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The RJ Towing Blog
Every post is written or reviewed by the RJ Towing team, the same people who answer your calls at (619) 872-5285, 24 hours a day. Hablamos español.
What to actually do when something goes wrong on I-5, I-8, I-15, or any San Diego road. Step-by-step, situation-specific, written by people who respond to these calls every day.
Seasonal conditions, freeway-specific hazards, neighborhood parking realities, and the things only a local tow operator would know.
How to prevent the breakdowns we see most often. Battery maintenance, tire care, overheating prevention, and when to stop driving and call for help.
What a day looks like for a family-owned towing company in San Diego. The jobs, the people, the trucks, and the stories that don't fit in a service page.
How towing pricing works, how to spot scams, what your rights are as a consumer, and what to look for in a towing company.
Latest Posts
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From the first minutes after impact to the tow that gets your vehicle to a body shop, the exact steps to take after a car accident in San Diego, written by drivers who respond to these scenes every day.
Six signals of a legitimate towing company, six red flags that signal a scam, and how to evaluate a tow operator in two minutes on the phone.
The difference between flatbed and wheel-lift towing isn't just about comfort, for AWD and EV vehicles, choosing wrong can cause thousands in drivetrain damage. Here's how to match your vehicle to the right truck.
I-5, I-8, I-15, I-805, SR-163, SR-52, SR-94, each freeway has its own breakdown quirks. A freeway-by-freeway guide from a towing company that has responded on every mile.
Running out of gas happens. The steps that follow, where to pull over, who to call, how fuel delivery works in San Diego, are the difference between a 25-minute fix and a dangerous situation.
Locked out of your car? Don't grab the coat hanger, modern vehicles don't tolerate improvisation. The right steps to take for a stress-free (and damage-free) unlock.
Cross-border towing between San Diego and Tijuana involves logistics most tow companies can't handle. A full guide, in English and Spanish, to how it works.
Teslas, Rivians, Bolts, Leafs, iXes, every EV must be flatbed-towed. Here's exactly why, what Tesla's manual actually says, and what happens if it's done wrong.
San Diego heat cuts battery life to 3-4 years vs 5 nationally. The warning signs, the test that matters, and the specific neighborhoods where batteries die fastest.
One truck in 2010. Five-plus trucks in 2026. Same family, same phone number, same promise. The story behind RJ Towing, told by the founder.
Have a Question for a Future Post?
Call us at (619) 872-5285or email info@rjtowingservice.com with your question. If we hear the same question from enough drivers, we'll write about it here. Real questions from real San Diego drivers, that's what this blog is for.
¿Hablas español? Llámanos al (619) 872-5285, servicio completamente bilingüe, las 24 horas.
The team writing these guides is the same team answering the phone when your car breaks down. Bilingual. 15-30 minutes across San Diego. Available 24/7.
Hablamos español. Llama al (619) 872-5285.
Servicio en Tijuana: (664) 801-9382