24/7 emergency line — English-speaking crews, all over Istanbul 0542 566 66 56
ufuko Roadside Assistance & Towing EN TR Emergency Call
Live dispatch · Istanbul, day & night

Stranded in Istanbul? Fast roadside assistance, around the clock.

Flat tyre, dead battery, locked out, out of fuel or in a crash — one call brings an English-speaking tow truck and recovery crew straight to where you are. No confusing menus, no waiting on hold, no surprise prices.

  • ~30 min across central Istanbul
  • English-speaking crew
  • Licensed & insured
  • Card & cash accepted
ufuko flatbed tow truck assisting a stranded car on an Istanbul road at night
Upfront priceQuoted before we roll
~30 minAverage arrival
24/7 dispatchRound the clock
English spokenWe answer in English
Istanbul-wideEvery district
Licensed & insuredFully documented
Card & cashPay how you like
Fair pricingNo tourist mark-ups
What we do

Whatever has gone wrong, we can fix it

From a quick jump start to a full vehicle recovery, our crews carry the kit to get you moving fast. Tap any service to call — or message us and tell us what happened.

Flatbed tow truck loading a broken-down car for emergency towing in Istanbul Towing

Emergency Towing

Flatbed and winch towing for breakdowns and non-runners. We load carefully and take your car wherever it needs to go — garage, dealer or home.

Get a tow now
Technician jump starting a car with a dead battery at the roadside Battery

Jump Start

Dead battery in a car park or on the road? We boost you back to life on the spot and check why it happened before you drive off.

Call for a boost
Roadside technician changing a flat tyre and fitting the spare wheel Tyres

Flat Tyre Change

We fit your spare quickly and safely, or tow you to the nearest tyre shop if there is no usable spare on board. Back on your way in minutes.

Sort my tyre
Locksmith helping a driver locked out of their vehicle Lockout

Vehicle Lockout

Keys locked inside, or shut in the boot? We open your car without damage and get you back behind the wheel — calmly and quickly.

Get me in
Fuel can being delivered to a car that has run out of fuel on the road Fuel

Out-of-Fuel Delivery

Ran the tank dry? We bring enough fuel to get you to the nearest station — petrol or diesel, delivered to your exact location.

Bring me fuel
Recovery crew winching a vehicle after an accident in Istanbul Recovery

Accident Recovery & Winching

Stuck off the road or after a collision? We winch and recover your vehicle safely and hand over the documents your insurer or rental company needs.

Request recovery
Three simple steps

Help is closer than you think

No apps to download, no forms to fill in. Reach us, tell us where you are, and we handle the rest.

1

Call or message us

Tap to call, or send a quick WhatsApp message. Tell us roughly where you are and what is wrong — a few words is enough to get started.

2

We dispatch the nearest crew

You hear a clear, upfront price, then we send the closest tow truck or technician straight to your exact spot with a realistic arrival time.

3

Back on the road

We fix it where you are or recover your vehicle safely to wherever it needs to go. Pay by card or cash — simple as that.

Where we operate

We cover every corner of Istanbul

Based in Çekmeköy and staged right across the city, we reach both the European and Anatolian sides — main roads, side streets, bridges and airport routes alike. Tell us your location and we will be on our way.

  • Çekmeköy
  • Ümraniye
  • Üsküdar
  • Kadıköy
  • Ataşehir
  • Sancaktepe
  • Maltepe
  • Kartal
  • Pendik
  • Beykoz
  • Sarıyer
  • Beşiktaş
  • Şişli
  • Beyoğlu
  • Fatih
  • Bakırköy
Map-style illustration of ufuko roadside assistance coverage across Istanbul
Based in ÇekmeköyServing all of Istanbul
Built for travellers

Help that actually speaks your language

Breaking down far from home is stressful enough without a language barrier. Our roadside assistance team is used to looking after visitors, so everything stays clear, calm and fair from the first call.

We answer in English

No translation apps, no misunderstandings. Explain the problem in plain English and we take it from there.

Upfront, fair pricing

You hear the price before we set off — no tourist mark-ups and no surprise charges when we arrive.

Fast, city-wide arrival

Crews staged across Istanbul mean we usually reach you in around 30 minutes, even at night.

Licensed, insured, documented

Proper paperwork for your rental company or insurer, handed over on the spot.

In their words

Drivers we have helped

A few notes from visitors who called us on a bad day — and got back on the road on a better one.

“Our rental broke down near Üsküdar around midnight. Someone answered in English right away and a flatbed arrived in about 25 minutes. Absolute lifesavers.”

MariaVisiting from Spain

“Locked my keys in the car outside the hotel. They had me back in within half an hour and the price was exactly what they quoted on the phone. No fuss at all.”

JamesBusiness traveller, UK

“Flat tyre on the way to the airport. Calm, friendly and fast — they changed it and we still made our flight. Could not recommend them more.”

LenaTourist from Germany
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to what visitors ask us most. Still unsure? Message us and we will reply in English.

In central Istanbul we usually arrive in around 30 minutes. Outer districts can take a little longer, but we always give you a realistic time when you call, so you are never left guessing.
Yes. Our dispatch line is answered in English, and our crews are used to helping international visitors, so you can explain the problem in plain English from start to finish.
It depends on the service and the distance involved, but you always get a clear, upfront price before we set off — no hidden fees and no tourist mark-ups.
No problem at all. We help rental drivers every day and can provide the paperwork your rental company or insurer needs, handed to you on the spot.
Emergency towing, jump starts, flat tyre changes, vehicle lockouts, out-of-fuel delivery and accident recovery. You can see them all in our services section above.
Yes — day and night, weekends and public holidays included. If you are stuck, someone is always on call to help.
You can pay by card or in cash, whichever is easier for you. We confirm everything before any work begins.
Don’t wait by the road

Broken down right now? Let’s get you moving.

One call connects you to an English-speaking crew anywhere in Istanbul, any hour of the day. Tell us where you are — we will take it from there.

0542 566 66 56
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