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RECOVERY INDUSTRY REVIEW 2024

Welcome to the latest issue of Professional Recovery Magazine

Welcome to the latest issue of Professional Recovery Magazine. Congratulations to PROF and AVRO on their recent Recovery Industry Review, held at Hinckley. It was a great success with various presentations from industry ﬁgures, highlighting the great strides the industry has taken in the last 12 months. Derek Firminger reviews the event starting on page 8.

Following Richard’s announcement that PROF intend to exhibit at

Automechanika 2025, I’m also excited to add the Professional Recovery Magazine to the list of exhibitors. The magazine and Tow Show will be on the stand so look out for more news of the event in upcoming issues. Enjoy the magazine.

KINGFISHER WISHES CLIENTS

Kingfisher would like to wish all of their clients, business partners, and friends in the vehicle recovery industry and the motor trade, a very Happy Christmas and a safe and successful 2025!

Kingfisher knows that vehicle recovery doesn’t stop whatever the time of year, so they will be on-hand for their clients during the festive period for any general insurance queries – and of course, for any claims – they may have.

Their general opening hours are listed here, and their team of account executives will be around should there be any major concerns for clients during this time of year.

Pauline Brookes, heading up the Motor Trade team at Kingfisher, says: “This is a time of year where people will look to wind down, relax, and have fun – and we hope our clients get the opportunity to do that!

“The team is looking forward to working with the industry again in 2025 and continually supporting the vital work of companies in this sector.”

Working alongside PROSE, Kingfisher has

committed to raising safety standards, and has enjoyed being a part of the discussions that help highlight concerns and issues affecting everybody undertaking the essential work of keeping our road network safe.

The Kingfisher risk management consultancy service stands ready to help businesses in their aim of creating a safe workplace – whether that’s a workshop or at the roadside – looking after their employees and workplace environment as effectively as possible.

Kingfisher thanks everybody in the industry – and their partners at Professional Recovery – for working in partnership to ensure the ongoing safety of people working in the industry.

We look forward to working together again in 2025!

IVR AGM –

Following last year’s sellout event, The Institute of Vehicle Recovery are busily preparing for the 2025 AGM and Gala Dinner. Every effort will be made to ensure it’s another fantastic evening.

The AGM itself will follow the usual business format, fellowships and honorary memberships are expected to be presented on the day, along with the following awards:

Jack Ovenden Award

The Jack Ovenden award is a time to celebrate those that embrace the industry’s National Training Scheme and the standards it represents. It is the highest honour to be nominated for the award and an amazing achievement for the overall winner. The presentation takes pride of place at the IVR’s Gala Dinner.

The Bill Jackson Award

To be considered for the award, vehicle recovery operators (large or small) are required to submit documentation that showcases a completed recovery job, regardless of if heavy or light. All applications must show the recovery process from start to finish and should demonstrate the degree of difficulty and the challenges faced, along with how they executed the recovery.

Applications can be made to mail@ theivrgroup.com and should include photographic evidence, risk assessments, method statements or anything else that supported the operation.

Further information

All members are invited to attend the AGM, on the afternoon of the 8th March. Attendance to the afternoon is free of charge.

If you are interested in becoming a member, or if your membership has lapsed then please visit https://www. theivrgroup.com/membership. It is not too late to join.

To reserve your space at the Gala Dinner please contact Dee at the IVR office on 01895 436426. For pricing visit www.theivrgroup.com/news.

The Institute of Vehicle Recovery looks forward to celebrating all those who help to bring professional excellence to this industry.

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RECOVERY INDUSTRY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

by Derek Firminger

When Richard said to me, what do you think about doing another conference, not a PROFCon, no a recovery industry review, an end of year celebration, a Christmas lunch on PROF, without hesitation I said absolutely a fantastic idea, we can highlight the achievements over the last 12 to 18 months and most importantly we can thank our sponsors, strategic partners and inform everyone

of what’s next for Richard and PROF.

During that time PROF had used Hinkley Island Hotel for the last two PROFCon’s, the location and conference facilities were perfect, so a no brainer to return the home of AVRO EX once again. Elements of the return to Hinkley turned out to be a bit of a disaster, from bad rooms, running out of wine and a bar that thought it was still under Covid restrictions and closed early and without

a call for last orders, not good, but I’m going to leave all those stories to Richard. So jumping forward to the morning of the 12th December a packed agenda to fit into just over two and a half hours, a format Richard prefers with a long morning session, compact and to the point not a long drawn out day, then rounded off with a complimentary lunch giving everyone plenty of time to get home, on this occasion some were

staying overnight to enjoy some social time with industry colleagues PROF sponsors and strategic partners, and a very good evening it was, all the hotel issues were ironed out as the managing director and general manager had a focusing session with Sir Richard Goddard.

Now at PROFCon 21 the inaugural event held at Brooklands, I had the privilege of presenting on the raft of issues the recovery industry was facing, from the growing EV challenges to low traffic neighbourhoods blighting the streets of London causing even more congestion and adding to the over polluted London air.

Since then, and again a privilege, I’ve hosted all these PROF events, so rarely do I get the opportunity to make my own contribution, so I decided to open the event and explain how in the last 12 months the newly formed PROTECT group came about, in doing so I was conscious not to step on the toes of Mick Puleston of AVRO because he was giving an update on PAS 43.

I went on to say, its well documented that PAS 43 and the industry Best Working Practice document are both out of date, they were both due a review in 2020, and here we are at the end of 2024 and still

His vision was for each member of this new group to have an equal share in the decision making and an equal share in the cost involved in the revision of PAS 43 and the revision of the

Safe Working Practice document “ “

no review or fresh publication. In fact, it’s so out of date it can only exist by name, because a large proportion of the scope within the document must also be out of date, and therefore sadly cannot be relied upon today as an accurate specification, yes specification and not standard.

We all know the first publication of PAS 43 was back in 2002, the past SURVIVE Executive Group had the responsibility on behalf of the recovery industry, to manage the updates, something they had always done, however the lack of updates since 2018 placed the recovery industry in a difficult place.

The SURVIVE Executive Group had gone quiet and stopped communicating to members of the Executive Group and had appointed a new chair, in the name

of WSP a commercial consultancy firm, this was done without any consultation. Then followed an attempt to resurrect the SURVIVE Group, something that received a lot of resistance from countless industry stakeholders.

While all this was going on, Richard was having one of his brainstorming moments and one of his 5-minute phone calls that takes up 2 hours of your time. He was suggesting to me that PROF should form a new group of industry stakeholders to look after PAS 43 and to remove SURVIVE, in Richard’s words SURVIVE hasn’t survived.

His vision was for each member of this new group to have an equal share in the decision making and an equal share in the cost involved in the revision of PAS 43 and the revision of the Safe Working Practice document, to work with the BSI and to take back ownership of PAS 43 and the Best Practice Guide.

Richard went on to say, “To begin with we will call it the Recovery Industry Safety Executive Bond (RISEB) bonding the group together, the group will manage the fundamental principles that underpin PAS 43, the recovery industry steering group will work with the BSI requirement for PAS 0: 2012 for both PAS 43 and the Recovery Industry Best Practice Guide.”

Anyway, I said, “Great idea, but you know the recovery industry, it’s impossible to achieve.” Impossible is not a word in Richard’s vocabulary, no he started to make his phone calls, he soon got the buy in, and to both our astonishment, Damon Jowett got the agreement of both the AA and the RAC to be part of it, another landmark industry moment.

It was now my job to draft the proposal, some 1500 words later and the draft proposal was distributed, and here we are a year later, the agreement is signed

the cost to revise PAS 43, over £80,000 has been split equally between all parties and named by the group PROTECT.

To be clear, PROF, Richard and I drafted the proposal, however this is no longer anything to do with PROF, neither of us are involved, nor do we sit on the

group. The SURVIVE Group is finished and the responsibility for both PAS 43 and the Recovery Industry Best Practice Guide sits firmly with the newly formed PROTECT Group, we are told to expect a revision of both documents in 2025, we all look forward to the fresh publication.

My introduction was over, and I handed over to Richard, he reiterated the accomplishment and wished the PROTECT group every success, he expressed his extreme gratitude to both Damon Jowett of Green Flag and Wayne Carey of National Highways for the work they have done, Damon for bringing the stakeholders together and National Highways for being an independent chair for the group, removing the commerciality and stopping any single influence having their own agenda, this is now back in the hands of the recovery industry, look after it and don’t mess it up!

Richard moved the discussion to his favourite subject the AA, never wanting to be controversial, Richard went on to show everyone the latest news from the AA and the Financial Services, as from 30th October the AA can no longer offer financial services.

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given me a 2000-word count, and I’ll be over that in any case, plus I’m sure you will all give up reading it anyway, so here’s a few headlines.

First up was James Hopkins, managing director of DMN Group, PROF’s main sponsor, James kept it as short as possible, but explained, DMN Group is a leading provider of services to the fleet industry with a joined-up approach. Providing driven and transported collection and delivery, fleet storage, in-life fleet management, preparation and defleet services all joined together by our team and bespoke web application.

Employing 200 trade plate drivers, operating 25 single and double car transporters, with a storage capacity of over 3,500 with 7 depots throughout the UK, as Proud to be a Sponsor of PROF I think a full edit at some point would be good.

Next up was Gary Grieve and Mick Puleston representing AVRO. Gary presented a snapshot of the data collected from their recent consultation on EV’s, data provided to the NPCC and the Home Ofﬁce to aid the EV Stat Fee review.

Mick followed with some detail on the progress the newly formed PROTECT Group was making with regard to a revision to PAS 43 and the Best Practice Guide, he informed us that the revision cost for PAS 43, not including the BPG was just over £80,000 and the cost had been split amongst the group and had been paid by everyone, he will keep the industry informed with its progress.

Chris Keady Network Manager for LV Britannia Rescue provided an update on the network activities and how they will continue to work closely with the network. The Customer CSI scores were the best they have ever been,

Chris explained that this is fantastic because this is the customer’s voice.

Damon Jowett Network Manager for Green Flag, Damon presented in the second session, however his reflection on the last 12 months was similar to that of LV, with volumes down and service quality up, as always reported they are working closely with the network focusing on customer expectations, Damon explained that they have a distinct understanding of the staffing issues throughout the network and they are happy to work with their network. He also reflected of the company’s history, that is National Breakdown and still following the ethos of “Built on Partnerships”.

Ian Greenman PROSE Chairman, Ian gave an in-depth overview of the work it has been doing over the past 12 months, as a reminder PROSE Professional Recovery Operators Safety Executive (PROSE), an

executive group without a commercial agenda, a group where each executive member has safety and transparency as the cornerstone to each organisation.

The groups true focus is on the Industry Standard NHSS17/17B; however, it understands the need for PAS 43 as a speciﬁcation, with that in mind PROSE fully supports the PROTECT Group.

A massive amount of work as gone into full engagement and liaison with DfT, Home Ofﬁce and devolved administrations, spending countless hours on the introduction of red lamps and rollout of red lamp guidance / protocols, working with DfT for issuing of Vehicle Special Orders prior to legislation.

This has most deﬁnitely put the role and purpose of PROSE into the Recovery Industry’s DNA, with the growing inﬂuence of PROSE across the recovery industry.

PROSE is most grateful for the support

This has most deﬁnitely put the role and purpose of PROSE into the Recovery Industry’s DNA, with the growing inﬂuence of PROSE across the recovery industry “ “

provided by its inaugural sponsors Kingﬁsher Insurance Group, thank you Pauline, Mark and your teams, not only in its ﬁnancial giving but also support at a number of external events, exhibitions and the constant use of the PROSE branding, thank you and look forward to other opportunities that may appear at a later date.

I guess a new era with a new sponsor, Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA), Mick along with his Managing Director Stephan are already talking to me and PROSE said Ian, their willingness to help and to be part of the administration is fantastic, they fully understand what the meaning of a “Sponsor” is and I’m looking forward to working with them, thanks Mick and the team.

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That is why we created the Hidden Disabilities Sunﬂower www.hdsunﬂower. com - to encourage inclusivity,

acceptance and understanding.

Almost a year ago Richard reached out to Amy, the work she has done with PROSE is unamenable, Amy said, 2 conferences and the Tow Show, not to mention the video - please see the link below, plus collaboration with Apex Networks, soon you will be seeing the sunﬂower displayed on your job dispatch systems, thank you everyone for your unquestionable support.

A conference without The NPCC and the IVR wouldn’t be a conference, next up was Terry Hunt Chair of the NPCC Recovery Group, accompanied by both Mick Burke and Matt Wilkinson, both from the Met Police.

Terry gave another very good and in-depth overview of the work the NPCC has been doing with PROF, easiest way is to list it:

● October 2023 – EV Seminar–West London led by Accenture at a cost to the NPCC of c£25k

● February 2024 – Home Ofﬁce PLEV Fire Taskforce – quarterly meeting

● March 2024 – Annual Police Vehicle Recovery Group (VRG) Conference

● March 2024 - Compiled EV recovery, storage and disposal guidance for police recovery schemes

● April 2024 – NPCC Roads

Policing Strategic Board

● May 2024 – Northern Ireland

Stat Fee Consultation – PSNI

● June 2024 – PROFCon

● September 2024 – Tow Show (NPCC Police Conference)

● October 2024 – Meeting with HO to discuss ASB crime and police vehicle retention and disposal

● October 2024 – Issued PLEV disposal guidance (WEEE Regs)

● November 2024 – DfT / OPSS MPS site visit

● November 2024 – NPCC / AVRO / PROF – discuss industry evidence for EV Stat Fee review

● December 2024 – PLEV storageConsultation University of Warwick / Warwick Engineering Group

● August 2024 – Submitted body of evidence to HO to support 2025 Stat Fee review.

I think you could say we have all been very busy, now this is for 2025.

● EV / PLEV speciﬁc recovery, storage and disposal guidance, legislation and charges

● 2025 statutory fee Review for E&W 7 NI statutory fee consultation response (pending)

● Engagement with Environment Agency (EA) to ensure consistent application of PLEV disposal requirements (WEEE permit & T11 requirements for PLEV disposals)

● Engagement with Environment Agency to ensure consistent waste consignment notice requirements for end of life vehicles & PLEVs

● Work with DfT / OPSS to create new police seizure, retention and

disposal powers and work towards a PLEV design / safety standard

● VR industry = Please ensure that when you sign a police contract whether its direct with the police or through a managing agent that it is commercially viable

Terry went on to say, what a pleasure it was receiving countless 5-minute calls from Richard, sorry did I say 5 minutes, I mean 50 minute, no Richard it’s a breath of fresh air working with you, your forward thinking and total commitment, we may not always agree, but that doesn’t matter, it’s a pleasure.

My ﬁnal word, a huge thank you to Mick Burke and Matt Wilkinson who will be leaving soon. Their knowledge, expertise and sense of humour in what is an extremely complicated and legislative rich environment has been outstanding, without doubt they have enriched the relationship the NPCC, and the Met has with the recovery industry, you will both be hugely missed, thank you both.

Last up was the IVR and good old, reliable Mark Hartell. Mark provided a snapshot of the past 12 months and the red lamp journey, working alongside PROSE, the DfT, countless meetings, writing protocols and procedures, best practice, agreeing what should be in the training and then developing the training, and getting it the highest standard, all very challenging.

Mark then provided an overview of the

red lamp VSO requirements, all of which can be found on the PROSE website. Having taken the industry over 35 years to achieve red lamps there was a strong encouragement to the industry to not mess it up now, to follow DfT requirements by ensuring the correct training and VSO authorisation prior to using a red lamp.

The last words came from Richard, of course he thanked everyone, and special thanks to all sponsors, he also thanked AVRO for the work they have been doing together, a breath of fresh air, he also said PROTECT and PAS 43 are in your safe hands, don’t drop the ball.

What next for PROF, said Richard, PROFCon’s – done, Conferences –done, PROF is going roadside, he says, a date for your diary’s 3 – 5th June NEC Birmingham, Automechanika, we have a stand for the 3 days.

Prime position next to Snap On Tools, we will be joined by our Sponsors DMN and Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA), National Highways, Green Flag and LV Britannia Rescue, and the list might still grow.

Its time PROF and the Recovery Industry (yes I’ve capitalised this on purpose to emphasise the importance of our industry), connected to the rest of the automotive industry, we are the fourth

emergency service, and the manufacturers and dealer network cannot operate without us, as is becoming blatantly obvious…eh hmm… EVs. Its time to get close to the rest of the industry and to let

them see we are the Recovery Industry, not others who masquerade as us! Keep Safe.

Derek Firminger FIVR, MSOE MIRTE

The recovery industry has got a hell of a lot of history with the Hinckley Island Hotel.

Back in 1992, when AVRO EX changed from the Warwick Hilton, to the car parks surrounding Hinkley Island Hotel, Hinkley Island became the home of AVRO EX.

In 1993 it became apparent that the celebrated Bailey Toon partnership with AVRO was in-fact an elaborate scam. We got over it and a chosen few made millions from it while some didn’t!

In 1995, I did my first presentation at AVRO EX. I did a presentation on the economics of the recovery industry, which was supported completely by the now infamous, Industry Job Costing Module.

In 1996, the show organisers ran off owing Hinckley island £37,000.

In 1997, as the new AVRO EX organiser, I launched a treasure hunt for the missing money but alas it was never found, by my treasure map never stretched out all the way to Birmingham! But the show was a huge success and for the very first time actually made a profit. Two VRO’s from Ireland shared a £100 raffle ticket and won a recovery truck, while I got reported to the gambling commission. Who luckily are still as thick now as they were 30 years ago!

Fast forward to December 2023, on a whim I decided to hold a joint EV Seminar with AVRO. In June 24 again with AVRO, we hosted PROFCon 24. Both events were a tremendous success. However, it is astounding how a hotel

EXCITING YEAR AND A GREAT END TO 2024

like Hinckley Island can deteriorate into an amazing total decline.

I have never been so utterly sick with nerves, on the eve of this year’s review.

Three times during the night I began to go downstairs to confront the fraud masquerading as the night manager as to WTF, was going on. Thankfully common sense prevailed as I realised that a confrontation could leave the event in tatters along with the reputation of PROF. I could end up in the boob waiting for Terry to bail me out. Being cast as a dictator doesn’t mean I can openly act like one. Although I am the President, I am not President Putin.

So I researched the real General Manager at Leonardo Hotels and I rang him at 4am for a chat. Surprisingly enough there was no answer. However, he had received all three of my emails and amazingly, as demanded, was waiting patiently for me with the events manager by the entrance.

I asked them to follow me into breakfast, where I could get some coffee and he could meet some very irate hotel guests.

Mac Hobbs, who is used to the luxury of his camper van was the first to confront. Followed by John Coupland, also used to the luxuries afforded to him by sharing Macs camper.

Mark Hartel filmed the state of his disgraceful room as did the other seven occupants sharing his room and it’s now available on the IVR website as VR Module 25, 001.

I informed Daniel, the General Manager, of the numerous difficulties we had all endured. No wine in the restaurant, poor Corrine had to be sedated.

The chef’s special was only special because there was no gravy and it came with rice pudding.

The icing on the cake came after 45 minutes trying to check in at 11 30pm. When I entered my room, it was already occupied. And not by the person I had ordered!

When I returned to reception, I was told that someone had used my identity to get my room. But when I asked him my name, he couldn’t tell me.

I began thinking this was reality TV, and Edmund King was the producer.

Then the real occupant of the room I’d just entered, came out screaming that he

couldn’t get into his room. His key didn’t work. Well, it wouldn’t would it, I had it.

All this was going on along with six hotel residents complaining the bar had shut early without warning.

I slowly, calmly and clinically explained this all to Daniel word for word. Believe it or not he knew and agreed everything I said that happened had happened. He had been there since 6.30am after receiving my emails.

He explained calmly and truthfully that Hinckley Island had major problems and he had been sent there two weeks ago to sort the place out, but hadn’t realised the magnitude of his task. The place was a mess.

I appreciated his truthful cander, but then explained with my own honesty that if I wanted hard luck stories, I’d watch EastEnders!

I work in an industry where customer expectation is beyond reasonable. That in a society where after years of paying tax and national insurance if you’re ill you can’t see a GP or get a vital operation. If you’re being robbed you can’t call a policeman. You pay thousands in water rates, but you can’t drink it, shower in it or swim in it.

But you can’t leave a member at home waiting for longer than an hour without there being a consequence and an apology in triplicate!

Basically, if he was having problems, write to Claire Rayner, I want my problems sorted out today! I honestly said this, I said you demanded £7K paid in full up front and now you can’t deliver what I’ve paid for. You should paint the hotel yellow and sell memberships. These comments went over his head, and I must have seemed delirious from lack of sleep.

Sue, my trusty PA, was leaving the breakfast room and I asked her to independently explain exactly what an absolute horror I could be. She concurred immediately and walked off laughing.

Suffice to say whatever the reason, however he accomplished it, Daniel completely turned absolutely everything around and we had a good conference, a lovely Christmas lunch, and dinner was a relaxed boozy triumph.

Really enjoyable and finally I could relax. Why am I relaying all of this to

you now? It’s because this industry is under the microscope 24/7.

We are held accountable, responsible, for every mistake, time delay, vehicle damage, everything we do! And sorry doesn’t cut it.

Our lives and our livelihoods are held in the balance on a daily basis and we don’t get away with a simple sorry.

The work that goes into PROFCons, conferences, lunches and dinners is immense! The support I get from Derek, Sue, Paul, sponsors and stakeholders is massive. Then on a whim all the hard work preparation and support can all be for nothing, because many commercial entities do not have to be as professional as the recovery industry.

Was it all worth it, I hope so.

Over the years the recovery industry has had little or nothing to celebrate or look back on. Well, we have this year.

The Christmas before last I came up with PROSE.

Last Christmas I came up with the Proposal that has now become PROTECT.

This industry is on the precipice of totally uniting under a banner of standards.

However, although the brilliant concept of PROTECT was my personal brainchild, it would never have come together without Derek’s technical contribution.

Damon Jowett’s pragmatic intervention of bringing the AA and RAC, to the table and the brilliant determination and diplomacy of Wayne Carey.

National Highways who have overseen and chaired the group into a united safety group who have now all agreed to fund and resurrect PAS43 and best practice as a united professional entity.

not least with the recent statutory fee increases, and together with us next year’s Home Office Review which is due in 2025.

We have all put the hours in to deliver next year’s increase, but Matt in particular has always gone the extra yards on Stat Fees not just here, but since I contacted him regarding the Northern Ireland stat fee, Matt has been relentless in pursuing an outcome.

The recovery industry is not just losing the input of these dedicated professionals, we are now losing two valued colleagues. Thank you Matt, thank you Mick. We owe you.

A new and integral part of the review concept was the contributions of our valued work providers Green Flag and LV= Britannia Rescue. A big thank you to Damon Jowett And Chris Keady. Both were very receptive to my invitation to review and give updates on Green Flag and LV, and did not let us down. Both presentations were interesting, informative and professionally presented.

A united recovery industry is nothing without our independent work providers, and I look forward to working with them both on Automechanika next year. And I promise to keep the phone calls down to the minimum, but I might need to reverse the charges.

filled the void abandoned by SURVIVE, and are working together with DfT and Home Office and of course are an integral part of the roll out of red lights, as demonstrated by Mark Hartell in his presentation delivered as always with professional efficiency and an interpreter.

PROSE will now be sponsored by NWVA, who have become massive supporters and contributors to the professional safety and standards of the recovery industry. Thank you Mick. I look forward to watching you and Ian Greenman working together and raising standards.

A big, big thank you to Kingfisher for their past support and contributions. I’m hopeful that can continue in another capacity in the future.

Eight months ago I’d never heard of DMN. Five months ago DMN became PROF’s main sponsor, James Hopskiss opened proceedings with a presentation from our sponsor which gave a good insight into the services they provide. I am really excited with their proactive vision and their appetite to work with the vehicle recovery industry. Believe me when I say DMN has a lot to offer this industry and I am pleased they will be working with and supporting PROF.

A big, big thank you to Kingfisher for their past support and contributions. I’m hopeful that can continue in another capacity in the future. “ “

Whilst it’s easy to take credit, I think the PROTECT group itself now deserves its own credit for sticking with it and coming to a credible financial agreement.

In my humble opinion, PROTECT now has custody of the ball and should be allowed to run with it independently. Our work is done, and the impossible has become possible and a reality.

Good luck and I look forward to finally having PAS43 back in the midst of the independent VRO and AVRO who I believe will now take the lead on PAS43 as it should be.

The input over the last three years from the NPCC, cannot be overstated. Again, this year they are playing a pivotal role in all aspects of road policing and advice on police contracts. We all know the great work being done by the NPCC and its chair Terry Hunt, who has been ably supported by Matt Wilkinson and Mick Burke. So it saddens me greatly that both Matt and Mick will be leaving the Met next January. They have both made a colossal contribution to this recovery industry,

So was it a success? Was it worth the grief, the stress, the sleepless nights. Your actions as VRO’s will be the ultimate judge and jury. For me, it was, and I hope the batton has now truly being passed over from PROF.

I did highlight that VRO’s need to be doubly diligent regarding, some motoring organisations work providers financial credibility.

It cannot hurt just to simply ask the question. Is this work provider fit and proper to be controlling millions of pounds worth of credit and who is underwriting your risk! Who remembers the Bells Recovery collapse and the impact it had on VROs. It’s just a heads up. Just be careful.

We are a united industry, all the pieces are in now place to move forward on Stat Fees next year. PAS43 is back in the hands of the industry supported by our work providers which is exciting news, and bodes well for the future of us all.

Our trade associations are working productively with our police and on PROTECT.

PROSE is now an integral safety and standards executive and has comfortably

So my or our work is done now and I could not be happier with the results.

Now a new challenge beckons, and I cannot wait!

AUTOMECHANIKA is a new exciting challenge, and PROF is at the forefront. To boldly go where this industry has never gone before!

The PROF Enterprise has already been joined on the bridge by Green Flag, LV= Britannia Rescue, National Highways and now the Professional Recovery Magazine. We will be creating a recovery industry hub and taking it into the automotive arena.

I’ve already had so many enquiries about being part of Automechanika.

The best thing I can say is in whatever capacity you work in, make sure you visit Automechanika in June. We will make it worthwhile to visit a major automotive event because your industry will be represented and you’ll have a reason to be there.

Look on the PROF website for continued news and updates, Andy Lambert will be working overtime on Automechanika.

Merry Christmas to all, thank you. Minimise your risks - maximise your profits. Stay safe.

Richard Goddard President

Professional Recovery Operators Federation

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Vehicle speciﬁcation

Equipment

● DYSON CL500H COMMANDER

● 4.2 METRE UNDER LIFT BOOM

● 35,000 LBS DUAL WINCHES

● SINGLE OR DUAL CRANE BOOMS

● INBOARD OR OUTBOARD JACKS

● FIXED OR HYDRAULIC EXTENSION

Chassis

● DAF XF 6X2 SLEEPER

● 530 BHP ENGINE

● 12 SPEED AUTOMATED GEARBOX

● 80,000 KGS G.T.W.

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LOOK!! NOTHING MUCH HAS CHANGED IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS

We have all looked for a long time for a ﬁgurehead for our industry and up until now we have had no success. It is quite simple; we have been looking in the wrong place. As Christmas comes and goes the best brains have met about coercing us to spend and waste as much money as possible. Their big budget approach has to be right and, more importantly, has to be headed up by someone that everyone respects. The campaign that has impressed me the most and having been used for two or three seasons (it must work!), is the ALDI Christmas package which is suitably headed up by Kevin the Carrot.

It has now become obvious to me that our industry needs to be headed up by a selection of fresh vegetables and a meeting could be imagined as follows.

We can take ﬁrstly our own private recovery sector which could be

represented by Trevor the Turnip; Trevor being robust and able to withstand a hard winter. If we then make every effort to keep the colours right, the AA could be adequately represented by Bernard the Banana; in fact, we could invite a whole bunch. The RAC with their bright orange could call on the services of Kevin the Carrot’s brother, Claude the Carrot – after all he would be representing an awful lot of vans. Green Flag would be represented by Charles the Cabbage. It was important that we invited National Highways to the meeting and, to avoid showing up red-faced, they are represented by Bartholomew the Beetroot.

Some of the smaller work providers were pleased to be invited to this proportional representation meeting and had submitted representatives on a smaller scale – Percy the Pea, Gary the Green Bean and Roland the Radish. In order to give the meeting full authority, Plod the Pumpkin represented the Police with all their

Fred Henderson Breakdown Doctor

contractors. The sad thing about Plod the Pumpkin is that he shows a very hard shell but is very soft on the inside. He remained on his guard at all times during the meeting in case someone turned him into a lantern!

Russell the Brussell had found his way to the meeting and felt he needed to represent the

European Union despite Brexit and him being a remoner.

PROF were latecomers and had slipped under the radar where they were presented by an unidentiﬁed vegetable. Further investigation revealed this to be a Leek, normally more associated with a cloth cap and whippet. Leonardo the Leek had arrived straight from an awards night where he had ﬁnished second in class for organic produce.

The meeting needed to be chaired and the obvious choice was Owen the Onion who, if nothing else, could add ﬂavour to the meeting. Before the meeting started the Chairman, Owen the Onion, passed round a salt cellar to give the meeting a bit of seasoning. This didn’t sit well with Bernard the Banana as he cried out for sugar. It was important the meeting made a start before things started to dry up so Owen peeled off with his pet subject as to whether everyone should work with pounds or kilos!

Once the meeting opened the ﬁrst subject on the agenda was the increased practice of vegetable ﬁelds being grown without a hedgerow or border around the side, meaning that the crop was grown right up to the side of the hedgerow (the so-called ‘smart’ hedgerow).

Leonardo the Leak dived in suggested separate turning points at the end of the hedgerow, one every 30 metres.

Terence the Turnip

stated this was another useless idea that would do nothing to help his members. Terence also reported that many of his colleagues had been crushed by machinery and urged all members to encourage the return of the safe border. Bartholomew the Beetroot, who should be a prime mover in this sort of thing, couldn’t see anything wrong with a few fatalities in the interest of greater efficiency. After all he had been raised on an allotment. Terence the Turnip then reinforced the point that his members did not want to be planted in a field without safe borders. (Correspondence had also been received from other unspecified vegetables that had been damaged by machinery).

The discussions moved to how better use could be made of the daylight hours which caused an intervention from Morris the Mushroom and Ronnie the Rhubarb both representing AVRO. They reminded all that this is a 24-hour job and the dark is the time to develop and grow; Morris the Mushroom conﬁrmed conditions had never been better and he was knee deep in it. Bernard the Banana thanked the pair for their efforts keeping his business going while the rest of his bunch was in limbo.

At one point an anonymous potato turned up claiming more regulation was required as some vegetables are being

planted too deep and too far apart, while others are too close together. Chairman Onion dismissed the idea, as nobody wanted to be dug up and moved and, in any case, those with wider spacing received more nourishment. Banana conﬁrmed that they remain in-house, greenhouse!

Discussion took place about the recent appearance of Fat Hen, a progressive weed that was eroding everyone’s yield and proﬁt. It was felt that poor yield was often the responsibility of the grower and not the Committee.

Charles the Cabbage reported a bad experience on being transported on a stow and tow which resulted in some of his leaves becoming bruised. Terence the Turnip kept reinforcing the need to get more meat on the table which was almost unanimously agreed but Bernard the Banana felt unsettled “again” because it wouldn’t suit his palate. Bartholomew the Beetroot rustled his green leaves in approval as he already receives a large percentage and his plate would be overﬂowing.

As the meeting drew to a close everyone shook roots, which left Bernard the Banana disappointed ‘again’ as he only had a stump and Percy the Pea had somehow rolled away. As the gathering dispersed, it was unanimously decided that no less progress had been made than in the previous couple of years and much more than the grown-ups.

Fred Henderson

Happy New Year

Situated just outside Coventry, Stoneleigh Park is the perfect venue for the future of the number one event in the recovery industry.

With plenty of indoor space plus options for exhibiting outside, we’re excited that the contract has now been signed, with Stoneleigh becoming the home to the Tow Show for 2025 and beyond. More information on next year’s show will be included in future issues, but we are planning tours of the new venue for existing and new exhibitors.

INDUSTRY LEADERS RALLY BEHIND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ‘MOTORVATE’

AT AUTOMECHANIKA BIRMINGHAM

Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham, has unveiled the headline sponsors and launch partners for ‘Motorvate’, the not-for-profit, pioneering Automotive Careers, Skills and Recruitment initiative, running alongside Automechanika Birmingham in June 2025. Joining forces to tackle the industry’s talent and skills crisis are Toyota GB, European Tyre Enterprise Limited (ETEL, including Kwik Fit), LKQ Euro Car Parts, Autotech Group and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Additional support comes from Silver Sponsor Castrol Race part of Certas Group, and Supporting Partners Hella, Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), School of Thought and National Body Repair Association (NBRA).

With the IMI forecasting a sector shortfall of 160,000 by 2031 – including the urgent need for 45,800 additional technicians –Motorvate represents a united industry push to inspire the next generation and build a sustainable talent pipeline.

One of Motorvate’s key ambassadors is Gavin White, whose extensive industry experience and passion make him ideal for driving this initiative. As the founder of Autotech Group and a long-standing advocate for the automotive sector, Gavin was recently honoured with the IMI’s Outstanding Contribution to the Motor Industry award and named an Honorary Life Member of the NTDA.

He commented: “Without a shadow of a doubt, I believe the opportunity presented by Motorvate is the platform the industry has desperately needed. We have a window of opportunity now to raise this beyond boardroom discussions and insular industry conversations, to pull together and attract, train and retain the talent on offer to us. Anyone serious about this cause needs to support it.”

Carolyn Bundey from Toyota GB added: “Motorvate offers a unique platform to showcase the career pathways across all roles in our dealerships, from technicians, data and marketing roles to customer consultants – the possibilities are endless.”

Meanwhile, Simon King, CEO of Autotech Group, said: “Supporting Motorvate aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance awareness, attract new talent and foster the retention of skilled professionals. Autotech Group is excited to amplify the dialogue around these challenges at Motorvate and promote solutions that will drive the future of the industry forward.”

School of Thought has been working with schools and colleges to promote automotive careers, with Dave Reece, founder, commenting: “Motorvate is a great new programme to drive the message across the industry, get as many companies involved as possible and address the Generation Gap and skills shortage. We are very excited to be involved with Motorvate and are looking forward to Automechanika 2025.”

With Motorvate gaining momentum through the backing of industry heavyweights, Messe Frankfurt UK is calling on more businesses to join this essential not-for-profit initiative. By supporting Motorvate, organisations can actively contribute to addressing the skills and talent crisis that threatens the future of the automotive sector.

Motorvate and Automechanika Birmingham will take place at the Birmingham NEC from 3rd - 5th June 2025 in Hall 17. For more information about supporting the initiative and information regarding sponsoring and exhibiting opportunities, please visit here or contact Liam Bryant at Liam.Bryant@uk.messefrankfurt. com, T: +44 (0)1483 483984.

To allow for effective planning and preparation Automechanika Birmingham is urging those looking to support ‘Motorvate’ to express interest before December 20th 2024.

2021 FORD TRANSIT 350

RWF15 Aluminum Beavertail. Winch, light bar, uprated springs, etc. new MOT. One owner. £13,995 plus VAT

NISSAN NV400 TEKNA

RWF15 Aluminium Beavertail. Tow ball and 7 pin electrics, Winch, lightbar, uprated springs. etc. MOT. One Owner. £13,995 plus VAT

RW50A Aluminium Slidebed. Second car lift. Lots of extras. MOT Oct 2025. One Owner £POA

TOWN & COUNTRY COVERS LAUNCHES FORD TRANSIT COURIER SEAT COVERS

Leading manufacturer of protective seat covers, Town & Country Covers, has revealed its newest product, seat covers for the All-New Ford Transit Courier (2023) for both driver and passenger seats.

Designed as a tailored fit to cover the seat perfectly, Town & Country Covers has introduced two seat covers to its range for the All-New Ford Transit Courier, one for the driver’s seat (TA8230) and the other for the passenger seat (TA8247).

The covers are made from a 600-denier polyester with a waterproof polyurethane backing and are designed in the UK. This means the company has total control over the design and manufacturing process. Town & Country Covers uses overlocked seams for extra strength and durability, and these covers have also been designed with tailored seam lines for an improved fit.

This new product also has the latest innovative technology from Town & Country Covers, which is an airbag seam that allows the airbag to deploy effectively. This solution has been rigorously tested to stringent standards at leading facilities to ensure it meets Town & Country Covers’ extremely high safety standards, so drivers can have peace of mind that their airbag will deploy through the seat cover without delay. As would be expected from a company with such pedigree, Town & Country Covers prides itself on sourcing high quality materials for all its products. Its signature polyester blend is the perfect balance of style, comfort, and toughness, which is guaranteed to add years to the life of any seat and this can naturally be expected in this new product.

new vehicle is launched very quickly. We have a dedicated in-house design team that work tirelessly to ensure the fit of each seat cover is perfect and with our new airbag compatible technology, we’re confident this is going to be a popular product for Ford Transit Courier owners.”

Included in the box is a headrest cover, armrest cover, backrest cover and a base cover to ensure the tailored fit.

James Newman, Director at Town & Country Covers, commented: “We’re in a fantastic position where we are able to service the market with its seat cover needs when a

FOUR NEW CREW CABS FOR CF MOTORING

Rounding off 2024, and adding to the years earlier fleet replacement, we at J&J Conversions were delighted to hand over four new 14T Volvo FL Crew Cabs to CF Motoring Services Ltd

The Volvo’s longer 5900mm wheelbase and 14T GVW lends itself perfectly to our Heavy Duty – 5 T , F1, Low approach slide bed with second car lift and makes for a spectacular, robust, reliable and versatile vehicle.

Having never purchased our HD F1 before, we were eager to hear CF’s feedback – and it was ‘bang on’, We are of course over the moon, but not surprised that they are very impressed. The F1 Frames are individually manufactured in house and sent for galvanising before final fit using our own extrusion of heavy-duty aluminium. The bigger beds are rated at 5T and we use twin hydraulic motors with automatic hydraulic brake. By using only quality materials and designing our products for minimum maintenance we try to ensure our customers benefit from maximum whole vehicle life and a higher residual value. With 4 sites across the Northeast, CF Motoring Services

are one of the largest independent operators. Their services include an accident repair centre, 24 Hour Recovery Service, Accident management and a training academy. All in all, CF offer a ‘one stop shop’.

We would very much like to thank Billy and the team at CF for once again entrusting their business to us.

In this face paced, impersonal and very digitalised world we do genuinely value each and every customer and would sincerely like to wish everybody a very Happy Festive season. We are closed for the Christmas week – give those guys in the workshop a chance to switch off and re-energise . . . cos we are straight back in 2025 to a full order book.

Team J&J

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Modular Courses include: Health & Safety,CustomerService,AssessingtheRoadsideSituation, RDT Training,MotorcycleRecovery,LightorHeavyVehicle Recovery, Air Cushion Recovery,LorryLoader,PreservationofEvidence, AdvancedWinching,RecoveryIncidentManager,EmergencyFirstAid at Work,EV&HybridVehicleLevel1-3,Bus&CoachAwareness,NRC RotatorTraining,Eastract/TowTrack,Bespoketrainingcanbe undertaken to meetyourtrainingrequirements

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: MAKE YOUR PITS SAFER WITH GRIPCLAD!

Safety first! As an employer, keeping the workplace safe isn’t just a box to tick—it’s your responsibility. You probably think you’ve done all the checks, but have you really? Inspection pits in workshops are sneaky hazards—despite being below ground, a tumble into one is classed as a ‘fall from height.’ Who knew?

The Health and Safety Executive reports over 7,000 injuries and 33 fatalities in motor repair in the past five years, with 20% stemming from slips and trips. Now imagine the awkward meeting with HR after an avoidable accident.

Wooden Planks: The Old-School Hazard

Traditionally, pits have been covered with wooden planks. Great idea… until they absorb every spill in the workshop, rot faster than you’d like, and turn into a hazard themselves. Time for an upgrade!

GripClad GRP Grating Covers: The Smart Safety Solution

GripClad has anti-slip safety covered and perfect for turning your pit from perilous to practical.

Why GRP Grating Covers?

● Easy Fit, Customised for You: Designed to match your current pit dimensions, they’re simple to install—just fit, place, and voilà.

● Walk This Way: With an embedded anti-slip surface, these covers are safe to walk on. No slips, no trips.

● Light but Mighty: Stronger and lighter than traditional options, they’re a breeze to remove and store. No backaches here.

● Corrosion-Free, Worry-Free: Resistant to salts, acids, chemicals, and general wear-and-tear, these covers outlast steel without warping.

● Low Maintenance, High Visibility: Cleaning is a doddle, and with bold colours like yellow, green, or grey, they’re a visible reminder to stay safe.

Safety and Peace of Mind

GripClad GRP Grating Covers make your workshop safer, smarter, and ready for anything. Don’t wait for an accident to happen—be proactive and make your workplace the safest it’s ever been.

Call GripClad at 023 8040 6796 or visit gripclad.co.uk/applications/garage-inspection-pit/. Safe pits, happy staff!

Iveco 70C17D. Fitted with Dyson Enforcer spec lift full hydraulic with H8 hydraulic winch, full plastic body lockers. 63 Reg. SV6274

Iveco Eurocargo 120EL22. Fitted with covered Dyson slidebed, lockers and winch. Manual gearbox. 12000 gross vehicle weight. 2008 year. SV6018

Iveco 50C18R. Day cab, ﬁtted with aluminium ﬁxed bed. Automatic gearbox, bed 6ft 11in (wide) x 15 ft 11in (long), less than 60 Km. SV6187

Scania P124C. Fitted with Dyson NRC 9735 slider and underlift. Manual transmission, ﬂyer and dual winches. 2001 year. SV6120

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Foden Alpha 5108R. 8x4 with steel body Boniface Interstater, dual 30,000lbs hydraulic winches, rear jacks equipped and ready for work.

Nissan NV400. Fitted with ﬁxed hydraulic winch, beacons, ﬁxed bed, manual gearbox, two lockers. 132,952 Km. Day cab. 2021 year. SV6335

Brian James T4 Transporter Trailer. Double axle, one spare wheel, extendable ramps included. SV6188

MAN TGM 15.250. Fitted with hydraulic sliding winch, with remote, automatic gearbox, second car lift, two steel lockers. Several available. 2019 year. SV6353

Iveco 70C18 HR 3000 SLA. Manual gearbox, ﬁxed hydraulic winch, remote to winch control, steel suspension, air conditioning, 3 lockers, 3 tonne aluminium bed. 2019 year. SV6273

Iveco 180E24. Fitted with Dyson Hydraloader platform and crane, hydraulic winch and rear loading ramp. 2005 year. SV6292

Scania P320. Fitted with second car lift, body lockers, slidebed, visor and air con. Under 500,000 Km. Day cab. 2011 year. SV6289

Fiat Ducato Fixed Bed. Manual gearbox, ﬁxed winch, slide out loading ramps, locker, beacons, three and a half tonne. 2015. SV6295

Focus Operators in

1. AUTORITE

(Willenhall Ltd) Unit 3, Morgan Close, Ashmore Business Park, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4LH

TEL: 01902 637448

FAX: 01902 634697

2. ASHLEY WOOD RECOVERY LTD

Ashley Wood, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum DT11

TEL: 01258 452595

MOBILE: 07880 291161

3. CARS RECOVERY

Craigshaw Drive, Aberdeen, AB12 3AS

TEL: 01224 896500

Email: info@carsrecovery.com

4. PETER & DAVID COSBY

Hubberts Bridge Road, Kirtin Holme, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1TW

TEL: 01205 290666

Email: pdcosby@aol.com

5. MANCHESTER BREAKDOWN SERVICES

PO Box 15, Manchester. M12 4AE

TEL: 0161 273 2000

FAX: 0161 2728500

6. K2 RECOVERY

10 Telford Way, Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering, NN16 8UN

TEL: 01536 416997

Email: info@k2recovery.co.uk

7. AUTO SUPPORT

Hoo Farm Ind Es, Worcester Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7RA

TEL: 08700 70777

8. SOUTHERN RECOVERY

Fairbridge Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8BF

TEL: 01273 833181

Professionals MEET THE

Aberdeen

SS WALKER RICHMOND GARAGE. Heavy underlift & winching contractor to commercial franchaises. Sliding axle trailers, lorry cranes. Off road recovery. PAS 43 S.V.R.A. Member Tel: 01224 732568 - 24 hour mobile 07831 841024. Peterculter, Aberdeen AB14 0UP and Mosside Yard, Drumoak, AB31 5AT

Aberdeenshire

CAMPBELLS GARAGE LTD. 24hr Recovery service for cars, light commericails up to 5 ton and motorcycles. Off road recovery specialists, workshop servicing and mot testing station, PAS43, ISO9001, large secure storage facility 01779470053 24hr. Blackhouse Industrial Estate Peterhead. AB42 1BN

KINNONS GARAGE. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials upto 7 ton. Motorcycles. Off road recovery. Workshop, servicing, MOT’s, general repairs. Secured storage. Tel: 01224 748167. Enterprise Drive, Westhill Ind Est, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6TQ.

Argyll

LOCH SHIEL GARAGE. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials, heavy recovery & motorcycles. Full workshop facilities, service and MOT class 4 & 7. Storage. Tel: 01967 431246. Archaracle, Argyll, PH36 4JL.

Ayrshire

BARRY DEVLIN SERVICES. 24 hour breakdown service & recovery for motorbikes, cars, light & heavy commercials, off road specialists, HIAB winching and air cushions. Tel: 01563 536098. Wyndford Garage, Kilmaurs Road, Knockentiber, Kilmarnock KA2 0DJ.

Bedfordshire

CMG. 24 Hr Vehicle Assistance, Car & Commercial Roadside, Recovery Specialist. 70 Ton Rotator – Air Cushion – Recovery Backloads – STGO Low Loaders – Nationwide Fleet Assistance. Single & Multicar Transportation. Motorcycle Recovery & 24 Hr Tyre Services. Control Centre Tel: 0800-282-449. www.cmg-org.com

Bedford/Luton

Buckdale Limited. 24 Hr Recovery and Roadside Assistant for Cars ,Commercials and Coaches, MOT Testing , Workshop, covered External & internal storage. Tele 01234 272737 Mobile 07500 555799.

CMG. 24 Hr Vehicle Assistance. Car & Commercial Roadside, Recovery Specialist. 70 Ton Rotator – Air Cushion – Recovery Backloads – STGO Low Loaders – Nationwide Fleet Assistance. Single & Multicar Transportation. Motorcycle Recovery & 24 Hr Tyre Services. Control Centre Tel: 0800-282-449. www.cmg-org.com

LANTERN RECOVERY SPECIALISTS PLC. 24/7. Tel: 0844 247 6090. Roadside Breakdown, recovery and rescue for all types and sizes of vehicles. Nationwide and European coverage + network of agents, plant transportation, vehicle hire service. Out of hours handling service, secure storage and parking. www.lanternrecovery.com.

Richford Motor Services Ltd. 24hr recovery for cars, motorcycles, all commercials & coaches. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Secured storage, Tyler House, Creasey Park Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1BB Tel: 01773 835192.

SAUNDERS GARAGE. Stotfold Motor centre, 24 Hr Recovery and Roadside Assistance for Cars, Commercials and Coaches, MOT Testing, Workshop, covered External & internal storage.tel 01462 730222/01462 834222 mobile 07500 555799.

SHAWS RECOVERY LTD. 24 hour recovery of cars, commercials and buses. 129 London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 8JR. 01582 840662 - 24 hours. www. shaws-recovery.co.uk

Berkshire

ND SERVICES. 24 hour recovery for cars, light & heavy commercials, motorcycles. 2 garages & workshops covering the Mile End, Lambourne, West Berkshire, Oxfordshire including Swindon, Hungerford, Newbury areas. MOT’s and servicing, storage facilities. Tel: 01488 72118. Unit F, Ariel Business Park, Lambourn Woodlands, Membury, Berkshire, RG17 7RZ.

Online MBT. UK & European Recovery. 24 hour Vehicle Assistance, Car & Commercial Roadside Recovery, Commercial Roadside Tyre Vans, Low loader. Full Commercial Workshop facility and ATF MOT Station. Dover 01304 828 677 or e mail recovery@ onlinembt.co.uk

ON POINT RECOVERY Ltd. 24hr Recovery For Cars, Light Commercials & Motorcycles. Service Van. Tel: 0800 031 4367. Tanners Compound, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Berkshire. RG2 9LA.

READING RECOVERY. 24hr Roadside Assistance for cars and light recovery. motorcycles service vans. Secured storage PAS 43 accredited. Tel 0118 4372414. Mill Farm, Sonning Eye, Reading RG46TR.

Buckinghamshire

CONNOISSUER RECOVERY. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Caravans & Motorcycles. workshop, storage, tel 01296 906116. Rabans Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. HP19 8RT

FIRST ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. 24 hr Recovery and Roadside Assistance for Cars, Light Commercials & Motorcycles. Workshop Repairs, Tyre. PAS 43. and ISO 9001. tel 01494 529093. High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP12 3RQ

R&S RECOVERY SERVICES. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials, coaches, workshop, servicing and MOT’s. Preparation. Storage. Tel: 01494 512955. High Wycombe, Bucks SL7 3DJ.

Cambridgeshire

AASP RECOVERY. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials & motorcycles. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Storage. Tel: 01733 221024. Unit 1 vicarage, farm road, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5TP.

EDAN RECOVERY. Depots at Jones Lane, Eastrea PE7 2AU, Stukeley Road, Huntingdon PE29 6HQ, Cowley Road, Cambridge CB4 0DN, Hadley Road, Sleaford NG34 7EG, Cliff Road, Ipswich IP3 0AY. 24HR Motorcycle, Car and Light Commercial Recovery, 24HR Control: 01733 351448.

MANCHETTS RESCUE & RECOVERY. (Part of the Manchetts Group) Depots at Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds. 24 hour Control. Tel: 01638 742987. Visit: www.manchetts.co.uk

Cheshire

BOWERS RECOVERY. Wincham Avenue, Wincham Ind Est, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7SZ. 01606 46234.

POOLES TOWING & RECOVERY. For Light Commercials, motorcycles, lowered vehicles a specialty. Auto Locksmith services. PAS 43, ISO9002, NHSS17B. 24 hr CCTV Monitored storage. Tel 07758 911333. Pooles Yard, Brooks Lane, Middlewich CW10 0JG

Cleveland

RON PERRY A19 TEST AND TUNE. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials and motorcycles, workshop, MOT’s, servicing, storage. Tel: 01740 644223. A19 Services, Elwick, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS27 3EG.

Cornwall

BRAEFEL GARAGE. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials & Motorcycles. Workshop, Servicing , MOT’s .general repairs, diagnostics,tyres . tel 01637 878112. Rejerrah, Newquay, Cornwall. TR8 5QP

FAHEYS HEAVY RECOVERY. 24hr recovery for heavy Commercials, Trucks, Bus & Coach. Air Cushion Recovery, PAS 43. Tel. 01726 850538. mobile 07590 230452. Carne Cross, Par, St Austell, Cornwall. PL24 2SX. email faheysworkshop@gmail.com. website www.faheysrecovery.co.uk

FOURWINDS GARAGE. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials and motorcycles, storage, workshop, servicing & MOT’s. PAS43, ISO 9001. Tel: 01872 510890. Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 5AS.

County Durham

FRED HENDERSON BREAKDOWN DOCTOR. 24hr recovery service for cars and vans up to 3.5 ton including accident, prestige covered, storage, workshop, bodyshop and motorsport specialist. Tel. 0191 384 6319 24hrs.

County Kilkenny

Hennessy’s Garage. 24hr Breakdown & Recovery Service for Cars & Light Commercials. Workshop, Storage. Tel 00353 567725149. www.hennessysgarage.ie. lower Bridge Street, Callan, County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland.

County Londonderry

BURNSIDE GARAGE LTD. 24Hr Recovery for Cars, All Commercials, Bus & Coach, Motorcycles. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Prep. Storage. Automatic Transmission. Units 2 & 3, 24 Ballyrashane Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, BT52 2NL. Tel: 0844 414 2471. Fax: 0844 414 2472. Email: info@burnsidegarage.co.uk. Visit: www.burnsidegarage.co.uk.

County Roscommon

MAGEES RECOVERY. 24 hr recovery for cars, light commercials & motorcycles. Workshop & bodyshop. Servicing & MOT preparation. Secured storage. Tel: 00353 719663141 / 00353 872430070. County Roscommon, Ireland. Fax 00353 719664361 email mageesrecoveryservice@yahoo.ie County Roscommon, Southern Ireland.

County Sligo

JAMES FOY AUTO SERVICE. 24Hr Breakdown Recovery for cars, all commercials, horsebox, caravans & motorcycles. Workshop, Delphi diesel service centre. Storage. Tel: 00353 9647052. Dromore West, County Sligo, Southern Ireland.

County Westmeath

HAMILLS RECOVERY. 24 hr Recovery and Roadside Assistance for cars, Light & Heavy Commercials,Bus/Coach, motorcycles. PAS 43, IVR Training operators. Workshop, servicing. Tel 00353 872527744.Old Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath , Ireland.

Coventry

CMG. 24 Hr Vehicle Assistance, Car & Commercial Roadside, Recovery Specialist. 70 Ton Rotator – Air Cushion – Recovery Backloads –STGO Low Loaders – Nationwide Fleet Assistance. Single & Multicar Transportation. Motorcycle Recovery & 24 Hr Tyre Services. Control Centre Tel: 0800-282-449. www.cmg-org.com

Cumbria

FURNESS CARS & COMMERCIALS LIMITED. Askam-In-Furness, 01229 465549, 24hr Roadside Assistance & Recovery for all types of vehicles, workshop facilities, portable computerised diagnostics, fully equipped mobile workshops, specialist recovery, Landoll Trailer, SLA’s, motorcycle recovery, low line underlift, damage free hi-ab recovery, accident recovery, covering South Cumbria, The Lakes and North Lancashire. Email recovery@ furness-cars.co.uk, www.furness-cars.co.uk

EUROROUTE RECOVERY. 24hr Recovery for Cars , All commercials, Bus & Coach, Horsebox, Caravan & motorcycles. Off road Recovery , Workshop. Servicing & Mot’s . te; 01776 700999. covering Carlisle and Cumbria.

Derbyshire

GH MOTORS. 24 hour Recovery & Roadside Asst for cars, light & heavy commercial motorcycles and coaches. Accident units, service vans and cranes. Workshop servicing & MOT repairs. Storage. Roadside Asst for all Trailers plus workshop repairs. Large selection of trailer parts in stock, & Brake Chambers. Code reading for all vehicles. Fuel drains & curtain repairs. PAS43 Certified. Tel/Fax: 01246 826269. Mob: 07720 678021 Unit 4b, M1 Commerce Park, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5HS.

Richford MOTOR SERVICES LTD. 24 Hour for car and commercial vehicle recovery, repair, storage and workshop. Tel: 01773 835 192, Dunsford Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7RH.

Devon

Cannon Commercials Ltd. 24Hr Recovery for Light & Heavy Commercials. Bus & Coach. Fully equipped Workshop for Servicing & MOT Preporation. PAS 43. Air Bags, 65 ton low loader, underlift. Tel 01626 832548. Fairfax Rd, Heathfield Ind Est, Newton Abbot, Devon. TQ12 6UD.

COCKERHAM COMMERCIAL RECOVERY. 24 hour recovery for all commercials. Bus, coaches & plant machinery. PSV. Secured storage. PAS 43. Full commercial workshop. Servicing & MOT’s. Tel: 01363 881000. Edworthys Yard, Johnsland, Bow, Credition, Devon. EH17 6HG.

HIGHFIELD GARAGE. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials and motorcycles, car hire, workshop, MOT testing and servicing, storage facilities. Tel: 01647 231248. Spreyton, nr Whidden Down, Okehampton, Devon EX17 5AF. Also depots at Okehampton, Unit 4, Hambledown Road, Exeter Road Industrial Estate, Okehampton EX20 1UB. Tel: 01837 52000.

BOURNE TRANSPORT SERVICES. 24hr Accident Breakdown Service for Light Recovery, HGV Truck, Coach & Bus. Fleet Support. Heavy winching services for Heavy Recovery & Plant. Covering areas throughout Dorset and Hampshire. tel 01202 912949. Units 10-12 , Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset. BH12 4AL

GRS BREAKDOWN AND RECOVERY. for cars, light commercials, motorcycles, caravans and trailers. Keyless Car recovery, Vehicle Repossession, Dealer Transfers, Winching, Covered & multicar transporters available. Commercial Workshop, Secure Storage and 24hr Control roomand 24hr self drive car &

Dorset

HP Transport. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Motorbikes & Caravans. Commercial Workshop, Servicing & MOT’s. Storage. Tel: 01202 576326. 21 Elliott Rd, West Howe Ind Est, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH11 8JU.

Dover

DUNKLEYS OF DEAL LTD. 24 hour recovery & roadside assistance for cars & all commercials, covering the Dover area. Tel: 01304 375403.

Dumfries and Galloway

EUROROUTE RECOVERY. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, All Commercials, Bus /Coach, Horsebox, Caravans & motorcycles. Off Road Recovery. Workshop, Servicing & MOT’s. tel 01776 700999. Garroch Business Park Dumfries DG2 8PN. Depots at Stranraer, Stirling, Johnstonebridge & St Boswells – 24 hour call centre 01776 700999

East Sussex

A.LONG RECOVERY. on and off road recovery for all vehicles including cars, vans, buses, coaches, plant, light and heavy commercials up to STG03. Extreme off road heavy winching capabilities with our tracked recovery fleet. 24 hour service. Contact Andy Long on: 01435 830164 - Fax: 01435 831643. Email: along.recoveryworld@googlemail.com Website: www. alongrecovery.co.uk.

HOBBS RECOVERY. for cars, light commercials & motorcycles. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Tel: 01323 416844. Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6JF.

East Yorkshire

BELL TRUCK SERVICES. 24 hour recovery for cars, motorcyles and all commercials, air cushions, fork lift truck and transhipping facilities, workshop and storage. Tel: 01482 861697. New Farm, Plaxton Bridge, Woodmansey, Beverley HU17 0RT.

Edinburgh

ROSEBANK GARAGE. 24 hr recovery for cars, All Commercials, Bus & Coach, Horsebox and motorcycles. Mob Crane. Storage , workshop, servicing MOT prep. Tel 0131 6575077. The Garage, 200 Sir Harry Lauder Road, Edinburgh. EH15 2QA.

Essex

DEEJAY TRUCK REPAIRS LTD. 24 hour recovery for cars and light commercials up to 18 tons. Roadside rescue and repairs. Workshop, bodyshop, servicing, MOT preparation. Tel: 07973 656204. Units 2 & 3, Translink House, Askews Farm Lane, Grays, Essex. RM17 5XR.

ITOW RESCUE & RECOVERY. iTow Rescue & Recovery - 24 Hr Roadside & Recovery Assistance for cars & vans throughout Essex. Recovery specialists in Electric Vehicles, Off Road Recovery, Repossessions, Water Rescue, Incident Management (Light & Heavy) and much more. Secure storage compound in Southendon-Sea and Basildon, Essex. PAS43 – ISO9001 – NHSS17 - Tel: 01702 599093 - Web: www. itowrecovery.co.uk - ANS: 2221432

LANTERN RECOVERY SPECIALISTS PLC. Roadside Breakdown, recovery and rescue for all types and sizes of vehicles. Nationwide and European coverage + network of agents, plant transportation, vehicle hire service. Out of hours handling service, secure storage and parking. www.lanternrecovery.com Tel: 0844 247 6090.

LJ Transportation. 24/7 Heavy & Light Roadside & Recovery throughout Essex and surrounding areas. Depots at Southend, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich. Retail, trade & club work accepted. Call 01621 730000 or email mick@ljtransportation.co.uk

Falkirk

Elite Recovery Falkirk. 24 HR Recovery for cars, Light Commercials, Motorcycles. MOT workshop, Servicing & MOT’s. Fuel Drain, PAS 43. tel 01324 633 366. Unit 9, Merchiston Ind Estate, Falkirk. FK2 7PD. email: eliterecovery@btconnect.com

Fife

Fife Accident Repair Centre Ltd. incorporating Fife Recovery Services 24 hour breakdown recovery service for cars & Light commercial vehicles of gross weight up to 6 tonnes, motorcycles, Hiab damage free lifting Pass 43 registered covering Fife, Edinburgh, Lothians, Perth & Tayside. Workshop service MOT & Bodyshop repair facility’s during normal business hours mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Tel 24 hrs 01592 655352 email farc247@btconnect.com Unit 7, Midfield Road, Mitchelston Industrial Estate, Kirkaldy, Fife. KY1 3NL

Greater Manchester

MOTOR MOVE Ltd. 24 Hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials.Roadside assistance, Workshop, PAS 43. O licence, SS17 & ISO 9001. Tel 0161 480 4166. Borough park, Stanley street, Stockport , Cheshire. SK1 2NE

Gloucestershire

BORDER RECOVERY. 24 hour recovery for cars, heavy commercials and coaches, workshop, servicing. Tel: 01531 650222 or mobile 07817 511673. Little London, Gloucester Road, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2JA.

Auto-Support Rogers Rescue. Depots in South Birmingham West Midlands Worcestershire & Cheltenham 24hr Car Comercial roadside vehicle assistance specialising in RTC on off road Prestige undercover & tow trax low loader movement Full HGV -Car workshops. Mots. Call control centre 08700707777. e.mail info@rogersrescue.co.uk wwwrogersrescue. co.uk.

Gwynedd

BRADBURYS GARAGE. 24 hour breakdown and recovery for cars, light commercials, motorcycles & caravans. Workshop & bodyshop, servicing & MOT’s. Internal & external storage. Tel: 01341 280449. Park Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1PH.

HARDY’S RECOVERY. LTD 24 hour breakdown and recovery service for cars, light commercial, Heavy recovery, motorcycles, workshop, roatating crane, servicing and MOT. Tel: 01758 612121. Fax: 01758 614171 Glandon Industrial Estate, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5YT.

Hampshire

BOARHUNT GARAGE. Ltd 24 Hour recovery for cars, all commercials, bus & coaches and motorcycles. Storage, workshop, MOT’s & servicing. Tel: 01329 282999. Military Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8TT.

MIDHURST ENGINEERING & MOTOR CO LTD. 24 Hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials & Motorcycles. Workshops and secure storage. Tel: 01730 812162. 60, Winchestser Rd, Stroud, Petersfield, GU32 3PL.

OWL MOTOR SERVICES Ltd. 24 Hr recovery Cars & Light Commercials, workshop and servicing. Secured storage. PAS 43, ISO 9001. Sector 17 -17B, Operator licence. tel 02392 736393. Richmond Road, South sea, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO5 2LN

TRACEYS RECOVERY. 24hr Recovery Recovery though out all Hampshire, 365 days. For Cars & Light recovery & Electric Car Recovery VR027. Working for the most leading insurance companies. PAS 43, IVR Certificates for Health & Safety & Roadside Assistance. Secured storage. Tel 0754 4366667. 6 Claybank Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO3 5NH

Herefordshire

BENNETTS VEHICLE SERVICES. 24hr Garage & recovery for cars, light Commercials & motorcycles. workshop, MOT’s and servicing. PAS 43. Tel. 01432 805300. Units 1&2 Brinsop Court Building, Brinsop, Herefordshire HR4 7AX.

Hertfordshire

BUCKDALE LIMITED. 24hr recovery and Roadside Assistance for Cars, commercials & Coaches. workshop, covered external & internal storage. Tel 01234 272737. Mobile 07500 55579.

CONNOISSUER RECOVERY. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Caravans & Motorcycles. workshop, storage, tel 01923 770900. Olds Approach, Tolpits Road, Watford Hertfordshire WV18 9TS. 12 Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DU . Tel 01923 770900

LANTERN RECOVERY SPECIALISTS PLC. M25/A1M 24/7 phone 0844 247 6090. Roadside breakdown, recovery and rescue for all types and sizes of vehicles. Nationwide and European coverage + network of agents. Plant transportation, vehicle hire service, grab lorry service. Out of hours call handling service. Secure storage and parking. www.lanternrecovery.com.

MOTOR SERVICES WATFORD LTD. 24 hr Recovery for Cars & Light Commercial Vehicle Recovery, Vans motorcycles, Caravan & trailers, offering a 24hr mobile tyre replacement Service, Fully equipped Garage, PAS 43 Registered, with Storage facilities. Tel 01923 244893. Office 28, CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford , Herts. WD25 8HR.

SAUNDERS GARAGE. Stotfold Motor centre,24 Hr Recovery and Roadside Assistance for Cars, Commercials and Coaches, MOT Testing, Workshop, covered External & internal storage.Tel. 01462 730222/01462 834222 mobile. 07500 555799.

SHAWS RECOVERY LTD. 24 hour recovery of cars, commercials and buses. 129 London Road, Markyate, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 8JR. 01582 840662 - 24 hours. www.shawsrecovery.co.uk

Highlands

FORBES GARAGE. 24 hour recovery for cars & all commercials, wokshop, servicing, MOT testing & storage. Tel: 01445 731200. The Garage, Aultbea, Ross-Shire, IV22 2JA.

JOHN ELDER & SONS. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials & motorcycles, workshop, servicing & MOT’s, storage. Tel: 01593 731260. Market Hill, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland KW6 6EJ.

Huntingdon

Inverness-shire

ADJ STEVENSON. Ardlochy, Gairlochy, Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire PH34 4EQ. 24 hour recovery for cars, light and heavy commercial. Tel: 01397 712257 Fax: 01397 712856.

Isle of Wight

BARTLETTS SERVICE STATION-24/7. Roadside/Recovery. + RTC specialist repairs on all cars/commercials including bus / coach. Secure storage compound under cctv. fully equipped workshop. Vehicle deliver-

ies on the Isle of Wight/UK and Europe undertaken. Bodyshop/hire. Vans/commercial sales/Loan cars/vans available. VOSA ATF HGV test station . PAS 43: 2015 and ISO 9001 :2015.NHSS 17B. 24 hr control room (01983)865338. Email:Bartlettsiow@aol.com web www.Bartlettservicestation.co.uk. ISLE of WIGHT PO360NP.

D. H. Price Motors. 24-7 Roadside & recovery assistance for all types of cars, light commercials, HGV, buses, coaches, motorhomes & horseboxes. Island-wide & to or from the Isle of Wight. State of the art workshops for repairs, MOT & servicing, fuel drain, DVSA ATF station, secure storage with CCTV. ISO 9001 and PAS 43 accredited. Tel 01983 400247, email: rescue@24-7recovery.com www.dhpricemotors.com

Kent

ASHFORD RECOVERY LTD. 24 hour recovery for cars and commercials, storage facilities. Tel: 01233 655999. Carlton Road, Cobbs Wood Ind. Est. Ashford, Kent TN23 1DP.

Knights Recovery. 24hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Horsebox, Caravans & Motorcycles. European Recovery. Trade Plate Services. Transportation . Unit C3, Deal Enterprise Centre, Western Road, Deal, Kent. CT14 6PJ. tel 0800 1182984. mobile 07716 342601. email: jim@knightsrecoveryservices.co.uk. website: www.knightsrecoveryservices. co.uk

ROAD RUNNERS RECOVERY SERVICE. Mount Ross Farm, Main Road, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 7NT. Full workshop, bodyshop and storage facilities. MOT testing. Tel: 01959 534030. Email: enquiries@ roadrunnersrecovery.co.uk.

SILVERBACK RECOVERY. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials and motorcycles, storage, transportation for classic cars. Tel: 01622 813733. Mobile: 07740 123495. 2 Glebe Meadow, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent ME18 5DE.

Lancashire

J.D Macadam & Son (Rescue) Ltd. Depots throughout Lancashire, North & West Yorkshire and Cumbria (Carlisle depot). 24hr rescue & recovery for motorbikes, light, heavy & P.S.V. Tel: 0370 428 5191 (24hr control room).

M6 RECOVERY. 24 Hr control room. Car & Light Commercial recovery. Roadside assistance, Accident Recovery, PAS 43, secure storage. Tel 01524 487 203. Unit, the old Gas Works, Cannon Gate, White Lund Ind Estate. Morcombe, Lancashire. LA3 3BZ.

MILLERS OF LONGTON LTD. Nationwide Commercial vehicle breakdown assistance and recovery. Fully staffed 24 hour, 365 day control room based in the North West. Supported by a comprehensive network of over 600 agents, including tyre suppliers, fridge and trailer specialists. Service vans, recovery vehicles, low loaders, tractor units available for hire, off road winching etc. Covering for motorcycles to heavy commercial vehicles. Tel: 01772 613195. Fax: 01772 612102

Leicestershire

CROUCH RECOVERY. Tel: 01162 792245. Car and Commercial Recovery Service. Specialist in Heavy Recovery, Mobile Cranes upto 75 tonne, rotators upto 75 tonne, Coach Trailers, Heavy Haulage Trailers, winch tractors, Air cushions, Incident management, Service Van and Workshops. Warehousing & Load Handling equipment, Telehandlers, Roll on-off bins, skips, Grab Lorries, Diggers, Bulk Tippors etc... Depots throughout Leicestershire.

Richford Motor Services Ltd. 24hr recovery for cars, motorcycles, all commercials & coaches. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Secured storage. 35 Chartwell Drive, Wigston,

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Lincolnshire

GALLOWS WOOD RECOVERY. - North Lincolnshire’s premier recovery operator, established 1963. 24/7 breakdown, recovery and transportation service for motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches. Specialist services include; off road recovery of plant and agricultural equipment, air cushions, covered transportation and low loader. Secure parking. O license holder, ISO 9001, PAS 43. MOT preparation and service for cars, vans, trucks and trailers. Tel: 01652 688259. Barnetby, North Lincolnshire, DN38 6DW.

Richford MOTOR SERVICES LTD. 24hr recovery for cars, motorcycles, all commercials & coaches. Workshop, Bodyshop, servicing & MOT’s. Secured storage. Tel: 01673 862 436 Woodlands Business Centre, Lincoln Road, Lincoln, LN2 3PZ

TEARS RECOVERY. Car and commercial recovery specialists, Gosbertson Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4AB. Tel: 01775 840452

London

Force Recovery Ltd. 24/7 Roadside Rescue and Recovery Assistance. Commercial Vehicle Specialist. Light commercials, heavy commercials, commercial service van, 4x4 assistance and storage facilities. Covering London, Essex and the South East. Tel: 0208 935 5542. Pick Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3LE

RECOVERYMEN LTD. 24 hour Recovery & Roadside assistance for heavy recovery, Wreckers, Street Lifters, tilt & slides. storage. tel 08448 002801.

ROAD RUNNERS RECOVERY SERVICE.

81 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, Kent BR6 6BJ. 24 hour recovery and roadside assistance of bikes, cars and light commercials. Full workshop, bodyshop and storage facilities. MOT testing. Tel: 01689 861429. Email: enquiries@roadrunnersrecovery.co.uk.

TYREMEN UK LTD. 24 hour Roadside Assistance. suppliers of tyres for agricultural, plant, truck, car, vans. tel 0208 4524044. 721 North Circular Rd, Staples Corner, London. NW2 7AH

Londonderry/Northern Ireland

CURRY’S GARAGE. 24 hour roadside assistance & recovery for cars, vans & motorcycles. Roadside assistance for heavy commercials. Full workshop facilities, MOT, servicing & repairs. Secured storage outside & inside. PAS 43 accredited. www.currysgarage.co.uk. Tel: 02871 810567. 13 Edenreagh Rd, Eglington, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 3AS.

London/E11

LANTERN RECOVERY SPECIALISTS PLC. Tel: 0870 60 90 333. Rescue for all types and sizes of vehicles. Nationwide and European coverage + network of agents. Plant transportation, vehicle hire service, grab lorry service, out of hours call handling service. Secure storage and parking www.lanternrecovery.com 24 hour UK and European control room, plant transportation, caller handling, emergency car hire service tel 0870 609 033.

Manchester

BROADHEATH RECOVERY SERVICES Ltd. 24 hr Recovery for Cars and Commercials up to 14t. Secure monitored storage facility. Professional and reliable. Specialist movement of vehicles without keys. ISO 9001. TEL 0161 9627450. APEX NODE 2220667Higher Rd, Urmston, M41 9AP

MANCHESTER BREAKDOWN SERVICES

Professionals

LTD. 24 hour recovery and roadside assistance for car & commercial vehicles,off road recovery, storage, bus and coach specialists, workshop, PAS43 & ISO9001, service vans, heavy recovery , any problem solved. We have a National Operators Licence. Tel: 0161 273 2000. Fax 0161 272 8500. Email: john@ manchesterbreakdown.co.uk

RIJ - Manchester Vehicle Movements. 24hr Recovery and Transportation for cars and commercials up to 5 tons. ‘O’ Licence, workshop, secure monitored storage. Unit 3 Trafford Distribution Centre, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17-1JT. Tel: 07966 242525 / 07976270738

Merseyside

Recovery North West. 24 hr Recovery for Motorcycles, Cars & Heavy Commercial. PAS 43 ISO 9001, Covering Merseyside, Cheshire & North Wales. Tel 0151 6091118. www.recoverynorthwest.com

Middlesex

Milton Keynes

Cmg. 24 Hr Vehicle Assistance, Car & Commercial Roadside, Recovery Specialist. 70 Ton Rotator – Air Cushion – Recovery Backloads – STGO Low Loaders – Nationwide Fleet Assistance. Single & Multicar Transportation. Motorcycle Recovery & 24 Hr Tyre Services. Control Centre Tel: 0800-282-449. www.cmg-org.com

Morayshire

SHERIFFMILL MOTOR CO LTD. 24 Hr breakdown recovery for cars, all commercials, coaches & motorcycles. Airbags. Workshop facilities, servicing & MOT’s. Storage Tel: 01343 547378 or 01343 547121 24 hours. Sheriffmill Road, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 3UH

Nationwide

LANTERN RECOVERY SPECIALISTS PLC. 24/7 Nationwide and European roadside breakdown, rescue and recovery service for ALL types of vehicles. Storage and workshop facilities available nationwide. ONE CALL DOES IT ALL - 0870 60 90 333 www. lrs.uk.com

MILLERS OF LONGTON LTD. Nationwide

Commercial vehicle breakdown assistance and recovery. Fully staffed 24 hour, 365 day control room based in the North West. Supported by a comprehensive network of over 600 agents, including tyre suppliers, fridge and trailer specialists. Service vans, recovery vehicles, low loaders, tractor units available for hire, off road winching etc. Covering for motorcycles to heavy commercial vehicles. Tel: 01772 613195. Fax: 01772 612102.

Nationwide Vehicle Assistance. part of the Nationwide Assistance Group. Accident Recovery specialists for cars & commercial vehicles throughout the UK and Europe. Specialising in ADR Vehicle Recovery. www.

nationwideassistancegroup.co.uk. Agents required network@nwva.co.uk For Assistance call our 24/7 operations Centre on 01621 730009

Newark

Richford MOTOR SERVICES LTD. 24 Hour for car and commercial vehicle recovery, repair, storage and workshop. Tel: 01773 835 192, 285, Bowbridge Road, Newark, NG24 4EQ.

Norfolk

TEARS RECOVERY. Cars and commercial specialist. Fresian Way, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4JQ. Tel: 0800 7312905.

PJ Kerley Recovery. 24hr Recovery for cars, all commercials & Motorcycles. MOT Bay, servicing, repairs and secured storage. Tel: 01493 853027. PAS 43 ISO 9001. A1 Euro Centre, North River Rd, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1TE. Depot and Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Tel: 01603 486668.

North Lincolnshire

North Wales

BRADBURY’S GARAGE. 24 Hr Recovery for cars, motorcycles & light Commercials. Workshop, MOT’s & service. Secured Storage. Tel: 01341 280449. Park Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL42 1PH.

HARDY’S RECOVERY LTD. 24 hour breakdown and recovery service for cars, light commercial, Heavy recovery, motorcycles, workshop, roatating crane, servicing and MOT. Tel: 01758 612121. Fax: 01758 614171 Glandon Industrial Estate, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 5YT.

HK MOTORS. 24 Hr Recovery for cars, light commercials & motorcycles. Workshop, servicing & MOT Preparation. Storage. Tel: 01978 720843. Marions House, New Brighton, Minera, Wrexham, LL11 3DS.

Tilery Garage. 24 Hr Roadside Assistance & Recovery for Cars, Motorcycles & Commercials upto 7.5 ton. Workshop & Servicing for Vans & Commercial Vehicles Upto 7.5 ton. MOT’s. Storage. Tel 01745 353424. St Asaph Ave, Kinmel Bay, Conwy, North Wales. LL18 5EU.

North Yorkshire

LOWES BREAKDOWN & RECOVERY. 24Hr Breakdown Recovery for cars, light commercials & motorcycles. Recovery continuation. Workshop, servicing & MOT preparation. Mobile accident unit. Tel: 01748 812280. Station Road Garage, Bromppton on Swale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7HN.

Northern Ireland

JOHN BEERS CAR & COMMERCIAL RECOVERY. 24 hour recovery for cars, commercials and motorcycles, workshop, servicing, MoT and PSV work, load transfer. Tel: 02897 521542. 42 Drumhirk Road, Comber, Co. Down, Northern Ireland BT23 5NN. PAS 43. ISO 9001.

Northampton

Northhamptonshire

ABLE ASSIST LTD, (Auto Breakdown Logistics Experts). Covering Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, 24hr Roadside Assistance, Breakdown and Accident Recovery, Transportation, Secure Storage, Workshop, Servicing, Suppliers of Tyres for Motorcycles, Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles. A: Able House, Unit 1, 50 Bradfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4HB T:01933 837999. E:control@able-assist. co.uk. W:able-assist.co.uk

K2 RECOVERY. LTD 24 hour breakdown recoery for cars, all commercials, busses/ coaches & motorcycles. Fully equipped service vans to carry out curtain repairs. EBS diagnostics, welding and all other repairs. Fully equipped car and commercial workshops including brake roller testing for upto 44 ton. Secure storage facilities. Tel: 01536 416997/ 01535 412723.

Norththumberland

ALPHA RECOVERY LTD. 24 hr Recovery Service. We Recover all types of LGV. cranes, coaches, buses, light commercials and cars. Our comprehensive service includes air cushions, incident / accident unit, bus and coach trailer, 4x4 Unimog, 6x6 Foden, 8x6 Leyland Daf, heavy winching units. 50 tonne Rotator, JCB and All Terrain Forklift. Weetslade Industrial Est Dudley, Cramlington, Northumberland. NE23 7PS. Tel 0191 2500009. www.alpharecovery.net

UNIVERSAL GARAGE. 24hr recovery for cars, light recovery & motorcycles. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Storage facilities. Tel: 01670 813113. Rear of 160 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9EN.

Norwich

DELMONTE GARAGE. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials, motorcycles and coaches, workshop, servicing, MOT’s and storage. Tel: 01603 426746. Unit 35, Concorde Road, Norwich NR6 6BE.

PJ KERLEY RECOVERY. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials, coaches and motorcycles. MOT bay, servicing, repairs and secured storage. Tel: 01603 486668. PAS 43 ISO 9001. 11 Burnet Rd, Sweetbriar Ind Est. Norwich, NR3 2BS. Depot at Great Yarmouth & Norwich. Tel: 01493 853027.

Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAM BREAKDOWN & RECOVERY SERVICE. 24 hour recovery for cars and all commercials. Workshop, storage and repairs. Covered transporters international operators license. Tel: 0115 961 9161. 11 Great Northern Way, Netherfield, Nottingham NG4 2HG. www.nottinghambreakdownservice.co.uk contactus@nottinghambreakdownservice. co.uk

Richford MOTOR SERVICES LTD. 24 Hour for car and commercial vehicle recovery, repair, storage and workshop. Fulwood Close, Fulwoods Rd, South Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HZ. Tel: 01623 556868

Richford MOTOR SERVICES LTD. 24 Hour for car and commercial vehicle recovery, repair, storage and workshop. Lodge Lane Industrial Estate, Lodge Lane, Tuxford, Newark, Notts, NG22 0NL Tel: 01777 872 177.

Oxfordshire

WESSEX RECOVERY. 24hr Roadside assistance for Cars & light Commercial Recovery, Motorcycles, Service Vans, Secured storage, PAS 43 Accredited, Tel 0118 4372414. Pioneer Road, Faringdon, SN7 7BU.

Peterborough

Powys

RICHARD YORKE LTD. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials, coaches, motorcycles and horsebox. Workshop, servicing and MOT’s. Storage. Tel: 01686 627820 / 07967 649699. Penshwa Garage, Penshwa Lane, Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales, SY16 3LY.

Scottish Borders

Euroroute Recovery Charlesfield Industrial. Estate, St Boswells TD6 0HH. Tel: 01776 700999

Shropshire

BUCKLEY MOTORS. Roadside Rescue & Recovery Specialists for Cars & Light Commercial, Motorcycles, Horsebox. PAS 43, ISO 9001. NHSS 17+17B. All Staff IVR Trained. CCTV Monitored & Alarmed Large Storage including Undercover Facilities with Workshop and Customer Waiting Room. Tel 24/7 Control: 01952 813444 / 01785 282777 – Newport, Shropshire TF10 – 8 miles from M54 J3 – www.buckleymotors.co.uk

Ruby Vehicle Services. 24hr Roadside & Recovery for Cars, Light & Heavy Commercials, Caravans, Horsebox,Transportation & Motorcycles. PAS 43, ISO 9001, O Licence. covering Mid Wales,Shropshire and the surrounding counties. Tel 07960 960730.

South East Scotland

EYEMOUTH AUTOCENTRE. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials and motorcycles. Workshop service MOT’s. Accident repair centre, storage. Tel: 01890 750554. Unit 1 Ind. Est. Coldingham Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5AN.

South Wales

KEN WILLIAMS MOTORS. 24 hour breakdown recovery for cars, light and heavy commercials. Tractors, airbags and cranes. Heavy lifting gear. Vehicle repairs. Unit 2, Kingsway, Forestfach Ind. Est. Swansea, South Wales SA5 4DL. Tel: 01792 587605. Riverside Yard, Old Llanynor, Carmarthen SA31 2BD. Tel: 01267 232399.

Penllain Garage & Recovery service. HGV Roadside & Recovery Services. Accident & Insurance work undertaken . upto 44 ton GVW. Light Commercials, Caravans, Fuel Drain. workshop, servicing , Repairs & MOT prep.tel 01239 831393. Hermon, Glogue, Penbrokeshire, South Wales. Pembrokeshire. SA36 0DS.

Millbrook Recovery Ltd. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials. Caravans & Motorcycles. Workshop, Servicing & MOT,s. Covering Swansea & Carmarthen tel 01792 561007. Bruce Road, Swansea Industrial Park. Fforestfach, Swansea. SA5 4HS

MILLFORGE LTD. 24 hour recovery for cars & commercials. Workshop, servicing, MOT’s. Storage. Tel: 01646 684599. Stockwell Road, West Llanion Park Ind Est, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, SA72 6TQ.

South Yorkshire

GH MOTORS. 24 hour Recovery & Roadside Asstistance for cars, light & heavy commercial motorcycles and coaches. Accident units, service vans and cranes. Workshop servicing & MOT repairs. Storage. Roadside Asstistance for all Trailers plus workshop repairs. Large selection of trailer parts in stock, including Airbags & Brake Chambers. Code reading for all vehicles. Fuel drains & curtain repairs. PAS43 Certified. Tel: 01246 826269. Mob: 07720 678021. Unit 4b, M1 Commerce Park, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire. S44 5HS.

GVS 24HR RECOVERY & ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. For motorbikes, cars, 4x4’s & light commercials. Three sites in Rotherham allowing us to offer vehicle storage. Car & commercial workshop facilities. MOT’s Class 4 & 7 vehicles. Tel: 01709 610016. Mob: 07810 122827. Recovery Court, Greaves Road, Rotherham, S61 1SZ. www.gvsrecovery.co.uk. Email: info@gvsrecovery.co.uk Inc. Central Garage (Kiveton) in Sheffield Tel: 01909 260000

Richford MOTOR SERVICES LTD. 24hr recovery for cars, motorcycles, all commercials & coaches. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Secured storage. Tel: 01773 830008. 12 Farfield Park, Manvers, Rotherham, S63 5DB.

Staffordshire

BUCKLEY MOTORS. Roadside Rescue & Recovery Specialists for Cars & Light Commercial, Motorcycles, Horsebox. PAS 43, ISO 9001. NHSS 17+17B. All Staff IVR Trained. CCTV Monitored & Alarmed Large Storage including Undercover Facilities with Workshop and Customer Waiting Room. Tel 24/7 Control: 01785 282777 / 01952 813444 – Unit 13, Ladfordfields Ind Park, Seighford, Stafford ST18 9QE – 3 miles from M6 J14 – www. buckleymotors.co.uk

BURKE BROS RECOVERY. 24 Hr roadside assistance, recovery for cars, vans and commercials. Tel: 01902 795555. Burke Bros Trading Estate, Fox’s Lane, Wolverhampton, WV1 1PA.

Miles Green Garage Ltd. 24 hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Caravans, Horsebox, Motorcycle Recovery, Workshop, Servicing, & Mot’s. tel 01782 720333. Heathcote Rd,Bignal End, Stoke On Trent, Staffs, ST7 8LL

Richford Motor Services Ltd. 24hr recovery for cars, motorcycles, all commercials & coaches. Workshop, servicing & MOT’s. Secured storage Fenton Industrial Estate, Govan Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2RS Tel: 01782 844 840

Stirling

EUROROUTE RECOVERY. Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk, STIRLING. FK7 7NP. Tel 03 300 300 100 www.eurorouterecovery.co.uk

Suffolk

DJ RECOVERY IPSWICH. 24/7 Recovery for Motorcycle, car, Van & Light Vehicle Recovery. storage & compound. PAS 43 approved. tel 01449 711129 Unit 2, Mickfield Business park, Stonham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk. IP14 9LT. djrecoveryipswch@ outlook.comM. www.djrecoveryipswich. co.uk

MANCHETTS RECOVERY. Place Farm, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1NQ. Tel: 01284 728802. 24 Hrs.

LJ Transportation. 24/7 Roadside & Recovery Assistance throughout the UK & Europe from Nationwide Assistance Group, offering 24/7 call centre facilities & nationwide storage yards, We are supported by over 850 agents across the UK and Europe. Call our Operations Centre on 01621 730000 or email enquiries@ nwva.co.uk for further information. To become an agent email network@nwva.co.uk

Surrey

DR RECOVERY. 24hr hr Recovery for Cars, Light commercials, caravans , Motorhomes & motorcycles. tel 01342 843080. Unit 3, Brickhouse lane, South Godstone, Surrey RH9 8JW.

FIRSTLINE RECOVERY. 24/7 Recovery & Roadside Assistance for cars, Light & Heavy Commercials, Transportation, Bus & Coach, Caravans, Horsebox, Caravans & Motorhomes & motorcycles, Hiab, Eastrac Machine. Workshop, Tyres. PAS 43. Tel 0209 9761066. Unit 1, Blenheim Trade Centre, Epsom, Surrey. KT19 9XX.

NATIONAL RESCUE. 24hr recovery and roadside assistance for cars, motorcycles, caravans and light commercials up to 3.5 ton. Full workshop facilities for all servicing and MOT requirements. Fully ISO 9001 & PAS 43 accredited. Tel 020 8397 0325. Rescue House, 46 Oakcroft Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1RH

Sussex

MIDHURST ENGINEERING & MOTOR CO LTD. 24 hour recovery for cars, light commercials and motorcycles, workshop, bodyshop, servicing, MOT’s and storage. Tel: 01730 812162. Rumbolds Hill, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9DD.

Southern Recovery Services. Heavy Recovery Specialists for On & Off Road Recovery. tel 01273 833181. Fairbridge way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. RH15 8BF. www.southernrecoveryservices.co.uk

Swindon

SCORPION ENGINEERING. 24hr Recovery for cars, light and heavy commericals and motorcycles. PAS43 and ISO9001 accredited Hiab. Workshop; servicing and MOT’s, storage facilities Tel: 01793 612400 Mobile: 07714 206897 Unit 1-4 Newcombe Drive, Hawksworth Ind Est, Swindon SN2 1DX.

MEET THE

BLAIR ATHOLL GARAGE. 24hr recovery cars & light commercials, motorcycles, storage, workshop, MOT’s & servicing. Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Tayside. Tel: 01796 481221 Fax: 01796 481330.

Walsall

E&S MOTORS. 24 hour breakdown & recovery assistance for cars/ light commercials & motorcycles. Established 42 years, Link Recovery Specialists, ‘O’ License Vehicles, Vehicle MOT, Maintenance and Repairs, Secure Storage, PAS43, ISO9001 and NHSS17 Accredited. Covering the West Midlands and beyond. Walsall 01922 615358. WS2 9NU. www.eandsmotors.co.uk. Warwickshire

CROUCH RECOVERY. Tel: 01162 792245. Car and Commercial Recovery Service. Specialist in Heavy Recovery, Mobile Cranes upto 75 tonne, rotators upto 75 tonne, Coach Trailers, Heavy Haulage Trailers, winch tractors, Air cushions, Incident management, Service Van and Workshops. Warehousing & Load Handling equipment, Telehandlers, Roll onoff bins, skips, Grab Lorries, Diggers, Bulk Tippers etc.

Wessex

WESSEX RECOVERY. 24 Roadside assistance for Cars & light Commercial Recovery, Motorcycles, Service Vans, Secured storage, PAS 43 Accredited, Tel 0118 4372414. Pioneer Road, Faringdon, SN7 7BU.

West Lothian

CVS 24hr Recovery. for Cars, Light & Heavy Commercials. Bus & Coach, Horsebox , Caravans. motorcycles. Commercial Service Repair Vans. Off Road Recovery Winching specialists. Roadside assistance. Workshop, Servicing & MOT Prep. Tel. 01506 437372. mobile 078488 24247. Simpson Parkway, Livingston, West Lothian. EH54 7BH

West Midlands

BURKE BROS RECOVERY. 24 Hr roadside assistance, recovery for cars, vans and commercials. Tel: 01902 795555. Burke Bros Trading Estate, Fox’s Lane, Wolverhampton, WV1 1PA.

AUTORITE INDUSTRIES (WILLENHALL) LIMITED. 24 hr recovery - specialising in HGV, PSV, Light Commercials, cars, motorcycles and plant movement. Well established 5 Acre Site with own light and heavy workshops. Authorised MOT station. Secure parking. Tel: 01902 637448 - www.autoriterecovery.co.uk - Gemma@autorite.eclipse. co.uk. 3 Morgan Close, Ashmore Lake Business Park, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4LH.

Professionals

portation. Motorcycle Recovery & 24 Hr Tyre Services. Control Centre Tel: 0800-282-449. www.cmg-org.com

Jacksons Recovery ltd. 24hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Motorcycles. Workshop, Mot’s and Servicing. Fueldrain, Pas 43, ISO 9001. Sector 17. Tel 0121 3335555. 77/78 Newtown Row, Birmingham, West Midlands. B6 4HG. Head Office, Northcote Road, Stechford, Birmingham. B33 9BE. Depots at Birmingham & Nottingham.

Lodar Ltd. 60, Sandwell Street, Walsall, West Midlands. WS1 3EB. Tel 01922 613 633, Contact Michael Jones, E: sales@lodar. com W: www.lodar.com

RIKFIT RECOVERY. Vehicle Recovery for Cars & Light Commercials. PAS 43. Workshop, Car Repairs, Servicing & MOT’s . Mobile Tyre Fitting. tel 0121 688 8282. email: recovery@rikfit.com website. www.rikfit. com. 28 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands. B38 8RN

West Yorkshire

HIGHWAY RECOVERY LTD. 24 hour recovery for cars, all commercials, bus & coach, horsebox, plant, hazchem & motorcycles. Tel: 0845 5553030. Highway House, A1 Bus Park, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BU.

Wiltshire

ND SERVICES. 24 hour recovery for cars, light and heavy commercials and motorcycles. 2 garages and workshops covering Wiltshire, West Berkshire and Oxfordshire including Swindon, Marlborough, Hungerford and Newbury areas. MOT’s and servicing, storage facilities. Tel: 01488 72118. Unit F, Ariel Business Park, Lambourn Woodlands, Membury, Berkshire, RG17 7RZ.

Wolverhampton

AUTORITE INDUSTRIES (WILLENHALL) LIMITED. 24 hr recovery - specialising in HGV, PSV, Light Commercials, cars, motorcycles and plant movement. Well established 5 Acre Site with own light and heavy workshops. Authorised MOT station. Secure parking. Tel: 01902 637448 - www.autoriterecovery.co.uk - glen@ autoritetrecovery.co.uk. 3 Morgan Close, Ashmore Lake Business Park, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4LH.

BURKE BROS RECOVERY. 24 Hr roadside assistance, recovery for cars, vans and commercials. Tel: 01902 795555. Burke Bros Trading Estate, Fox’s Lane, Wolverhampton, WV1 1PA.

E&S MOTORS. 24 hour breakdown & recovery assistance for cars/ light commercials & motorcycles. Established 42

years, Link Recovery Specialists, ‘O’ License Vehicles, Vehicle MOT, Maintenance and Repairs, Secure Storage, PAS43, ISO9001 and NHSS17 Accredited. Covering the West Midlands and beyond. Wolverhampton 01922 615358 (Head Office). WV14 0QJ. www.eandsmotors.co.uk.

Worcestershire

AUTO VEHICLE SPECIALISTS. 24hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials upto 3.5 ton & motorcycles. Workshop, Servicing & Mot’s. tel 01562 68427.Unit 3,8 Lisle avenue, Kidderminster,Worcestershire. DY11 7DL.

-Car workshops. Mots. Call control centre 08700707777. e.mail info@rogersrescue. co.uk wwwrogersrescue.co.uk.

SIMPLY BRANDS WIPER BLADES TRIUMPH IN THEIR FIRST TEST WITH AUTO

Leading supplier of auto accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, has had its new range of wiper blades tested by Auto Express, gaining 4.5 stars!

The blades were awarded 4.5 out of five stars from the prestigious magazine, with the piece stating: “We were pleasantly surprised with the Simply’s performance, too. Even when taken straight out of our test freezer, they were free of judders and smears, clearing the screen evenly. The blades were also quiet, with no wind whistle at speed. Factor in the competitive price, and they could go straight to the top of the class.”

The Simply Brands wiper blade range was developed and tested in the UK over a nine month period. It consists of both multi-fit flat blades and traditional conventional blades, which will cover the vast majority of the car parc.

The multi-fit flat blade offering will cover 98% of the car parc and consists of 15 SKUs with eight original equipment (OE) fit adaptors that cover the 10 most popular OE arm types. This will include a retro fit hook adaptor to upgrade older vehicles to the latest flat blade technology.

The conventional blade range has 11 SKUs in lengths 280mm –700mm, and all are a metal vented frame design with a universal pre-attached adaptor to fit all hook wiper arms, as well as a legacy side pin and 7mm bayonet wiper arms.

Simply Brands also has a rear wiper blade programme to give allround clear vision for drivers. Replacing both integral plastic, as well as flat rear blades, the Simply programme offers like-for-like styling with the OE wiper blade as these blades offer the discreet styling and premium technology that the vehicle had when it was new.

These rear blades complement the front wiper blades, which

24Hr Recovery for Cars, Light Commercials, Caravans, Horsebox, Motorcycles, Workshop, Servicing & Mots PAS 43

cover 98% of the car parc and consists of 15 SKUs with eight OE fit adaptors that cover the 10 most popular OE arm types.

Business Development Manager at Simply Brands, Sam Robinson, said: “If your products are being tested by Auto Express, you need to be confident that the product is going to do well, but we didn’t have many concerns after putting this range of wiper blades through various tests over a long period of time to ensure its quality and durability.

“We’re extremely pleased with the feedback from Auto Express, which is echoed throughout the marketplace, as these blades continue to be a popular choice for factors and retailers, as well as drivers.”