Car recovery near Palai Interchange, M-16
Palai Interchange is at the foot of the Malakand hills and serves Palai and the surrounding villages. North of here the motorway climbs through the hills before dropping to Chakdara.
- Interchange near Dargai
- Roughly km 62 from the Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1) end
- Open 24/7, both directions
- Fixed quote before dispatch
Help near Palai Interchange
- Breakdown RecoveryBroken down? We try a roadside fix first, then tow you if the car can't be saved there.
- Accident RecoverySafe removal of crashed cars from roads and motorways, any hour, across Pakistan.
- Flat Tyre ChangeWe change your flat tyre at the roadside, or take the car to a tyre shop if needed.
- Fuel DeliveryRan out of petrol or diesel? We bring enough fuel to get you to the next pump.
Telling us where you are
The hill section beyond Palai has long grades, so use a low gear downhill and stop early if the brakes start to smell.
- Tell us your direction: towards Chakdara or towards Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1).
- Read the nearest kilometre marker on the hard shoulder; Palai Interchange is at roughly km 62 from the Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1) end.
- If you've passed Palai Interchange, say whether you're nearer Katlang (Babuzai) Interchange or Chakdara Interchange.
- Send a WhatsApp live location pin if you have signal; it's the fastest way to find you.
Around Palai Interchange
- Towards Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1)
- Katlang (Babuzai) Interchange, about 10 km
- Towards Chakdara
- Chakdara Interchange, about 19 km
- Nearest service area
- None recorded on this road
- Nearest city
- Dargai
About the M-16
- Between Palai and Chakdara the motorway climbs and descends through the Malakand hills. Use a low gear going down and watch the temperature gauge going up, especially in a loaded car.
- Traffic to and from Swat can bunch up near the Chakdara end at holiday times. Leave a long gap and be ready for slow traffic as you approach the end of the motorway.
- Winter mornings can bring fog on the flat section near the M-1 and Mardan. Slow down, use low beams and fog lights, and never stop in a live lane to wait for it to clear.
- If you stop, park fully on the hard shoulder, switch on hazards, place a warning triangle well behind the car and wait behind the barrier. Motorway Police can be reached on 130.
Questions
Do you provide recovery near Palai on the M-16 24/7?
Yes, around the clock in both directions, Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1) to Chakdara.
What's near Palai?
Palai Interchange is a interchange near Dargai. The previous point towards Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1) is Katlang (Babuzai) Interchange. The next towards Chakdara is Chakdara Interchange.
How do I tell you exactly where I am?
Read the nearest kilometre marker on the hard shoulder; Palai Interchange is at roughly km 62 from the Karnal Sher Khan Interchange (M-1) end.
How much will recovery cost?
It depends on where you are, your vehicle and where the car is going. You get one fixed price before we dispatch.
Stuck near Palai Interchange? Call us.
Any city, any motorway, any hour. Send your location and we'll send a truck.