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Richardsons Breakdown Recovery

10/10

ILKESTON, Derbyshire

Checkatrade member since November 2022

Services

  • Vehicle Recovery
  • Towing Services
  • Transportation of Light Vehicles
  • Emergency Towing / Transportation Service

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 67 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently describe this service as prompt, reliable, and professional, often highlighting the friendly communication and fair pricing.

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Reviews (212)

  • 10

    Fast, reliable and well priced

    Posted 6 days ago

    Brilliant service really good value, will definitely recommend
    Job location: NG16
  • 10

    Very reliable company

    Posted 1 week ago

    Jay was very polite and helpful. Turned up on time. No hassle whatsoever. Would highly recommend
    Job location: NG16
  • 10

    10/10 Recommended!

    Posted 1 week ago

    My car needed taking to the garage I use as it wasn’t starting. Jason was great. Gave him the key, he got my car sorted while I was WFH and then just knocked on to let me know all was good to go. Communication was great throughout. Would absolutely use again if needed!
    Job location: NG16
  • 10

    Quick and reliable very friendly good price highly recommended

    Posted 14 March

    Amazing service great price very friendly. Great knowledge on the situation. Quick service very polite couldn't of asked for a better service highly recommend
    Job location: DE7
  • 10

    Recovery of broken down vehicle.

    Posted 07 March

    Arrived quickly to my broken down vehicle, driver was very helpful and pleasant. My experience with the company was overall very good and I would highly recommend their services. Thanks again.
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    Job location: WV10
  • 10

    Vehicle break down, stuck on drive.

    Posted 02 March

    Hi, Informed us he was coming, arrived on time, very friendly, as garage we needed was out of our city, sent photos to comfirm drop off occurred, highly recommend, would use again, 5 out 5
    Job location: DE24

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Jason Richardson

Sole Trader

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

24 Hour Call-outCommercial WorkDomestic Work

Richardson’s Breakdown Recovery


is a Derbyshire-based towing and transportation service offering 24/7 nationwide coverage.


Services Provided

The company specializes in rapid-response vehicle recovery and safe transport for:

  • Vehicle Types: Cars, vans (SWB/MWB, some LWB), 4x4s, small flatbed/tipper trucks, and small motorhomes.
  • Key Services: 24-hour breakdown recovery, private vehicle collections and deliveries, jump starts, garage work, and transportation for dealer venues or shows.
  • Insurance: Unlike some basic Recovery services, we are fully insured to carry customers vehicles on our transporter.
  • So be sure to check if you get cheaper quotes.

Booking & Contact Info

  • Location: Based in Derbyshire (DE7).
  • Travel Anywhere within the UK
  • Quote Process: Message with postcodes for collection/delivery, vehicle make/model, and the reason for recovery.
  • Payment: A 50% deposit is required to secure the job, with the remainder due upon collection or delivery.

Reputation

We maintain a high service rating, including a 10/10 score on Checkatrade and 5-star reviews on Google Maps.


Customers frequently highlight their punctuality, honest communication, and professional handling of tricky recoveries.

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Member since November 2022

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