Car Recovery Johnstown
Car recovery in Johnstown, Galmoy and Crosspatrick in north west Kilkenny, and on the old N8 and the M8 near Urlingford.
24 hour breakdown and car recovery in Johnstown
Johnstown is a quiet village on the old N8 between Urlingford and Durrow, close to the M8 motorway. We recover from the village, from the back roads to Galmoy and Crosspatrick and from the M8 hard shoulder when drivers break down heading for Cork or Dublin. Cold winter mornings bring flat batteries, and the fast old N8 brings the occasional car off the road.
Johnstown is served by M8 Junction 4 (Urlingford and Johnstown), the only M8 junction in County Kilkenny. For motorway breakdowns, read our M9 motorway recovery page or M8 motorway recovery page before you ring, and get behind the barrier first.
Whatever has happened, the service is the same: ring 087 288 2280, speak to Mark, get an honest ETA and a clear price, and we come to you. Flat batteries and punctures are usually sorted on the spot. Anything bigger is loaded on the flatbed and brought home, to Webster's Garage in Three Castles, or to the garage of your choice.
Roads we cover around Johnstown
- R693 Kilkenny to Urlingford
- R639 (old N8)
- M8 Junction 4 nearby
Landmarks and places we recover from
Johnstown village, Fertagh, Galmoy, Crosspatrick.
- Pull onto the hard shoulder as far left as you can and switch on your hazard lights.
- Get everyone out of the car through the left-hand doors and behind the crash barrier.
- Put on a hi-vis vest if you have one. Never stand between your car and the traffic.
- Do not try to change a tyre or fix anything on the hard shoulder.
- Note the nearest junction number and the blue marker posts, then call us.
- If you are in a live lane and cannot move the car, stay belted in and call 112 or 999 first.
Recovery services available in Johnstown
How recovery in Johnstown works
Car recovery in Johnstown: common questions
How long does it take you to reach Johnstown?
From our base at Three Castles, Kilkenny, we typically reach Johnstown in 20 to 30 minutes. You are given a real ETA when you ring 087 288 2280.
Do you cover Johnstown at night and at weekends?
Yes. The emergency recovery line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we recover from Johnstown and the surrounding roads at any hour.
Can you bring my car from Johnstown to my own garage?
Yes. We recover to your home, your own mechanic, a main dealer, a body shop, an NCT centre or Webster's Garage in Three Castles. Your choice.
What does recovery from Johnstown cost?
The price depends on where the car is going and the time of day. You are given a clear price before the truck moves. See our pricing page for what affects the cost.