Established in the early 1970s, this family business has become a leading force in salvage disposal in the South West of England.

We have achieved this by consistently setting and reaching the standards of reliability for ourselves and our customers which are demanded within the trade. Our reputation for professional service has enabled an excellent working relationship to develop with the insurance industry, and this follows from our established record of reliable and dependable service. We are supported in this by our recovery fleet operating from our own trading estate with its purpose built offices and large secure storage compounds.

SWS has an added advantage when dealing with European recovery. We have specialised in repatriation for many years and have a well proven relationship with insurers, assessors and insured. Our contacts, premises and representation within Belgium, Germany, Holland, Spain, France and Ireland completes our extensive network which is at your disposal.

We have a long and valued association with military forces of H.M.Government and the United States of America, we also hold shipping contracts with all major ferry companies, as well as Euro Tunnel.

SWS are proud to have a highly committed team of administrators to carry out your instructions. We have at your disposal 'Trained Dedicated Staff' for an instant response to all your needs, regular efficient contact with insurers, courteous experienced negotiators and excellent communications.

Our in-house computer and link systems constantly updates information available.

SWS has its own large fleet of recovery vehicles each with its own communication system which enables us to respond immediately to all recovery situations with maximum flexibility and a corresponding cost saving. Insurance companies confidently rely on us to deal with all aspects from receipt of instructions to settlement of claims.

We are strategically located at the heart of the motorway network. This allows recoveries to take place within our target collection time of 5 days.

SWS's responsible approach to an ever increasing vehicle crime rate and mishandling of motor salvage is to adopt a positive de-identification policy. Vehicles entering SWS premises have V.I.N. plates removed and stored with their associated documents to prevent fraudulent use. SWS supports the introduction of COD policy - crush and destroy any identification.