Vehicle recovery is an important safety service in the event of a breakdown or accident. It can help ensure roads are kept clear of any obstructions and minimise distress for drivers.
Main Types of Vehicle Recovery
The following are the main types of recovery that can improve safety and security when vehicles cannot move under their own steam.
Emergency Roadside Recovery
Whether you are currently researching used vans for sale Bath or have already bought a vehicle from a provider such as Cotswold Van Centre, understanding the role of emergency roadside recovery can give you confidence in the event of events such as an unexpected accident, flat tyre., flat battery or running out of fuel.
This service is designed to help drivers who need immediate assistance and is usually available 24 hours a day. Signing up for these services will give you access to a mobile app or hotline to contact recovery.
Vehicle Towing Recovery
Vehicles that cannot be repaired on the roadside may need to be towed using wheel lift towing, hook and chain towing or flatbed towing. This helps to keep roads clear and get the vehicle to a required location safely.
Flatbed Recovery
There are times when vehicles will need to be loaded onto a flatbed for recovery. This is usually when a vehicle is too damaged or broken to be driven or towed.
Flatbed recovery can transport vehicles even when they have low ground clearance and can also transport more than one vehicle at the same time. It can be used to recover repairable vehicles and even dumped cars and vans after authorities have received a report of an abandoned vehicle.
Winching Recovery
Sometimes vehicles can get stuck in difficult terrain or ditches and then winching recovery is needed. A winch is used to free the vehicle, whether it is stuck in sand, mud or snow. Winching recovery can take various forms, such as hydraulic winching, electric winching and self-recovery winching.