Large SUVs are heavy, often low on the front valance, and many have air suspension, electronic handbrakes or gear selectors that won't release when the battery is flat. We recover them every week. Our triple-axle trailer carries the weight safely, and its low loading angle means the front of the car doesn't catch on the way up.
SUVs and 4x4s we recover
- Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque and Velar
- Land Rover Defender and Discovery
- BMW X3, X5 and X6
- Audi Q5 and Q7
- Mercedes GLC and GLE
- Porsche Cayenne and Macan
- Volvo XC60 and XC90, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe and similar
Some full-size models with heavy options go over 2.7 tonnes. Give us the make, model and year when you call and we'll confirm.
When an SUV won't roll
A flat battery on many modern 4x4s locks the electronic handbrake and the gear selector in Park. Sometimes a jumpstart is enough to release them so the car can be winched. If not, we use wheel skates. Tell us when you call if the car is stuck in Park.
Accident-damaged SUVs
After a collision, once the police have cleared the scene, we can recover your vehicle home, to a body shop or to secure storage of your choice. If you're far from home, we can also arrange a longer vehicle transport job back.
Frequently asked questions
Can you recover a Range Rover?
Yes. Range Rovers and Range Rover Sports are among the vehicles we recover most often. Most are within our 2.7-tonne limit; tell us the model and year to confirm.
My SUV is stuck in Park with a flat battery. Can you still move it?
Usually. A jumpstart often releases the electronic handbrake and gear selector. If it doesn't, we use wheel skates.
Do you charge more for 4x4s?
Prices depend mostly on distance. Some heavy or non-rolling vehicles take longer to load, and we'll include that in the fixed quote before we set off.
Can you recover a 4x4 off-road or from a field?
We need firm, reasonably level ground to load safely. Describe the location when you call and we'll tell you honestly whether we can reach it.