Call 999 for immediate danger, injury, fire or a live-lane obstruction.Private recovery can only be arranged when the vehicle is in a suitable and lawfully accessible position.
About this route
The A27 links Fareham, Portsmouth and Havant and connects directly with the M27, M275 and A3(M). Some sections resemble motorway conditions, so direction and junction information are essential.
How to describe your location
State eastbound or westbound, the nearest junction and whether the vehicle is on the main carriageway, a slip road or a local-road section. A nearby town alone can send a recovery vehicle to the wrong side.
When private recovery can be arranged
Where the vehicle is exposed to high-speed traffic or obstructing a lane, contact emergency services or the relevant road authority before arranging routine private recovery.
What AtWheel will ask about the vehicle
Confirm whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and has keys. Mention wheel, tyre, suspension, accident or fluid-leak concerns. If an official operator moves the vehicle, give us the final safe location rather than the original incident point.
Portsmouth is a compact island city with dense residential streets, busy commercial routes and direct links to the M275 and A27. A vehicle can be only a few miles from a destination yet still require careful route planning because bridge approaches, event…
Fareham is positioned between Portsmouth and Southampton with direct access to the M27, A27 and A32. The borough includes town-centre, coastal, suburban and business-park locations, so collection conditions vary considerably over a short distance.
Havant is a key junction between the A27 coastal corridor and the A3(M) towards Waterlooville and Petersfield. The borough also includes Emsworth and Hayling Island, where coastal roads and island access change the practical route.
These answers are general. The live vehicle, position and access still need to be checked.
What location details are most useful on the A27?
Give the road number, direction of travel, nearest junction or exit, and any service-area, emergency-area or marker information visible from a safe position.
Can AtWheel collect from a live lane?
No routine private booking should be used for a live-lane emergency. Call 999 and follow the relevant authority’s instructions.
Where can the vehicle be taken?
Common destinations include a garage, home address, dealership or another lawful receiving site that is ready for the vehicle.
What if the vehicle has accident damage?
Describe wheel, suspension, steering, body and fluid-leak concerns and send photographs only when it is safe to do so.