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Lemon's Wrecker Service
- Airport
- Parking
- Driver
“I was stranded on the side of the hwy, almost an hour from their office and they had someone there in 45 min to pick me up and get me and my truck home safely.”
Roadside Assistance in Durham, NC
24 providers listed · 13 in Durham · 6 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
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Horus Mobile Mechanic Auto Repair
- Tow
- Dispatcher
- Discount
“During our trip from KY to the Outer banks, we drove through the Durham NC area, and of course our Ford Expedition decided it'd be a great time to throw a check engine light.”
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Durham Tire & Auto Center Tire Pros
“I walked in and they told me the light comes on with weather changes, in this case, from warm to cold, and they said it would probably be about an hour or more wait.”
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Lee's 24 Hr Towing Inc
- Math
- Gentleman
- Company
“When my son was hit by another driver on 1-40 on his way to school, Lee at Lee's Towing was onsite quickly, took charge of the situation and calmed my son until I arrived on scene.”
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Lda Towing & Auto Repair
“Very professional, pleasant, determined, knowledgeable (and what he didn't know or understand, he diligently and quickly researched & found a solution!!”
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Carmedix
“Carmedix staff was very helpful with fixing my car and doing it for a unbeatable price even after insurance wanted to total it they still found a way to fix it.”
Area overview: Durham, NC
13 of the 24 providers we list are based in Durham; the other 11 serve Durham from towns including Cary (14 mi), Chapel Hill (8 mi) and Hillsborough (13 mi). The providers on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,181 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these providers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), punctuality (77%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the providers on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 6 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 4 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 77 years. 8 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the providers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the provider before you book.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Durham, NC, these 24 roadside services handle breakdowns. What each states about hours, emergency calls and the jobs it handles at the curb comes from its own website; quotes come from public reviews.
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Durham Towing Company
- Battery
- Tire
- Price
“I had my car towed from my local mechanic to the dealership and Tony and I were able to handle all the transactions over the phone without me being present for any of the exchanges.”
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Williams Towing Co.
- Tire
- Company
“They exceeded my expectations, their roadside service person got to me fast within the time that was given and conducted a smooth quick tire change for me .”
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Aw's Auto Service and Tires LLC
“Igor and the rest of the team are so accommodating and they know what they're talking about, I would really recommend them to anyone, especially ladies who are scared of getting scammed, like I was.”
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Reliable Towing Service
- Saving
- Dealership
- Sound
“Ricky is awesome, he gave me a very fair quote on the phone, was at my house 20 minutes later and towed my vehicle from a pretty steep embankment like a pro.”
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Early Bird Transport&towing
“I was on the side of the road after work with a break down i called an the guy showed up in 30mins got me loaded an on the way the guy communicated well an was very professional I would recommend this company to anyone”
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Ray's Auto Mobile Service
- Drive
- Pricing
“He guided me and helped me to the greatest extent and gave 100 dedication to fixing my vehicle and making sure i was satisfied he's very reasonable in regards to pricing as well and he definitely works with you i will definitely use him again in my t...”
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Henry's Towing
- Price
“The best tow truck service in Durham and surrounding areas 👏👍”
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Morgan's Towing Service Inc
- Communication
- Home
- Pricing
“Well I'll start with my mama and I had went to church and on the way home our car started to over heat,normally not such a big deal but my mom had just had hip surgery a month ago and I'm on oxygen so we was in a pickle .”
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M & H Tires & Treads
“I was taking my Lexus to the dealerships to be serviced after I moved back to this area and I didn't find any difference in the quality of the service at the dealership but the cost was not affordable for me.”
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One Direct Towing
“The place we towed it to wasn't quite making sense he made sure our car was handled safely and gave me a few things to look out for as/after the car was serviced.”
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Camacho's Auto Service
“Camacho and his staff are very professional and courteous, I took my 2015 Ford Explorer for an oil leak and it was diagnosed and fix within two hours even though he was very busy, thanks Camacho and staff.”
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Landon's Towing & Recovery
- Fair
- Texted
- Road Side Assistance
“Last Saturday Brad came to pick up our 67 GTO that had broken down and he helped push it to where he could load it up with the tow truck and then when he got it home he helped push the car into the driveway.”
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Bandit Towing and Transport
“Bill arrived, loaded my vehicle, let me and the dogs get in the cab of his truck where it was cool, and delivered us smoothly to our front door at 6:33 P.”
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Cricket Towing & Recovery
- Worry
- Police
- Job
“My battery went dead listening tothe radio w/o van running; This company was the closest and on top of the google search -- and I for one am so glad it was.”
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Al's Garage
- Second Opinion
- Honda Civic
- Owner
“We have been taking our cars to Al's since at least the late nineties, and the guys there now, Sonny and James, are carrying on in the great tradition of the place.”
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Safe Towing Llc
- Drive
- Truck
- Price
“We called Safe Towing and we were dreading the usual long wait for a tow truck to come rescue us before something bad can happen as cars were flying by and my fear of some idiot that might be texting and driving would take us out.”
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Cricket Service Center
- Vehicle
- Fair
- Mechanic
“They graciously squeezed me in immediately, and were honest about how there was nothing wrong with the car and it had to do with something that the kids plugged in to the back of the vehicle that was causing that noise.”
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Morrisville Towing
- Trip
- Company
- Future
“Very professional and on time most towing services say 30 minutes and show up an hour later but not Morrisville towing, they are prompt and very polite.”
Car Breakdown Services in Durham, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$74
Maximum cost
$492
National Average
$123
$99
$136
Average price range is based on 429 cost profiles
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Which services listed for Durham take emergency calls?
8 of the 24 services advertise emergency response. For roadside work that usually means unscheduled call-outs rather than a booked visit. If you are on a live shoulder, say it in the first sentence, since that is the detail that reorders the queue.
What customers say about providers in and near Durham
- “The response time and care they had for moving my equipment was absolutely top notch!” — customer of Lda Towing & Auto Repair
- “My car wouldn't start so I called for help with a jump start.” — customer of Reliable Towing Service
- “Arrived promptly to help with my battery that needed a jump start.” — customer of Landon's Towing & Recovery
- “They exhibited professionalism and care from the phone call to the closing of the hood.” — customer of Cricket Towing & Recovery
Excerpts from public reviews of the providers listed on this page.