Car won’t start
If the vehicle will not start and roadside assistance is not suitable or does not solve the problem, recovery may be required.
FTS Recovery & Towing · 24/7 Dublin
Breakdown Recovery Dublin
Broken down and your car or van cannot continue? FTS provides 24/7 breakdown recovery across Dublin, with vehicle collection and transport to an agreed destination.
Tell us your location, vehicle and what has happened. We’ll confirm availability, an estimated arrival time and the price.
24/7 breakdown recovery
Day, night and weekends
Cars & vans
Non-running and undriveable vehicles
Dublin coverage
Based in Finglas West
Broken down in Dublin?
If the vehicle can’t continue, call FTS.
Breakdown recovery is for situations where your car or van cannot be driven safely or cannot continue its journey. FTS can arrange collection of the vehicle and transport it to an agreed garage, home address or other suitable destination.
You do not need to diagnose the fault yourself. Tell us where you are, what vehicle you have and what it is doing. We can then discuss the appropriate assistance and recovery arrangement.
Call FTS for breakdown recovery →When you may need recovery
Common breakdown situations
A vehicle does not have to be completely immobilised to need recovery. If continuing to drive could be unsafe or cause further damage, call us and explain what has happened.
Mechanical problem
Engine, clutch or another mechanical problem may leave the vehicle unable to continue safely.
Vehicle cannot be driven
If the vehicle starts but cannot be safely driven, we can discuss recovery to an agreed destination.
Breakdown at home
A breakdown does not have to happen on the road. We can discuss collection of a non-running vehicle from a home or other accessible location.
Breakdown at work or in a car park
Tell us where the vehicle is parked and whether there are access restrictions, narrow entrances or height limits.
Car or van stranded roadside
Give us your exact location and tell us about the vehicle and its condition so the recovery can be planned.
While you wait
What to do after a breakdown
Your first priority is keeping yourself, your passengers and other road users safe.
- Switch on your hazard warning lights.
- If it is safe and possible, move the vehicle away from moving traffic.
- Keep yourself and passengers away from live traffic where it is safe to do so.
- Do not attempt repairs in a position where you could be exposed to passing traffic.
- Work out your location using an Eircode, road name, nearby landmark or location pin.
- Call FTS and explain where you are and what has happened to the vehicle.
Which service do you need?
Breakdown recovery or roadside assistance?
You do not need to decide before calling. Describe the problem and we can discuss which type of assistance is appropriate.
Breakdown Recovery
Recovery is generally required when the vehicle cannot continue its journey and needs to be transported from its current location.
Call for breakdown recovery →Roadside Assistance
Roadside assistance may be appropriate when the problem can potentially be dealt with at the vehicle without transporting it elsewhere.
View roadside assistance →How breakdown recovery works
From your first call to drop-off
A few basic details help us understand the job before the recovery is arranged.
Call FTS NowTell us your location
Give us an Eircode, road name, landmark or location pin and explain where the vehicle is positioned.
Describe the vehicle and problem
Tell us the make and model, what has happened and, if you know, whether the vehicle starts, rolls and steers.
Confirm the recovery
We’ll discuss the appropriate arrangement, availability, destination and price before you agree to the job.
Vehicle collection and transport
The vehicle is collected and transported to the destination agreed when arranging the recovery.
Where does the vehicle go?
Choose an appropriate destination
When you call, tell us where you would like the vehicle taken. The destination can be discussed as part of the recovery arrangement.
Your garage
If you already have a garage or mechanic, give us the address and confirm they can receive the vehicle.
Your home
Depending on the situation and access, your home address may be an appropriate destination.
Another agreed location
If you need the vehicle transported elsewhere, discuss the collection and destination with us when arranging the job.
Breakdown recovery areas
Serving Dublin from Finglas West
FTS Recovery & Towing is based at Dunsoghly Park in Finglas West and provides breakdown recovery across Dublin.
If you are unsure whether we can assist at your location, call or WhatsApp us with your location.
View areas we cover →North Dublin areas
Finglas & Finglas West
Ballymun
Glasnevin
Cabra
Blanchardstown
Ashtown & Castleknock
Santry
Beaumont & Artane
Phibsborough & Stoneybatter
Breakdown recovery questions
Before you call FTS
Do you provide 24/7 breakdown recovery in Dublin?
Yes. FTS provides a 24/7 breakdown recovery service. Call us with your location and vehicle details to confirm current availability and arrangements.
Can you recover a car that will not start?
Yes. If your vehicle will not start and needs to be transported, tell us its location, make and model, and whether it can roll and steer.
Do you recover vans as well as cars?
FTS provides recovery for cars and vans. Give us the vehicle details when calling so we can discuss the appropriate recovery arrangement.
Can you take my car to my own garage?
We can discuss recovery to your chosen garage or another agreed destination. Have the destination address ready and, where possible, confirm that the garage can accept the vehicle.
How much does breakdown recovery cost in Dublin?
The price depends on factors such as the vehicle, collection location, access, recovery requirements and destination. Call FTS with these details so the price can be discussed before the job is agreed.
What information should I give you when I call?
Tell us your exact location, vehicle make and model, what has happened, whether the vehicle starts, rolls or steers, and where you would like it taken.
What if I don't know what is wrong with the car?
You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself. Tell us what happened and what the vehicle is doing. We can discuss the appropriate assistance from there.
24/7 Breakdown Recovery · Dublin
Broken down and need recovery?
Call or WhatsApp FTS with your location and vehicle details.