How quickly can you get to me?

Our average arrival time across Glasgow and surrounding areas is 30 to 45 minutes. This can vary depending on where your vehicle is and traffic conditions, but for urgent breakdowns we dispatch immediately.

What areas do you cover?

We cover Glasgow, Paisley, East Kilbride, Motherwell, Hamilton, Coatbridge, Bearsden, Rutherglen, Clydebank, Cambuslang, Bellshill, Dumbarton, and surrounding areas.

Do you operate 24 hours a day?

Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

How much does breakdown recovery cost?

Local jobs start from £60 call-out plus £1.50 per mile. Motorway and live-lane jobs are £120 flat plus £1.50 per mile. A £40 winch fee or £40 skate fee may apply where required. All prices subject to VAT.

Do you cover motorways?

Yes. We recover from the M8, M73, M74, M77, M80 and surrounding routes.

What if I am in a non-fault accident?

We handle non-fault accident claims from start to finish at no upfront cost. We will recover your vehicle, manage the claim, and help arrange a replacement vehicle.

Do I need to be a member or have breakdown cover?

No membership or subscription required. We are a pay-as-you-go service available to anyone, anytime.

What types of vehicles can you recover?

Cars, vans, light commercial vehicles, SUVs, and classic or prestige cars.

Recovery After a Vehicle Fire: What You Need to Know – SRL Recovery Blog

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Vehicle fires are terrifying but survivable if you respond correctly. Here's what to do in the immediate aftermath and how recovery works.

A vehicle fire is one of the most extreme situations any driver will face. They move faster than most people expect — a small underbonnet fire can consume a vehicle in minutes. Knowing the correct immediate response and understanding what happens after the fire is extinguished could save your life.

The moment you see smoke or flames from your vehicle, pull over immediately. Don't try to drive to a safer spot — seconds matter. Turn off the engine, put the car in park or leave it in gear, take your keys, and get everyone out as quickly as possible. Move at least 100 metres away — a burning vehicle can explode, and fuel tanks, tyres, and LPG cylinders all present explosion risks.

Call 999 immediately. The fire brigade will extinguish the fire and make the scene safe. Do not attempt to fight a vehicle fire with a handheld extinguisher unless it is a very small, contained fire and you have a clear escape route. If you cannot extinguish it in 30 seconds, move back and wait for the fire brigade.

Once the fire is out and the scene is declared safe by the fire crew, call SRL Recovery on 07776 356 556. A fire-damaged vehicle requires specialist recovery. Wheels may have seized due to brake heat. Tyres may have melted to the road surface. The vehicle structure may be compromised, requiring careful winching rather than standard loading.

Do not attempt to start or drive a fire-damaged vehicle. Even if the fire was small and localised, the heat damage to wiring, fuel lines, and brake components can make the vehicle extremely dangerous. It needs a full mechanical assessment before any further use.

SRL Recovery handles fire-damaged vehicle recovery across Glasgow and Central Scotland.

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