From a roadside breakdown to moving an entire fleet, M Barnes Recovery has the trucks, kit and the experience to get it done. Safely, on time, and around the clock. County Durham based, with full UK and European coverage.
Cars, vans, 4x4s and motorcycles moved safely anywhere in the UK — open or enclosed transport for dealers, auctions, private sales and motorsport.
Broken down or stuck? Our 24/7 recovery team gets you and your vehicle moving again quickly, with a friendly, professional service every single time.
Heavy commercial recovery for trucks, buses and plant. The right equipment and experienced operators to handle large-scale recoveries safely.
Rapid, careful RTC recovery and roadside assistance. We work alongside insurers and emergency services to clear and recover damaged vehicles.
Stuck in mud, a ditch or deep in a field? Our specialist winching and off-road units reach vehicles standard trucks can't — farms, forestry tracks, construction sites and green lanes — and recover them without causing further damage.
A fleet support vehicle is always on hand for fast roadside fixes — jump starts, tyre changes, fuel and lock-outs — so your driver is moving again without the cost and downtime of a full recovery.
Our recovery and transport fleet ranges from light vans to heavy wreckers and multi-car transporters — maintained to the highest standard and ready to roll 24/7. It's why national fleets trust M Barnes to keep their vehicles moving.
"Broke down on the A1 late at night and M Barnes had me recovered within the hour. Calm, professional and reassuring — exactly who you want to turn up."
"We use M Barnes to move vehicles across our national fleet. Always on time, careful with every load, and brilliant communication start to finish."
"After an accident they handled everything — recovered the car, dealt with my insurer and kept me updated. Took all the stress out of a bad day."
Vehicle Recovery FAQs
Yes. M Barnes provides round-the-clock breakdown and vehicle recovery, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whatever time you break down, call us on 01740 485 000 and you'll speak to a member of our control room.
We're based in Ferryhill, County Durham, and cover Durham, Darlington, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, the A1(M) and A167, and the wider North East. We also handle longer-distance recoveries including full UK and European coverage for when a vehicle needs moving further afield.
Response times depend on your location and how busy we are, but as a local, family-run operator we aim to reach you as quickly and safely as possible. Usually within 45-60 minutes. When you call, we'll give you an honest estimated arrival time.
Our modern fleet recovers cars, vans, 4x4s, motorbikes, light commercial vehicles, HGV and heavy plant machinery.
The cost depends on your location, the distance and the type of vehicle. We're upfront about pricing — call us on 01740 485 000 and we'll give you a clear quote before we set off, with no surprises.
Yes. We accept card as well as other payment methods for convenience. All our vehicles are equipped with payment facilities so you can pay easily at the roadside.
Get yourself and any passengers to a safe place, switch on your hazard lights, and call us on 01740 485 000. Have your location, registration and a brief description of the fault ready so we can send the right recovery vehicle straight to you.
Yes. We provide accident and incident recovery, moving damaged and non-drivable vehicles safely to your chosen garage, home or storage. We work carefully and can assist whether or not you're claiming through insurance.
Our recovery team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
01740 485 000