At J and A Recovery & Rescue Ltd, we pride ourselves on the speed at which we can dispatch our equipped vans and qualified technicians to clients across Reading and the Southeast. We provide comprehensive recovery and repair services, such as HGV diagnostics, heavy vehicle recovery, mobile truck repairs, commercial vehicle breakdown assistance, car recovery and trailer repairs. If you are involved in an accident or breakdown on the roadside, it can be dangerous, especially on busy roads. On this page, our vehicle recovery company provides advice on what to do if you find yourself stranded roadside with a broken-down vehicle.
Engine failure or motor issues can be stressful, but this happens to many drivers, and the best thing to do is not to panic. If you are on the motorway, try to reach the next junction or a service area. Failing that, pull onto the hard shoulder as far to the left as possible. If you are on a local road, try to steer into a layby, side street or car park with hazard lights on.
If you are on the motorway, the next step is to turn your steering wheel to the left so that your wheels are angled away from the live lanes. If you are on an A-Road and it is safe, place a reflective warning triangle around 45 meters behind your car on the same side of the road.
On the motorway, all passengers should exit the vehicle through the left-hand doors, the side furthest from passing traffic. On local roads, you can leave the vehicle if there is a safe verge or pavement, and once you are out of the vehicle, it is safe to call our vehicle recovery company for assistance in Reading. Whether you require commercial support, including mobile truck repairs, HGV diagnostics, heavy vehicle recovery, trailer repairs or need reliable car recovery services, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions to support our clients.
After you have exited the vehicle on a motorway, you should get behind the barrier by climbing over it and stand well away from the carriageway. Do not attempt to fix the vehicle yourself or place a warning triangle on the motorway. After you are behind the barrier, it is safe to call for help either on the roadside emergency phone or on your mobile for our domestic, industrial or commercial vehicle breakdown assistance. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide mobile truck repairs and recovery for all types of vehicles.
When you call our vehicle recovery company, we’ll dispatch vans and drivers with all the tools and expertise needed to help, whether you’re in Reading or further afield. Rely on us for:
0208 893 2845
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