Angelo’s Towing has two San Diego yards, and both share one phone number: (619) 702-8888. Quick Tow SD is not affiliated with Angelo’s Towing and does not operate either of their yards. This page exists to help you find your car, know what to bring, and understand what release actually costs. Once your car is out, we’re happy to tow it home.
If you’re not even sure Angelo’s is the yard holding your car, start with find your towed car in San Diego instead. That post covers how to identify which company towed you in the first place. This page picks up once you already know it’s Angelo’s and just need the practical details.
Angelo’s Towing locations and hours
Angelo’s runs two San Diego addresses under the same phone line. Call before you drive to either one, since staff can tell you which lot actually has your car.
| Location | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main yard (Barrio Logan) | 1177 S 26th St, San Diego, CA 92113 | (619) 702-8888 | Open 24 hours, 7 days |
| Secondary location | 5983 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 | (619) 702-8888 | Open 24 hours, 7 days |
Both locations are listed as open around the clock. That’s worth knowing if you’re dealing with a late-night tow and need to pick up as soon as possible, but “24/7” doesn’t mean every fee disappears after hours. More on that below.
What to bring when you get there
Every tow yard in the county asks for roughly the same paperwork before releasing a vehicle, and Angelo’s is no exception. Have these ready:
- Photo ID for the registered owner (driver’s license or state ID)
- A valid driver’s license, even if you’re not the registered owner
- Current vehicle registration
- Proof of insurance
- A way to pay, since most yards want cash, debit, or a card, not a personal check
If the car is registered to someone else, like a parent, spouse, or a car you just bought that hasn’t been re-titled yet, call ahead and ask what Angelo’s needs from that person specifically. Some yards will release to an authorized agent with a signed note and the owner’s ID copy; others insist the registered owner show up in person. Don’t assume, ask.
Call first if this was a police hold
If your car ended up at Angelo’s because of a DUI arrest, a suspended license, or another police hold, there may be extra requirements before anyone releases the vehicle, regardless of what the yard’s own hours say. Ask Angelo’s directly whether your car carries a hold, and if so, what agency placed it and what you need to clear it. For the legal side of DUI holds specifically, including how long a 30-day hold can run and what a registered non-driver owner can do, see how to get my car back from impound and know your rights when your car gets towed in San Diego.
Will it cost more if you show up after hours
Angelo’s lists both yards as open 24/7, which is genuinely useful if your only option is a midnight pickup. But if your car landed there through a city or police impound rather than a private tow, after-hours release fees on that impound can still apply even though the yard itself never closes. Those fees come from the impounding schedule, not from the storage lot’s posted hours. For the full breakdown of tow, storage, and release fees you might be looking at, read cost to get your car out of impound in San Diego.
If Angelo’s says they don’t have your car
Private yards handle vehicles from different sources: private property tows, police-requested tows, and vehicle owners who call them directly for a tow. If Angelo’s tells you they don’t have your vehicle, don’t assume it’s lost. Two other companies handle a large share of San Diego impounds and are worth checking next: Western Towing, which runs several storage lots around the county, and AutoReturn, the City of San Diego’s official contractor for police-requested tows. Between those three, most San Diego tows land at one of them.
Once your car is released
Getting the paperwork cleared and the fees paid is only half the job. If your car isn’t drivable, or you just don’t want to deal with driving it after a stressful day, call Quick Tow SD at (858) 923-5787 and we’ll send a flatbed to Angelo’s and get your car home. We don’t operate the yard and can’t waive their fees or speed up their release process, but once the car is legally yours to take, we can handle the rest.
A few honest notes before you go: call Angelo’s directly to confirm your car is actually there before making the trip, ask about any police hold up front so you’re not caught off guard, and bring every document listed above even if you think you won’t need all of it. Tow yard staff change shift, and having the paperwork in hand saves you a second trip.