CMG

Cowan’s of Hemel Hempstead was established in 1972 by Mike Cowan to provide a 24 hour breakdown and recovery service for cars and light vans in the public domain and motoring organisations.

Cowan’s rapidly established a reputation for prompt response times, excellent customer services and expertise in its field. In 1977 we had the opportunity to tender for the lease on Newport Pagnell service area, which we subsequently won. Initially Mike Cowan moved to the new site with one other member of staff. Cowan Recovery Limited (CMG) was formed and later that year we decided to close the base at Hemel Hempstead.

Moving to Newport Pagnell prompted our expansiFAXF n into the Heavy Recovery sector, and the company quickly replicated the reputation it had made for itself in the light vehicle sector, particularly on police contracts. Cowan Recovery Limited (CMG) changed its trading name to CMG Rescue Services in the late 1990’s. In 2013 the company changed its trading name back to CMG for all its activities.

There DAF FAXF with cherished registration is seen on the A11, Red Lodge.
Photo courtesy of and copyrighted to Frank White.

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