Breakdown Recovery Across Belfast & Beyond
SP Recovery is Belfast's independent 24 hour breakdown recovery service, covering Belfast city and towns right across County Down and County Antrim. See exactly what we do and find your local area below.
What Our Breakdown Recovery Covers
A breakdown rarely happens at a convenient time or place. Whether you have a flat battery on your own street, a blown tyre on the Sydenham bypass, or an engine fault on the M1 outside Lisburn, our job is to get to you fast, make the vehicle safe, and either fix the problem there and then or recover it to wherever you need it to go.
We are based centrally in Belfast, which means quick response times right across the city and out into Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Castlereagh, Ards and North Down, and the wider Down area. Every driver carries the equipment for a roadside jump start, tyre change and basic fault diagnosis, so a large share of breakdowns never need a tow at all.
Areas We Cover
SP Recovery attends breakdowns across Belfast and the following towns in County Down and County Antrim. Select your area for local recovery details, or call us directly if your town is not listed as we cover the wider region too.
Breakdown Recovery FAQs
What counts as a breakdown you can help with?
Flat batteries, flat tyres, running out of fuel, engine faults, warning lights that leave a car undriveable, and any situation where a vehicle cannot safely continue its journey.
How quickly will a recovery driver reach me?
Our drivers are based centrally in Belfast and usually reach a breakdown within 40 minutes, including motorway hard shoulders on the M1, M2 and A2.
Can you recover a vehicle from a motorway hard shoulder?
Yes. Our drivers are experienced with motorway recovery on the M1, M2, M3 and A2, and follow the correct safety procedure for hard shoulder and live lane recoveries.
Do you fix the fault at the roadside or always tow the vehicle?
Where possible we carry out a roadside fix, such as a jump start, tyre change or basic diagnosis. If the vehicle cannot be made safe to drive, we recover it to a garage, your home, or another destination of your choice.
Which areas do you cover for breakdown recovery?
We cover Belfast and the surrounding towns including Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Holywood, Comber, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, Dromore and the wider Down and Antrim area. See the full list of towns above.
Is breakdown recovery available at night and at weekends?
Yes, our recovery line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays.
Can you recover vans and light commercial vehicles, not just cars?
Yes, we recover cars, vans and light commercials. Let us know your vehicle type when you call so we send the right recovery vehicle.
What happens if my car cannot be repaired at the roadside?
We load it onto our recovery vehicle and take it to a garage of your choice, your home, or our secure yard, whichever suits your situation best.
Do I need to be a member of a breakdown scheme to use you?
No. We are an independent, family run recovery service in Belfast, so you can call us directly without holding a membership or policy number.
How much does breakdown recovery cost?
Cost depends on your location and the type of job. Call our team and we will give you a straightforward price before we dispatch a driver, with no hidden extras.