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24/7 emergency line · A42

A42 Breakdown RecoveryBroken down on the A42? We aim to reach you within 45 minutes.

A42 (M1 J23A - Ashby - M42). Get safe first, then call. Recovery for cars, vans, campervans and motorhomes.

Call 07548 282598Emergency · tap to call nowWhatsApp to bookPlanned & non-urgent jobs
  • We aim to reach you within 45 minutes
  • Low, upfront prices · no hidden fees
  • Cars, vans, campervans & motorhomes
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Safety first

Broken down on the A42?

The A42 is a dual carriageway linking the M1 at junction 23A (East Midlands Airport) with Ashby-de-la-Zouch and the M42 towards Birmingham.

Stay safe on the A42

Long stretches of the A42 have no hard shoulder and traffic moves fast. Get to a lay-by or slip road if possible; otherwise stop on the verge side, get out and stand behind the barrier.

Read the full guide: what to do if you break down on a motorway or dual carriageway

Tell us where you are

A42 junctions and places we cover

Junction / pointFor
M1 J23AEMA, A453
J14 Isley WaltonCastle Donington, Breedon
J13 Coalville / A511Coalville, Ashby north
J12 AshbyAshby town, A511 Burton
J11 Meashamtowards M42

Tell us which of these you're between, and your direction, when you call. It gets us to you faster.

What happens when you call

Three steps to getting moving again

  1. You call, we listen

    Tell us where you are, your vehicle and what happened. We'll check you're safe first.

  2. Upfront price & arrival time

    You get a clear, agreed price before we set off - no hidden fees - and a realistic arrival estimate. We aim to be with you within 45 minutes.

  3. Fixed or recovered

    We fix it at the roadside where we safely can. If not, we recover your vehicle to home, a garage of your choice or a safe place.

Vehicles

Cars, vans, campervans & motorhomes

Car recoveryFrom small hatchbacks to SUVs, estates and EVs, most car breakdowns are a flat battery, a puncture, a lost key or an engine warning light.Find out more Van recoveryA broken-down van usually means lost work.Find out more Campervan recoveryCampervans are often heavier and taller than they look, and many are converted vans with extra fittings.Find out more Motorhome recoveryMotorhomes need the right kit and planning to recover safely.Find out more

Coverage

The A42 and the roads around it

Coverage map of the East MidlandsSchematic map showing Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, surrounding towns, the M1 and main A-roads we cover.LeicesterNottinghamDerbyLoughboroughMansfieldHinckleyMeltonCoalvilleAshbyEMALong EatonIlkestonBelperRipleyHucknallMkt HarboroughSwadlincoteGranthamBeestonW BridgfordArnoldSystonOadbyShepshed
MotorwayMain A-roadsCities

Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, plus the towns, villages, motorways and dual carriageways around and between them, from Mansfield in the north to Market Harborough in the south.

Cities

Roads

See every town we cover

Towns and cities along the A42

Other roads we cover

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I break down on the A42?

Long stretches of the A42 have no hard shoulder and traffic moves fast. Get to a lay-by or slip road if possible; otherwise stop on the verge side, get out and stand behind the barrier.

How quickly can you reach me on the A42?

We aim to reach you within 45 minutes, depending on traffic and which side of the road you're on. Call 07548 282598 for a realistic estimate.

What information do you need?

Your vehicle, the direction you're travelling, the junctions or places you're between, and any marker post or lay-by number.

Do I need breakdown cover?

No - we're pay-as-you-go. You'll get a low, upfront price before we set off.

Broken down in A42? Call now.

We aim to reach you within 45 minutes. Low, upfront prices - agreed before we set off, no hidden fees.

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