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Alfa recovery POV
A first-person view of an Alfa recovery with DSBM.
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24/7 · ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE
CAR
RECOVERY.
Broken down? Had an accident?
Call for a clear price and your arrival estimate.
30-minute local response target.
Subject to location and availability. Call for your ETA.
4.9/5
Google reviewsGoogle review rating
Network memberWorking closely with clubs
6years
Recovery & transport
experience
CAR RECOVERY. IT’S OUR CORE SERVICE.When your car stops,
When your car stops,
we get to work.
From a driveway breakdown to an accident-damaged car. Local recovery across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with onward transport to your chosen garage or destination.
01020304
Breakdown recovery
Non-runners, failed clutches and cars that need to reach a garage.
Accident recovery
Tell us about the damage, wheels and access. We plan the loading.
Locked wheels & difficult loading
Recovery skates and suitable winching for assessed jobs.
Low, modified & classic cars
Vehicle clearance, access and loading checked before collection.
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The right equipment.
We assess the vehicle, access and loading before agreeing the recovery.
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A price for your job.
A suitable 4×4 and transporter can keep operating costs below a larger truck. Ask us for a quote.
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Direct to DSBM.
Tell us what’s happened. We confirm the price, plan and arrival estimate with you.
Specialist and heavy recoveries need equipment suited to the load.
Why choose DSBMWINTER IN ABERDEENSHIREStuck in snow?
Stuck in snow?
Tell us where.
Snow, ice or a vehicle off the road? Send the location, vehicle details and a view of the access. We assess the recovery, equipment and current availability before confirming the job.
Fraserburgh, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Ellon, Aberdeen and wider Aberdeenshire. For urgent recovery, call 01224 044741. A request is not confirmation of dispatch.
NEW TO DSBM · MOBILE ROADSIDE SERVICESMeet your
Meet your
roadside backup.
Battery trouble or a warning light? The support unit brings help to your car—at home, at work or at the roadside.
MOBILE ASSISTANCEMore than a
More than a
jump start.
We check the vehicle and symptoms, confirm the visit and parts, and explain what comes next. If it needs a garage, we can discuss recovery.
Explore the service vanFROM OUR HOME IN FRASERBURGH
YOUR ROAD.
OUR PATCH.
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the roads between. Find your area, check the access and ask us when we can reach you.
No matching place. Try a nearby town, or call with your road or postcode.
LOCAL RECOVERY & ROADSIDE HELP
Across Aberdeenshire
Broken down at home, at work or on the road? Tell us your location, vehicle and what has happened.
See all recovery areasGet an arrival estimate
We check your location, the job and current availability before confirming when we can get to you.
An enquiry is not a booking. We confirm your price and collection arrangements with you.
FIND YOUR WAY TO DSBM
Find your road.
Tell us where you are.
Explore towns and streets, or use your location to help explain where you are.
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Planning a longer journey? We arrange vehicle transport across the UK, with Northern Ireland and Ireland by arrangement.
Get a transport quoteOUT ON THE ROADThe work
The work
speaks for itself.
Real DSBM recoveries, garage collections and vehicle movements. Take a closer look at the vehicles we move.
THROUGH OUR META GLASSES
See the care.
See the care.
Watch us work.
We record every job with our Meta glasses to help us review our work and maintain the highest standards.
Real recoveries. Our view of the job. Tap a video to watch.
02 / ON THE JOB
Sound on: ratchet
A closer look at securing a vehicle for transport.
Watch video & job detailsCUSTOMER FEEDBACKYour car.
Your car.
Our reputation.
Read what customers say about DSBM on Google. The rating below was checked on 13 September 2026; open the listing for current reviews.
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4.9/ 5
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Part of the network. Part of the car community.
Clubs & network jobs DSBM is an APEX network member and works closely with clubs on recovery and vehicle movements.
North East roots.
UK-wide transport.
A car you’ve bought, a garage transfer or a longer journey. Send both postcodes, the vehicle details and your preferred date.
Northern Ireland and Ireland routes by arrangement.
LAUNCHED FOR iPHONEKeep DSBM
close to hand.
Recovery requests, transport quotes, location sharing and direct contact, together in the DSBM Recovery app.
Free download. Recovery and transport are priced separately. You can always call without the app.
BEFORE YOU CALLA few things
A few things
you might ask.
Need an answer about your car?
Call and talk it through with us.
How much does car recovery cost?
Your quote depends on the collection and delivery points, vehicle, condition, timing and loading requirements. Send both postcodes and explain whether it rolls and steers. We confirm the price for the actual job before arranging recovery.
How quickly can you get to me?
We target a local recovery response within 30 minutes where location and availability allow. We are based in Fraserburgh. Aberdeen, rural locations and longer journeys need an estimate for that specific callout; the 30-minute target is not a promise everywhere.
My car has broken down. How do I get recovery?
Call 01224 044741. Tell us your location, registration, what has happened and where the car needs to go. Mention anything that affects loading, such as locked wheels, accident damage or a car that is stuck in gear. We confirm availability, the arrival estimate and price.
Can you recover a car with locked wheels?
We use recovery skates and suitable winching for assessed jobs with locked wheels or awkward loading. Tell us which wheels are affected, the parking-brake condition and the space around the car. Send photographs before we confirm the method.
Can you collect a car after an accident?
Yes, where the recovery can be assessed and arranged safely. Call with the location, damage, wheel condition and chosen destination. Tell us about emergency services, any hold or collection restriction and who is authorised to release the vehicle.
Can the service van replace my battery?
Yes. Send your registration, location and symptoms so we can check the correct battery, stock, access and fitting requirements. We confirm parts, visit availability and the price before arranging the job.
Do you move cars long distances?
Yes. Planned UK car and vehicle transport is part of DSBM. Send collection and delivery postcodes, the vehicle condition and preferred dates for a quote.
Is DSBM part of the APEX network?
Yes. DSBM is a member of the APEX network. For a network or club job, provide the job reference, vehicle, location, authorisation, destination and the person coordinating the handover.