Motorway and major-road recovery

A27 Recovery From Portsmouth to Havant

Recovery planning for suitable A27 locations across south-east Hampshire.

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.

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Places linked by the A27

Useful before you call

A27 recovery questions

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.

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Other ways we can help

Need to arrange recovery from the A27?

Call with the direction, junction and safe collection position, or send the details online once you are away from immediate danger.

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