Give The Route Before The Postcode
On one-way streets, a postcode can get a recovery driver close but still send them the wrong way round. Driver instructions for one-way streets should explain the best approach before the truck reaches the tight part of the route. This is especially useful in older Bury streets where turning round is awkward.
Start with the direction that works. Say which road to enter from, whether the car is near the start or end of the one-way section, and whether the driver should avoid a particular turn. A simple route note can prevent the truck passing the car and having to circle back.
Mention Dead Ends And Tight Exits
Some streets are technically accessible but difficult for larger vehicles. A dead end, narrow bend, parked cars on both sides or a tight exit can make recovery more stressful than the map suggests. If reversing would be difficult, say so.
This matters even more if the scrap car cannot move. If the truck has to stop in the only workable position, the driver needs to know before entering. A one-way route with no easy turn is not a place for guesswork.
Match The Route To The Car's Condition
If the car runs and can be moved safely, it may be possible to reposition it where loading is easier. If it is a non-runner with flat tyres, missing keys or locked steering, the collector may have to work exactly where it sits. Those facts belong in the same message as the route instructions.
Do not push or tow a car through a one-way street just to make collection easier unless it is safe and lawful to do so. For most owners, the better answer is clear communication: the car's position, condition and the route limits all in one place.
Use Photos From The Approach Direction
Photos can be more helpful when taken like directions. Stand where the truck would enter and photograph the road ahead, including parked cars, bends, kerbs and the vehicle if visible. Then take a second photo showing the car's exact position.
Close-ups of damage or tyres are still useful, but they do not explain one-way access. A wider approach photo lets the collector see whether there is room to stop, whether the street narrows, and whether another loading point might be better.
Keep The Driver Note Short And Ordered
A good note might read: enter from this road, car is halfway down on the left, street is one-way, no easy turn after the car, tyres are flat, keys are available, best time is mid-morning. That is more useful than a long paragraph full of landmarks.
For scrap car collection around Bury, one-way streets are manageable when the route is explained early. The aim is to help the driver arrive from the right direction, stop in the right place and understand the vehicle before the truck is already committed to the street.
If the layout has recently changed because of roadworks or temporary parking restrictions, add that note too. The freshest local detail is often the one a map will not show.