London's Independent Recovery Specialists
Mechanics First.
Recovery Second.
Since 2010.
MJC Auto Recovery has been London’s trusted independent breakdown and recovery
specialist since 2010. Seven people. One standard. No compromises.
London locations
since 2010
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Who we are
Not Just Recovery.
Recovery Done Right.
"We're mechanics first. Recovery is what we do when we can't fix it at the roadside."
MJC Auto Recovery is an independent London breakdown and recovery company founded in 2010 by Marko, Jemma and Christian. The name MJC is simply theirs – no acronym, no corporate invention. Three people who put their names into something they wanted to build properly.
Fifteen years and thousands of recoveries later, the fleet is larger, the team has grown to seven, and the coverage now spans all of London, the M25, and a wide band of the Home Counties. But the approach hasn’t changed: when someone’s vehicle breaks down, MJC sends a mechanic, not just a recovery truck.
Most recovery operators arrive, load the car, and leave. When an MJC operator arrives, he first checks whether this can be resolved there and then. A dead battery, a loose cable, a fault code that can be cleared, even a locked calliper, all jobs that don’t need a flatbed if the right person turns up. We try to be that person.
Pre-2010
Marko sees the same pattern: German cars with small electrical faults being sent to dealerships charging extortionate rates
2010
MJC founded in SW16 - South London — mechanics first,
recovery second.
2013
Opened new hub in NW6 - North West London.
2013–2017
Green Flag approved contractor - national standard validated.
2017
Chose full independence - operating entirely on MJC's own terms.
2021
Opened new hub in SL2 - Slough.
2023
Opened new hub in HP17 - Aylesbury.
Now
4 depots, 7 specialists, 6 vehicles, 8,000+ recoveries completed,
5.0 star ratings.
How we started
Built Because the Industry Wasn't
Equipped to Do It Right
MJC began not with a business plan, but with a recurring frustration that the founders couldn’t ignore any longer.
In the years running up to 2010, he kept seeing the same thing play out. Ageing BMWs and Mercedes, the technologically ambitious cars built between roughly 1999 and 2005, were starting to show their age. The electrical architecture on those vehicles was sophisticated for its time: adaptive systems, early comfort electronics, and complex CAN bus wiring that nobody else in the industry was building. But by 2010, those cars were ten years old, and the systems were beginning to fail.
The faults themselves were rarely catastrophic. A module is dropping off the network. A sensor is reading incorrectly.
An intermittent fault that could be diagnosed and resolved at the roadside in under an hour, or addressed properly in a small independent garage for a fraction of dealer rates. The cars were recoverable. The knowledge to recover them was available. The problem was the people being sent to do it.
Recovery operators, including the national operators, would arrive, fail to identify what they were dealing with, and default to the only thing they knew: load the car and take it to a dealership. The dealerships, for their part, were happy to charge accordingly. Diagnostic fees. Labour rates were calibrated for a customer with no other option. A three-figure bill for a fault that warranted a two-figure fix.
Marko had the mechanical and diagnostic knowledge to see what was happening. He also had no interest in being part of it.
When Jemma and Christian came alongside, all three had the same instinct: do it properly, or don’t bother. They started in South London in 2010 with a single flatbed and a clear operating principle: turn up, understand what’s actually wrong, and fix it if it can be fixed. Recovery as a last resort, not a reflex.
For several years, MJC operated as a Green Flag-approved contractor, a relationship that validated the operation’s standards. But around 2017, the business made a deliberate choice: to go fully independent.
Not because the partnership hadn't worked - but because independence gave MJC the freedom the original idea demanded. No network constraints on which jobs to take, which equipment to invest in, or how long to spend on a roadside fix. A reputation built directly with customers, not filtered through a national brand. The same instinct that started the business in 2010 - do it properly - was easier to honour without a contract telling them otherwise.
Our Fleet
Six Vehicles.
Every Recovery Covered.
Every vehicle is fully insured and operated by trained specialists.
Flatbed 3.5t (×3)
Our primary recovery vehicles. All makes, all sizes up to standard cars and vans. Soft straps, wheel chocks, full insurance.
Tilt-Slide 7.5t (×1)
Our heavy-duty workhorse. LWB vans, Lutons, high-roofs, crew cabs, oversized cargo. Extended ramps and heavy-duty weight-rated straps.
VW Caddy (×2)
Rapid-response mobile diagnostics van. OBD readers, electrical test kit, and common spares. Dispatched first on all breakdown calls.
The Team
Seven People.
One Philosophy.
Between them, well over a century of combined automotive and recovery experience. Here’s who you’re calling when you call MJC.
OPERATORS
Five recovery operators working across London and the M25 perimeter.
MECHANICS
Two dedicated roadside and workshop senior mechanics for when the job requires the little extra something.
HUBS
Four strategic hubs covering all of London and the Home Counties
THE TEAM
THE FOUNDERS
Marko
Co-Founder & Senior Recovery Operator
Marko is the operational heart of MJC — the voice on the phone and the first face at your window. He co-founded the business in 2010 and has been on the road ever since. A qualified ECU remapping specialist with a particular expertise in supercar and high-performance vehicle recovery, where the margin for error is smallest.
Janic
Co-Founder & Diagnostics Expert
Janic co-founded MJC alongside Marko and Christian and has been central to shaping the business from the ground up — ensuring the standards that define MJC today are lived up to in every callout.
Christian
Co-Founder & Senior Mechanic
Christian is the third name behind MJC — there from the beginning, and part of why the business has maintained its direction and standards through fifteen years of growth. He's also the dignostics expert that keeps the MJC wheels turning.
RECOVERY OPERATORS
The Engine Room
Along with the founders, Bogdan and Lucas make up the core of MJC's recovery operation. Between the five of them, they've covered thousands of callouts across London and the surrounding counties — motorway recoveries, multi-vehicle recoveries, flood recoveries, classic car extractions, and everything in between.
Each operator is not only a capable mechanic, but specifically trained in flatbed and low-loader recovery, EV handling protocols, and the specific loading procedures for the full range of vehicles MJC recovers — from standard saloons to electric vehicles, classic cars, and high-performance cars.
SW16 — South London
Inner & outer south coverage
NW6 — North West London
North and west coverage
HP — Aylesbury
Bucks & Home Counties north
SL2 — Slough
Berkshire, M4 corridor
WORKSHOP & ROADSIDE MECHANICS
Michael
Senior Mechanic — Classic & Vintage Vehicle Specialist
Michael started his working life as a mechanic in Barbados, and brought that knowledge to London where he has continued working on cars for over 30 years. That's over half a century in the trade, and it shows in the way he works.
He's the person MJC trusts with classic and vintage vehicles, entirely comfortable in a set of overalls with his hands in an engine where others may hesitate. He prefers to be known simply as Michael.
Ashoke (Ash)
Diagnostic & EV Specialist
Where Michael's expertise runs deep into the mechanical past, Ashoke's runs toward the technical present. He specialises in electrical diagnostics, ECU remapping and modern vehicle systems — spending most of his time working with diagnostic software rather than under bonnets.
He's MJC's authority on electric and hybrid vehicles, and the person who attends complex EV callouts where a recovery operator alone isn't enough.
"Between Michael and Ashoke, MJC carries more than five decades of mechanical and technical knowledge — from carburettors to computer diagnostics.
What we stand for
No Mission Statement.
Just How We Work.
Diagnose Before You Recover.
A recovery should be the last resort, not the default. We look for a fix at the roadside before we load the vehicle. If we can solve it where you're standing, we will.
Fully Insured. Every Job.
MJC is fully insured for all vehicles we handle — from standard saloons to EVs, classics and high-performance cars. Your vehicle is covered from the moment we arrive to the moment we deliver it.
Damage-Free Recovery.
Right equipment, right technique, right attachment points. We don't cut corners on method to save time. Your vehicle leaves in the same condition it was in when we arrived — that's the standard we hold ourselves to.
Straight Answers, Upfront Pricing.
You'll be quoted before we move. No hidden call-out fees, no surprises on the invoice. If it's fixable at the roadside, we'll tell you before we start. We take card, cash and payment on completion.
Independence, By Choice.
MJC operates without affiliation to any national recovery network. Our standards are our own. Our reputation is built entirely on how we treat customers — there's nowhere to hide behind a brand.
Experience you can feel.
From Michael's 50+ years in the trade to Ashoke's diagnostic precision to Marko's supercar recovery expertise — depth of knowledge is built into every callout, not just the complicated ones.
Priority for Vulnerable Drivers.
Lone drivers, drivers with children, elderly customers and anyone in a vulnerable or unsafe situation are always our priority dispatch. If that's you, tell us when you call.
Treat it like your own
The principle MJC was built on in 2010, and the one that hasn't changed. Every vehicle that comes into our care is handled the way we'd want ours handled — with attention, precision and honesty.
Where We Operate
All of London.
Plus the Roads Beyond It.
MJC runs from four bases across Greater London, giving us reach across the full capital and into the surrounding counties around the clock.
CREDENTIALS & COVER
Fully Covered. Fully Qualified.
Fully Comprehensive Trade Insurance - All Vehicles
Goods in Transit Cover for Complete Peace of Mind
Former Green Flag Sub-Contractor
Four Operational Hubs covering the
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Real Recoveries.
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A story that defines us
The day We Waded Knee-Deep on the A406.
That job is the clearest illustration of why MJC’s mechanic-first model exists. The right person, the right knowledge, the right instinct. Not just to load a car, but to understand what it means to its owner.
In July 2021, the A406 wasn’t a road – it was a raging river. The BBC news alerts said London was drowning in flash floods that stranded buses and shut down the city.
Amidst the chaos, we received a call from the owner of a classic Porsche 356, a beautiful silver piece of history, a striking red interior, and a much-loved car – submerged and stalled in a deep part of the North Circular. It was a car that had been gifted to her by her grandparents, imported from France.
Most would have waited for the water to subside. But our driver knew that for the owner, this wasn’t just a car; it was their pride and joy, stranded far from its home in Northampton. Wading through knee-deep water, he reached the vehicle, hooked it up, and began the painstaking process of recovering the car and taking it back home to Northampton.
But as all our drivers are mechanics at heart, he knew that water in a classic Porsche 356’s air-cooled engine could be a death sentence if left to sit. As the floodwaters receded, he knelt beside the silver beauty, popped open the rear bonnet, and began to work. With practised hands, he removed the spark plugs, cranked the engine to expel the water from the cylinders, then carefully dried the distributor and ignition components. He even checked the gearbox oil, finding traces of a milky substance due to contamination. He performed a makeshift drain-and-refill, ensuring the transmission wouldn’t seize later. It wasn’t a full restoration – it was a battlefield surgery, a mechanic’s instinct to save what mattered most.
When we finally handed the keys back in Northampton, the owner’s silent, relieved smile said it all.
"We didn't just recover a car that day. We returned a piece of her home."
— MJC Auto Recovery · North Circular Flood Recovery · July 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
About MJC
Is MJC fully insured?
Yes. MJC holds fully comprehensive trade insurance covering all operators, all vehicles and all jobs, plus Goods in Transit cover — your vehicle is insured from the moment we arrive to the moment we deliver it. No exceptions.
How much does recovery cost?
The cost of a recovery starts from £75, and we quote upfront before we move your vehicle — no hidden fees, no surprises. The price you're quoted is the price you pay. We take cards and cash on completion. If a roadside fix is possible, we'll tell you the total cost as early as possible.
How quickly can you reach me?
From our four depots across London, we aim to reach most London locations within 30–60 minutes. Response times vary by traffic conditions and your exact location. We'll give you an honest ETA when you call — not a number designed to get you to put the phone down.
Do you prioritise vulnerable drivers or passengers?
Yes. Lone drivers, drivers with children, elderly customers and anyone in an unsafe or vulnerable situation are always our priority dispatch. Tell us when you call, and we'll make it a priority.
What vehicles do you have in your fleet?
MJC operates six vehicles across three categories: three Flatbed 3.5t trucks for standard cars and vans, one Flatbed 7.5t Tilt-Slide for LWB vans, Lutons and oversized cargo, and two VW Caddy Diagnostic/Mechanics Vans dispatched where required on all breakdown calls.
Is MJC part of a national recovery network?
No. MJC is fully independent. Previously approved contractors for Green Flag from 2013 to 2017, we made the deliberate decision to operate entirely on our own terms — no AA, no RAC, no national affiliation. Every job is handled to our own standard.
How long has MJC been operating?
Since 2010, making us one of London's longer-established independent recovery operators. Marko, Janic and Christian are still actively involved in the business today.
Do you have mechanics on your team, or just recovery operators?
Both. MJC has four recovery operators (Bogdan, Lucas, James, Martin), plus workshop mechanics Michael (50+ years, classic vehicle specialist) and Ashoke (EV and diagnostics specialist), who deploy on complex jobs. Co-founders Marko, Janic and Christian all hold specialist qualifications across remapping, diagnostics and EV systems.
Do you recover electric vehicles?
Yes, and we take it seriously. EVs require flatbed recovery, correct tow mode activation, and manufacturer-approved loading procedures. Christian (co-founder and EV specialist) and Ashoke (our diagnostic specialist) both attend complex EV callouts.
Do you recover classic and vintage cars?
Yes. Michael — with over 50 years in the trade — leads on classic and vintage vehicle recoveries. We use specialist low-loader and flatbed equipment and we don't rush jobs that need patience.
Are you available 24 hours a day?
Yes. MJC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year across all London zones and the M25 corridor.
What areas of London do you cover?
All 33 London boroughs, all zones 1–6, and all major motorway corridors. Plus Slough (SL2), Aylesbury (HP17), and a wide band of the Home Counties from our four depots at SW16, NW6, HP17 and SL2.
READY WHEN YOU NEED US!
Sixteen Years. One Philosophy.
24/7 across all London zones and the M25 corridor. Fully insured. Quoted upfront. Call or WhatsApp — we pick up.
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