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Rapid Recovery Corby offers 24/7 breakdown recovery in Corby, usually arriving within 30 to 45 minutes. Local recovery has a £60 minimum charge. Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- 30–45 min in Corby
- Price
- From £60 minimum charge
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
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Fast breakdown recovery in Corby
Breakdown recovery in Corby is our main job and our home patch. Our trucks set out from Corby, so when you call we are usually with you in 30 to 45 minutes. That applies at 3pm on a weekday and at 3am on a bank holiday.
We recover cars, vans up to 3.5 tonnes, 4x4s and SUVs, motorbikes, campervans and classic cars. You get one call, one price agreed before we leave, and a driver who knows Corby's roads.
Where do Corby drivers break down?
Some places come up again and again in our call log.
The A6116 roundabouts
The A6116 bypass loops round Corby with roundabout after roundabout. Clutches, gearboxes and overheating engines give up here because of the constant stopping and starting, often at rush hour. A car stranded on a roundabout or its approach needs clearing quickly, and our trucks are set up to load and go with minimal time in the road.
The A43 and A6003
The A43 carries traffic between Corby, Kettering and Stamford, and the A6003 links Corby with Kettering to the south and Rockingham to the north. Both are fast, with lorries mixed in. We recover from verges, lay-bys and the hard edge of these roads using PAS 43 safe working practices.
Estates and driveways
On Kingswood, Lodge Park, Danesholme, Beanfield, Oakley Vale and Hazel Leys, most calls are cars that won't start, cars that have failed and been left on the drive, and non-runners that need taking to a garage. We can winch a non-runner up onto a beavertail without it moving under its own power.
Industrial estates
At Earlstrees, Oakley Hay and around Phoenix Parkway we recover broken-down vans and company vehicles, often for fleets that want the vehicle taken straight to their own garage.
Accident recovery in Corby
If you have had an accident, call 999 first if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. Once it is safe, we can recover your car from the scene, including insurance and accident management jobs. Some of our trucks can carry one damaged car and tow a second on a dolly, so a two-car collision can be cleared in one trip.
Damaged cars can come to our secure storage yard while your insurer decides what happens next.
Awkward recoveries
Not every car sits neatly at the kerb. We handle:
- Low car parks: our van with dollies and skates fits where a full-height truck can't, including multi-storeys near the town centre.
- Seized wheels or brakes: skates let us move a car whose wheels won't turn.
- Ditches and soft ground: we use a winch to pull cars back onto firm ground before loading.
- Garage-to-garage moves: a car that needs a specialist across town or across the country.
Which truck do we send?
We pick the vehicle for the job, not the other way round. Telling us what has happened lets us send the right one first time.
- Spec lift tow truck: quick to hook up, ideal for clearing a car off a busy roundabout or junction where time in the road matters.
- Beavertail tilt-and-slide transporter: carries the whole car off the ground, best for longer trips, low cars, automatics and damaged vehicles.
- Van with dollies and skates: for low car parks, tight garages and cars whose wheels won't turn.
Motorbikes are strapped upright on the transporter, and campervans and vans up to 3.5 tonnes go on our larger beavertails.
Recovered after hours?
Breakdowns in Corby don't stop at teatime, and plenty of our calls come late in the evening or overnight. If the garage you use is shut, we can drop the car at home or keep it in our secure storage yard and take it to the garage when it opens.
How much is breakdown recovery in Corby?
Local breakdown recovery in Corby has a £60 minimum charge. Anything beyond a local recovery, such as a longer tow, a winch job or a trip outside the area, is priced on the phone before we set off. You will not get a surprise bill when we arrive.
| Job | How it is priced |
|---|---|
| Local recovery in Corby | £60 minimum charge |
| Longer distance or UK-wide | Fixed price on the phone |
| Winching or awkward access | Priced on the phone once we know the details |
Pay by card on the day, bank transfer or cash. Businesses can arrange invoicing. Our breakdown recovery cost guide explains what affects the price.
Staying safe while you wait
On a fast road like the A6116 or A43, pull as far left as you can, or into a lay-by, and switch on your hazards. Get everyone out on the side away from traffic and stand behind a barrier if there is one. Wear a high-vis if you have one. If you are stuck in a live lane and can't get out safely, call 999.
At night, keep your sidelights and hazards on. If your car has stalled in floodwater, don't try to restart it. If the engine has overheated, don't open the radiator cap while it is hot.
What to tell us when you call
To get a truck moving straight away, have these ready:
- Where you are: a WhatsApp live location, a what3words address, or the nearest roundabout or landmark and your direction of travel.
- The make, model and colour of the vehicle.
- What happened: won't start, lost power, accident, stuck, or flat tyre.
- Where you want the vehicle taken: home, a garage, or our yard.
Call or WhatsApp 07598 314366. For more help, read our guides on what to do if you break down and driving on the A14.
Related services in Corby
If your car just has a flat battery, a jump start in Corby may get you moving without a tow. If the car is not worth fixing, look at scrap car collection in Corby. Planned moves are covered by car transport in Corby. We also cover breakdown recovery nearby in Weldon and Kettering.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
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Questions people ask
How much does a tow truck cost in Corby?
Local breakdown recovery in Corby has a £60 minimum charge. Longer tows and more complex jobs are priced on the phone before we set off.
How long will I wait for breakdown recovery in Corby?
Usually 30 to 45 minutes. Our trucks are based in Corby, and we give you a realistic arrival time when you call.
Can you recover my car from the A6116 at night?
Yes. We work 24 hours a day and recover from the A6116, A43, A6003 and A427 at any hour, using PAS 43 safe working practices.
Do you recover vans and campervans in Corby?
Yes. We recover vans up to 3.5 tonnes, campervans, 4x4s, motorbikes and classic cars as well as normal cars.
Can you tow my car to a garage outside Corby?
Yes. We recover anywhere in the UK. Tell us the destination and we will give you a fixed price before we leave.
Do you need me to be with the car?
For a roadside breakdown, yes, please stay safely nearby. For a non-runner on a drive, we can often agree arrangements on the phone first.