1strescueandrecoveryservices Reviews 

695
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Considering 266 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and professional during stressful roadside breakdowns, making difficult situations much easier to handle. Many people also highlight the prompt response times and efficient assistance provided when getting vehicles safely recovered to local destinations. Some reviewers were not happy with extended waiting times, noting that they had to wait several hours for roadside assistance to finally arrive in harsh weather. A few consumers also mentioned encountering unhelpful communication, poor updates, or stressful interactions with certain telephone agents.

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Service

Reviewers highlight high satisfaction with the service, frequently praising prompt response times, accurate... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and friendly during stressful breakdown... See more

Delivery service

People report ambiguous experiences with delivery service as many reviewers praise punctual drivers arriving... See more

Response time

Clients share ambiguous opinions on response time, with many reviewers praising rapid arrivals within twenty... See more

Customer service

Reviewers mention positive feedback about customer service, highlighting prompt assistance and caring support... See more

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


Company details

  1. Towing service
  2. 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 1 out of 5 stars

Ok……

Was with the rac and they were give the job from the rac. The man who recovered me from one service to the next. I was very annoyed that they only took me from one service to another then left me there. If I knew it was going to be that I wouldn’t of taken it

1 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Reported a break down at 12.30

Reported a break down at 12.30. After waiting 3 hours and explained 3 times what was wrong with the car a van arrived only to say that he couldn't do anything because the car needed to be recovered on a truck. 2 hours later after explaining again a truck arrived only to be told again it wasn't the correct vehicle to recover my car. It is now 17.15 and still waiting for recovery. 😡😡😡😡

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finish

Excellent from start to finish. The process was easy. I was kept up to date all night and the recovery driver Zack was so friendly, the kind of person you need in a stressful situation.
Overall excellent five star service. I will be taking a yearly cover plan out ASAP.

28 April 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Waiting time kept getting further away…

Waiting time kept getting further away but the driver finally came over 4 hours later. Admittedly mine was a larger than average car so wouldn’t fit on a small recovery vehicle. However the driver who came was very good and knowledgeable, being a fellow petrolhead. She loaded my vehicle with total professionalism and got me home as quickly as possible.

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was passed to this company by RAC

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 my chosen garage. Would recommend.

27 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to stop driving as the van was…

I had to stop driving as the van was making a scraping noise from one of the wheels. I was near to a service area at Preston. Upon inspection I found that a rusty piece of metal was jammed between the brake calliper and the inside of the rim. I asked if the driver could bring a jack and wheel brace. He arrived in about 20 minutes and after removing the wheel the metal fell out, it was the disc brake dust cover that had broken loose. After fitting the wheel the problem was sorted. All within less than a hour from stopping. Just a fantastic service and I’m more than happy to give them five stars. I could have said this in one word. EXCELLENT.

27 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable and misleading

Unreliable and misleading, left to stand at the side of the motorway with young children from 1am till after 5am. Very poor service

24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

4 hr wait for very little

I waited the top end of 4 hours in central Manchester. Apparently 1st breakdown truck broke down. 2nd breakdown truck arrived with the opening line, if you need recovery it’s only to the nearest services!!!! As it happens he did a temporary fix and I managed the journey home. Communication, Lacking. Mechanics attitude, lacking. Trust in where I was going be to end up, lacking. All in all will be looking for a new breakdown company.

25 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Britt

Broke down in Chorley on Wednesday evening and had to be rescued. I was initially not impressed by the waiting time....but then Britt arrived!! What a masterclass in customer service. Britt was knowledgeable, professional and courteous. She explained the reason for the delay and then proceeded with the recovery. She made me feel comfortable and even stopped at the services on the way so I could have a comfort break. If I ever break down again (hopefully not) I want to be recovered by Britt.

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ha ha ha What a joke

Ha ha ha What a joke! I broke down at 430 pm I was told you will be recovered at 1940 Not! All the text messages times! 2030, 2100 then I called them he’s 20 mins away eta 2120 never happened. Text message 2200 nope 2230 nope, I made my last call at 2300 the lad on the phone he’s 5 minutes away and was begging me to stay with my car, I walked home! Never trust this company or there text!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 hours and nothing Shameful.

24 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Will was incredibly helpful, warm, and cheerful throughout the whole process. He kept me fully informed the entire time and explained everything clearly.

He was very professional, knowledgeable, and also gave me some really useful car tips and advice, which I really appreciated.

I’m very grateful for the support and would definitely recommend this recovery service. Thank you again, Will!

23 April 2026
Unprompted review

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