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G & S Towing Service
- Polite
- Driver
- Work
“James went out of his way to be sure we were taken care of and felt under the unfortunate circumstances that there are wonderful caring people out there to help in time of neeed!”
Best Towing Services near West Des Moines, IA
2 of these specialists are based in West Des Moines; the others serve West Des Moines from towns including Des Moines (9 mi), Ames (34 mi) and Urbandale (7 mi).
5 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Cotofos Auto Service
“They were very professional and once the parts arrived there was a bit of a wait for that and they got right to work on it and I'm very happy with the work they did haven't had any problems since”
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P&M Towing Company LLC
- Snow
- Vehicle
- Star
“These guys know their stuff very polite the driver knew what he was doing I helped him back in a little bit but probably didn't help as much as I think I did good job guys thank you”
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Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
- Garage
- Battery
- Dealership
“This weekend I've dealt with three tow companies, two different 24/7 roadside assistance companies, and more customer service reps than I could shake a stick at.”
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MAD J Repair & Towing
- Brake
- Needs
- Fee
“I am so happy I used Mad J; not only was their response time super quick, the truck driver Payton was super careful with my Tesla, he took great care to not further damage my car after the accident.”
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Richman Automotive & Towing
- Phone
- Tires
- Mind
“They arrived to tow my car in about 15 minutes (much faster than past services I have used), worked on my car within the same day, and kept me updated and informed through multiple emails/calls during the day.”
Listed for drivers in and around West Des Moines, IA, these 24 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: West Des Moines, IA
The 24 specialists on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 5,385 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (62%) and punctuality (60%). 5 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are tires (3), auto repair & maintenance (2), brakes (2), the car salon (2) and towing (2). 3 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 7 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the specialists on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Do trucks come from outside West Des Moines?
2 of the 24 services are based in West Des Moines and the rest cover it from up to 40 mi away; the largest group is in Des Moines, about 9 mi away. Where the yard sits matters less than where the truck is when you call, so ask what they have close by.
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ABC Towing and Service
“Ameer even helped me slightly with a battery thing and helped to know what actually i need to replace and they help you to save lot of money and give best service in desmoines no one like them .”
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Capitol City Towing & Recovery
- Pay
- Capital City
- Pickup
“Wasn't super expensive for after hours and showed up earlier than they expected which was amazing the guy was friendly and explained everything he was doing”
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A & A Truck and Trailer Repair
- RV
- Call
- Fuel
“I broke down on I-35 in Des Moines just 3 miles from my receiver and stuck on the shoulder with coolant spewing all over my engine compartment so I called the closest repair shop which was A&A.”
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Roy's Towing and Recovery
- Understand
- Call
- Traffic
“Because other towers attempted to tow our sprinter van and had the rear end scraping while just lifting it, they had no idea how to do so without damaging it.”
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Felsen Vehicle Towing Co.
“I hope their services won't be necessary again; however, if I require a jump or tow in the future, they will be my first call.”
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Dude's Auto Repair & Customs LLC
- Vehicle
“Great service, clean spot for an auto body, and vehicle was completed on time!!”
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Ultimate Automotive Service Center
“In one instance they repaired an existing part instead of replacing it because the part itself was still good and it could be repaired without compromising safety.”
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Ricks Towing
- Name
- Driver
- Star
“Called for a tow in the middle of the snowstorm on 01/12/24 - Truck was at my location within 20 minutes - fair & reasonable pricing with outstanding service”
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Higgins Plaza Service
- Money
- Tire
- Brakes
“We are in from out of town and have a tough situation with the passing of a loved one and then having their SUV suddenly have all the oil vanish and a bad engine.”
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Dan's Towing & Service
- Vehicle
- Price
“I am the owner of WOW Donuts and More and we were on our way ro the Madison County Bridge Festival and ended up with a flat tire Mark and his son Josh dropped what they were doing to help us.”
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Iowa Mobile Repair & Towing
“Josh came to my house so i didn't have to worry about dropping off my car or leaving work, figured out what all was wrong with my car and fixed all of the problems for a very reasonable price.”
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Aubert's Towing
- People
“You guys went above and beyond what they needed to do to help us and we are very greatful we were from out of town they got a car on trailer for us so we could get car off the road and back home thanks so much!”
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Bud's Auto Repair
“After calling 6 other shops and being told they couldn't help us, it was great to have someone actually sit there on the phone and actually explain what was happening.”
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Warren County Tire and Auto
- Price
- Vehicle
“Between the tires and some general maintenance on my truck, Warren County Tire & Auto had great prices, promptly got me in each time, were honest, efficient, and dependable.”
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Mark Hansen Auto Repair Service
“The time before that I brought my car here for a tire with a nail in it, no one else would patch it but they did and saved me from having to buy a new tire.”
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Campus Garage
- BMW
- Dealership
- College
“They knew what the issue immediately when I described the sounds my vehicle was making over the phone, inspected my car the next day and had it fixed the day after!!”
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Hansen Automotive Ames Towing
- Pump
- Town
- Gas
“All I wanted them to do was mount 4 tires and balance them but I had problems with my air tire sensors they figured it all out got it done got everything back on the road everything's working great tires feel really good at 75 miles an hour down the ...”
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Red Rock Towing and Service LLC
- Reviews
- Oil
- Alternator
“Great service as far as timing, pricing, and making sure to fit our tight schedule and needs, and of course taking care of not only the customers but my Lola as well!”
Towing Services in West Des Moines, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$55
Maximum cost
$275
National Average
$121
$83
$138
Typical price range is based on 293 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about specialists near West Des Moines
- “Richman did a great job on getting the car towed and tires replaced the same day.” — customer of Richman Automotive & Towing
- “Kevin was so nice and polite when he came to tow my car.” — customer of Roy's Towing and Recovery
- “They are extremely prompt when I’ve had the unexpected dead battery and needed a tow!” — customer of Ultimate Automotive Service Center
- “Dax, was the first person I talked to and he was both timely and professional.” — customer of Bud's Auto Repair
- “Did an absolute amazing job of taking my car out of the garage and on the tow truck.” — customer of Roy's Towing and Recovery
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.
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