Car Breakdown Recovery Cambridge | 24/7 Emergency | All CB Postcodes
Whether you're stuck on the M11, stranded in a Park & Ride, or broken down outside Addenbrooke's, CityGrip Recovery is your local 24/7 lifeline. We cover Cambridge city and the wider county — from the city centre to Ely, Newmarket, Saffron Walden, and Cambourne. Towing, jump starts, accident recovery, fuel delivery, and mobile tyre help when you need it most.
Why Cambridge drivers choose us
- We know Cambridge inside out — no sat-nav delays
- Honest pricing explained upfront, typically from £60
- Modern trucks and trained operators who care
- We'll help with insurance paperwork if you need it
- EVs, luxury cars, vans, and motorcycles all welcome
Key routes & landmarks
M11 J11–J14
A14 (Girton–Milton–Fen Ditton)
A10, A11, A428, A1307, A603, A505, A1134
We respond fast to all major Cambridge routes: M11 junctions 11-14, the A14 corridor through Girton and Milton, plus the A10, A11, A428, A1307, A603, A505, and city ring roads. We know every business park, hospital, Park & Ride site, and village lane in the area.
Why Cambridge Trusts CityGrip Recovery
Emergency Services — Cambridge & Cambridgeshire
🚗 Breakdown Recovery
Safe, damage-free recoveries across city and county: ring roads to rural lanes. Garage of your choice.
- Rapid city dispatch
- Flatbed & wheel-lift
- Photo condition reports
- From £60+
🚛 Towing Service
Local & long distance including M11 J11–J14, A14, A428, A11.
- Motorway-safe kit
- EV/AWD procedures
- Door-to-door
⚡ Jump Start & Battery
Surge-protected starts and battery tests (cars, vans, bikes, EV 12V).
- Stop-start compatible
- Alternator/charge check
- Battery supply/fit*
⛽ Fuel Delivery
Emergency petrol/diesel/AdBlue around Cambridge incl. service areas & P&R sites.
- Misfuel recovery*
- Clear costs
- Rural coverage
🚨 Accident Recovery
Scene safety, documentation, and insurer liaison when requested.
- Secure loading
- Debris awareness
- 24/7 callout
🛞 Tyre Change
Puncture/blowout? Fit spare or recover to tyre centre. Hard-shoulder safety first.
- Locknut help
- Mobile tyre sourcing*
- Safety assessment
🏢 Auction Pick-Up
BCA, Copart & dealers across Cambs, Suffolk, Beds, Herts.
- Timed slots
- Paperwork checked
- Photo proof
🚚 A-to-B Transport
Garage moves, projects, relocations and dealer swaps — nationwide.
- Single vehicle focus
- Digital paperwork
- Flexible scheduling
*Subject to stock/availability and safety assessment.
Cambridge City Coverage — CB1 • CB2 • CB3 • CB4 • CB5
City Centre & South Cambridge
We serve the entire CB1 and CB2 area, including the railway station, Mill Road, Cherry Hinton, Queen Edith's, Trumpington, and the Biomedical Campus. Whether you're on Hills Road, stuck in traffic on Long Road, or broken down near Addenbrooke's, we'll find you quickly.
- Hills Rd, Long Rd, Brookgate
- Mill Rd, Coldham's Ln
- A1134 ring road, A1307
- Trumpington Meadows, Clay Farm
West & North Cambridge
From Newnham to the Science Park, we cover CB3 and CB4 completely. That includes West Cambridge, Eddington, Chesterton, Arbury, King's Hedges, and both the Science Park and Business Park. Madingley Road, Huntingdon Road, Milton Road — we know them all.
- Madingley Rd, Huntingdon Rd
- Milton Rd, Histon Rd
- Girton Interchange (A14)
- Cambridge North Station
East Cambridge & Riverside
The CB5 area including Riverside, Abbey, Fen Ditton, and Cambridge North is fully covered. We regularly attend Newmarket Road retail parks, Ditton Lane, and the A14 Milton Interchange.
- Newmarket Rd retail park
- Ditton Lane, Meadowlands
- A14 Milton Interchange
- A10 Waterbeach link
Extended Cambridgeshire Coverage
CB6 • CB7 Ely & Fens
Ely, Littleport, Witchford, Soham, Fordham, Wicken, Stretham. A10/A142 corridors and fenland routes.
- Ely Cathedral & Marina
- Queen Adelaide, Chettisham
- A1123 links
- ETA: 30–60 mins
CB8 • CB9 Newmarket & Haverhill
Newmarket, Exning, Red Lodge; Haverhill, Kedington, Withersfield.
- A14/A1304 links
- Stud farms & Racecourse
- A1307 corridor
- ETA: 35–65 mins
Saffron Walden & Audley End
We cover the CB10 and CB11 areas including Saffron Walden, Great and Little Chesterford, Littlebury, and surrounding villages. Regular routes include the M11 junctions 8-10, A1301, and connections to central Cambridge. Typical arrival time: 30-50 minutes depending on traffic.
- M11 J8–J10, A1301, A11
- Audley End House/Station
- Cross-county to CB1–CB5
- ETA: 30–60 mins
CB21 • CB22 • CB23 • CB24 • CB25 Villages
Fulbourn, Teversham, Linton, Abington, Sawston, Pampisford, Duxford, Whittlesford, Milton, Waterbeach, Histon, Impington, Swavesey, Bar Hill, Longstanton, Oakington, Northstowe, Cambourne, Bottisham, Burwell, Swaffham Prior/Bulbeck, Quy.
- A428 Cambourne–A1
- A11 (Duxford–Six Mile Bottom)
- Babraham/Granta Park
- ETA: 25–55 mins
Why Choose CityGrip Recovery
⚡ Rapid Response
Local teams positioned around Cambridge for quick dispatch.
- City & rural reach
- Live ETAs
- Night coverage
🏙️ Cambridge Specialists
Ring roads, P&R, science & business parks — we know the shortcuts.
- M11/A14/A10/A11
- Match day/event routing
- Village access trucks
💷 Transparent Pricing
Clear quotes before wheels roll. No surprises.
- From £60+
- Distance/itemised
- Receipts provided
✅ Certified Pros
Experienced operators, PPE and safe systems of work.
- Method statements
- Damage-avoidance
- Insured
🚚 Modern Fleet
Flatbeds, wheel-lift and low-clearance gear for EVs & performance cars.
- EV-safe
- AWD-safe
- Winch & skates
🛡️ Insurance Support
Photos, notes and insurer-friendly documentation when requested.
- Condition photos
- Incident notes
- Proof-of-delivery
Cambridge Reviews
"Battery died near Addenbrooke's at 6am. They arrived fast, tested the battery and got me going. Clear pricing and polite."
— Priya S., CB2
"Puncture on the A14 by Milton. Recovery truck was with me in 30 mins and took me to a tyre centre. Smooth, safe and professional."
— Daniel W., CB4
"Our van wouldn't start in Cambourne. They diagnosed the issue, loaded carefully and delivered to our garage. Great comms."
— Amber M., CB23
"Accident near Newmarket. Calm team, handled the scene and kept us informed. Helped with my insurer too."
— Josh L., CB8
"Late-night tow from Trumpington Meadows to central garage. Slick service."
— Lewis R., CB2
"Science Park jump start — alternator checked, honest advice."
— Hana A., CB4
"Ely to Cambridge dealer transport. On time and careful with loading."
— Marco D., CB6
"Duxford show day breakdown — recovered fast despite traffic."
— Chloe P., CB22
"Saffron Walden roadside assist — friendly, straightforward quote."
— Tom K., CB10
"Waterbeach misfuel. Arranged specialist and moved us safely."
— Aisha N., CB24
"Haverhill A1307 tow — communicated ETA, secured load properly."
— Sergiu P., CB9
"Park & Ride pick-up — quick and efficient, reasonable price."
— Megan J., CB1
Cambridge Recovery — FAQ
How fast can you reach me in Cambridge?
Typical city arrivals are 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, location and safety. Villages and further afield can be 30–65 minutes.
Do you cover the whole county?
Yes — all CB postcodes (CB1–CB25 including CB10 & CB11) and surrounding SG8, PE and IP corridors.
Can you help on M11/A14?
Yes, we assist on motorway/dual carriageway sections where safe and permitted, or arrange secure recovery to a safer point.
Do you work with EVs and performance cars?
We use EV-safe and low-clearance methods, follow OEM guidance and can use transport/neutral modes where provided.
Is pricing fixed?
We quote based on location, vehicle, situation and distance. You'll get a clear price before dispatch.
Do you handle insurance?
We can provide photos/notes and liaise with your insurer when requested.
Do you operate overnight?
Yes — 24/7, 365 days a year.
What info speeds things up?
Exact location/postcode, service needed, vehicle make/model, hazards, and your destination (if towing).
Do you attend Park & Ride sites?
Yes — Trumpington, Babraham Rd, Milton and Madingley Rd P&R when accessible and safe.
Can you collect from auctions?
Yes — BCA, Copart and local dealers with timed slots and photo proof.
Do you cover business parks?
Yes — Cambridge Science Park, Business Park, St John's Innovation Park and more.
Do you support rural lanes?
Yes — we assess ground clearance and safety; if unsafe to work, we move to a safer spot first.
Postcode Directory — Cambridge & Surroundings
CB1
Station, Mill Road, Cherry Hinton, Queen Edith's, Hills Rd.
- Brookgate
- Perne Rd
- Coldham's Ln
- Fendon Rd
CB2
City Centre, Trumpington, Biomedical Campus.
- Long Rd
- Grand Arcade
- Trumpington Rd
- Hobson's Park
CB3
Newnham, West Cambridge, Eddington, Madingley, Coton, Grantchester.
- Madingley Rd
- Grange Rd
- Grantchester Rd
- Eddington Ave
CB4
Chesterton, King's Hedges, Arbury, Science/Business Park.
- Milton Rd
- King's Hedges Rd
- Arbury Rd
- Green End Rd
CB5
Riverside, Abbey, Fen Ditton, Cambridge North.
- Newmarket Rd
- Stourbridge Common
- Ditton Lane
- Cambridge North
CB6
Ely, Littleport, Witchford.
- A10 corridor
- Queen Adelaide
- Chettisham
- Witchford
CB7
Soham, Fordham, Wicken, Isleham.
- Soham Bypass
- Fordham Rd
- Wicken Fen
- Prickwillow
CB8
Newmarket, Exning, Woodditton.
- A1304/A14
- Racecourse
- Stud farms
- Cheveley
CB9
Haverhill, Kedington, Withersfield.
- A1307
- Chalkstone
- Sturmer
- Helions Bumpstead
CB10
Saffron Walden, Great/Little Chesterford, Littlebury, Wendens Ambo.
- A1301
- Audley End
- Morton Park
- Battle Rd
CB11
Newport, Quendon, Debden, Widdington.
- B1039
- Station Rd
- London Rd
- Rickling Green
CB21
Fulbourn, Teversham, Linton.
- Fulbourn Old Drift
- Teversham Rd
- Abington
- Linton A1307
CB22
Sawston, Pampisford, Whittlesford, Duxford.
- Granta Park
- Whittlesford P&R
- Duxford IWM
- Babraham
CB23
Cambourne, Bar Hill, Longstanton, Hardwick, Northstowe.
- A428 Cambourne
- Bar Hill Retail
- Dry Drayton
- Caldecote
CB24
Milton, Waterbeach, Histon, Impington, Landbeach.
- Milton Interchange
- Histon Green
- Impington Lane
- Research Parks
CB25
Bottisham, Burwell, Swaffham Prior/Bulbeck, Quy, Reach.
- Bottisham A1303
- Burwell High St
- Quy Interchange
- Fenland lanes
Nearby
SG8 Royston • PE19 St Neots • PE27–29 St Ives/Huntingdon • IP28–33 Mildenhall/Bury St Edmunds.
- A1198
- A1096
- A141
- A14 junctions
Advanced & Specialist Services
💎 Luxury & Low-Clearance
Performance and prestige cars handled with ramps, skates and low-angle loading.
- Enclosed options on request
- Paint/trim protection
- Wheel straps only
- From £120+
🔌 EV & Hybrid
OEM procedures for transport/neutral modes and 12V support where applicable.
- Mode engagement checks
- Insulated tools
- Tesla/JLR/BMW etc.
- From £80+
🏭 Commercial & Fleet
Vans, small commercials and light plant around city & parks.
- Account options
- POs & invoices
- Multi-stop routes
- SLA available
🎬 Film & Events
Unit moves for sets, shows and race days (Duxford, Newmarket, university events).
- Timed slots
- Docs & RAMS
- Location access
- Standby options
Technology That Helps You Faster
🧠 Smart Recovery
Job triage to send the right truck first time.
- Load matching
- Traffic-aware routing
- Safety prompts
- Photo logs
🔎 Diagnostics
Battery tests & basic code reads to guide next steps.
- No-start checks
- 12V health
- Alternator check
- Garage hand-off
📲 Digital Platform
Clear comms, quotes and updates via call, SMS or WhatsApp.
- Share location
- Receive ETA
- Photo receipts
- Card payments
🛡️ Security Systems
Operator ID, vehicle tracking and anti-damage procedures.
- Tracked trucks
- PPE & signage
- Wheel chocks
- Strap checks
Environmentally Responsible
🌿 Eco-Friendly Fleet
Modern, efficient vehicles and route planning to cut idle time.
♻️ Recycling
Tyres, batteries and fluids handled via licensed partners.
🏭 Sustainable Ops
Digital paperwork and reduced repeat journeys through precise dispatch.
How We Help
Stuck with a flat battery? We'll test it and get you moving. Puncture on the motorway? We'll get you to safety. Run out of fuel? We'll bring you what you need. Accident or breakdown? We'll recover you safely and handle the details. Whatever's happened, we've seen it before and we know how to help.
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We cover all CB postcodes plus SG8, PE19, PE27–29 and IP28–33 links.
