Broken down
Stay safe first, then sort recovery and the repair.
Broken down: what to doCar help in Glasgow. Free to ask, no obligation.
Get help with your car: tell us the problem
Broken down, failed MOT, need a part or a garage, looking for a decent cheap car, or want rid of an old one? Or just not sure what to do? Tell us what's going on and a real person will get back to you with honest options.
In danger or broken down on a motorway? Call 999 first.
If you are stopped in a live lane, can't get out safely, or anyone is hurt, call 999 and ask for the police. If you have breakdown cover, call them. We are not a recovery company and can't send a truck, but once you are safe we can help you work out what to do next. Read car broken down in Glasgow: what to do.
What we are, and what we're not
- We are a small Glasgow car business. We buy and sell used cars, and help people sort out car problems.
- We are not a recovery company, an insurer or a garage. We point you to options and you choose.
- Free to ask, no obligation. We don't take payment through this form.
- We don't promise a price before we have one.
Not safe to drive?
If the brakes, steering or tyres feel wrong, or a red warning light is on, don't drive it. A car that failed its MOT with a dangerous defect shouldn't be driven until it's fixed.
Rather send a message?
You can also message us on Facebook (opens in a new tab). A real person reads it. Please don't send bank or card details.
Free checks you can do now
The GOV.UK MOT history checker shows past fails and advisories. See all free car checks.
What happens next
What happens after you send it
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You tell us the problem
Pick what it's closest to and describe it in your own words. It doesn't need to be technical. Photos help.
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A real person reads it
Not a bot or a call centre. We reply by email or phone, usually with questions first if something isn't clear.
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We send honest options
Depending on the problem: where to get the part, suitable local garages to ask, what we'd check first, or whether it's worth fixing at all. Prices come from the seller or garage, not our guesses.
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You decide
Free to ask, no obligation. Nothing is booked, ordered or paid for unless you say yes. If we can't help, we'll say so.
More help, by problem
Repairs and garages
Tell us the fault and we suggest suitable local garages to ask.
Car repair helpParts
We check parts sellers and breakers and send you options.
Find a car partFailed MOT
Send the fail list and compare options before you pay.
MOT failed helpGood-value cars
See our cars, or tell us your budget and we'll keep an eye out.
Car finderSelling or scrapping
Doesn't run, failed its MOT, or not worth fixing? Tell us about it and we may make an offer.
Sell us your carIs my car worth fixing?Selling a car? You can also use the sell your car page. Looking to buy? See the cars for sale.
Common questions
Does it cost anything to ask?
No. It is free to ask and there is no obligation. We reply with honest options. If a garage or parts seller charges for something, they give you the price and you decide whether to go ahead.
Can you recover my broken-down car?
No, we are not a recovery company. If you are in danger or stuck on a motorway, call 999. If you have breakdown cover, call them. Once you are safe, we can help with the next steps, such as the repair, parts, or whether the car is worth fixing.
How quickly will you reply?
A real person reads every request and replies by email or phone as soon as we can. We are a small business, so we cannot promise an exact time. For anything urgent or dangerous, do not wait for us. Call 999 or your breakdown cover.
What if I don't know what's wrong with the car?
That is fine. Choose "Not sure, just need advice" and describe what the car is doing in your own words: noises, warning lights, smells, when it happens. We will help you work out what kind of garage or check you need next.