RoadReady Tow

Serving San Diego now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in San Diego, CA

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, North Park and all of San Diego.

  • Price confirmed before we dispatch
  • No membership. No hidden fees.
  • Arrival typically 30-45 minutes
  • A live operator answers your call
Flatbed tow truck carrying an SUV and towing a second car through an intersection
Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
Representative photo, not our fleet
Live operator
A real person answers every call.
Upfront pricing
See the price before we dispatch.
No membership
Pay for the job you need, nothing else.
Fast arrival
Typically 30-45 minutes.

Towing and roadside help in San Diego

San Diego drivers enjoy mild weather, but the freeways still get crowded and cars still break down. We help commuters on I-5 and I-805, fans with dead batteries after a Padres game, beachgoers locked out in Pacific Beach and travelers near the airport. RoadReady Tow covers San Diego from La Jolla to Barrio Logan.

Our San Diego drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across San Diego County. Towing starts at $150 plus $10 per mile, and your dispatcher confirms the total before anyone is sent.

Major roads we cover in San Diego

  • I-5: Runs along the coast through downtown toward Los Angeles and the border.
  • I-8: Runs east from Ocean Beach through Mission Valley.
  • I-15: Runs north toward Escondido and Riverside.
  • I-805: An inland north-south route parallel to I-5.
  • CA-163: Runs through Balboa Park toward Kearny Mesa.

Where we help in San Diego

We serve Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, North Park, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, La Jolla, Mission Valley, Clairemont, Point Loma, Mira Mesa, Barrio Logan and the rest of San Diego County.

Driver standing beside a stopped SUV on the side of a highway

Common trouble spots in San Diego

  • I-5 and I-8 interchange: Heavy merges near Mission Bay and Old Town.
  • I-5 through downtown: Tight lanes with frequent stalls at rush hour.
  • Gaslamp and Petco Park garages: Lockouts and dead batteries after games and nights out.

How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

Nobody is dispatched until you know the price and the arrival window.

  1. STEP 1

    Tell us what happened

    Call, text or book online. Location, vehicle and a phone number is all we need.

  2. STEP 2

    We confirm price and arrival

    A dispatcher confirms your price and the arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

  3. STEP 3

    Help arrives

    A technician meets you at your location. You pay the price you agreed to.

Electric car plugged into a charging cable

Electric vehicles

Mobile EV charging and EV-safe flatbed towing in San Diego.

EVs need different handling, and a lot of roadside companies still do not plan for them. We do, from J1772 and CCS to Tesla/NACS.

  • Mobile EV chargingEnough range to reach a charger. $175 flat.
  • EV-safe flatbed towingAll four wheels off the road when charging is not the fix.
  • 12V boosts for EVsA dead 12V battery can stop an EV from starting. We can boost it.
How EV roadside help works →

Weather and seasons in San Diego

Mild weather means fewer weather breakdowns, but summer heat inland can overheat engines.

Winter rain makes roads slick, and coastal fog lowers visibility in spring.

Big events and traffic in San Diego

Comic-Con in July, Padres games at Petco Park and events at Snapdragon Stadium bring heavy downtown traffic.

Landmarks we serve near

San Diego International Airport, Petco Park, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Snapdragon Stadium, UC San Diego, Naval Base San Diego, Seaport Village.

San Diego ZIP codes we cover

92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92109, 92110, 92111, 92112, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92116, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92130

Pricing

The number you see is the number we use.

A 10-mile tow is $150 + 10 × $10 = $250. Fuel delivery includes 3 gallons of fuel. Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

Full pricing details →
miles
0255075100+
Hook-up
$150
10 mi × $10
$100
Estimated total
$250

Final price confirmed before we dispatch.

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Photos on this site are representative stock images, not our trucks. Real job photos will replace them as we complete jobs.

Towing in San Diego

San Diego towing FAQ

Do you help in beach areas like Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach?+

Yes. Lockouts and dead batteries near the beach are common on weekends. Tell us the street or lot, and your dispatcher confirms the price before we send anyone.

Which San Diego neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you cover?+

We cover Downtown San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, North Park, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach and La Jolla and the rest of San Diego, including ZIP codes 92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105 and 92106. If you are just outside the San Diego area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a San Diego driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-5 or I-8?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest San Diego exit, mile marker or large sign on I-5 or I-8. On I-15, the closest cross street or landmark such as San Diego International Airport helps a San Diego driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-5 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in San Diego?+

A flat $150 hook-up plus $10 per mile. A 10-mile tow in San Diego is $250. Your dispatcher confirms the final price before dispatch.

Do I need a membership for roadside assistance in San Diego?+

No. You pay per job, with no membership or contract.

Can I book a tow online in San Diego?+

Yes. Tap Book Online, tell us what you need and where you are, and a dispatcher confirms your price before anyone is sent.

Need help now?

Need a tow truck in San Diego?

A live operator answers. We confirm your price and arrival window, typically 30-45 minutes, before anyone is sent.

(954) 539-7718
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