RST Breakdown Recovery Reviews 83

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 70 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and excellent communication, often highlighting their ability to manage stressful situations with empathy and kindness. The service provided is frequently described as efficient, prompt, and reliable, with many appreciating the quick response times and smooth delivery processes. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing unacceptable delays and a complete lack of urgency or communication. A few other people also felt that the driver's attitude was rude, particularly when complaining about waiting times.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a motorcycle accident luckily not serious however motorbike could not be ridden. I was 75 miles from home, RST Recovery came up on Google search. Very quick in providing a quote £360. Truck ar... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish Daniel was brilliant. We required both us and our car to be transported from Reims to Calais; Daniel sourced a French truck & driver, they arrived within 2.5hours and drove us saf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had my F pace delivered by these guys at really short notice over 180 miles ..360 round trip ..no job too small. Very professional on the phone and the delivery guys were exceptional in manoeveri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our car required recovery from mid France to the UK following a breakdown. From first enquiry with RST, the focus was on support and solutions. Daniel is an excellent communicator and kept us updated... See more


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RST Breakdown Recovery offers a comprehensive 24/7 roadside assistance and vehicle recovery service throughout the UK. Specialising in emergency recovery, their services encompass on-the-spot repairs and towing to ensure prompt vehicle recovery during mechanical failures. Additionally, they provide mobile tyre services for flat tyres and jumpstart assistance for dead batteries. Operating with a team of professionally trained drivers and utilising advanced recovery trucks, they aim to provide swift, safe, and stress-free assistance to stranded motorists. RST Breakdown Recovery emphasises affordability and efficiency in their operations, catering to both emergency situations and regular callouts. For more details, you can visit their official website: RST Breakdown Recovery.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had car problems while in…

Having had car problems while in France, I needed recovery of a car, trailer, two adults and a doggie back to the UK.
I did a Google search and RST came up, I reached out and a chap called Daniel got back to me.
We discussed my situation and he came up with a solution and price, which wasn't quite as expensive as I expected, I already had a shuttle crossing booked and asked if we could use that, Daniel came up with a solution and a revised price, which suited. We agreed and we're put in contact with another chap to sort detail, this was the only sticking point, I had to emphasise my requirements, I was restricted in flexibility, but we reached agreement and a date and time for pick up arranged.
On the Day our driver, Ferik arrived, within 5 mins of the agreed time. He took control of the situation, loaded the car, hooked up the trailer got my wife, me and Jagger the dog into the cab, then off we went.
He was polite, courteous and a delight to share the drive with, plus, big bonus, he loved Jagger.
We arrived at our destination with two hours to spare.
I was expecting disappointment, but was pleased with the whole experience.

April 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having experienced a breakdown in the…

Having experienced a breakdown in the French Alps and having absolutely no idea what to do, RST came to the rescue. At such a time of stress, their reassuring and confident communication put all our concerns at ease meaning that we could focus on getting ourselves home safe in the knowledge that the car would get home at some point too. Despite the logistics, the car returned safely to the UK within a week and made its way to our local garage a week later. The team kept me informed of what was happening throughout and were fabulous. I hope to never have to use them again, but if the same fate befalls me again, I know who to contact! Thank you.

March 29, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

France breakdown

We couldn't drive our car back from south west France to the UK and being without European breakdown insurance ( big mistake!) found RST from a Google search. Helpful quick response and quote given. Car delivered back to UK within the week so got the job done, what more can you ask

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company and service

Great Company and service
The team recovered my Mercedes from France to the Uk
Quick service
Best price I had been quoted
No fuss
Extremely organised team
Very professional would absolutely recommend this company
Simon Uk

April 9, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It was a very good experience booking but can't say the same thing for the driver.…

It was a very good experience at booking stage via WhatsApp. Response was prompt, accurate and satisfactory. Quote was fair compared with the market.
This part I would give 5 star.
The issue is with the driver's attitude on our way to garage. He took another job after me and when we arrived to main dealership he was quite rude complaining about waiting time for dropping the car as the dealership was slow showing him parking spot.
He claimed more money and his manner was rude towards me.
At the end the job was done, he apologised but this was a bitter experience. I would be reluctant to book in again although I appreciate this is an outsourced job to vendors.

April 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel and his team were fantastic.

Daniel and his team were fantastic.
We broke down in France with no way of getting our campervan home. He had the van towed and delivered back to our home within 24hours.
Incredible service, thank you.

March 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recovery from Reims to London

Having been told we would need to wait 3 weeks for repatriation by the AA we decided to find our own way home. We found this company online and being very wary checked them out on Companies house and read all the reviews. We were sceptical that the reviews might not be genuine but did find Daniel extremely helpful. He arranged for Shayan to travel from the UK to collect us in Reims and we panicked when we got a message to say he missed the ferry and instead of a 9.00 am pick up it would be 2.00 pm and then we couldn’t get hold of either Daniel or Shayan despite messaging and calling. I was distraught convinced we had been scammed as we had paid a hefty deposit but then Shayan arrived in France and sent us live location tracking and arrived pretty much dead on time. He was such a personable, polite, unflappable young man (we did have some issues on the journey that he dealt with extremely well). If you are unfortunate enough to be in the predicament that we were and need recovering back to the UK from France I would have no hesitation in recommending Daniel and Shayan

February 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

From start to finish Daniel was brilliant. We required both us and our car to be transported from Reims to Calais; Daniel sourced a French truck & driver, they arrived within 2.5hours and drove us safely, in the middle of the night, to Le Shuttle Terminal. It was so great having someone working away, behind the scenes, sorting out a super stressful situation for us and communicating swiftly and efficiently all the way through the process. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending RST to anyone. Thank you guys!

January 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Breakdown recovery from mid France to UK

Our car required recovery from mid France to the UK following a breakdown. From first enquiry with RST, the focus was on support and solutions. Daniel is an excellent communicator and kept us updated at every stage - answered all questions and reassured me all the way. Once confirmed, the recovery by Chris and the team was efficient and swift. The car actually made it back to the main dealer in UK before we did. First class and efficient service - highly recommended.

January 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recovered my motorhome from France

Recovered my motorhome from France , Picked it up a day earlier than agreed , Good communication through out the whole process and delivered with care by Keith the driver .
Overall very happy no issues or problems.

January 14, 2026
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