Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Tyne and Wear
Breakdown recovery, accident recovery, vehicle collection and transportation across Tyne and Wear, with our own flatbed recovery truck.

Vehicle Recovery & Transportation from our Hebburn workshop
A breakdown or accident is stressful enough without worrying about how the car will get anywhere. Our recovery service takes vehicles safely to our Hebburn workshop or wherever you need them to go, including cars that cannot be driven or even rolled.
Banks of the Tyne Motor Co offers breakdown recovery, accident recovery, vehicle collection, non-running vehicle recovery and vehicle transportation across Tyne and Wear. Since recovery is part of our one-stop motor centre, we can recover your vehicle and repair it, or deliver it to a place of your choosing.
What we cover
- Breakdown recovery
- Accident recovery
- Vehicle collection
- Non-running vehicle recovery
- Vehicle transportation
Specific services
Breakdown recovery
Breakdown recovery gets a car that has stopped working off the road safely and to a workshop. If you have broken down, move to a safe place if you can, then contact us to arrange recovery.
Accident recovery

Accident recovery moves a collision-damaged vehicle from the scene. We can take it to our bodyshop in Hebburn, where the damage can be inspected and repaired.
Vehicle collection
Vehicle collection means we pick up a vehicle from where it is, such as a home, a garage or another location, and bring it to us or take it where it needs to go.
Non-running vehicle recovery
Non-running vehicle recovery moves vehicles that will not start, steer or roll, using suitable equipment to load them safely onto a flatbed.
Vehicle transportation

Vehicle transportation moves vehicles from one place to another, such as after buying a car, moving a project vehicle or delivering a car to a workshop.
Why choose us for vehicle recovery & transportation
Recovery and repair connected
We can recover your car to our workshop, then diagnose and repair it.
Flatbed recovery
A flatbed recovery truck carries vehicles safely, including ones that will not roll or steer.
Not just breakdowns
We also collect and transport vehicles, such as purchases, non-runners and project cars.
How it works
Contact us
Tell us where the vehicle is, what has happened and where it needs to go.
We arrange recovery
We confirm the details and send our recovery vehicle.
Safe loading
The vehicle is loaded onto the flatbed safely, even if it will not roll.
Delivery
It is taken to our workshop or the agreed destination.
Vehicle Recovery & Transportation across Tyne and Wear
We are based in Hebburn and serve these areas. Choose yours for local information.
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Hebburn
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Jarrow
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in South Shields
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Boldon
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in East Boldon
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Cleadon
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Whitburn
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Gateshead
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Felling
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Pelaw
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Heworth
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Bill Quay
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Wardley
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Low Fell
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Team Valley
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Byker
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Walker
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Heaton
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Wallsend
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in North Shields
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Tynemouth
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Whitley Bay
- Vehicle Recovery & Transportation in Washington
Vehicle Recovery & Transportation FAQs
What should I do if my car breaks down?
Get to a safe place if you can, switch on hazard lights and, on a fast road, follow current safety advice. Then contact us to arrange recovery.
Can you recover a car that will not start or roll?
Yes. Our flatbed and loading equipment are suited to non-running vehicles.
Can you take my car to your workshop after an accident?
Yes. We offer accident recovery and can take the car to our bodyshop in Hebburn for inspection and repair.
Can you collect a car I have bought?
Yes, vehicle collection and transportation are part of our service. Tell us the collection and delivery locations.
Do you recover vans and other vehicles?
Tell us the vehicle type and details and we will let you know what we can recover.
What is the benefit of a flatbed?
A flatbed carries the whole vehicle clear of the road, which is safer for low, automatic, four-wheel-drive or damaged vehicles.
Can recovery be arranged with a repair?
Yes. We can recover your vehicle to our workshop and carry out the repair, so it is all handled in one place.
How do I arrange recovery?
Use the Call or WhatsApp buttons on this page, or send an enquiry, and tell us where the vehicle is.
Advice and guides
What to Do If Your Car Breaks Down on a Dual Carriageway or Motorway
A breakdown on a fast road is frightening, and what you do in the first few minutes matters. These are the general safety steps, from hazards to calling for recovery.
Read the guide →Vehicle Recovery & TransportationAccident Recovery: What Happens to Your Car After a Crash
After a collision the car still has to go somewhere. Here is how accident recovery works, from the roadside to storage, assessment and the repair stage.
Read the guide →Vehicle Recovery & TransportationFlatbed Recovery Explained: Moving a Non-Running Vehicle
A flatbed carries your car with all four wheels off the road. Here is why that suits low cars, automatics, 4x4s and vehicles that will not roll, and how loading works.
Read the guide →Vehicle Recovery & TransportationVehicle Collection and Transportation: When You Need a Car Moved
Not every vehicle move is a breakdown. From a distant purchase to a project car on a trailer, here is when collection and transportation make sense and what to prepare.
Read the guide →Vehicle Recovery & TransportationBreakdown Cover or Private Recovery: Choosing the Right Option
Both routes get a broken-down car moved, but they work differently. Here is what policies generally include, where limits apply and when a local operator is useful.
Read the guide →Get a free quote for vehicle recovery & transportation
Tell us what your vehicle needs and we will come back to you. You can also message us on WhatsApp or use the call button.
- Banks of the Tyne Motor Co Ltd
Unit 19a, Prince Consort Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1EH



