Car Repatriation from Calais to the UK
So close to home, and yet your car won't go any further. Whether it broke down in the queue for the ferry, near the Eurotunnel terminal at Coquelles or on the A16, we collect it in Calais and bring it across to your home or garage in the UK.
The quickest repatriation there is
Calais is right on the Channel, with ferries to Dover from the port and Le Shuttle from the Eurotunnel terminal at Coquelles, just off the A16. That makes it the quickest place in Europe to bring a car home from, often much quicker than waiting for a French garage to find parts for a British car.
Port, terminal or motorway
- At the ferry port or the Eurotunnel terminal: tell the port or terminal staff first. They move broken-down vehicles inside the site. Once the car is outside, we take over.
- On the A16 or A26 motorways: only the official motorway breakdown operator may tow you off the motorway. Use the orange emergency phones or call 112. They'll take the car to their garage, and we collect it from there.
- In town, at a hotel or at a car park: send us the address and we'll collect it.
We speak French
We can deal with the Calais garage, the recovery company or the hotel directly in French, so you don't have to. Just give us their name and phone number. You can carry on home as a foot passenger or by coach.
Missed your crossing? Your ferry or Le Shuttle ticket is with the operator, so contact them about your booking. We'll handle the car separately and deliver it to your UK address.
Calais Repatriation FAQs
How quickly can you bring my car back from Calais?
Calais is one of the quickest collections we do. We'll give you the expected timing when we quote, and agree a fixed price before anything is booked.
My car broke down at the Eurotunnel terminal. What do I do?
Tell the terminal staff first. They'll move the vehicle inside the terminal. Then call or WhatsApp us, and we'll arrange collection and delivery to the UK.
Can I travel back without my car?
Yes. You can cross as a foot passenger on the ferry from Calais, or travel by coach or train, while we bring the car home separately.
Car Stuck in Calais?
Send us where the car is, the make and model and your UK address. We’ll come back to you with a fixed price.
