Jump-start service
Car or van will not start? Contact David for a jump-start and explain the symptoms.
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Available 24 hours · Based in Drogheda
Breakdown assistance.
DF Recovery / David Faulkner
Breakdown assistance.
Vehicle transport.
A breakdown on the M1. A car that won't start. A vehicle that needs moving. David at DF Recovery handles car and van recovery across Louth, Meath and North Dublin.
Call David 083 043 434724-hour breakdown assistance
Request by WhatsApp. Availability and price confirmed by David.
Breakdown recovery
Drogheda and surrounding areas
Car transport
Collected and carried by DF
Vehicle collection
Collected and moved by DF
SUV transport
A vehicle move with DF
Classic car transport
Careful collection and delivery
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What we doOne number.
One number.
A few ways we can help.
Emergency recovery or a planned collection. Tell David what needs moving and where it needs to go.
Car Recovery
Cars collected and moved by flatbed, running or not.
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Breakdown Assistance
Roadside help and recovery when the car gives up.
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Accident Recovery
Damaged vehicles moved safely from the scene.
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Vehicle Towing
Safe flatbed towing for cars, vans and light commercials.
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Vehicle Transport
Planned moves for cars, vans, non-runners and auction buys.
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Van Recovery
Vans and light commercials recovered, day or night.
View serviceScrap car removal is also available. Call to discuss your vehicle.
Roadside servicesHelp with batteries
Help with batteries
and flat tyres.
Call David with your location, vehicle details and the problem. He confirms availability, suitability and the price.
Emergency battery replacement
Need a replacement battery? Give David your registration and vehicle details so he can confirm the right battery and availability.
Call nowRoadside wheel changes
Flat tyre? Tell David whether you have a usable spare wheel and a locking wheel nut key, and where the vehicle is stopped.
Call nowWhere we workFrom Drogheda.
From Drogheda.
Across the region.
Louth, Meath, North Dublin and the M1, M3 and M50. Explore your town for local collection details.
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The person behind the truckYou're speaking
You're speaking
to David.
DF Recovery is run by David Faulkner in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
David built DF by taking the jobs that came in, building relationships and investing back into the business. As the work grew, so did the truck and the coverage.
He's still directly involved in DF's recovery jobs. Call with your location, the vehicle and where you want it taken, and agree the next step with him.
Prefer a message? WhatsApp David ↗For garages & businessesYour next job.
Your next job.
Delivered to your workshop.
Customer collections, garage transfers and planned vehicle transport across Drogheda, Louth and Meath. Give David the pickup, destination and vehicle condition. Agree the quote and handover before collection.
Availability and collection time confirmed by David.
Garage collections
Bring a customer’s vehicle to your workshop, including non-runners with loading agreed.
Vehicle transfers
Arrange collection between garages, dealerships or business locations.
Planned business transport
Discuss rental, fleet and recurring collection requirements directly with David.
Out on the roadReal collections.
Real collections.
Real DF Recovery.
Cars, pickups and vans collected and carried on David’s white and blue flatbed.
Customer experiencesGood work.
Good work.
In their own words.
Breakdown assistance, careful collections and vehicle transport. Feedback shared by DF customers on Google.
Read reviews on Google★★★★★Google review
“Cannot recommend David enough. He rescued us from the side of a dark, cold M1 at 4am after my daughter's car broke down on the way home from Dublin Airport. He arrived within 20 minutes and made sure we had onward travel to Belfast available. He then was able to organise a new clutch in her car. Prompt, reliable service. Thank you David!”
★★★★★Google review
“Top quality service, easy delt with, had no problem helping me push my non running cars out of sheds and into place at work shops, true professional and very carful with expensive/rare cars, would recommend to anyone and won’t rip you off”
★★★★★Google review
“Great service! Needed a tow from Drogheda to Dundalk. Rang up Monday and they were friendly & professional; gave a quote no hassle. Organized for Wednesday and showed up on time without issue! Stellar job would recommend to anyone in the area needing a tow.”
★★★★★Google review
“Transported 4 tonne car lift , load of tuff tiles, 72" tool box quick and easy”
★★★★★Google review
“David was extremely professional. Needed my car towed to the garage and he was out first thing in the morning. Very efficient and helpful overall!”
★★★★★Google review
“Fast, reliable and easy to deal with. Turned up when they said they would and sorted everything without any fuss. Really nice guy too. Would…”
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“Highly recommend this tow company always looks after the customers 🤩”
★★★★★Google review
“Excellent service. Great man. Thanks million I ll highly recommend”
★★★★★Google review
“Great service- very quick and reliable”
Before you book
Questions & answers
For roadside help, planned transport and garage collections. Find the details you need before booking.
Talk to DavidBrowse all recovery FAQs →How do I request breakdown assistance?
Choose Request Breakdown Assistance to send your location and vehicle details in a WhatsApp message directly to David, or call David on 083 043 4347.
What information should I have ready?
Give your exact location, vehicle make and model, the problem, a contact number and your preferred destination. Mention whether the vehicle rolls, steers and has keys.
Can I arrange recovery at night or at the weekend?
DF Recovery operates 24 hours a day, including weekends. Call David to confirm availability and an arrival estimate for your job.
How much does recovery cost?
The quote depends on collection location, destination, vehicle type, access and the work involved. Ask David for the price before agreeing the collection.
How quickly can a driver reach me?
David gives an arrival estimate based on your location, traffic and current jobs. Call with your collection details to check availability.
Can you take my car to my own garage?
Tell David the garage or destination you want. Confirm it can receive the vehicle and give any opening hours, handover instructions or contact details.
Can my garage request a driver to collect a customer’s car?
Yes. Request a Collection Driver to message David directly on WhatsApp, or call David with the pickup address, vehicle details and your garage’s delivery address. David confirms availability, loading suitability and the quote.
Can DF transport vehicles between garages or dealerships?
DF offers vehicle transport and garage transfers. Give both addresses, opening hours and handover contacts, and say whether the vehicle starts, rolls and steers.
Can you collect a non-running car for our workshop?
Tell David the fault and whether the wheels or steering are locked. Send access photos where useful so he can assess the collection before agreeing the job.
Request by WhatsApp
Speak directly to David
Send the collection details in one message. David confirms whether he can help, the price and the collection arrangements.
- Share your locationSend your pickup address or location pin in WhatsApp.
- Describe the vehicleInclude the registration, the problem and photos if useful.
- Agree the collectionWait for David to confirm availability, a quote and the next step.
- Confirm the destinationAgree where the vehicle should go and who will receive it.
Request by WhatsApp. Availability and price confirmed by David.
Let’s get your vehicle moving.
Message David on WhatsApp with your location and vehicle details. He confirms availability and a quote. For urgent help, call DF.
WhatsApp David · 083 043 4347 · 24 hours