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Car stopped? Get help from DSBM Recovery Ltd across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the North East. Call with your location for a price and current arrival estimate.
See DSBM Recovery Ltd work
Our first-person footage shows preparation, loaded vehicles and securing details. Tell us what stopped your car moving and we will discuss the suitable next step.
Watch the video and read about the job ↗From the roadside to the right destination
A failed clutch, overheating engine or sudden loss of power can leave you needing more than a quick restart. Tell us what happened and where the vehicle is sitting. We assess the loading requirements and arrange recovery to your chosen garage, home or another agreed location.
A recovery plan that fits the car
We carry recovery skates for suitable locked-wheel jobs. Automatic gearboxes, low suspension, damaged steering and car-park restrictions all matter, so a quick description and WhatsApp photos help us prepare before setting off.
Local help, with longer journeys available
We take recovery calls 24/7 for Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Ellon, Inverurie, Aberdeen and surrounding areas. If you need the vehicle taken further, we can also quote onward transport across Scotland and the UK.
Tell us these details
- Your map pin, road and direction of travel.
- Registration and symptoms: what happened just before it stopped?
- Whether it rolls, steers and brakes, plus any access restrictions.
- Where you want it delivered and whether someone can receive it.
Contact DSBM
Call for availability, an arrival estimate and a clear price. WhatsApp is handy for photos and your location; call to arrange urgent help.
Useful next steps.
Keep DSBM close by: the DSBM Recovery Ltd app is now available for iPhone. View it on the App Store.
CAR RECOVERY QUESTIONS
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.
How quickly can you get to me?
Our local response target is 30–60 minutes across our main work area in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Arrival depends on where our recovery vehicle is working, your exact location, the job and current availability. Call 01224 044741 for your ETA.
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.
Can you recover a car that will not start?
Yes, subject to the vehicle and collection conditions. Tell us if it rolls, steers, comes out of gear and has a working parking-brake release. If a battery or starting fault may suit mobile assistance, we can discuss that option first.
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 move an automatic or electric car?
Tell us the exact model, whether it powers on and whether it can select neutral or a transport mode. The manufacturer guidance, wheel condition and loading requirements determine the suitable method. Do not assume it can simply be towed on its driven wheels.
Can you recover a lowered or modified car?
We welcome enquiries for low and modified cars. Send the model, approximate clearance and pictures of the front, side and wheels. We assess the loading angle, access and suitable equipment before accepting the job.
Can you deliver my car to my chosen garage?
Yes. Confirm that the garage will accept it, supply the address and give us the receiving contact and opening arrangements. Tell us about keys, authorisation and any requirement for an out-of-hours handover.
CLUB & NETWORK WORK
DSBM is an APEX network member and works closely with clubs. Include the job reference, authorisation and handover details for an arranged network recovery. Club and network enquiries.