Emergency towing in San Diego. One call. Any hour.
When a tire blows on the 5 at 2 a.m. or your engine quits in a Coronado parking garage, the last thing you need is to wait two hours for a driver who might not show. Quick Tow SD dispatches 24/7 with an average arrival of 30–45 minutes from the coast through East County. Flat-rate pricing quoted before the truck rolls.
What's included
- Live dispatch 24 hours, 7 days, including holidays
- Flatbed and wheel-lift trucks on standby county-wide
- Freeway, canyon, mountain, and beach pullout recovery
- Post-collision staging and insurance-compliant paperwork
- Stuck-in-sand, winch-out, and off-road recovery
- Standard, mid-size, and heavy-duty fleet available
- Honest ETA given when you call — no bait-and-switch
- Police-directed and CHP-scene response
When you need this service
- Vehicle will not start and you are stranded
- Flat tire you cannot safely change on the shoulder
- Overheating on a grade in the mountains
- Accident or collision requiring vehicle removal
- Ran out of fuel in an unsafe location
- Locked out overnight and need transport home
- Key broken, lost, or stolen away from home
- Driving under the influence — safe ride for you and the car
Common questions
How much does an emergency tow cost in San Diego?
A typical light-duty tow under 10 miles runs $95–$175 total, quoted flat before the driver rolls. Night and holiday calls are the same price — no surge pricing, no hidden fees. Heavy-duty and long-distance is priced separately with a written quote. You'll always hear the number before you say yes.
How fast can you get to me?
Average arrival across San Diego County is 30–45 minutes. Coastal and central SD is usually faster. East County, backcountry, and Pendleton corridor can run 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. We give you a real ETA when you call, not a script.
Will you come to the freeway?
Yes. I-5, I-15, I-8, I-805, 52, 78, 56, 163 — we work all San Diego freeways. For CHP-directed freeway tows, we follow the mandatory on-duty rotation. For private calls on freeway shoulders, we dispatch directly.
What do I do while I wait?
If you are on the freeway, stay in the vehicle with seatbelts on and hazards flashing unless there is fire or smoke. If you are off the road in a safe spot, step away from the vehicle. Do not try to change a tire on the shoulder of I-5 or I-15. Call us, stay put, and we'll handle it.
Do you accept insurance or motor club dispatches?
Yes — AAA, Allstate, Geico, USAA, State Farm, and the major motor clubs all route calls through us in San Diego County. If you have roadside coverage, call your insurer first so they cover the tow. If you need help direct, call us and we bill you flat rate.
Emergency Towing across San Diego County
We provide emergency towing in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Broke down on the 5 at 1 a.m. Dispatcher answered on the first ring, gave me a real ETA, and the flatbed showed up 35 minutes later. Driver walked me through the load and I was home by 3. Exactly what I needed.
Our 26-foot rental truck died halfway through a move. Called three companies; Quick Tow was the only one who picked up. Heavy wrecker was onsite in under an hour and they dropped the truck exactly where we needed.
Model Y wouldn't shift out of park. They rolled up with a low-clearance flatbed, knew exactly what button combo puts it in transport mode, loaded with soft straps. No drama, no scratches, no nonsense.
Need emergency towing in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.