California Towing & Recovery
About California Towing & Recovery
C&D Towing Specialists provides towing and roadside assistance services throughout Southern California, operating 24/7 from their El Cajon location. Founded in 1990 as a AAA service provider with a handful of trucks, the locally owned and operated company now has over 30 years of experience in the towing industry. Their light duty services include towing, tire changes, jump-starts, battery service, lockouts, fuel delivery, motorcycle towing, accident and off-road recovery, long-distance towing, and private party impounds. Medium and heavy duty services cover tractor and trailer towing, RV towing, equipment transportation, container relocation, winch-outs, accident recovery, and undecking. C&D serves South San Diego County (including San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, National City, and Lakeside), North San Diego County (Encinitas, San Marcos, Carlsbad, and Escondido), and Riverside County (Moreno Valley, Riverside, Perris, Menifee, and Redlands). The company offers fleet discounts and commercial accounts.
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Services Offered
Standard towing within the local metro area. Sedans, SUVs, and light trucks up to 10,000 lbs.
Vehicle transport beyond the local area, including trips across state lines.
Specialized motorcycle cradles and straps for safe transport of all bike types.
Towing and recovery for commercial trucks, buses, RVs, and heavy equipment using heavy wreckers or rotators.
Jump starts, flat tire changes, lockouts, and fuel delivery. No tow required.
Vehicle recovery from ditches, mud, snow, and off-road situations using winch equipment.
Post-collision vehicle removal and transport. Coordination with law enforcement and insurance.
Motorhome and recreational vehicle towing with heavy-duty equipment for oversized loads.
Vehicle lockout assistance to regain entry when keys are locked inside.
Emergency fuel delivery when you run out of gas on the road.
Flat tire replacement with your spare tire on the roadside.
Battery jump start service to get your vehicle running again.
Emergency response for accidents and breakdowns, including after hours.
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Typical California rates — not quotes from this company
Statewide figures for California. Source: AAA survey data, state averages, updated January 2026. California Towing & Recovery sets its own prices — call (760) 260-9553 for an exact quote.
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California Towing & Recovery provides Local Towing, Long-Distance Towing, Motorcycle Towing, Heavy-Duty Towing, Roadside Assistance, Winch-Out & Recovery, Accident Towing, RV Towing, Lockout Service, Fuel Delivery, Tire Change, Jump Start, and Emergency 24/7 in San Marcos, CA. Browse all towing companies in San Marcos or across California.
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