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Best Roadside Assistance near El Cajon, CA
2 of these providers are based in El Cajon; the others serve El Cajon from towns including San Diego (10 mi), Lemon Grove (5 mi) and La Mesa (4 mi).
5 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
San Diego Pacific Crest Services
“He changed my hub on the job site, and replaced both wheels in just under 2 hours.”
24 7 Lockout Roadside Assistance
“This was a good find as many places wanted considerably more money and wait time was anywhere from 90 minutes to 3 hours.”
Mission Valley Towing
“I told him I was towing to a mechanic and he did everything he could with my car to make sure I even needed to be taken to one.”
Roadrunner Towing
“Roadrunner was so prompt and helpful, I would recommend their towing company to anyone.”
A & D Towing
“Their honest and don't try to play you like these other towing places 10/10 would definitely recommend”
Listed for drivers in and around El Cajon, CA, these 15 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.
Area overview: El Cajon, CA
The 15 providers on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,826 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the providers on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 5 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 5 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 give free estimates and 3 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of the providers on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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.
Are all these services based in El Cajon?
No. 2 of the 15 are based in El Cajon and the rest cover it from up to 15 mi away; the largest group is in San Diego, about 10 mi away. A van already out on calls near you beats a yard address on a map, so ask where their nearest unit is working.
Quality Towing & Recovery
“He was so professional & patient with me, as he had to wait about 15 mins for me to arrive.”
Letty's Towing Corporation
“Thank you Letty's Towing, my fathers truck decided to break down in the middle lane of the freeway recently and it was the scariest experience ever.”
Tow Truck Near You
“Best towing company in SD , we use them for all of our towing needs”
Rancho Bernardo Towing
“He took good care of my car and get it to the auto shop.”
Speedee Towing
“I would not hesitate this company should you need assistance while on the road.”
Tow For Less
“The price for my tow was actually less than the original quote.”
Roadway Towing
“They've helped me many times and I couldn't be happier with the service.”
Twin Panther Emergency Towing Service
“Literally in 5 mins 🙌🏾 I was able to ride with him to my location and he was very professional!”
Gold Rush Towing
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