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Dead battery in the Costco parking lot on Morena. Keys locked in the trunk at Petco Park. Shredded tire on the I-8 shoulder near College. Whatever happened, one phone call gets it fixed. No membership fees, no 90-minute holds, no national call center, just a real person, a real truck, and a real fix.
Servicio en Tijuana: (664) 801-9382Call (619) 872-5285, a live bilingual dispatcher answers 24/7. We handle jumpstarts, lockouts, flat tires, fuel delivery, and winch-outs. Average arrival: 15-25 minutes anywhere in San Diego County. No membership, no contracts. Pay only when you need us. Servicio en español disponible.
Most people do not know what is wrong with their car when it stops working. They know it will not start, or a light came on, or something smells wrong. They do not need to diagnose it themselves. They need someone who can figure it out on the spot and fix it or tow it.
RJ Towing's roadside assistance covers the five most common breakdown scenarios in San Diego. Each one has a dedicated page with full details, but here is the overview.
Dead batteries are the number one roadside call in San Diego. The dry heat bakes batteries faster than most climates, a battery that lasts five years in Portland might last three here. We arrive with professional surge-protected jump boosters, start your vehicle, and test your battery and alternator to tell you whether a 20-minute drive will recharge it or whether you need a replacement. We handle standard 12V, hybrid (Prius, Camry Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq), and EV 12V systems (Tesla, Leaf, Bolt).
Locked your keys inside the car? Left them in the trunk after loading groceries? Fob battery died? Our lockout technicians carry professional air-wedge tools, long-reach rods, and electronic bypass equipment that opens your door damage-free. Most unlocks take under 10 minutes after arrival. We unlock standard vehicles, smart-key cars, Teslas, Sprinter vans, and commercial trucks. If a child or pet is locked inside, we dispatch at emergency priority, no charge for the emergency response.
If you have a usable spare tire, we change it roadside and torque the lug nuts to manufacturer spec. If your car does not have a spare, and many newer vehicles do not, we tow you to the tire shop of your choice with no minimum distance charge. Our technicians deploy safety triangles, wheel chocks, and a hydraulic jack for every tire change.
Ran out of gas on SR-163 or coasted into a lot on fumes? We deliver 2-5 gallons of fresh gasoline or diesel to your location. Fuel is purchased at market price, we add a flat service fee, not a per-gallon markup. Diesel delivery is available for trucks, Mercedes diesels, and commercial vehicles.
Got stuck in sand at Silver Strand, slid into a ditch on Mount Laguna after rain, or high-centered on a curb in a parking structure? Our winch-equipped trucks handle vehicle recovery up to 20,000 lbs with dual-winch capability for difficult extractions.
AAA is a fine service, if you do not mind the annual membership, the long hold times, and the 60-90 minute waits during busy periods. Here is why thousands of San Diego drivers call us instead.
AAA charges $60-170/year depending on the tier. RJ Towing charges nothing until you need us. If your car runs perfectly for three years, you have saved $180-510 in membership fees.
During peak breakdown times, summer heat waves, holiday weekends, rainy days, AAA wait times in San Diego routinely hit 90 minutes or more. Our dispatch team is in San Diego, our trucks are in San Diego, and we know which truck is closest to you right now.
AAA's primary phone line is English-only, with a transfer to a Spanish line that adds wait time. At RJ Towing, you speak Spanish from the moment we pick up. No transfer, no hold.
AAA dispatches contractors. You do not know who is showing up. At RJ Towing, our trucks are ours and our drivers are ours. Robert, the owner, still runs jobs.
AAA does not cover Tijuana, Rosarito, or any part of Baja. RJ Towing serves both sides of the border with a dedicated Tijuana line: (664) 801-9382.
Breakdowns do not happen on your schedule. They happen at the worst possible time, in the most inconvenient possible place. Here are the scenarios we handle every week.
You parked at the San Diego International Airport economy lot for a five-day trip. Left the dome light on, or the battery was already marginal. Now you are back with luggage, it is 11 PM, and the car will not turn over. AAA quotes 90 minutes.
Call (619) 872-5285, we are 10 minutes from the airport.
The I-5/I-8 merge in Mission Valley is one of the highest-breakdown intersections in the county. You hit debris, your tire blows, and now you are on a narrow shoulder with traffic at 65 mph.
This is not a safe place to change a tire yourself. We arrive with safety equipment, change the tire, and get you out of the danger zone.
It happens more than you would think, especially with keyless entry cars where the fob is in your purse and the purse is on the back seat. It is 90 degrees. Groceries in the trunk.
You need someone there in 12-18 minutes with the right tools and the door open in under 10.
The SR-163 through Balboa Park has no gas stations and no shoulder pull-offs in most sections. If your tank hits empty here, you are stuck in a travel lane or barely pulled over.
We deliver fuel and get you moving before you become a traffic hazard.
The San Ysidro Port of Entry is the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere. Wait times regularly exceed two hours. Cars overheat, batteries drain from running AC, radiators crack.
Call (619) 872-5285, or our Tijuana line at (664) 801-9382. We know the border corridor better than anyone.
They do not know what is wrong. The car will not start. They are alone in the parking lot off Campanile Drive. You are in Chula Vista and cannot get there for 30 minutes. We can.
Send them our number. We will handle whatever the car needs.
We believe you should know the cost before we roll. Here is our roadside pricing structure.
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
Jumpstart Includes battery test and alternator check | $75 flat |
Lockout Any vehicle, any lock type, no damage | $75 flat |
Tire change Your spare installed and torqued to spec | $75-95 |
Fuel delivery 2-5 gallons gasoline or diesel | $75 service + fuel at cost |
Winch-out Depends on vehicle size and situation | From $125 |
Tow to shop (if needed) When roadside fix is not possible | $75 hookup + $8/mile |
No hidden fees. No after-arrival price changes. No charge for the phone call or the quote. If we tell you $75, you pay $75.
Every RJ Towing roadside truck is equipped for multiple scenarios. We do not send a jump-start truck that cannot change a tire.
If the situation requires a tow instead of a roadside fix, we bring the tow truck. No second dispatch, no extra wait. The driver calls it in, and the tow rig meets you at your location.
The 15-25 minutes between your call and our arrival can feel long, especially on a freeway shoulder. Here is how to stay safe.
Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on and hazard lights flashing. San Diego freeway shoulders are narrow, especially on I-5 through downtown and the I-8/I-805 interchange. Do not stand behind your vehicle. Do not attempt to cross lanes to reach an emergency phone. If your car is in a travel lane and will not move, turn on hazards, exit from the passenger side, and move behind the guardrail.
Stay near your vehicle in a well-lit area. If it is nighttime and the area feels unsafe, stay in the locked car until our driver arrives. Let us know on the phone and we will prioritize your dispatch.
Exit the vehicle immediately and move at least 100 feet away. Call 911 first, then call us at (619) 872-5285. We coordinate with fire and CHP regularly.
This is a medical emergency in San Diego's heat, interior car temperatures can exceed 130 degrees on a 90-degree day. Call 911 first, then call us. We dispatch at maximum speed for child/pet lockouts and waive the service fee.
Pull as far off the road as possible and stay in your vehicle. The area around the San Ysidro Port of Entry is high-traffic and chaotic. Call (619) 872-5285 or (664) 801-9382.
RJ Towing's average roadside response time is 15-25 minutes. Downtown San Diego and Mission Valley calls average 10-15 minutes. South Bay, Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, runs 12-18 minutes. East County areas like El Cajon and La Mesa average 18-25 minutes. Coastal neighborhoods like La Jolla and Pacific Beach average 15-22 minutes.
No. RJ Towing has no membership, no subscription, and no annual fee. You call when you need us and pay for the service we provide, nothing more.
We handle the five most common roadside breakdowns in San Diego: jumpstarts, lockouts, flat tire changes, fuel delivery, and winch-out recovery. If the problem cannot be fixed on the road, we tow your vehicle to the repair shop of your choice.
Most services start at $75 flat, jumpstarts, lockouts, and basic tire changes. Fuel delivery is $75 plus the cost of fuel. Winch-outs start at $125 depending on the situation. We give you the exact price before we dispatch.
Yes, fully. When you call (619) 872-5285, you can communicate entirely in Spanish from the first word. This is not a language line or a translation app, it is our native capability. For service in the Tijuana border corridor, call (664) 801-9382. Servicio completo en español, siempre.
Yes. RJ Towing is the only San Diego towing company with cross-border coverage and a dedicated Tijuana phone line at (664) 801-9382. We serve San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, and the Tijuana/Rosarito corridor.
If our technician determines the issue requires a shop, bad alternator, failed starter, cracked radiator, no usable spare, we tow you to the repair facility of your choice. Same driver, same truck, one price.
RJ Towing operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. That includes Christmas, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, 3 AM on a Tuesday, and severe weather days when other companies stop answering.
One call to RJ Towing covers more than a single service. If your situation includes any of these, we handle it on the same dispatch.
24/7 urgent tow dispatch anywhere in San Diego County. 15-30 minute response.
Learn MoreZero-wheel-contact transport for Teslas, luxury, AWD, lowered, and classic vehicles.
Learn MoreCompassionate post-collision recovery with insurance documentation and coordination.
Learn MoreDead battery? Professional surge-protected jump start with battery + alternator test.
Learn MoreDamage-free unlock for any vehicle, air wedges, long-reach tools, electronic bypass.
Learn MoreBinational towing between San Diego and Tijuana with dedicated (664) line and border logistics.
Learn MoreWe cover all of San Diego County from our yard at 2881 G St. Here are estimated arrival times by area.
Freeways We Cover Daily
I-5 · I-8 · I-15 · I-805 · SR-163 · SR-94 · SR-52 · SR-54 · SR-125 · SR-75 · SR-56 · SR-905
Cross-Border Service, The Only One in San Diego
Tijuana Direct Line: (664) 801-9382
You are going to hear a real voice, calm, professional, and ready to help in English or Spanish. We will ask where you are and what happened. We will tell you the price and how long until the truck arrives. Then we will dispatch the nearest driver with the right equipment.
Most people are back on the road within 30-45 minutes of calling us. You do not need a membership. You do not need to sign up for anything. You just need to call.
15-25 minutes. Five services. One phone call.
¿Necesitas asistencia en carretera? Llámanos al (619) 872-5285 , servicio completamente bilingüe, las 24 horas del día, los 365 días del año. Para servicio en Tijuana: (664) 801-9382.
Servicio en Tijuana: (664) 801-9382