G & S Towing Service
“Had a great experience with them they were there way faster than they said and got in a difficult spot to get said vehicle”
Best Towing Services in Des Moines, IA
15 specialists listed · 9 in Des Moines · 6 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Cotofos Auto Service
“Good customer service, and got good explanations of things I needed and helped me solved it”
P&M Towing Company LLC
“I had them tow a car from West Des Moines to Grimes on a Saturday afternoon.”
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
“Had my charger broke down in Bondurant they got it home for me, quality service, professional and courteous.”
MAD J Repair & Towing
“The team there made sure I was a priority and got my car where it needed to be right away.”
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Richman Automotive & Towing
“They are second to none in the Des Moines area for any car repairs/maintenance needed.”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, IA, these 15 towing services tow and recover vehicles. Hours, emergency response and truck types come from each company's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
9 of the 15 specialists we list are based in Des Moines; the other 6 serve Des Moines from towns including Urbandale (7 mi), West Des Moines (9 mi) and Grimes (10 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 3.9 to 4.8 across 6,076 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 6 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the specialists on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you book.
Which towing services listed for Des Moines take emergency calls?
6 of the 15 services list emergency response on their websites. That usually means crash recovery and after-hours work rather than a booked pickup. Say whether the car is in a live lane, because that moves you up the queue and changes which truck they send.
Roy's Towing and Recovery
“They let me know when they were on the way and arrived within 1/2 hour of notice.”
ABC Towing and Service
“They are helpful and kind and made sure I was informed and taken care of.”
Capitol City Towing & Recovery
“Tim and his apprentice did a great job of towing me to get my car to where i could get my tire replaced.”
A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
“Sunny took the time to talk with us, understand what was going on, and pointed us in the right direction to get the problem resolved quickly.”
Dude's Auto Repair & Customs LLC
“This man is a true blessing and I'm so grateful for him helping my niece.”
Ultimate Automotive Service Center
“Had an appointment and they were friendly and got me in right away and out.”
Ricks Towing & Transport
“Very impressed with this company and will continue to do business with them going forward.”
Higgins Plaza Service
“The technician, Billy, took the time to explain and answer any questions for me!”
Aubert's Towing
“Would definitely use this company again for towing but I hope I don't have to😊”
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What customers say about specialists in Des Moines
- “They sent this company. Oh man, Ryan, the tow truck driver was sooooo polite, kind, friendly, knowledgeable and called me twice to update me on his eta.” — customer of Capitol City Towing & Recovery
- “Jamie was kind and professional. He helped us tow our truck back home and even helped us push it into our driveway.” — customer of Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
- “This is a great towing company. Pascal was nice, quick, and got the job done in a timely manner.” — customer of P&M Towing Company LLC
- “G&S was kind on the phone, prompt, and the actual tow driver was a great guy.” — customer of G & S Towing Service
- “I would have to say it is probably the best towing experience I have ever had and definitely at an extremely reasonable rate.” — customer of MAD J Repair & Towing
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.
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