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If you have broken down at Birch Services on the M62 between junctions 18 and 19 near Rochdale, stay in the car park, call K9 Recovery on 07301 118118, and a flatbed will be sent to recover your vehicle and take you onward.
Recovery at Birch Services, M62 Junctions 18 to 19
Birch Services sits on the Pennine crossing of the M62 between junctions 18 and 19, close to Heywood and Rochdale, on a stretch of motorway that gets some of the worst winter weather in Greater Manchester. Both carriageways have their own car park here, joined by a footbridge, and heavy goods traffic moving between Manchester, Leeds and the ports makes up a large share of what passes through.
If your vehicle has stopped here, the car park is a far safer place to sit out a wait than the hard shoulder further along this exposed section, where lanes are narrow and traffic moves fast.
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The HGV Park After Dark
Birch has a substantial lorry park used by drivers taking their legally required rest breaks overnight, and breakdowns among this traffic are common — a tractor unit that will not restart after standing all night in the cold, or a trailer with a mechanical fault. K9 recovers HGVs as well as cars and vans, matching the right size of truck to the job.
Snow, Ice and the Approach Roads
This section of the M62 is often the first to see snow when winter weather rolls in from the west, and the slip roads into Birch can ice over before the rest of the carriageway. If your car has slid or struggled on the approach itself, tell us that when you call, since it may affect where a truck can safely stop.
Collisions and Non-Runners
- Multi-vehicle incidents caused by sudden weather changes on the Pennine tops
- Cars too damaged to drive, needing collection rather than a driveable recovery
- Electric vehicles that have run out of charge on the climb, always loaded rather than towed
- Caravans and motorhomes that have jack-knifed or struggled with the gradient
For accident recoveries specifically, see our accident recovery service, which covers everything from a minor shunt to a vehicle that needs specialist loading.
Getting You and Your Vehicle Onward
K9 works through a nationwide network of 3,000 vetted drivers, with the closest one available sent to Birch rather than a truck parked permanently on site, so response can vary depending on what else is happening on the M62 that day. See our M62 breakdown recovery page for the whole route, or the motorway services recovery hub for other stops.
Heywood, Rochdale and the Manchester Approach
Birch sits close enough to Heywood and Rochdale that many local drivers use it more like a fuel stop than a long-distance break, which adds a layer of shorter, local journeys on top of the heavier traffic running the full length of the M62 between Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Hull. That mix means the car park can be busy at almost any hour, not just around commuter peaks. If your vehicle needs to go on to a garage in Rochdale, Heywood or further into Manchester once it is loaded, let our driver know, as it is often a short diversion from the main recovery route rather than a separate job.
What to Do at Birch Services
- Park well away from the HGV bays and the fuel pumps
- Wrap up warm if you are waiting outside — this is one of the coldest stops on the network
- Call 999 or National Highways only if you are stuck in a live lane, not once you are safely parked
- Have your exact location, northbound or southbound, ready before you dial
Every job comes with a price agreed up front, full insurance, and the backing of a 4.9/5 rating from over 200 Google reviews. Call 07301 118118, day or night, any day of the year.
What our customers say
“Broke down on the M25 in the third lane with my wife and kids. Andrew pulled up and got us to safety fast. Cannot thank him enough.”
— Jonathan
“Great service, quick arrival within the hour and a good rate compared to most.”
— Ibrahim Suleman
“Excellent service from the emergency call to the lads who picked me up. Professional and respectful.”
— Andrew Chambers
Birch Services Recovery FAQs
Does K9 recover HGVs from the lorry park at Birch Services?
Yes, we recover tractor units and trailers as well as cars and vans, and we match the size of truck sent to the size of the job.
Is the M62 at Birch Services prone to bad weather?
This Pennine section can see snow and ice before other parts of Greater Manchester, so let us know if your breakdown happened on the slip road itself rather than in the car park.
What should I do if I have been in a collision near Birch Services?
If you are stuck in a live lane, call 999 or National Highways first. Once you are safely off the carriageway, whether in the car park or on the hard shoulder, call K9 for recovery.
Nearby Recovery Coverage
K9 also handles breakdowns in Bolton, Rochdale and Oldham, with the same nationwide reach detailed on our coverage areas page.