About us
35+
Years of
experience
Built on Experience, Run with Heart
WHO IS DANNY?
I'm Danny Crangle, founder of Carlin Recovery & Transportation Services. Before starting this business, I spent years driving lorries across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK. It was a demanding job that taught me the importance of planning, reliability and looking after whatever had been entrusted to me. I've transported everything from cars and machinery to high value and time-sensitive loads, where getting things right wasn't optional.
Today I run Carlin Recovery & Transportation Services from Ballymena, helping motorists, motorcyclists and businesses with vehicle recovery, transport and collection services. I'm also a co-founder of Ballymena Service Centre, which allows me to help people beyond the initial recovery and point them towards trusted servicing, repairs and diagnostics when they need them.
What matters most to me is how people are treated. If you're broken down, involved in an accident or simply need a vehicle moved, you're often dealing with enough stress already. My job is to make things easier, keep you informed and help you find the right solution.
Many of my jobs come through recommendations, repeat customers and word of mouth. That's something I'm proud of because it tells me people trust me to turn up, do what I say I'll do and look after their vehicle properly..
<90 mins
Or we don’t take the job
24/7
Always on Call
35 Years +
Transport experience
100%
Tracked & insured
Services
How can I help you?
Vehicle Transportation
Need a car, van or bike moved from A to B? I’ve got the gear, the experience, and the network to get it sorted. Local jobs, long distance, even overseas. I handle everything from family cars to classics, vintage bikes, auction pickups and non-runners. If I can’t take it myself, I’ll get someone I trust to do it right. No hassle. Just properly done.
We Buy Your vehicles
Got a car or van you want rid of? I’ll take it off your hands. With or without faults. MOT failures, lay ups, non-runners, accident damaged, even if you’ve lost the keys. I buy scrap, export-ready motors, and anything else you're not using. Paid by cash or bank transfer. No admin fees. Free same day collection. All DVA paperwork sorted. If you want a clean, no hassle sale, get in touch.
I turn up. Simple as that.
Why DO PEOPLE CALL ME?
When your vehicle breaks down, you don't need excuses. You need somebody who answers the phone, turns up when they say they will and knows what they're doing.
That's how I've built my reputation across Ballymena and Northern Ireland. From roadside recovery and vehicle transport to motorcycle transport and vehicle collection, I treat every job with the same level of care and attention. Years working in transport taught me that reliability matters. If somebody trusts you with their vehicle, you look after it properly.
Many of my customers come through recommendations, repeat business and word of mouth. I don't take that for granted. Whether I'm recovering a vehicle a few miles from home or transporting one across Ireland or the UK, the approach stays the same. Clear communication, fair pricing and doing the job properly.