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M8 Recovery

M8 Recovery

4.4(163 reviews)See reviews ↓·Glasgow

About the company

M8 Recovery is a family-run, independent car recovery and towing company that has been operating since 2000, when it started with one truck. Its fleet of over 30 specialist recovery and transport vehicles, including service vans, slide beds, spec lifts, medium and heavy recovery vehicles, and low loaders, is overseen by Transport Manager Alex Gillies M.I.L.T. The company serves Central Scotland and surrounding areas, as well as all of Scotland and beyond where needed.

It is fully certified and compliant with DVSA and health & safety legislation, and operates ISO-level processes. Staff hold Driver CPC and recovery training. M8 Recovery holds full public liability and goods in transit insurance. It is trusted by local councils, national fleets and insurers. The company operates a full in-house workshop for repairs and maintenance.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Hard-shoulder rescues at night and recoveries from the M8, M74 and M77 following blowouts or suspension damage form the backdrop to feedback about this Glasgow operator. A point made in several accounts is the composure of the drivers, with Jack, Kris, Martin, Gary, Jamie, Andrew, Daryl and Daro each named for courteous handling of stressful situations. Various customers describe how problems were dealt with when one recovery vehicle itself broke down, further trucks arriving quickly and occupants, including a restless child, taken to a safe place.

Reviewers frequently point to the care taken with awkward drop-offs, such as manoeuvring an undrivable car onto a tight driveway, and the speed with which vehicles were loaded onto flatbeds without fuss. Communication before and after the job is described as reassuring, helping to make a difficult day more manageable. The same themes return across accounts: prompt arrival, expertise with damaged vehicles and a friendly, capable presence from first contact through to final delivery, with the conduct of individual drivers standing out as much as the recovery work itself.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Matt Andrews25 July 2026

Absolutely fantastic service from Jamie made what was a very stressful situation feel easy and manageable. He was professional, friendly he was reassuring throughout the whole process. Fantastic customer service Recovery Truck was absolutely amazing and very impressive. Thanks again, Jamie, for the excellent serviceβ€”I really appreciated the help

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Isabella Brannigan6 July 2026

Broke down twice once on the M74 and then M77, both times Jack has came to the rescue, this lad is a credit to M8 Recovery , truly professional, courteous and very good at his job, so a big shout out to Jack many many thanks Jack xxxx

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Cat Lilly5 July 2026

I cannot thank the team at M8 Recovery enough for their incredible help when we broke down on the M8 on the 4th of July. After contacting the RAC, M8 Recovery was dispatched, and the service we received was second to none. Andrew arrived first and was absolutely fantastic. He was quickly followed by Daryl with his flatbed truck. Both of them were incredibly professional, reassuring, and took great care of us, ensuring we got all the way home safely. They are an absolute credit to your company! Also, a huge shoutout to Kris, the legend! πŸ˜‚ Breaking down is always stressful, but these guys turned a nightmare situation into a smooth, hassle-free experience. Outstanding professionalism and brilliant customer care. Highly recommended!

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Danielle Maitland24 June 2026

Daro moved me safely from the motorway and made what was a very stressful situation feel easy and manageable. He was professional, friendly, and reassuring throughout the whole process. Also, his new truck for the M8 Recovery fleet was absolutely amazing and very impressive. Thanks again, Daro, for the excellent serviceβ€”I really appreciated the help.

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Natalie Munro20 June 2026

Superb service from M8 Recovery, and a huge thanks to Kris for getting us and our car home safely, after what was a very long day for us all! Having Kris as our rescue man, took all the anguish out of an unfortunate breakdown situation, Genuinely couldnt have had a better guy to help us. First class!

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Fiona Waddington15 June 2026

Great service. Kris recovered my car from the motorway after a blowout - quick, efficient and friendly. Much appreciated and highly recommend these guys

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Aziz Khan6 June 2026

Fantastic service from Daro! very friendly, arrived super quickly, and was a pleasure to deal with. Really helpful and professional. Highly recommend May Van Recovery!

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Contact
+441418830888www.m8recovery.com100 Penilee Rd, Glasgow G52 4UW
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
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