Pay-on-use recovery
Car stuck in underground parking? Low-clearance recovery
A standard flatbed cannot necessarily enter a basement or multi-storey car park. If the vehicle has broken down where a truck cannot reach it, tell dispatch the barrier height, ramp width/slope, vehicle location, turning space, parking rules and whether the wheels roll. Specialist extraction may be required and availability is not guaranteed.
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What to know
Clear help for the situation you are in.
- ✓Underground, multi-storey and height-restricted pickup enquiries
- ✓Photographs and measurements of barrier, ramps and turning space
- ✓Wheel, steering, gearbox and brake condition assessed before movement
- ✓Site permission and suitable equipment checked before price or ETA
Tight access, restricted loading
Measure the access before quoting specialist recovery.
Low garages may prevent a standard truck from reaching the car. In some cases an accessible external loading point and suitable extraction method are needed. SOS must verify equipment and site permission first.
What to have ready when you call
- Share the barrier clearance, ramp slope/width, tight turns and a photo of the entrance.
- Describe the vehicle's height, weight, wheel condition and whether it can be put in Neutral.
- Confirm the site operator's permission and an outside space where a recovery truck could safely load.
Give the exact pickup and destination before requesting a quote. Dispatch checks the appropriate operator and equipment, total price and a realistic ETA before you commit.
Related decisions:
Common questions
Useful answers.
Can SOS get a car out of an underground car park?+
It may be possible with specialist equipment, but not every operator or site can be accommodated. Dispatch needs precise dimensions, photographs, vehicle condition and site-manager permission before confirming feasibility.
What if the automatic car is stuck in Park?+
Do not drag the driven wheels or bypass the transmission without approved instructions. Explain the make/model, gearbox state and any electronic parking-brake issue so a safe method can be assessed.
Why can't a normal recovery truck come straight in?+
Many recovery trucks exceed car-park height limits or cannot safely navigate steep ramps and turns. A suitable extraction plan must be established before agreeing a collection.
What happens before you pay
Clear job details before you commit.
We do not rely on a generic membership promise. Dispatch checks the live recovery job first.
- 01Availability checked
Dispatch checks whether a suitable recovery option is available for your location and vehicle.
- 02Price confirmed
You are given the job price before payment, based on the pickup, vehicle, destination and known requirements.
- 03ETA confirmed
You get a realistic expected arrival time based on the live dispatch situation.
- 04You decide
No booking is made until you agree to proceed.
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