Safety first
We always point you to 999 when there's injury or danger.
Glasgow & surrounding areas
Accident Recovery in Glasgow
Safety-first recovery after a collision, with transport to a garage or bodyshop.
After a collision, safety comes before everything else. If anyone is injured, or the road is blocked, contact the emergency services first. Once everyone is safe, Glasgow Recovery Help can help you find recovery support to move an accident-damaged vehicle.
Damaged vehicles need careful handling, whether they're being taken to a garage, a bodyshop or a secure location. We focus on connecting you with local recovery support that treats the situation with the care it needs.
What this covers
Damaged vehicles
Careful recovery of vehicles that can no longer be driven safely.
Garage or bodyshop
Transport onward to a repairer or bodyshop of your choice.
Handled with care
Recovery that treats a stressful situation calmly and practically.
If it's an emergency, call 999 first
If anyone is injured, if your vehicle is in a live traffic lane, or if there is any immediate danger, contact the emergency services before anything else. Your safety comes first.
If you've broken down or had an incident
- Check for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 999 immediately.
- If the road is blocked or vehicles are in a dangerous position, contact the police and emergency services.
- Once everyone is safe, exchange details and record what happened before arranging recovery of the vehicle.
Areas we help drivers in
Beyond central Glasgow, we help drivers across the surrounding towns. A few of the areas we focus on:
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first after an accident?
Check for injuries and call 999 if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. Once everyone is safe and details are exchanged, you can arrange recovery of the vehicle.
Can the vehicle go to my insurer's bodyshop?
In most cases recovery can take an accident-damaged vehicle to a garage, bodyshop or storage location you specify. Add the destination to your request if you know it.
What if the car is badly damaged?
Severely damaged vehicles need specialist handling. Describe the damage in your request so recovery arrives with suitable equipment.
Can you recover a car with no keys, or one stuck in gear?
Situations like a lost key, a car left in gear, or a vehicle that can't be steered are common and usually workable with the right equipment. Describe exactly what's happening in your request so recovery arrives prepared.
My car is in a tight spot — a car park, alley or driveway. Is that a problem?
Awkward access — tight car parks, narrow lanes, low clearance or a blocked-in vehicle — can often still be handled, though it affects which equipment is needed. Note the access details and any restrictions in your request so it can be planned properly.
Get connected
Request recovery help
Tell us what's happened and where you are. We'll use these details to help connect you with local recovery support as our partner network comes online.
Preparing our network. We are getting our recovery partners in place. Emergency call routing will be added soon — this form is not yet an immediate dispatch service.
During launch this form records your request so we can follow up. It does not yet dispatch a recovery vehicle. If you're in danger, call 999.