Sorted in Erdington: post-collision handled 24/7
If you are dealing with post-collision anywhere in Erdington, we are roughly 9 miles away in Oldbury and come in via M6 J6. That matters because it decides whether this is a short local job or a relay — for Erdington it is almost always the former. Anything inside B23/B24 is a local run for us — the yard is 9 miles away in Oldbury. Everything inside B23/B24 is priced the same way, day or night. A 4-mile run into the centre is sometimes slower than a longer route round. Units around Castle Vale are the busiest commercial pickup points on this patch.
- B23 postcode area
- M6 J6
- A5127
We recover accident-damaged vehicles across Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell and the Black Country, and can work to your instructions or your insurer's if a claim is already underway, taking the car to a repairer, your home, or a secure storage location.
Who rings us about this in Erdington
Because Erdington runs to council estates and commercial space at Castle Vale, the callers split roughly into private motorists and small trade operators. Both want the same thing — a fix or a tow, priced before it starts.
- Residents parked on council estates who cannot move the vehicle off the road
- Trade vehicles working out of Castle Vale
- Commuters caught on A5127 at peak times
- Garages in Erdington needing a customer car brought in
Erdington in practical terms
Local geography matters more than people expect. Erdington is about 9 miles from our Oldbury base and 4 from Birmingham city centre, sitting between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. Jobs here rarely need a second truck.
Cover and compliance for Birmingham City Council jobs
- Fleet and courier operators running out of Castle Vale
- Dealership stock movements between sites
- Private motorists on 1930s semis who need one job done properly
- Base 9 miles away in Oldbury — no sub-contract handover
Why it happens
Deciding if the car is driveable
Even if the damage looks fairly cosmetic, it's worth checking for fluid leaks, a wheel that's visibly out of alignment, warning lights, or anything rubbing or scraping before considering driving even a short distance. If in doubt, treat it as undriveable rather than risk making things worse or being unsafe on the road.
- Any fluid leaking underneath — don't drive it
- A wheel or tyre visibly damaged or misaligned — don't drive it
- Airbags deployed — the car needs professional assessment before driving
- When genuinely unsure, treat the car as undriveable
What happens next
Depending on the extent of damage, the car might go to a bodyshop for repair, to a secure storage yard while an insurance assessment is carried out, or to your home if you'd rather deal with the claim in your own time. We can talk through the options based on your situation.
Working with your insurer
If you've already reported the accident to your insurer, they may have their own recovery arrangements or a preferred repairer. We're happy to recover to wherever you or your insurer specify, and can provide details of the job if your insurer needs confirmation of where the vehicle has been taken.
Nearby areas we cover for this
Erdington sits between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. These neighbouring areas are on the same rota, with distances measured from Erdington.
Getting a truck to you in Erdington
A 9-mile approach means the truck arrives with fuel, kit and space still on the deck. The two roads that matter locally are A5127 and A38 Tyburn Road, with M6 J6 for anything longer. You get an answer about Erdington availability on the first call, not after a callback. Locked wheels, missing keys and flat tyres all change the kit list for a B23 job.
Erdington at a glance
In Erdington the deciding factors are access off A38 Tyburn Road and where the vehicle can legally be loaded. Get those clear on the call and post-collision is straightforward from B23. The quickest way in is M6 J6, then down towards the A38(M) Aston Expressway. The truck that quotes is the truck that turns up. Distances we work to here: 9 miles from the Oldbury yard, 4 to the city centre. Access off A38 Tyburn Road narrows quickly, so a full-length transporter sometimes has to set down and winch.
Erdington questions
Can you take the car straight to a bodyshop in Erdington?
Yes, we can recover to a bodyshop, your insurer's approved repairer, your home, or secure storage — whatever's needed.
Will you take photos or document the vehicle's condition in Erdington?
We're happy to note obvious damage, but for insurance purposes it's best if you or the police document the scene and damage directly where possible.
What if the vehicle is blocking A5127?
Say so immediately — that changes the priority. A vehicle on a live carriageway near the A38(M) Aston Expressway is treated as urgent, and we will talk you through where to stand while you wait.
What if the police are dealing with the scene in Erdington?
We can coordinate with attending officers if needed and wait until the car is cleared to be moved.
Are you insured to move my vehicle across West Midlands?
Yes. Goods-in-transit and recovery operator liability are in force for every movement, whether it is two streets in B23 or a longer run out of West Midlands.
Can you recover from a multi-storey or underground car park in Erdington?
Often, but height is the deciding factor. Tell us the level and the clearance on the way in. Where the deck is too low for a truck we use skates to bring the vehicle out to the entrance.
Related faults in Erdington
Night, weekend or bank holiday in B23 — same number
Whether it is council estates near the A38(M) Aston Expressway or a yard on Castle Vale, we match the truck to the job before dispatch.