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If you can, hold your position on a level stretch rather than a steep hill, put your hazards on, and call 07301 118118 — a driver covering Exeter and the M5 will be sent to recover you.
Vehicle Recovery in Exeter, Hills and All
Exeter is built across a series of steep valley sides, and a handbrake or clutch fault that would be a minor inconvenience on flat ground can leave a car genuinely stuck on hills like Fore Street or the approach to St David’s station. Recovering a vehicle here sometimes means as much care with the incline as with the vehicle itself.
The M5 at Junctions 29 to 31, the A30, A38 and A377 all meet around the city, adding motorway-speed traffic to the hill-town layout.
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Exeter’s Hills
- Fore Street and the routes down towards the quay, steep enough to challenge a handbrake left in poor condition.
- The approach to St David’s station, another sharp incline in the city centre.
- Pinhoe and Beacon Heath, both built on rising ground to the north-east.
A vehicle that has rolled or become wedged on a steep gradient needs a driver experienced with hill recoveries rather than a standard flat-road approach.
The M5 and Exeter Services
Junctions 29, 30 and 31 of the M5 serve Exeter directly, and Exeter Services itself is a common stopping point for drivers who sense a fault building before it becomes a full breakdown. Our M5 breakdown recovery guide covers what to do on the hard shoulder while a driver is on the way.
Sowton and Marsh Barton
Sowton, on the eastern edge near the M5, and Marsh Barton, Exeter’s main industrial estate to the south-west, both carry heavy van and trade traffic. Our van recovery service covers breakdowns on these estates the same way it covers a private car in the city centre.
The RD&E Hospital
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital sits on its own steep site off Barrack Road, and access for ambulances is protected at all times. A breakdown on the approach roads is treated as urgent for that reason.
Heavitree, Newtown and St Davids
Heavitree and Newtown, both built on the rising ground east of the city centre, add their own set of inclines to the list of hills our drivers work around in Exeter. A car with a failing handbrake left here needs the same careful approach as one on Fore Street itself, and our drivers plan the truck’s position on the slope before attaching anything.
The Approach to St Davids Station
The steep approach to Exeter St Davids station is one of the busier spots for a breakdown in the city, particularly at commuter times, and cars struggling on the incline here are recovered using the same hill-specific technique used across the rest of the city, with the truck positioned below the vehicle wherever the road allows it.
St Thomas, on the opposite bank of the river, adds its own steep run up towards the A30, and the two together mean very few Exeter jobs are on genuinely flat ground.
Sandy Park and Match Days
Sandy Park, home to Exeter Chiefs, draws heavy traffic on match days along the A379, and cars that fail in or near the ground’s car parks need a patient, compact recovery approach rather than a rushed one.
Devon Weather and Caravans
Exeter sits on the main route for holiday traffic heading further into Devon and Cornwall, and touring caravans are a regular sight on the A30 and A38 through the summer months. Wet weather on the hills adds its own risk, and our caravan recovery service is built for exactly this kind of job.
One Clear Price, Whatever the Gradient
Cars, vans, motorcycles, prestige and classic cars, caravans, motorhomes, taxis, non-runners, 4x4s and electric vehicles are all recovered the same way in Exeter, with onward transport available to any part of the UK. You will know the price before the truck moves, there is no membership involved and no call centre in the way, and the operation is fully insured and rated 4.9/5 from over 200 Google reviews. Call 07301 118118 at any hour.
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
Exeter Recovery Questions Answered
Can a recovery truck manage Exeter’s steep hills?
Yes, our drivers are experienced with hill recoveries and will take extra care with a vehicle that has rolled or become wedged on a gradient.
Do you recover vehicles from Exeter Services on the M5?
Yes, Exeter Services and the surrounding stretch of the M5 between Junctions 29 and 31 are covered as part of our normal service.
What if I break down near the RD&E Hospital?
We treat breakdowns on the approach roads to the hospital as a priority to keep ambulance access clear.
Do you cover Marsh Barton trading estate?
Yes, Marsh Barton is covered along with Sowton and the rest of Exeter’s industrial areas, with our van recovery service used for trade vehicles.
Recovery Across the South West
Our coverage extends to Taunton, Torquay and Plymouth, as well as the rest of the South West.