RoadReady Tow

Serving San Jose now

Tow Truck & Roadside Assistance in San Jose, CA

A live operator answers, your price is confirmed before anyone is sent, and help typically arrives in 30-45 minutes. Serving Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Japantown, Rose Garden and all of San Jose.

  • 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 Jose

San Jose is the center of Silicon Valley, and its freeways carry tech workers, students and travelers every day. We help commuters on US-101 and I-880, employees with dead batteries in North San Jose garages, Sharks fans after a game and drivers stuck on CA-17. RoadReady Tow covers San Jose from Willow Glen to Evergreen. We also help EV drivers with mobile charging and EV-safe flatbed towing.

Our San Jose drivers handle towing, jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, winch-outs and mobile EV charging across Santa Clara 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 Jose

  • US-101: Runs north-south through San Jose toward San Francisco and Gilroy.
  • I-280: Runs through west San Jose toward San Francisco.
  • I-880: Runs north toward Oakland.
  • I-680: Runs northeast through Berryessa toward the East Bay.
  • CA-87 and CA-85: Serve the south and west sides.

Where we help in San Jose

We serve Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Japantown, Rose Garden, North San Jose, Berryessa, Evergreen, Almaden Valley, Cambrian, West San Jose, East San Jose, Alum Rock and the rest of Santa Clara County.

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

Common trouble spots in San Jose

  • US-101 and I-880 interchange: Heavy tech commuter traffic near the airport.
  • CA-17 toward Santa Cruz: Steep, winding mountain road where overheating and crashes are common.
  • Tech campus garages in North San Jose: Lockouts and dead batteries during the workday.

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.

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Electric vehicles

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

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 Jose

Mild weather overall, but summer heat in the valley can overheat engines in traffic.

Winter storms bring heavy rain and slick roads.

Big events and traffic in San Jose

Sharks games at SAP Center and events at nearby Levi's Stadium bring heavy traffic.

Landmarks we serve near

San Jose Mineta International Airport, SAP Center, San Jose State University, Santana Row, Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara), Winchester Mystery House, San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

San Jose ZIP codes we cover

95101, 95103, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134

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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Towing in San Jose

San Jose towing FAQ

Do you help electric vehicles in San Jose?+

Yes. San Jose has a lot of EVs. We offer mobile EV charging for $175, enough to reach a charger, and flatbed towing when charging is not the fix.

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

We cover Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Japantown, Rose Garden, North San Jose, Berryessa, Evergreen and Almaden Valley and the rest of San Jose, including ZIP codes 95101, 95103, 95110, 95111, 95112 and 95113. If you are just outside the San Jose area, call and your dispatcher will tell you honestly whether a San Jose driver can reach you.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on US-101 or I-280?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest San Jose exit, mile marker or large sign on US-101 or I-280. On I-880, the closest cross street or landmark such as San Jose Mineta International Airport helps a San Jose driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of US-101 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

How much does towing cost in San Jose?+

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

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

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

Can I book a tow online in San Jose?+

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 Jose?

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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