Roadside assistance in San Diego County, without a membership.
Most stranded calls are a dead battery, a flat, an empty tank, or keys in the car, not a full tow. Call (858) 923-5787. Quick Tow SD is a referral line. The line takes calls 24/7 and matches you with an independent operator who can jump, change a spare, bring fuel, or unlock when that operator has the tools and can do the work legally. That operator quotes the job and the arrival estimate for your exact spot, including Encinitas, Escondido, Point Loma, Mira Mesa, and the rest of the county. Plan comparison is a separate San Diego article, not this dispatch page.
What's included in this service?
- Referral for jump-start requests
- Referral for spare-tire changes when the scene is safe
- Referral for fuel delivery when an operator can bring it
- Referral for lockout attempts on vehicles the operator can open
- Winch or tow if roadside work will not get you moving
- Quote and exact-location arrival estimate from the accepting operator
When do you need this service?
- Battery will not crank
- Flat tire and you cannot change it in a safe, firm, level place
- Out of fuel between stations
- Keys locked in the vehicle
- Lightly stuck in sand or mud
- You already used FSP or a membership and still need a quoted local job
What do drivers ask about roadside assistance?
Do you provide roadside assistance in Encinitas, Escondido, and other San Diego neighborhoods?
The line covers all 67 San Diego County cities, including Encinitas, Escondido, Point Loma, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, University City, Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista. Call (858) 923-5787. The operator who accepts the work gives the arrival estimate for that location.
Will a jump start fix my car?
Sometimes a charge is enough to drive to a shop. If the battery will not hold or the charging system is bad, you may still need a tow. The operator on scene can say what they can try. This page does not promise a 10-minute idle will solve it.
Can you change a tire on the freeway?
Only if there is a safe, firm, level place to work. If the flat is on the traffic side of an active freeway, a short move to a lot is often the safer path. Follow CHP directions on scene. See the [flat-tire guide](/resources/change-flat-tire/) for the DIY safety order.
How much fuel do you bring?
Whatever amount the accepting operator can legally carry and quote. There is no universal two-gallon network standard. Ask for that amount and the price before anyone rolls.
What if I need a tow after the roadside call?
Ask how roadside work and a later tow will be billed before the truck leaves. The same operator may or may not take both. This line can match a different operator if needed.
Where do we offer roadside assistance in San Diego County?
You can get roadside assistance in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
See roadside assistance in all 67 cities
Need roadside assistance in San Diego County?
Call dispatch and hear the number before the truck rolls.