24 Hour Car Recovery & Vehicle Recovery in Portsmouth
Fast local towing, breakdown, jump start and free non-fault accident recovery across Portsmouth. 24/7 response from £90, with a fair price agreed before we roll.
Broken down or had an accident in Portsmouth? CityGrip arranges 24/7 car and vehicle recovery across Portsmouth and Hampshire, dispatching a vetted local operator straight to you, with a flat price agreed before we set off.
- No call-out fee
- Price agreed first
- Fully insured operators
- 24/7/365 cover
Had a non-fault accident in Portsmouth? Your recovery is free.
If your vehicle was damaged in an accident in Portsmouth that was not your fault, CityGrip can arrange recovery, secure storage, approved repairs and a like-for-like courtesy car, with the costs recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer. We manage the whole claim so you pay nothing out of pocket, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Free accident recovery and storage
- Like-for-like courtesy car
- Approved repairs, managed to settlement
- No upfront cost, you keep more of your settlement
CityGrip arranges 24/7 car and vehicle recovery in Portsmouth and across Hampshire through our national network of vetted, fully insured local recovery operators. When you call, we dispatch the nearest available operator to your location in Portsmouth, with recovery from £90, jump starts from £70, breakdown assistance, towing and accident recovery, and a fixed price agreed before we set off. Call 07960 200253 for car recovery in Portsmouth near you.
Portsmouth is a major south-coast city, from the City Centre and Southsea to Fratton, Cosham and North End, reached by the M27 and M275. A breakdown on the M275 onto the island, a flat battery in Southsea, or an accident on the A27 all need a fast local response, and our network puts a vetted Portsmouth operator on the way with one company managing your job and price.
Our Vehicle Recovery Services in Portsmouth
One local vehicle recovery service, every roadside situation covered, day or night.
Car Recovery & Towing
Cars, vans and 4x4s recovered and transported anywhere, locally or long distance.
Breakdown & Roadside
Fast roadside help to get you going, or a recovery if the vehicle cannot be fixed.
Jump Start & Battery
Flat battery boosted on the spot, with honest advice on whether it needs replacing.
Fuel & Wrong Fuel
Out of fuel or misfuelled? We deliver the right fuel or drain and flush the tank.
Tyre Change
Roadside wheel change or transport to a tyre fitter when there is no usable spare.
Accident Recovery
24/7 accident recovery, plus full non-fault claim support at no cost to you.
Every vehicle and situation covered in Portsmouth
Whatever you drive and whatever has gone wrong, one local team can help.
Cars and 4x4s
From small hatchbacks to large SUVs, recovered on the right equipment without risking further damage.
Vans and light commercials
Loaded and unloaded vans recovered for sole traders, couriers and fleets, locally or long distance.
Electric and hybrid
EVs and hybrids recovered safely by flatbed, the correct method for vehicles that should not be towed on their wheels.
Accident-damaged vehicles
Damaged or immobile after a collision, recovered carefully, with free non-fault support where you were not at fault.
Local coverage across Portsmouth
We arrange recovery right across Portsmouth and Hampshire: Portsmouth City Centre, Southsea, Fratton, Cosham, North End, Portsea Island, Copnor, Hilsea. Wherever you are, on a main road, a residential street, a car park or the motorway, we identify the nearest available local operator and send them to you, then agree the price before anyone sets off, so there are no surprises when they arrive.
Our local operators know the Portsmouth road network: the M27 and the M275 spur that is the main way onto Portsea Island, the A3(M) and A27, and the A2030 and seafront roads. Knowing these means a recovery truck reaches you quickly even though the island city has limited approaches that congest fast.
Portsmouth is a densely built island city, one of the most densely populated in the UK, reached mainly by the M275 with only a few road links onto Portsea Island, so a breakdown on an approach road can block a lot of traffic. The naval dockyard, the ferry port, seafront event traffic at Southsea and Fratton Park match days all shape a recovery. Our local operators know the island approaches and where it is safe to load.
How Portsmouth car recovery works
From your call to a recovered vehicle, in four simple steps.
1. Call us
Tell us where you are in Portsmouth, your vehicle and the problem. We give a firm price and a realistic arrival time.
2. We dispatch
The nearest available operator heads to you, with live updates so you are never left wondering.
3. Fix or recover
If we can get you going at the roadside we will. If not, we safely load and recover your vehicle.
4. Drop off
We take your vehicle wherever you need, home, a garage, or onward, and settle the agreed price. No surprises.
What to do if you break down in Portsmouth
A few quick steps keep you safe while you wait for recovery.
Get to safety
Pull over as far from traffic as you can, switch on your hazard lights and, if it is safe, leave the vehicle from the side away from passing traffic.
Make yourself visible
Put on a hi-vis if you have one and use a warning triangle on normal roads. On a motorway or red route, stay behind a barrier and do not place a triangle.
Note your location
Look for a street name, building, junction or marker post. It helps us reach you faster and confirm the nearest safe access point.
Call CityGrip
Ring 07960 200253. We confirm your location and price, then dispatch the nearest operator straight to you.
Transparent Portsmouth recovery prices
Clear flat starting prices, agreed before we roll. No hidden call-out or night surcharges sprung on you.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Car recovery and breakdown | from £90 |
| Jump start | from £70 |
| Fuel delivery | from £95 plus fuel |
| Tyre change | from £90 |
| Accident recovery (non-fault) | £0 to you |
Final price depends on vehicle, distance and time. We confirm the full cost on the phone before dispatch.
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However you search, from car recovery in Portsmouth near me to breakdown recovery, a jump start or vehicle transport near you, one call to 07960 200253 puts a vetted local operator in Portsmouth on the way, with a firm price and a realistic arrival time confirmed before they set off.
Why Portsmouth drivers choose CityGrip
We combine the reach of a national recovery network with a genuinely local operator on the ground in Portsmouth: a vetted, fully insured driver who knows the city’s roads, backed by one company that answers the phone, agrees a flat price up front and manages the job end to end. Recovery from £90, jump starts from £70, no hidden call-out fees. And if your accident was not your fault, our free non-fault service means your recovery, storage and a courtesy car cost you nothing.
No hidden fees
One flat price agreed before we dispatch. No call-out charge added later, no surprise extras at the kerbside.
Same fair price at night
We are clear about any out-of-hours difference up front. You always know the full cost before you say yes.
Easy payment
Pay by card or bank transfer on completion. You get a receipt, and proof of dispatch if you need it for a claim.
Fully insured
Your vehicle is handled by insured operators with the right equipment for cars, vans and 4x4s.
Portsmouth recovery reviews
Real feedback from drivers we have helped in and around Portsmouth.
Stranded in Portsmouth after hours and every national line had me on hold. CityGrip picked up first ring, gave a real arrival time and turned up early. Lifesavers.
Emma R., PortsmouthBattery died late at night in Portsmouth and they answered straight away. Technician with me in under 25 minutes and a fair price agreed before he set off. Brilliant 24 hour service.
Raj P., PortsmouthFlat battery on a Sunday in Portsmouth. Called, they came within half an hour, boosted it and gave honest advice on whether it needed replacing. Proper professional service.
Jennifer L., PortsmouthMisfuelled the car near Portsmouth. They drained and flushed the tank at the roadside and I was back on the road the same evening. Fast, fair and friendly.
James W., PortsmouthBroke down on a busy road in Portsmouth during rush hour. CityGrip arrived fast, loaded the car safely and dropped it at my garage. No hidden fees, exactly the price quoted.
Aisha K., PortsmouthNeeded my van recovered from Portsmouth to a garage outside London. Clear mileage price upfront, careful handling, kept me updated the whole way. Will use again.
Liam C., PortsmouthPortsmouth car recovery FAQs
Do you have local recovery operators in Portsmouth?
Yes. We work with vetted, fully insured local recovery operators across Portsmouth and Hampshire. When you call, we dispatch the nearest available one to your exact location, so you get a genuinely local driver backed by one company managing the job.
How quickly can you reach me in Portsmouth?
Because we dispatch the nearest available local operator, we can usually reach you quickly. Call 07960 200253 with your exact location in Portsmouth and we will give a realistic arrival time before anyone sets off.
How much does car recovery in Portsmouth cost?
Recovery starts from £90 and jump starts from £70 in Portsmouth. The exact price depends on your vehicle, the distance and the time, and we agree it on the phone before we dispatch, with no call-out fee.
Do you cover breakdowns and accidents as well as recovery in Portsmouth?
Yes. We arrange breakdown and roadside assistance, jump starts, towing, accident recovery and vehicle transport across Portsmouth and Hampshire, 24 hours a day.
Can you recover vans and 4x4s in Portsmouth?
Yes. Our local operators in Portsmouth recover cars, vans, 4x4s and larger light commercial vehicles, on the right equipment, locally or long distance.
Is accident recovery really free in Portsmouth?
If the accident was not your fault, your recovery, storage and a courtesy car are recovered from the at-fault driver's insurer, so there is nothing for you to pay.
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