Call any hour for a San Diego tow operator match any hour.
Tow Pro SD is a referral line for towing and roadside help across San Diego County. Phone us and we’ll match you with an independent licensed local operator, who sets the price. Options include emergency towing, flatbed, wheel-lift, heavy-duty, motorcycle, RV and long-distance. Callers reach us from San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, El Cajon, Carlsbad, La Mesa and every other city in the county. The line is answered around the clock, holidays included.
Where can I find a tow truck close by in San Diego?
Yes. The Tow Pro SD referral line takes calls from all 67 cities and communities in San Diego County, from the coast at Oceanside to the backcountry at Borrego Springs, and from the Camp Pendleton corridor south to San Ysidro at the border. Wherever you are in that area, searching "tow truck near me" leads to the same number, (858) 925-5546. It’s answered 24 hours a day, and your job goes to a vetted, licensed operator who works your part of the county. Before anything rolls, that operator gives you the arrival estimate and the price for your exact address.
You won’t find a countywide average arrival time here. No verified source for one exists, and Tow Pro SD has no fleet of its own to measure. Your wait depends on where the accepting operator is starting from, plus traffic, access, and their current workload. To pass along your location and vehicle details quickly, calling beats filling out a form.
What counts as light-duty towing, and is it right for me?
Sedans, crossovers, and plenty of pickups usually count as light-duty towing. Heavier rigs like box trucks, RVs, and buses call for equipment rated to match their real size and weight, and motorcycles need the right securement gear. Once you describe the vehicle and what shape it’s in, the operator confirms which truck fits.
Don’t worry about figuring out the class on your own. Just tell dispatch the year, make, and model, whether it’s all-wheel drive or electric, if the wheels still roll, and where it’s parked. Every vehicle has its own transport requirements, so the operator goes by the owner’s manual or the manufacturer’s guidance, not one rule for all trucks.
Which towing services can Tow Pro SD connect me with?
Emergency, light-duty, and heavy-duty. Flatbed and wheel-lift. Motorcycle, RV, and long-distance. Accident recovery. Roadside jump-starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, and lockouts around the clock. One referral line, one county.
24/7 Emergency Towing
Stranded? Someone answers the phone 24/7, countywide.
Learn moreFlatbed Towing
Before choosing a ride for your vehicle, the operator looks at its exact make-up, its condition, and how easily it can be loaded.
Learn moreWheel-Lift Towing
Whether a wheel-lift fits the job depends on what the operator finds: the vehicle manual, how they can reach the site, and if dollies are required.
Learn moreHeavy-Duty Towing
If a light truck can’t handle your box truck, van, or bus, an independent operator will quote using the wrecker they own.
Learn moreMotorcycle Towing
Motorcycle down? If an independent operator can take your bike, they’ll quote you a motorcycle tow.
Learn moreRV & Trailer Towing
Your Class A, trailer, or fifth-wheel is stuck. An independent operator gives you a quote based on the wrecker they have.
Learn moreLong-Distance Towing
Moving a car beyond the county line? An independent operator will quote that destination.
Learn moreAccident Recovery & Winch-Outs
Car in a ditch, rolled over, or at a scene the police have released? An independent operator quotes it when they’re able to recover it.
Learn moreRoadside Assistance
An independent operator can handle a dead battery, flat tire, empty tank, or lockout.
Learn moreJunk Car & Abandoned Vehicle Removal
Got a car that no longer runs sitting in your yard? An independent operator quotes the pickup, plus any cash offer on that vehicle.
Learn morePrivate Property Towing
Need a vehicle removed from an HOA, apartment, or retail lot? Independent operators quote work under CVC 22658.
Learn moreExotic & Classic Car Towing
Got a classic or exotic that needs gentle loading? An independent operator quotes based on the equipment they have.
Learn moreTesla & EV Towing
For your exact EV model, its condition, and where it sits, the operator sticks to the manufacturer’s transport instructions.
Learn moreJump Start Service
Battery died? If an independent operator can jump it where you’re parked, they’ll quote that.
Learn moreFuel Delivery
Ran out of gas? A matched independent operator will quote you on fuel they’re legally able to bring to where you are.
Learn moreCar Lockout Service
Locked your keys inside? A matched independent operator will quote an unlock, provided they can legally get into your vehicle.
Learn moreRoadside Assistance (No AAA Membership Needed)
You don’t need a membership to call this line. For this call, the operator quotes a jump, a spare, fuel, or a lockout.
Learn moreWinch-Out & Recovery
Stuck in sand or mud, in a ditch, or past an embankment? A matched independent operator looks over the scene and decides on the recovery method.
Learn moreFlat Tire Service
Pulled over with a flat tire? A matched independent operator quotes either a spare change or a tow.
Learn moreWhat makes San Diego drivers pick Tow Pro SD?
Getting around San Diego isn’t simple, from the ocean to the mountains and from the border up to Pendleton, and each area has its own quirks. Beachside lots, steep inland grades, canyon roads, and mountain weather all affect how a vehicle can be reached. Share the exact pin, the vehicle, and its condition, and the operator can confirm the equipment and route before dispatch.
- One call with the right details. Before dispatch, share your pin, the vehicle, its drivetrain, its condition, and where it’s going.
- The quote comes before the truck. The operator gives you the number first and confirms the total before heading out, so you know it before the truck rolls.
- The right truck for the vehicle. The operator goes by the vehicle maker’s instructions and confirms the right equipment for your specific job.
- The line takes calls after hours. Someone answers the line 24/7, and your request goes to the operator who covers your zone.
Where can I request a tow through the referral line?
From the coast to the backcountry, and from the border to Pendleton. Choose your city to see local details and a direct number for referral requests.
Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Pacific Beach, Coronado, Imperial Beach, San Diego, Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, San Marcos, Escondido, Vista, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Fallbrook, Valley Center, Bonsall, Rainbow, Hidden Meadows, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Lake San Marcos, Rancho Peñasquitos, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Granite Hills, La Presa, Casa de Oro, Winter Gardens, Chula Vista, National City, Bonita, San Ysidro, Alpine, Ramona, Julian, Crest, Jamul, Descanso, Pine Valley, Campo, Harbison Canyon, Mount Laguna, Borrego Springs, Tecate, Boulevard, Jacumba Hot Springs, Dulzura, Guatay, Palomar Mountain, Potrero, Ranchita, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Warner Springs, Fairbanks Ranch, Camp Pendleton Area
Need a tow? Call any hour.
The line takes calls 24/7. The independent operator confirms the written total and arrival estimate.
What are San Diego drivers asking about towing?
Here are a few questions drivers bring up before calling. Yours isn’t listed? Call (858) 925-5546.
All FAQsWhich parts of San Diego County do you cover?
Calls come in from every city in San Diego County, from the coast to the backcountry and from the border up to Camp Pendleton. The independent operator who accepts your job gives you the arrival estimate for your exact location.
How much does a tow cost in San Diego?
No published county cash-pay card covers every customer-requested tow. The independent operator sets the price based on the vehicle, pickup, equipment, access, and destination. Ask for a single written total and what might change it.
Are you open 24/7?
Yes, call any hour, holidays too. We match you with an independent tow operator, and that operator discusses timing for your exact location.
Do you have flatbeds?
You can get a flatbed through the operator network. Describe the vehicle’s drivetrain, condition, and access to the operator. Before dispatch, the operator confirms the truck and follows the vehicle maker’s transport instructions.
Will you take insurance or motor club dispatches?
If AAA or your insurer covers roadside help, call that program first. Our line is a referral that connects you with a licensed local operator. When you call us directly, that operator gives you the quote and you pay the operator.