Towing & Vehicle Recovery in Launceston
Launceston is the first Cornish town on the A30, so it collects breakdowns from holiday traffic, delivery vans and locals alike. We arrange towing 24 hours a day around the town and along the trunk road, and we agree the cost with you before the truck moves.
24/7 Cover
Every night, every bank holiday
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Paperwork accepted UK-wide
Flatbed to 3.5t
Heavy unit on call
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No call centre, no IVR
Launceston towing quote
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Send the vehicle, its condition and both locations. Your details open in WhatsApp so we can confirm the price and the truck.
Main roads & approach routes
The A30 dual carriageway passes just south of Launceston, crossing the Tamar at Polson Bridge and running west towards Kennards House and the A395 turn. Breakdowns here happen at speed: get left, get out on the passenger side if it is safe, and dial 999 so National Highways can protect the lane before we load. The A388 and B3254 feed the town from the north and south.
Car recovery near me & vehicle recovery near me — Launceston
When people in Launceston type "car recovery near me", they are usually already stranded. So we keep it simple: one call or one WhatsApp with your location, a price agreed before anyone sets off, and the closest available driver on the way.
Because our office is in Walsall and work is offered to the nearest suitable driver, "near me" is literal — the job goes to whoever is closest to you in or around Launceston, not to whoever is cheapest or next in a queue.
How do I find car recovery near me in Launceston?
Call or WhatsApp us with your location — a street name, a postcode or a shared pin is enough. We check which of our recovery drivers is nearest to you in Launceston, confirm one fixed price and a realistic arrival window, then send them straight out. Lines are open 24 hours a day.
Is vehicle recovery near me available 24 hours in Launceston?
Yes. We take calls in Launceston around the clock, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Availability of the very nearest driver changes through the night, so we confirm the arrival window with you on the call rather than guessing.
Send us your location
One call or one message with where you are, and we will tell you who is nearest and what it costs.
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Local areas we cover
Cover includes Launceston town centre and the castle area, Newport, St Stephens, Pennygillam industrial estate, Lifton, Polson, Tregadillett, South Petherwin, Egloskerry and North Petherwin. Frequent pickups include the Pennygillam and Newport estates, the Tesco and retail park roads, and the A30 laybys either side of the border.
Typical response time
Launceston sits on the main route in and out of Cornwall, so trucks reach it readily from either direction. Give us your location and direction of travel and we confirm a realistic window plus a fixed price on the same call.
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Auto Squad Recovery is a Walsall-based recovery company working nationally, and Launceston work is arranged through our own long-distance trucks and vetted local recovery drivers. Our verified Google listing holds all 250 reviews in one place, so you can see how we handle jobs before you call.
Based in Walsall · working in Launceston
What drivers say about us
Reviews left by customers we have recovered in Launceston and across the wider Devon & Cornwall area.
“We were severely let down by a major breakdown company and were stranded on a busy dangerous junction. Auto Squad were with us within 30 minutes. Polite, friendly service — highly recommend!”
“The service was quick, clear and affordable. The professional manner in which they conducted themselves puts them ahead of any other recovery I have used!”
“I broke down on junction 9 at 11pm. My kids were also in the car. The gentleman was very polite and professional. He arrived by 11.15pm and recovered my car. Highly recommend.”