My latest experience with Startrescue was superb. I broke down on the hard shoulder of the motorwsy with my young son. I was able to speak to an operator immediately, I was given a prompt ETA for... See more
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From start to finish the mechanic was very friendly and very knowledgeable. They did arrive afternoon instead of the morning. But as the car was on our drive anyway wasn't a big issue. A thorough chec... See more
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Like an idiot I misfuelled my vehicle . In my panic I rang Start Rescue basically for advice. Emily answered and although at the beginning of her career co ordinated my recovery in less than an hour... See more
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When needed i got a quick response. Was kept updated regularly about recovery time, and asked if we were ok. Very calming to know that somebody is aware that you are in trouble and is getting you hel... See more
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At Start Rescue, we take pride in offering an alternative to the services you may already be used to from £31.58 PER YEAR! A Which? Recommended Provider for Breakdown Services for since 2019, we offer 5-star Defaqto cover, in terms of our most popular level of breakdown cover - 3 Star. We provide UNLIMITED callouts, misfuel cover and accident recovery all included as standard*. We prioritise our customers' safety and well-being, so you can count on the Start Rescue team to send the right help when you need it. *Unlimited call outs are not applicable to business breakdown cover policies.
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Axis Court, North Station Road, CO1 1UX, Colchester, United Kingdom
- 01206 655000
- Enquiries@startrescue.co.uk
- www.startrescue.co.uk
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Prompt recovery!!!
May 1, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received a prompt recovery.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Really quick and helpful
Really quick and helpful. Brilliant, both in the UK and in France.
April 30, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Gordon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received a quick and helpful level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
A great service
I was quite shaky after breaking down. I found the app really easy to use. Updates were great. The recovery man was lovely. Made me feel safe and secure. I'd definitely recommend and will absolutely use again.
April 30, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you found our app easy to use and that you would recommend us.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Having experienced RAC membership…
Having experienced RAC membership and waited hours for a technician to arrive, Start Rescue is a breath of fresh air. Prompt (well under an hour), without repeatedly being pushed back, Smart Rescue help with a stressful situation without making it worse
April 28, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Angus,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received a prompt level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Start rescue were fantastic today got…
Start rescue were fantastic today got me to the garage and left it in the perfect place to get it fixed thank you yet again I will continue to be a loyal customer keep the excellent work up
May 2, 2026
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Hello Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received an overall fantastic level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
5 stars!
Excellent service and experience with Start Rescue. Been a customer of many other breakdown companies (all the big/main ones) but this company is by far the best one. Their service exceeds all the other breakdown companies.
April 28, 2026
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Hello Lisa,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received an overall excellent experience with us.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
1st class service
First time ever used start rescue what a fantastic service kept me updated recovery arrived quickly Bolton recovery nice and pleasant and helpful would recommend start rescue every time they leave the well know recovery services well behind response time was about 45 minutes Wait
April 26, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team and thank you for the recommendation, it really is appreciated.
Best wishes, the Start Rescue team
Initial telephone call dealt with… efficiently
Initial telephone call dealt with promptly. Hobbs Recovery dealt with my problem very efficiently and were very quickly on the scene
April 19, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Louise,
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team.
Best wishes, the Start Rescue team
Clutch failure in the Peak District
START Rescue recovered me and my motorcycle from Sheffield back to Norfolk. Response time was good considering the location and that it was a sunny Sunday morning with lots of leisure traffic about.
The service from SOS Motorcycles was good. They were knowledgeable and took great care of my motorcycle.
April 26, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, your opinion matters to us.
We are very pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery operator.
Best wishes, the Start Rescue team
Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Charles,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received an excellent level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
The whole experience was stress free and easy
It was easy to report the breakdown. In faact my friend did it for me as he had recently called Start Rescue for his own breakdown. I think we had to wait about half an hour for the breakdown man to arrive but it may have been less. surprisingly quick anyway. He was cheerful, polite, very aware of kids coming out of school and used flashers. Diagnosed the problem in minutes (dead battery) and told me exactly what to do to get to my usual garage safely, Couldn't have been better. Thank you.
April 13, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Jan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that your experience with us was a straight forward and stress free one.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Had a flat tyre
Had a flat tyre. Slightly older lady who has never changed a tyre. Didn’t have an accurate idea of where I was but the customer service were so helpful and kind. Between us we worked out where I was and the mechanic arrived in no time and had me on the road very quickly.
Customer service called again to make sure the Mechanic had arrived.
January 16, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Daisy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received a helpful and prompt level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Can't fault start rescue,car sorted…
Can't fault start rescue,car sorted within the hour,wouldn't go to any other company.
April 13, 2026
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Hello Carol,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you are very happy with the level of service you received from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
They were helpful and got my car up and…
They were helpful and got my car up and running again within the alloted time given.
April 24, 2026
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received a helpful level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Fast response to my breakdown with no…
Fast response to my breakdown with no hassle at all.
Highly recommended
April 23, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Sikander,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you are very happy with the service you received from our recovery team and that you would recommend us.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
I recommend start Rescue
I recommend start Rescue. It is very good value for the money. An excellent Service
April 23, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received an overall excellent level of service from our recovery team and that you would recommend us.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
All round great service from start…
All round great service from start rescue. Highly recommend.
April 12, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Heidi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received an overall great level of service from our recovery team and that you would recommend us.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
The company are very efficient have had…
The company are very efficient have had to call out a couple of times and have been with me in less than a hour.
April 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Val,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received an efficient level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Simply the best
Start rescue are brilliant from start to finish the whole process was very easy and stress free from the call centre staff who on this occasion was Charlotte to the breakdown recovery guys
there all so helpful' and I can't thank them enough.
If you need a top notch quality Breakdown Company then look no further than Start Rescue trust me you will not be disappointed.
March 26, 2026
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Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Malcolm,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you are very happy with the service you received from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
Really good
Really good - mechanic turned up within an hour and sorted my car out.
April 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Start Rescue
Hello Brenda,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are pleased to hear that you received a good level of service from our recovery team.
Best Wishes, the Start Rescue Team
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