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Electric vehicle recovery in Small Heath

EV recovery done the way manufacturers require - flatbed only, tow mode set, HV isolated on accident jobs.

Every EV we recover in Small Heath rides on a flatbed with the drive wheels lifted. Any other method risks the motor. Tow mode set, HV isolated on accident jobs, soft straps clear of the battery pack.

Small Heath — what we see on the ground

Around St Andrew's stadium the electric vehicles we recover in Small Heath tend to be on trade counters — narrow approach, parked-both-sides, and the odd height barrier over a service road. We plan the truck route before it leaves the yard.

Common ev callouts we see in Small Heath

12V auxiliary battery flat - blocks door unlock and HV startup
HV battery below reserve at motorway services
Regenerative braking fault triggering limp mode
Charging port stuck locked around a connector
Software update failure leaving the car unresponsive
Accident recovery where HV isolation is required

Loading a ev properly

Flatbed only - EVs must be transported with drive wheels off the ground. Weight band: 1.7-2.6 tonnes (Model 3 through to EV6/e-tron).

EVs are always flatbedded - towing on any wheels risks motor damage
Tow mode engaged via touchscreen (Tesla/Polestar/Hyundai/Kia differ)
HV isolation checked on any accident recovery before straps go on

Key handling & tow mode

Card/fob wake, tow mode enabled via touchscreen before winching.

Strapping & tie-down

Soft axle straps, HV battery pack clearance checked, no chassis hooks near pack.

What moves the price

Distance and time of day
Whether you need transport to a specific charge point or dealer
Vehicle weight - larger SUVs sit at the top of our rate band
Accident jobs with HV isolation take longer on scene and are quoted accordingly

Everything is quoted flat over the phone — no hidden call-out fees.

Paperwork on collection

Driver ID checked against V5 or lease document
HV isolation confirmed and logged on accident jobs
Photo condition report front, rear, flanks and charge port area

FAQs — EV recovery in Small Heath

My 12V is dead and I cannot open the doors in Small Heath?

Common - we bring a booster and know the manual door releases on Model 3, Model Y, Ioniq 5, EV6 and most others.

Flat HV battery at a Small Heath services - can you charge me on scene?

Not on scene. We flatbed to the nearest working rapid charger of your choice, or to your home or a dealer.

Accident EV recovery in Small Heath - do you handle HV isolation?

Yes - driver checks HV isolation before straps go on, logs it, and if isolation cannot be confirmed we escalate to fire service before loading.

Can you tow an EV on a dolly in Small Heath?

No - EVs must be flatbedded. Towing on any wheel risks motor damage. Every EV recovery from us is on a flatbed with all four wheels lifted.

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