take valuables with you if you travel separately. If you ride with us, the van and its contents travel together.
Plan for less downtime
Keep a recovery number saved in your phone, carry a jump pack and check tyres and fluids weekly. Many breakdowns — flat batteries, punctures, low coolant — can be spotted early.
24/7 van recovery
MWR Recovery recovers vans across Leicester, Leicestershire and nationwide. Call +44 7424 498454.
