Quick answer
Local breakdown recovery with Rapid Recovery in Corby has a £60 minimum charge. Longer distances, heavier vehicles and harder recoveries cost more, and the full price is agreed on the phone before a truck is sent. Call 07598 314366, 24/7.
- Open
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Arrival
- 30–45 min in Corby
- Price
- From £60 minimum charge
- Accredited
- PAS 43 & ISO 9001
On this page
- How much does car recovery cost?
- What affects the price of breakdown recovery
- Why recovery prices vary between jobs
- How to get an accurate price
- Ways to keep the cost down
- Does recovery cost more at night or weekends?
- Accident recovery and insurance
- How to pay
- Is it worth paying for local recovery?
- Recovery prices in your area
How much does car recovery cost?
A straightforward local recovery, such as a car broken down in Corby being taken to a garage in town, has a £60 minimum charge. That is the starting point. Jobs that involve more distance, more time or more equipment cost more.
We never leave the price as a surprise. When you call, we ask a few questions and give you the price for the job before a truck sets off. If you are not happy with it, nothing is sent.
What affects the price of breakdown recovery
Every recovery is different, which is why we price each one individually rather than using a flat rate for everything. These are the main factors:
| Factor | Why it matters | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | How far the truck travels to you and then on to the drop-off point | The biggest single factor. Local jobs sit near the minimum, long distances cost more |
| Vehicle type and weight | A small hatchback loads quickly, a 3.5 tonne van or campervan needs more care | Larger and heavier vehicles usually cost more |
| Where the vehicle is | A car on a flat street is quick to load. A ditch, field or low car park is not | Difficult locations add time and equipment |
| Condition of the vehicle | Seized wheels, locked steering or accident damage need dollies, skates or a winch | Extra equipment and time can add to the price |
| Destination | A local garage, your home, our secure yard, or a dealer further away | Further drop-offs cost more |
| Storage | If the vehicle stays in our secure yard while a garage or insurer decides | Storage is priced separately when needed |
| Second vehicle | Some trucks can carry one car and tow another on a dolly | Moving two vehicles in one trip can work out better value than two trips |
Why recovery prices vary between jobs
Two calls from the same street can have very different prices. One car might roll onto a beavertail in five minutes and go half a mile to a garage. Another might have seized brakes, sit in a tight garage and need taking to a dealer in another county.
The work involved is what we charge for. A recovery that needs a winch, dollies and skates, or extra time to protect a low or damaged car, takes longer and ties up a truck for longer. Being upfront about that on the phone is fairer than quoting low and adding to it later.
How to get an accurate price
The more we know, the more accurate the price will be. When you call or WhatsApp 07598 314366, tell us:
- Exactly where you are. A WhatsApp live location or what3words is ideal
- The make, model and registration
- What's wrong: won't start, lost power, accident damage, stuck
- Whether the wheels turn, the steering works and it will go into neutral
- Whether it is on a road, verge, driveway, car park or off-road
- Where you want it taken
- How many passengers need a lift
If the job turns out different from what was described when we arrive, for example a car that is down a bank rather than on the verge, we explain what has changed and agree it with you before doing any extra work.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Choose the nearest suitable drop-off. A garage close to where you broke down is cheaper than one across the county.
- Give accurate details. It lets us send the right truck first time, avoiding delays.
- Check your cover. Some insurance policies and accident claims cover recovery. Check before you pay, especially after an accident.
- Ask about two vehicles in one trip. If two cars need moving to the same place, one truck may be able to do both.
- Avoid storage where you can. If a garage can take the car straight away, there is no storage to pay.
- Don't wait too long on a risky spot. A car left on a verge can end up needing a harder recovery later.
Does recovery cost more at night or weekends?
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays. Whatever time you call, you get the full price on the phone before we set off, so you can decide with the facts in front of you.
Accident recovery and insurance
After an accident, recovery may be covered through your insurer or an accident management company. We work with both. Tell us who is handling the claim when you call. If the decision on the vehicle takes a while, we can hold it in our secure yard so it isn't left on the street.
How to pay
You can pay by card on the day, bank transfer or cash. Garages, dealers, fleets and companies can ask about business invoicing by arrangement.
Is it worth paying for local recovery?
If you don't have breakdown cover, or your provider can't reach you quickly, a local recovery firm is often the fastest way off the roadside. In Corby we usually arrive within 30 to 45 minutes, and we answer the phone around the clock. You pay for the job you need, with a clear price agreed first.
Recovery prices in your area
Prices are worked out the same way wherever you are, but distance makes a difference. See the local pages for more detail:
- Breakdown recovery in Corby
- Breakdown recovery in Kettering
- Breakdown recovery in Weldon
- Breakdown recovery in Rothwell
- Breakdown recovery in Rockingham
For everything about the service itself, see our breakdown recovery page. If you have just broken down, read what to do if you break down first, or our A14 breakdown advice. Compare all our prices on the costs page.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by Rapid Recovery Corby.
Breakdown Recovery by area
- Corby
- Kettering
- Weldon
- Priors Hall Park
- Great Oakley
- Stanion
- Brigstock
- Gretton
- Cottingham
- Middleton
- Rockingham
- Geddington
- Rothwell
- Desborough
- Deenethorpe
- Wilbarston
- Stoke Albany
- East Carlton
- Rushton
- Great Easton
- Caldecott
- Harringworth
- Bulwick
- Grafton Underwood
- Lowick
- Barton Seagrave
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Questions people ask
How much does breakdown recovery cost?
Local breakdown recovery has a £60 minimum charge. Longer distances, heavier vehicles and more difficult recoveries cost more, and we give you the full price on the phone before we set off.
Is there a separate call-out charge?
No. The price we give you on the phone is the price for the job as described, with a £60 minimum for local breakdown recovery.
Is car recovery more expensive at night?
Ask when you call. Whatever the time, we give you the full price before we set off, and we are open 24/7.
Can my insurance pay for recovery?
Sometimes, especially after an accident. We work with insurers and accident management companies. Check your policy and tell us who is handling your claim.
Will the price change when you arrive?
Not if the job is as described. If it turns out different, such as a car in a ditch rather than on the verge, we explain and agree any change before doing extra work.
Do you charge for storing my car?
Storage in our secure yard is priced separately when it is needed. If a garage can take the car straight away, there is nothing extra to pay.
How can I pay for recovery?
By card on the day, bank transfer or cash. Businesses can ask about invoicing.