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If your vehicle has broken down at Leigh Delamere Services on the M4 between junctions 17 and 18, stay in the car park on your side and call K9 Recovery on 07301 118118 for a flatbed at any hour.
Recovery at Leigh Delamere Services, M4 Junctions 17 to 18
Leigh Delamere sits on the M4 between junctions 17 and 18 near Chippenham, on the approach into Wiltshire from the direction of Bristol and the Severn crossing, and it carries some of the heaviest HGV traffic of any services on this stretch of motorway. Both carriageways are served here, with car parks joined by a footbridge above the traffic.
The volume of lorries moving between the West Country, Bristol Port and South Wales means Leigh Delamere has a substantial lorry park, and it is common for HGVs to stop here overnight for a legally required rest break.
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Overnight in the Lorry Park
A tractor unit standing all night in cold weather can have a battery too weak to restart in the morning, and trailer faults picked up on a long haul often only show themselves once the driver stops to check. K9 recovers HGVs as well as cars, vans and motorcycles, sending a truck matched to the size of the vehicle.
Both Sides, Bridge Link
The northbound and southbound car parks at Leigh Delamere are linked by a footbridge for people, but a recovery truck still needs to know which side you are actually on, since it approaches from the matching slip road. Check the direction signs above the car park if you are not sure, London-bound or Bristol-bound.
Collisions on a Busy HGV Route
- Rear-end incidents caused by the mix of fast cars and slower-moving lorries
- Debris on the carriageway from poorly secured loads further up the M4
- Vehicles too damaged to drive, needing collection rather than a driveable recovery
For anything involving a collision, see our accident recovery service, which covers cars and commercial vehicles alike.
The Approach Into Chippenham and the Cotswolds
Once recovered, vehicles from Leigh Delamere are commonly taken on to Chippenham, Bath or further into the Cotswolds, or anywhere else in the UK you need to be. K9 dispatches from a nationwide network of 3,000 vetted drivers, with the nearest one sent to this stretch of the M4 rather than a fixed local base. See our M4 breakdown recovery page, or the motorway services recovery hub for other stops on this road.
Wiltshire’s Gateway to the West
Leigh Delamere sits at what feels like the hinge point of the M4, where traffic bound for Bristol, Bath and South Wales starts to separate from what continues east towards London, and where Chippenham and the surrounding Wiltshire towns draw off a good share of local drivers as well. The mix of long-distance HGVs, holiday traffic and local commuters gives this services a different rhythm through the day than a purely rural stop would have, busy with lorries overnight and heavier with cars and vans during the working week. If your vehicle needs to reach a garage in Chippenham or one of the smaller Wiltshire towns nearby, tell our driver when they call so the route and price can be agreed with that destination in mind from the start.
What to Do at Leigh Delamere
- Keep clear of the HGV park if you are in a car, and vice versa if you are driving a lorry
- Note your carriageway and, if possible, your row within the car park
- If you are a lorry driver on a rest break, let us know your trailer type when you call
- Stay off the fuel forecourt while you wait unless you are actively refuelling
Every recovery has a price agreed in advance, full insurance, and the backing of a 4.9/5 rating from over 200 Google reviews. Call 07301 118118, any hour of any day.
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
Leigh Delamere Services Recovery FAQs
Does K9 recover HGVs from the lorry park at Leigh Delamere?
Yes, we recover tractor units, trailers and other commercial vehicles as well as cars, vans and motorcycles, sending a truck sized to the job.
How do I know which side of Leigh Delamere Services I am on?
Check the direction signs above the car park for London or Bristol, and tell us that when you call so the recovery truck takes the correct slip road.
What should I do after a collision near Leigh Delamere Services?
In a live lane, your first call is 999 or National Highways, not us. Once you are safely off the carriageway, call K9 and we will send a driver suited to the damage involved.
Recovery Near Leigh Delamere Services
K9 also covers Swindon, Bath and Bristol, with the full list on our coverage areas page.