Quick answer
Rapid Recovery Corby provides 24/7 vehicle recovery in Great Oakley, including breakdown recovery from a £60 minimum, jump starts from a £40 minimum, car transport and free scrap car collection. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- Fast from our Corby base
- Price
- Recovery from £60
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
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Vehicle recovery in Great Oakley: who we help
Great Oakley is an old village that has ended up joined to the town. Its stone cottages sit on Corby's southern edge, with Oakley Vale's newer homes on one side and the Oakley Hay industrial area close by. That gives us a real mix of call-outs from one small patch of map.
On a typical week our vehicle recovery work in Great Oakley might include a family car that won't start on a village driveway, a delivery van that has died in an Oakley Hay yard and a commuter car that has stopped on the A43 or A6003 heading towards Kettering. We are based in Corby, so none of these is a long trip for us.
The three Great Oakleys we cover
The old village. Narrow streets, older houses and cars parked close together. A big truck is not always the right tool here, so we bring the van with dollies and skates when access is tight or a car has seized wheels.
Oakley Vale. A large residential area with driveways, cul-de-sacs and shared parking courts. Most jobs here are flat batteries, non-runners on drives and cars that need taking to a garage for repair.
Oakley Hay. Business units, delivery traffic and staff car parks. We recover vans up to 3.5 tonnes, move pool cars and fleet vehicles, and can invoice businesses by arrangement.
Which service do you need?
| Problem | Best service | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Car won't start, clicking or dim lights | Jump start and battery fitting | £40 minimum |
| Breakdown or accident, car can't be driven | Breakdown recovery | £60 minimum locally |
| Car needs moving to a garage, dealer or buyer | Car transport | Fixed price per job |
| Old car or van not worth fixing | Scrap car collection | Free collection, we pay you |
If you are not sure which one fits, ring us and describe what the car is doing. We will tell you honestly whether it sounds like a jump start or a tow.
The roads around Great Oakley
The A43 and the A6003 both head south from Corby towards Kettering, and Great Oakley sits close to them. They carry commuters, vans and lorries throughout the day. If you break down on either, pull as far left as you safely can, put your hazards on and get everyone out on the side away from the traffic. Stand behind a barrier if there is one.
If you cannot get out of a live lane safely, call 999 first. Once you are safe, call us and we will arrange the recovery. Our what to do if you break down guide covers this step by step.
Help us find you quickly
Great Oakley, Oakley Vale and Oakley Hay can be confusing if you are not local, and a lot of drivers who call us are visiting or making deliveries. The quickest way to share your location is a WhatsApp live location sent to 07598 314366. A what3words reference also works well.
On the main roads, tell us your direction of travel and the nearest junction, roundabout or landmark. On the industrial estate, the name on the unit you are parked outside is useful.
What we bring and how we work
We run a fleet of five-plus recovery vehicles: spec lift tow trucks, beavertail tilt-and-slide transporters and a van with dollies and skates. Some trucks can carry one car and tow a second on a dolly, which helps when a business needs two vehicles moved.
We hold PAS 43, the national safety standard for breakdown, recovery and roadside work, and ISO 9001 for quality management. We carry goods in transit, public liability and road risks insurance, and we are careful with every car we load. If your car cannot go straight to a garage, we can keep it in our secure storage yard.
Prices and payment
Local breakdown recovery has a £60 minimum charge and jump starts have a £40 minimum. Everything else is priced on the phone before we set off, so you know the cost first. You can pay by card on the day, bank transfer or cash. Scrap cars are always paid for by bank transfer. See all our cost guides for what affects each price.
Nearby areas
We also cover the rest of Corby, Kettering, Geddington and Stanion. For anything else, call 07598 314366, day or night.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
How we can help in Great Oakley
Breakdown Recovery in Great Oakley24/7 recovery for cars, vans, 4x4s, motorbikes and campervans, from the roadside, motorway or your driveway.View breakdown recovery
Car Transport in Great OakleyAuction, dealer and private-sale collections, garage runs and UK-wide vehicle moves on a beavertail transporter.View car transport
Jump Starts and Batteries in Great OakleyFlat battery, flat tyre or won't start? We jump start, supply and fit new batteries, and change wheels on the spot.View jump starts and batteries
Scrap Car Collection in Great OakleyWe buy scrap and unwanted cars and vans. Free collection, Certificate of Destruction and payment by bank transfer.View scrap car collectionWhat it costs
- Breakdown Recovery cost guide From £60 minimum charge
- Car Transport cost guide Priced per job
- Jump Starts and Batteries cost guide From £40 minimum charge
- Scrap Car Collection cost guide We pay you
Questions people ask
Do you cover Oakley Vale and the Oakley Hay industrial area?
Yes. We cover the old village of Great Oakley, the Oakley Vale estates and the Oakley Hay industrial area, along with the rest of Corby, 24 hours a day.
How quickly can you reach Great Oakley?
Great Oakley is a short run from our Corby base, so it is usually quick. We give you a realistic arrival time when you call, based on where our trucks are at that moment.
Can you recover a car from a tight street in the old village?
Yes. If a truck cannot get close, we use our van with dollies and skates to move the car out to where it can be loaded safely.
Do you work with businesses at Oakley Hay?
Yes. We recover vans up to 3.5 tonnes, move fleet and pool cars, and offer business invoicing by arrangement.
How much does vehicle recovery cost in Great Oakley?
Local breakdown recovery starts from a £60 minimum charge. Longer or more involved jobs are priced on the phone before we set off.
Are you open at night and on bank holidays?
Yes. Rapid Recovery Corby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.