Dartford, Sevenoaks, Reigate, Leatherhead and Cobham
Recovery requests around the A2, M20, M26, M23, A3 and nearby Surrey junctions, including Clacket Lane and Cobham services.
M25 recovery around Greater London
M25 motorway recovery and emergency towing
Broken down on the M25? Request M25 car recovery, van recovery, accident recovery or emergency vehicle towing near Dartford, Sevenoaks, the M23 and Gatwick corridor, Surrey, Heathrow, Slough, Watford, St Albans, Potters Bar, Enfield, Waltham Abbey, Brentwood and Thurrock. Send your direction, nearest junction or services, destination and vehicle condition for a clear price and estimated arrival time before dispatch.
- Clockwise and anti-clockwise M25 requests
- Cars, vans, motorbikes, SUVs and 4×4s
- Breakdowns, non-runners and accident-damaged vehicles
Are you stopped in a live M25 lane?
Keep your hazard lights on, stay belted if you cannot safely leave the vehicle and call 999 immediately. Arrange private recovery only after police or traffic officers have made the scene safe.
One dedicated London orbital page
M25 breakdown recovery coverage
The M25 is approximately 117 miles long and forms the orbital route around Greater London. Its eastern connection crosses the Thames on the A282 Dartford Crossing, which links the M25 approaches at Dartford and Thurrock. Each request is priced from its exact pickup point, destination, vehicle condition and equipment needs.
Heathrow, Slough, Watford, St Albans and Potters Bar
Coverage around the M3, M4, M40, M1 and A1(M) connections, including Heathrow approaches and South Mimms services.
Enfield, Waltham Abbey, Brentwood and Thurrock
Requests around the A10, M11, A12, A127, A13, Thurrock services and the approaches to the Dartford Crossing.
M25 recovery quote
Tell us where you are on the M25
Enter clockwise or anti-clockwise, your nearest junction, services or marker details. The form opens a WhatsApp message with your information; no payment is taken here.
Junction-by-junction coverage
M25 junctions, motorway links and nearby areas
Junctions 1A–4 — Dartford, Swanley and Orpington
Requests around the Dartford Crossing approaches, A2, M20, Swanley and A21 routes. Confirm whether you are on the M25 or the A282 crossing section.
Junctions 5–8 — Sevenoaks, Godstone, M23 and Reigate
Coverage around the M26, A21, Clacket Lane services, A22, M23 for Gatwick and Crawley, and the Reigate junction.
Junctions 9–12 — Leatherhead, Cobham, A3 and M3
Recovery requests near Leatherhead, Cobham services, the A3 Wisley interchange, Chertsey and the M3 connection.
Junctions 13–16 — Staines, Heathrow, M4 and M40
Busy western-orbital coverage around Staines, Heathrow Airport approaches, the M4 interchange and the M40 connection near Uxbridge.
Junctions 17–21A — Maple Cross, Rickmansworth and Watford
Requests around Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Watford, Kings Langley, the M1 interchange and the A405 connection.
Junctions 22–24 — St Albans, South Mimms and Potters Bar
Coverage near St Albans, the A1(M) interchange, South Mimms services and Potters Bar. Send the service-area side or car-park location if safely parked.
Junctions 25–28 — Enfield, Waltham Abbey, M11 and Brentwood
Recovery requests around the A10, Enfield, Waltham Abbey, M11 interchange and A12 connection for Brentwood and Chelmsford.
Junctions 29–31 — A127, Thurrock and Dartford approaches
Coverage near the A127, A13, Lakeside and Thurrock services, continuing towards the Dartford Crossing and Kent side of the orbital route.
Four named motorway service areas serve the M25
M25 services and safe pickup details
The main signed service areas are Clacket Lane between junctions 5 and 6, Cobham between junctions 9 and 10, South Mimms at junction 23 and Thurrock between junctions 30 and 31. If you are safely parked at services, send the site name, your position within the car park and the direction from which you arrived.
If you are still on the motorway, do not walk beside traffic to find an address and do not place a warning triangle on the carriageway. From a safe position, share clockwise or anti-clockwise, the nearest junction, emergency-area number, driver-location sign or marker-post details. Once you are in a place of relative safety, National Highways can be contacted on 0300 123 5000.
Recovery matched to your vehicle
M25 car, van and accident recovery
M25 breakdown recovery
Vehicle transport after a mechanical fault, warning light, overheating problem, clutch or gearbox issue, puncture, battery problem or electrical failure when it is unsafe to continue.
M25 accident recovery
Accident-damaged vehicle recovery can be considered once police or traffic officers have made the scene safe. Describe steering, suspension, wheel and body damage before dispatch.
Non-runner vehicle towing
If the vehicle does not drive for loading, the form asks whether it rolls, selects neutral and releases the handbrake so suitable winching equipment can be checked.
Car and van recovery
Provide the make, model, approximate size and loading condition. Larger vans, low vehicles, electric vehicles and damaged wheels may require different equipment.
From request to M25 recovery
How the booking works
- 01Share the M25 position
Send clockwise or anti-clockwise, junction, services, marker information or a map pin from a safe place.
- 02Describe the vehicle
Tell us its type, loading condition, wheel damage and whether it drives.
- 03Receive price and ETA
Suitable availability is checked before the recovery price and estimated arrival time are confirmed.
- 04Confirm the recovery
The assigned operator receives the pickup and destination details required for attendance.
Genuine recovery photographs
Recent recoveries by Motorway Response
These 10 original photographs show cars, SUVs and vans prepared for flatbed transport. They demonstrate the vehicle types and loading details considered when arranging M25 motorway recovery; they are not presented as recoveries completed on the M25.
Damaged car recovery
Audi A4 flatbed recovery
This Audi A4 is secured on a flatbed with visible front-end damage. Wheel condition, steering and loading access are checked before suitable M25 recovery equipment is arranged.
Wet roadside recovery
Ford Focus recovery in rainy conditions
This Ford Focus is secured beside a rain-soaked road. Accurate M25 location details and a safe stopping place are important before a flatbed is dispatched.
Low-profile car transport
Jaguar XE roadside flatbed recovery
Low-profile saloons need careful ramp alignment and clear loading information so an appropriate M25 recovery truck can be selected.
SUV recovery
Audi Q7 flatbed vehicle transport
Larger SUV recovery requests require the vehicle size, wheel condition and running status to be checked before M25 dispatch.
Evening recovery
Renault Clio recovery at dusk
Evening M25 requests still need the exact pickup point, destination and vehicle condition before a price and estimated arrival time can be confirmed.
Commercial van recovery
White panel van flatbed recovery
Van recovery is assessed using body length, load, vehicle weight and whether the van rolls safely for flatbed loading.
Compact van transport
Fiat Doblò commercial van recovery
Sharing the van make, model, load status and wheel condition helps identify suitable M25 recovery equipment before dispatch.
SUV vehicle transport
BMW X3 recovery from vehicle premises
For SUV recovery, wheel restraint, vehicle dimensions and safe access all form part of the loading assessment.
Roadside car recovery
Vauxhall Astra roadside recovery at sunset
Roadside recovery is quoted after checking traffic-side safety, the precise M25 location and whether the car can roll and steer.
Safe roadside recovery
Vauxhall Astra recovery from a road shoulder
If a vehicle stops beside the M25, Motorway Response first needs confirmation that it is away from a live lane and safe for private recovery.
All 10 photographs are genuine examples of recent Motorway Response flatbed transport work. Equipment and truck type depend on the vehicle, access, wheel condition and operator availability.
M25 recovery questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I request recovery anywhere on the M25?
You can submit a request for a safe location around the M25 and the Dartford Crossing approaches. Attendance depends on your exact position, vehicle requirements and suitable operator availability.
Which service areas are on the M25?
Clacket Lane is between junctions 5 and 6, Cobham between junctions 9 and 10, South Mimms at junction 23 and Thurrock between junctions 30 and 31. Send the service name and your position within the site.
What details are needed for an M25 recovery quote?
Send clockwise or anti-clockwise, nearest junction or services, exact pickup position, destination, vehicle details, wheel condition and whether the vehicle drives for loading.
Can you recover a vehicle with damaged wheels?
Often yes, but explain the damage before dispatch. Photos may be requested so suitable skates, winching equipment or another recovery method can be checked.
How quickly can an M25 recovery truck arrive?
An ETA is provided only after checking a suitable operator's live location and availability. M25 traffic, closures, scene safety and equipment requirements may affect arrival.
What should I do if I cannot reach a safe place?
Keep your hazards on, remain belted if you cannot safely leave the vehicle, call 999 and ask for the police. Do not wait in a live lane for private recovery.
Safe and ready to request help?