Car Recovery and Breakdown Recovery in West Lothian
Need help moving a broken-down car or van? Elite Chariots Automotive Ltd provides car recovery, van recovery, roadside assistance and accident recovery across West Lothian from our base at Albyn Industrial Estate in Broxburn.
Whether your vehicle will not start outside your home, has stopped during a journey or needs transport to a repairer after an accident, contact us to discuss the recovery. We confirm the vehicle requirements, availability and price before the collection is booked.
BREAKDOWN RECOVERY WEST LOTHIAN
Breakdown recovery and roadside assistance
For a non-starting vehicle, tell us what happens when you try to start it. We can assess flat-battery jump-start requests and arrange vehicle transport where a fault needs workshop attention.
If your car or van cannot safely be driven, we can agree delivery to your chosen garage, home or another suitable location. Provide the receiving contact and any access restrictions so the collection and handover can be planned.
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01506 333 328
WHAT WE OFFER
Car recovery, van recovery and accident recovery
Our car recovery service covers unexpected breakdowns and planned movements of non-running vehicles. Van recovery is assessed using the vehicle’s dimensions, condition and loaded weight.
For accident recovery, send photographs and tell us about damaged wheels, steering or suspension. We assess suitable loading before agreeing transport. If you need somewhere for the vehicle while repair arrangements are made, ask about storage availability at our Broxburn yard.
- Emergency roadside recovery
- Jump starts for dead batteries
- Tyre change support
- Fuel delivery service
- Home start for non-starting vehicles
- Vehicle transport to garages or your home
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AREAS WE COVER
West Lothian towns and surrounding villages
Contact us for recovery in Livingston, Bathgate, Whitburn, Armadale, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Uphall, Winchburgh, Blackburn, East Calder and West Calder.
We also welcome enquiries from Mid Calder, Pumpherston, Kirknewton, Wilkieston, Polbeth, Addiewell, Harburn, Seafield, Dechmont, Ecclesmachan, Blackridge, Westfield, Torphichen, Bridgend and Philpstoun, as well as Fauldhouse, Longridge and Stoneyburn. Send an exact location to confirm availability and access.
Beyond West Lothian, we handle enquiries from nearby Bo’ness, Shotts, Harthill, Salsburgh and Kirkliston. These locations are shown separately in our coverage information.
AUCTION COLLECTION
Local auction vehicle collection
Buying a vehicle at auction? We arrange collection enquiries for BCA Livingston, Copart Whitburn, John Pye Bo’ness and Manheim Shotts.
Auction transport is planned around the lot’s condition, release instructions and collection arrangements. Send the vehicle or lot identifier, listing details, collection deadline and destination postcode for a quote.






HOW IT'S WORKS
What to send when requesting recovery
Give us your exact location, vehicle registration, make and model, a description of the fault and the destination. Tell us whether the vehicle starts, rolls and steers. For vans, include the approximate loaded weight; for damaged vehicles, photographs help us assess loading.
For urgent help, call rather than relying on an email enquiry.
CALL US
01506 333 328
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does recovery cost?
The quote depends on the route, vehicle size and weight, condition, access and loading requirements. Contact us with the details for an agreed price.
Do I need a breakdown membership?
You can contact Elite Chariots directly to request a recovery quote.
Yes. We assess home-start and driveway recovery requests as well as roadside breakdowns.
How quickly can you reach me?
Call with your location. We will confirm current availability and discuss an estimated arrival time.
Yes, delivery can be agreed to your chosen repairer if it can receive the vehicle.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us
Call 01506 333 328 for West Lothian recovery enquiries.
For planned vehicle collection, email contact@elitechariots.com
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Have a question or need help? Use our contact form to send a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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