Sell Recovery Trucks & Breakdown Vehicles UK

Looking to sell a recovery truck or breakdown vehicle? Nationwide Heavy Equipment Exchange (NHEX) buys recovery vehicles from operators, garages, roadside assistance businesses and commercial fleets throughout the UK.

We consider everything from single flatbed recovery trucks and spec-lift vehicles to older, high-mileage and non-running recovery vehicles. Free valuations, nationwide collection and fast payment are available.

If you operate several commercial vehicles, you can also view our main sell my truck and HGV service or our UK truck buying service.

What Recovery Vehicles Do We Buy?

Recovery vehicles vary considerably depending on the work they have been built to carry out. We consider most types and configurations, including:

• Flatbed recovery trucks
• Slide-bed recovery vehicles
• Spec-lift recovery trucks
• Breakdown trucks
• Roadside assistance vehicles
• Car transporter recovery trucks
• Light commercial recovery vehicles
• Heavy recovery vehicles
• High-mileage recovery trucks
• Damaged or non-running recovery vehicles
• Ex-fleet and surplus recovery vehicles

If your vehicle is primarily a flatbed commercial truck rather than a dedicated recovery vehicle, see our flatbed truck buyers page.

Flatbed, Slide-Bed & Spec-Lift Recovery Trucks

The equipment fitted to a recovery vehicle can be just as important as the base truck itself. When valuing a vehicle, useful information includes the type of recovery body, lifting equipment and any additional recovery equipment fitted.

Recovery trucks may include features such as:

• Hydraulic slide or tilt beds
• Spec lifts and underlifts
• Winches
• Vehicle transport bodies
• Beacons and work lighting
• Tool lockers and storage compartments
• Additional towing or recovery equipment

Providing photographs of the vehicle and recovery equipment can help us understand exactly what you are selling and provide a more informed valuation.

We Buy Recovery Trucks From Major Manufacturers

Recovery bodies are fitted to many different makes and sizes of commercial chassis. We buy vehicles from major truck manufacturers including DAF, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, Renault and Isuzu.

You can also visit our dedicated manufacturer pages if you are selling a:

• DAF truck
• Volvo truck
• Scania truck
• Mercedes truck
• MAN truck
• Iveco truck
• Renault truck
• Isuzu truck

Sell an Older or High-Mileage Recovery Truck

Recovery vehicles often cover substantial mileages and can remain in service for many years. A vehicle does not need to be new or immaculate for us to consider it.

We can look at recovery trucks with:

• High mileage
• Age-related wear
• Mechanical faults
• Body or equipment wear
• Accident damage
• Non-running condition
• Vehicles due for fleet replacement

Rather than spending money preparing an older vehicle for private sale, send us its current details and condition and we can assess it as it stands.

Selling a Recovery Fleet or Multiple Vehicles

We also buy multiple recovery vehicles from businesses replacing or reducing their fleets.

This can include:

• Roadside assistance fleets
• Vehicle recovery companies
• Garages and workshops
• Transport operators
• Vehicle dealerships
• Businesses disposing of surplus commercial vehicles

If several trucks are available, provide a vehicle list where possible and we can assess the fleet together.

What Information Helps With a Recovery Truck Valuation?

The more information you provide, the easier it is to understand the vehicle accurately.

Useful details include:

• Make and model
• Year of registration
• Mileage
• Vehicle weight or configuration
• Recovery body type
• Winch, spec lift or slide-bed equipment
• Current mechanical condition
• MOT status where applicable
• Any known faults or damage
• Clear photographs of the truck and equipment

For more information about how commercial vehicles are assessed, see our truck and plant valuation guide.

Why Sell Your Recovery Vehicle Directly?

Specialist recovery vehicles can be more difficult to advertise privately than standard commercial vehicles because the potential buyer market is narrower and equipment specifications vary considerably.

Selling directly to NHEX provides a straightforward alternative:

• Free, no-obligation valuation
• Single vehicles and fleets considered
• Older and high-mileage vehicles considered
• Damaged and non-running vehicles considered
• Nationwide collection available
• Fast payment available
• No need to create adverts or arrange repeated viewings

Nationwide Recovery Truck Buyers

We buy recovery trucks and breakdown vehicles throughout England, Wales, Scotland and other UK locations where collection can be arranged.

Whether the truck is currently working every day, has been replaced by a newer vehicle or has been parked up awaiting disposal, send us the details and we can consider it for purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy non-running recovery trucks?

Yes. Non-running and mechanically faulty recovery vehicles can be considered. Tell us what you know about the fault when requesting a valuation.

Can I sell a high-mileage breakdown truck?

Yes. High mileage is common on working recovery vehicles and does not automatically prevent us from considering the vehicle.

Do you buy recovery fleets?

Yes. We consider individual vehicles as well as multiple trucks and commercial fleet disposals.

Do you buy flatbed recovery trucks?

Yes. Flatbed, slide-bed and other recovery truck configurations can be considered.

What photographs should I send?

Useful photographs include the front, rear and sides of the truck, cab interior, mileage, recovery bed, winch or lifting equipment and any areas of damage or wear.

Get a Free Recovery Truck Valuation

If you have a recovery truck, breakdown vehicle or roadside assistance vehicle to sell, send us the details for a free valuation.

Complete our online vehicle valuation form with information about the truck, its condition and any recovery equipment fitted.

Single recovery trucks, older vehicles and complete commercial fleets are all considered.