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Genuine 24-hour cover across Edinburgh, rated 4.9/5 by drivers who needed us fast.
Broken down on the bypass at 2am? We run a genuine 24 hour roadside service across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and we fix the majority of callouts at the roadside rather than recovering the vehicle.
Do I need to call a recovery truck first?
No — call us first. We fix the majority of breakdowns at the roadside without any need for a tow, and we can reach tight Old Town closes and cobbled mews that recovery trucks struggle with.
4.9★
Average rating
1,800+
Cars fixed
12 mo
Guarantee
24/7
Availability
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At a glance
Emergency Roadside
- From
- From £65 callout
- Time on site
- Rapid response
- Where
- Home, work or roadside
- Guarantee
- 12 months, parts and labour
- Availability
- 24 hours, 7 days
Why people call us
Emergency Roadside without leaving your street
- 01No garage drop-off and no waiting room
- 02Fixed price agreed before any work starts
- 03Qualified mechanic with the right tools on board
- 04Most jobs finished in a single visit
- 0512 month guarantee on parts and labour
Home · Work · Roadside · Anywhere in Edinburgh
Is it worth sorting emergency roadside now?
A breakdown never happens at a convenient time or place, whether it's a no-start outside your tenement on a cold morning or a warning light on the City Bypass in rush hour. What matters most is getting a qualified mechanic to you quickly and getting you moving again with the minimum fuss.
We run a genuine 24-hour, 365-day roadside service across Edinburgh and the Lothians, staffed by IMI qualified mechanics who carry the tools and diagnostic kit to fix most faults on the spot rather than simply arranging a tow.
Callouts start from £65, which covers diagnosis; any repair needed is quoted clearly before we start.
Short answer
No — call us first. We fix the majority of breakdowns at the roadside without any need for a tow, and we can reach tight Old Town closes and cobbled mews that recovery trucks struggle with.
Emergency Roadside options
Pick what suits your car and budget — we confirm the right option once we see it.
Jump start & no-start diagnosis
Battery and starting system checked and jump-started or replaced on the spot.
From £65
Wheel change / flat tyre
Wheel changed or a repairable puncture fixed at the roadside where safe.
From £45
Fuel & fluid issues
Wrong fuel, empty tank or a fluid leak diagnosed and dealt with roadside.
From £65
Recovery arranged
If a safe roadside fix isn't possible, we arrange recovery to a garage of your choice.
Quoted on the day
Your emergency roadside covers
- 24/7 callout, 365 days a year, including Christmas and New Year
- Roadside diagnostics using proper equipment, not guesswork
- Jump starts, fuel issues and common no-start faults
- Wheel changes and tyre inflation where safe to carry out
- Temporary repairs to get you home or to work safely
- Recovery arranged when a roadside fix genuinely isn't safe
Time on site
Typical response time is 30–60 minutes across Edinburgh; most jobs are resolved within the hour.
From £65 callout
Typical starting price
Rapid response
On site
12 months
Guarantee
IMI / City & Guilds qualified
Fully insured, DBS-checked mechanics with the right tools and torque settings for your make and model. Every job is backed by our 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
Emergency Roadside prices in Edinburgh
Clear prices up front, confirmed for your car before any work starts.
Prices are a guide and include labour unless stated. Parts prices vary by make, model and availability — you always get a fixed quote before we begin.
When to book this service
If any of these sound familiar, do not leave it — small faults become expensive quickly.
Breakdown on the road
Vehicle has stopped and won't restart, or has lost power while driving, needing immediate attention.
Won't start
No response, or just clicking, when you turn the key — commonly a battery or starter fault.
Flat tyre, no safe spare
A puncture with no usable spare or space-saver leaves the car unsafe to move.
Accident-related mechanical issue
Any knock, scrape or collision that affects steering, brakes or tyres should be checked before driving on.
Warning lights with loss of power
Sudden power loss alongside dashboard warnings can mean a serious fault developing while driving.
Why Edinburgh drivers trust us for emergency roadside
City driving here is hard on cars. We know exactly how, and what it does to your vehicle.
Built for Edinburgh's tight streets
The Old Town's narrow closes and one-way systems around Cowgate and Victoria Street can stop a full recovery truck reaching you — our compact mobile setup gets through where they can't.
Cobbled mews and steep gradients covered
New Town's cobbled mews and the steep hills around Dundas Street are hard on batteries, clutches and tyres, and we cover breakdowns in these spots as routine, not as an afterthought.
Genuinely 24 hours
We answer calls through the night and on public holidays, because breakdowns on the bypass at 2am don't wait for opening hours.
4.9★
Average rating
600+
Reviews
1,800+
Cars fixed
10 yrs
Experience
A recent visit, start to finish
Old Town · 2014 Vauxhall Corsa
Stuck on Victoria Street at closing time
Ewan's Corsa cut out on the steep cobbles of Victoria Street just as the shops were closing for the evening, blocking traffic on the narrow street. A recovery truck would have struggled to get close, so we sent a compact mobile unit, diagnosed a failed fuel pump relay, fitted a replacement from stock and had him moving again before the street got busy with evening trade.
“A tow truck would never have got up that street. FA had someone with me in 25 minutes and I was driving again within the hour.”
Ewan D.
Old Town
£142 total (callout + relay + fitting)
Price paid
55 minutes on site
Time on site
Fixed at the roadside, no recovery needed
Outcome
What Edinburgh drivers say
“Battery died outside my flat on Leith Walk at 6am before work. Called FA, mechanic was there in 35 minutes, jump started it and tested the battery, £65 all in. Saved my whole morning.”
Lorna P.
Leith
“Broke down on the way into town from Musselburgh. They talked me through staying safe on the phone, then had someone with me faster than I expected for a Sunday night.”
Tam G.
Musselburgh
“Flat tyre with no usable spare outside Tynecastle. FA repaired it at the roadside rather than towing me anywhere, £45 and 25 minutes and I was on my way.”
Isla F.
Gorgie
What affects the cost of emergency roadside
Every quote is confirmed for your specific vehicle before we start — this is a guide only.
Starting price
From £65 callout
Emergency Roadside
24 hour rapid response across Edinburgh for breakdowns, lockouts and no-starts.
Typical time: Rapid response
Get a fixed quoteWhat can change the price
- 1Time of day and distance to your location
- 2Nature of the breakdown
- 3Whether a roadside fix or recovery is needed
- 4Parts required on the spot
Prices are a guide. Your final price is confirmed for your exact car before any work starts — no hidden extras.
Emergency Roadside across Edinburgh
We travel from 11 Forrest Rd to every EH postcode and the surrounding towns — no callout fee inside the city.
Emergency Roadside questions
What counts as an emergency callout?+
Anything that leaves your car unsafe or unable to be driven — breakdowns, no-starts, flat tyres without a usable spare, or accident-related mechanical issues. If you're unsure whether it qualifies, call us and we'll advise straightaway rather than leaving you guessing.
How fast can you reach me?+
Response time across Edinburgh is typically 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the time of day and your location, and we'll always give you an honest estimate on the phone rather than an optimistic one.
What happens if you can't fix it on-site?+
We're upfront if a fault genuinely needs workshop equipment we don't carry, and in that case we arrange recovery to a garage of your choice. This is the exception rather than the rule, as most roadside jobs are fixable there and then.
Do you operate on Christmas Day/New Year?+
Yes, we run a genuine 24-hour, 365-day service, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year, since breakdowns don't take holidays and neither do we.
What areas do you cover for emergencies?+
We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Leith, Morningside, Corstorphine, Portobello, Stockbridge, Newington, Musselburgh, Bruntsfield, Marchmont and the Old Town and New Town, plus surrounding areas on request.
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From £65 callout, 12 month guarantee and a 4.9 star rating from Edinburgh drivers. Call any time — we answer 24 hours a day.
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