1strescueandrecoveryservices Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 266 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company and consistently appreciate the dedicated assistance provided during stressful breakdowns. Customers frequently praise the incredibly helpful and professional staff for delivering a smooth, reassuring recovery process that puts worried motorists at ease. Many consumers highlight the exceptionally fast response times and efficient support that quickly get stranded drivers safely back on the road. Some reviewers were not happy with long waiting times and delayed arrivals when dealing with unexpected vehicle emergencies on the motorway. A few other people also felt that communication regarding accurate arrival updates could be significantly improved during these extended periods of waiting.

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Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, frequently praising prompt arrival times, fast recovery, and... See more

Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, frequently highlighting that drivers are very knowledgeable,... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with delivery service, as many reviewers report that... See more

Response time

Consumers experience mixed satisfaction regarding the response time, as many reviewers highlight rapid... See more

Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m only giving this high score because of Nick the excellent driver of the recovery truck. He couldn’t have been more helpful and was an excellent representative of the company. On the downside, eve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was passed to this company by RAC. RAC took two hours before passing it onto 1st rescue. I was called straight away and given accurate timings unlike RAC. Driver was professional and recovered me to m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AA passed us on to this company very quickly when my daughter broke down in my car. They communicated well and frequently, had her collected within an hour of advising they were doing the job. Droppe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were stuck 50 miles from home after a funeral … the car refused to start. RAC guy came and decided the car had to be transported home on a low loader. They passed the job to 1st Recovery who sen... See more


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  1. Towing Service
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  3. Car Service

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Breakdown Recovery Assistance, We are here 24/7 365 days a year to keep you moving. We are a small family business attending roadside breakdowns and accidents since 2019.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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I can’t thank will from 1st Rescue & Recovery enough. After a very stressful breakdown early this morning, he arrived with a friendly smile, put me at ease straight away, and was incredibly professional throughout.

What really stood out was his kindness. He didn’t have to take me all the way home and could have left me at the services, but instead he went above and beyond to make sure I got home safely with my car. That meant more than he probably realises.

He was courteous, reassuring, and a genuine credit to 1st Rescue & Recovery. It’s not often you come across someone who cares so much about helping people, especially when they’re having a difficult day.

Thank you again, will. You turned what had been a horrible morning into a much better one. You’re an absolute credit to your company.

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Rescue was sent out when I…

1st Rescue was sent out when I contacted The AA for roadside assistance. They called shortly after I submitted the request and gave me an accurate window for their arrival, which was in an hour's time. They were prompt and diagnosed the problem for me to get sorted at a local garage. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

21 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient service

Fast, efficient, friendly service. Thank you Dave for your patience and taking the time to explain the issue. I also liked the fact that I was fully updated throughout the recovery process and even received a call to ask if the recovery person had arrived! I’ll use this company for my dad now when his is up for renewal!

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job by Brits

We were stuck 50 miles from home after a funeral … the car refused to start. RAC guy came and decided the car had to be transported home on a low loader.
They passed the job to 1st Recovery who sent an angel (Brits) to save us! She had the car on her truck in minutes and delivered it (and us) home. She’s a genius, strongly recommended

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Driver and technician Nick was helpful…

Driver abs technician Nick was helpful and friendly, made the bad situation better and put me at ease. There was some delay with the arrival but I don’t know if that was due to autoaid or the previous breakdown.

19 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service! Broken down on motorway came and got the car on the lorry and taken to my choosen garage! Nice guy really friendly thanks for your help!

18 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality service

Top quality service, the driver who attended to recover me was a true gent, despite it being close to the end of his shift he made sure that he made a stressful situation swift! Very understanding and a great service.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car tyre blow out on motorway after…

Car tyre blow out on motorway after running over debris in slow lane. No hard shoulder, but managed to get into emergency layby. Rescued by a fantastic lass who recovered vehicle to Birch services. Good response time and service.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The app is useless

The app is useless. It doesn't give you any idea of when people are coming. It's just there to show how late people are. The only thing this is good for is to report a breakdown. I'm not having the excuse that there are people in more risk than I am when it comes to having to wait 3 hours for somebody to fix my van. It's to do with not having enough people out there being able to help

15 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

The pressure in my tyre started to go after I got out of the garage following a service and new tyre. I pulled into petrol station to pump it up but no avail. I contacted AA who arranged for 1st rescue and recovery to come and Britt came to my rescue. What an amazing woman.. I was completely in awe. She sorted the problem in a professional and caring manner and I’ll be forever grateful. We don’t appreciate the work that rescue teams do when our cars are fine but last night I really did; sitting in the car in the dark can be a vulnerable place. Britt you are amazing and a credit to the industry. Thank you x

16 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

Amazing thank you to the driver who arrived within 30 mins and recovered me back, he was very friendly and respectful.

16 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recovered my broken down car

The company rescued my broken down vehicle after the AA couldn't fix it or get it out of the car park. Excellent communication and the car picked up at the time stated and delivered to my main dealer to repair under warranty. Excellent service.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review

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