The car will not start
If a flat battery looks likely, a jump start may get you going. If it does not, we can recover the car instead. See jump start in Wimbledon.
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Car Recovery in Wimbledon SW19, 24 Hours a Day
From £95, no call-out fee. Price agreed on the phone before we set off, anywhere in SW19.
- No call-out fee
- Price agreed first
- Fully insured operators
- 24/7/365
From £95Car recovery and towing, no call-out fee
From £75Jump start for a flat battery
From £140Mobile tyre fitting on ordinary roads
SW19Covering Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Park
CityGrip Recovery recovers and tows cars across Wimbledon, SW19, 24 hours a day. Car recovery in Wimbledon starts from £95 with no call-out fee, and we agree the price with you on the phone before we set off. Call or WhatsApp 07960 200253 and tell us where you are and what has happened. We also do jump starts from £75, mobile tyre fitting from £140 on ordinary roads (the tyre itself is charged on top) and £250 to £750 on a motorway, and fuel delivery for an empty tank at £70 to £200, in Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Park, Merton Park and South Wimbledon.
Car recovery and towing across SW19
Wimbledon SW19 covers a lot of ground: the streets around Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village, the town centre around the station, the quieter roads of Wimbledon Park and Merton Park, and South Wimbledon. If your car breaks down anywhere in that area, whether it is a dead battery on Church Road, a flat tyre on Parkside or an engine fault in the town centre, we can load the car and take it to a garage, your home or wherever you need it to go.
No upfront cost for non-fault drivers
Non-fault accident in Wimbledon? Recovery arranged at no upfront cost
If another driver was at fault, we can arrange your recovery at no upfront cost to you, and your claim is handled through CityGrip Claims at citygripclaims.co.uk. The costs are claimed from the at-fault driver’s insurer. Whether you are offered a replacement vehicle depends on the circumstances of your claim, and what you may owe if liability is disputed depends on the agreement you sign. Read what you are entitled to after a non-fault accident before you decide.
How car recovery in Wimbledon works
Step 1. Call or WhatsApp 07960 200253 and tell us where you are, what has happened and where the car needs to go. A road name or landmark such as Wimbledon station or Church Road is enough.
Step 2. We agree the price with you on the phone before we set off. Car recovery starts from £95 with no call-out fee.
Step 3. We load the car and take it to a garage, your home or wherever you need it to go. The price agreed on the phone is the price you pay, unless the job turns out to be genuinely different from what was described.
Road restrictions in Wimbledon that can affect a recovery
Wimbledon Village on Sundays. On the western arm of the High Street, between the High Street and Lingfield Road, vehicle access and parking are restricted on Sundays from 9am to 4pm. Properties with a dropped kerb keep vehicle access, and Merton Council has made the scheme permanent (Merton Council). If you are stuck there on a Sunday, tell us the nearest road when you call.
The Championships. Each year Merton Council puts temporary parking restrictions on the roads around the All England Club. In 2026 they ran from 29 June to 12 July, with no parking from 8.30am to 11.30pm daily on roads including Church Road, Parkside and Bathgate Road. Some roads were also closed, and residents and their visitors needed a permit from the All England Lawn Tennis Club to enter them. Tell us the nearest road when you call, and check Merton Council's Championships page for the current year.
Mobile tyre fitting, jump starts and fuel delivery in Wimbledon
A flat or damaged tyre on a residential road in Merton Park or around Wimbledon Park can often be dealt with where the car is. Mobile tyre fitting on an ordinary road starts from £140, with the tyre itself charged on top, and where it is safe and practical we do it at the roadside rather than recovering the car first. On a motorway it is £250 to £750 to cover the extra safety measures involved (see M25 breakdown recovery). More on mobile tyre fitting and mobile tyre fitting in south London.
A jump start, from £75, covers the usual causes of a flat battery: lights left on, a car left standing, or short runs in cold weather that do not let the battery charge properly. Van and 24V jump starts start from £100. See jump start in Wimbledon and our jump start and battery help page.
Fuel delivery for an empty tank is £70 to £200, depending on the amount and type of fuel. If the wrong fuel has gone in, do not start the engine or switch the ignition on. The tank may need draining rather than simply topping up, and that is quoted on the phone because it depends on the vehicle, the size of the tank and whether the engine was started. See fuel delivery and wrong fuel.
Areas we cover around Wimbledon
Broken down further out? We cover car recovery Putney, car recovery Wandsworth, car recovery Kingston, car recovery Croydon and car recovery Sutton. On the A3, see A3 breakdown recovery, and for the wider area see car recovery in south London.
If your car breaks down in Wimbledon: what to do first
Try to stop in a place of relative safety. On an ordinary road, get the car off the road if you can, and use your hazard warning lights if it is causing an obstruction (Highway Code rules 275 and 276).
Keep well away from the car and moving traffic, and never stand between the vehicle and oncoming traffic. Note the road name and the nearest landmark, then call or WhatsApp us on 07960 200253.
These steps are for ordinary roads. On a motorway, follow the Highway Code rule 277 steps and call 999 if you cannot reach safety and cannot get out safely, then call us once you are safe. See M25 breakdown recovery.
Car recovery and jump start prices in Wimbledon
Starting prices for car recovery and jump starts in Wimbledon. Mobile tyre fitting and fuel delivery prices are in the services section above.
| Service | What it covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Car recovery and towing | Collected and taken to a garage, your home or wherever you need it to go. No call-out fee. | from £95 |
| Jump start, car (12V) | For a flat battery. Van and 24V jump starts start from £100. | from £75 |
The price is agreed on the phone before we set off.
After a collision in Wimbledon: what to do at the scene
The Highway Code sets out what to do at the scene of a collision (rules 283 and 286). This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Call 999 first if anyone is hurt or the road is blocked. Give the exact location and any casualties.
Make the scene safer and look after people. If you can, stop in a place of relative safety, switch your hazard warning lights on and ask other drivers to switch off their engines. Take uninjured people to a place of relative safety away from the vehicles, but do not move injured people out of their vehicles unless they are in immediate danger.
Exchange details. After a collision that causes damage or injury, give your name and address, the vehicle owner's name and address and the registration number to anyone with reasonable grounds to ask. If you do not give your details at the time, report the collision to the police as soon as reasonably practicable and within 24 hours. Take photographs or notes of the scene only once everyone is safe and away from moving traffic.
Then call us. Once everyone is safe and away from moving traffic, call 07960 200253 and we arrange the recovery. On a motorway, follow the Highway Code rule 277 steps and call 999 if you cannot reach safety and cannot get out safely, then call us once you are safe. If another driver was at fault, see how non-fault claims work and our accident recovery page.
Which service do you need in Wimbledon?
Tell us what has happened when you call and we agree the job and the price on the phone before we set off.
A flat or damaged tyre
Where it is safe and practical we fit the tyre at the roadside. If not, we can recover the car. See mobile tyre fitting.
Wrong fuel or an empty tank
If you have put the wrong fuel in, do not start the engine or switch the ignition on, as it can cause costly damage. Call us, because the tank may need draining. See what to do after putting the wrong fuel in.
A fault, a warning light or an accident
If the car cannot be driven safely, we recover it to a garage, your home or wherever you need it to go. See car towing and roadside assistance.
What to tell us when you call
Having these to hand keeps the call short and lets us confirm the price straight away.
- Where you are: a road name, the nearest junction or a landmark. If you are on the A3, another main road or a motorway, say which direction you are travelling and the nearest junction or, on a motorway, the marker post.
- The vehicle: make, model and registration, and whether it is petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
- What has happened: a flat battery, a car that will not start, a flat tyre, a warning light, a fuel problem or an accident.
- Where it needs to go: a garage, your home or another address.
- If it is in a car park: the car park name, the level and the bay.
Need car recovery in Wimbledon?
The price is agreed on the phone before we set off.
FAQs
How much does car recovery cost in Wimbledon SW19?
Car recovery in Wimbledon SW19 starts from £95, with no call-out fee added on top. The price is agreed with you on the phone, based on where you are and where the car needs to go, before we set off. Jump starts, mobile tyre fitting and fuel delivery have their own prices, which are set out on this page.
Can I get car recovery in Wimbledon without breakdown cover?
Yes. You can book us directly by phone or WhatsApp on 07960 200253 without going through a breakdown cover provider. We agree the price with you on the phone before we set off, based on where you are, what has happened and where the car needs to go. Tell us those three things and we give you the price for that job.
Are there access restrictions in Wimbledon Village?
On Sundays from 9am to 4pm, vehicle access and parking are restricted on the western arm of the High Street, between the High Street and Lingfield Road, according to Merton Council. Properties with a dropped kerb keep vehicle access. If your car breaks down in or near the Village, tell us the nearest road when you call and we agree the price with you on the phone before we set off.
What should I do first if my car breaks down in Wimbledon?
Try to stop in a place of relative safety. On an ordinary road, get the car off the road if you can, and use your hazard warning lights if it is causing an obstruction. Keep well away from the car and moving traffic, and never stand between the vehicle and oncoming traffic. Note the road name or a nearby landmark, then call or WhatsApp us on 07960 200253. This follows Highway Code rules 275 and 276. On a motorway, follow the Highway Code rule 277 steps and call 999 if you cannot reach safety and cannot get out safely, then call us once you are safe.
How much is mobile tyre fitting in Wimbledon?
Mobile tyre fitting on an ordinary road in Wimbledon starts from £140, with the tyre itself charged on top. If the puncture happens on an actual motorway, such as the M25 on your way to or from SW19, the price is £250 to £750 to cover the extra safety measures involved. The price is agreed on the phone before we set off.
Is car recovery in Wimbledon charged per mile?
We agree one price for the whole job on the phone before we set off, based on where you are, what has happened and where the car needs to go, so you know the total in advance. Give us the road you are on and where the car needs to go and we will give you the price for that journey.
My car was hit by another driver in Wimbledon. Who pays for the recovery?
If another driver was at fault, we can arrange your recovery at no upfront cost to you, and your claim is handled through CityGrip Claims at citygripclaims.co.uk. The costs are claimed from the at-fault driver’s insurer. Whether you are offered a replacement vehicle depends on the circumstances of your claim, and what you may owe if liability is disputed depends on the agreement you sign.
Are there road restrictions near the All England Club during the Championships?
Yes. Each year Merton Council puts temporary parking restrictions on the roads around the All England Club. In 2026 they ran from 29 June to 12 July, with no parking from 8.30am to 11.30pm daily on roads including Church Road, Parkside and Bathgate Road, and some roads were closed to all but residents and their visitors with a permit. Tell us the nearest road when you call, and check Merton Council's website for the current year.
Where will you take my car after a breakdown in Wimbledon?
We take it to a garage, to your home or wherever you need it to go. Tell us the destination when you call, and we agree the price for that journey with you on the phone before we set off.
Can you fix a flat battery or a flat tyre at the roadside in Wimbledon?
Where a fix is possible at the roadside, yes. A jump start for a flat battery starts from £75, or from £100 for vans and 24V vehicles. Mobile tyre fitting on an ordinary road starts from £140, with the tyre itself charged on top, and is done at the roadside where it is safe and practical. If a roadside fix is not possible, we recover the car instead. The price is agreed on the phone before we set off.
Can I call about car recovery in Wimbledon at any time of day or night?
Yes. Our lines are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call or WhatsApp 07960 200253, tell us where you are and what has happened, and we agree the price with you on the phone before we set off.
I put the wrong fuel in my car in Wimbledon. What should I do?
Do not start the engine or switch the ignition on. If you have already started it, stop and switch off the ignition as soon as it is safe to do so, because running the engine on the wrong fuel can cause costly damage. Call us on 07960 200253. The tank may need draining rather than simply topping up. Fuel delivery for an empty tank is £70 to £200 depending on the amount and type of fuel, and wrong fuel work is quoted on the phone. Either way, the price is agreed on the phone before we set off.
Updated November 2026. Lines open 24 hours. Call 07960 200253.
Broken down in Wimbledon? Get a fixed price now.
Tell us where you are, a road name or landmark like Wimbledon station or Church Road is enough, and what has happened. We will agree the price on the phone before we set off.