Professional roadside assistance from South County Towing, available 24/7.
Call (619) 494-3269Roadside assistance covers those emergency situations where your vehicle breaks down or gets stuck, but doesn't necessarily need a full tow to a shop. As tow operators, we carry specific tools designed to get you moving again on the spot — portable jump boxes that deliver 1000+ cold cranking amps for dead batteries, heavy-duty air compressors for flat tires, and lockout kits with slim jims and wedges for when keys get locked inside. The goal is always to solve the problem roadside if possible, saving you the cost and hassle of a tow.
When you call South County Towing for roadside assistance, our dispatcher runs through a quick diagnostic over the phone to determine what equipment we'll need. Are your lights coming on when you turn the key? Can you hear the starter clicking? Did you run over something sharp or just notice the tire going flat? This helps us arrive prepared with the right tools rather than making multiple trips. Our trucks carry everything from universal door wedges to tire plug kits, plus we stock common automotive fluids like coolant and oil for minor top-offs.
The actual service process depends on your specific situation, but most roadside calls take 15-30 minutes once we arrive. Battery jumps are usually the fastest — we connect our portable unit, let it charge for a few minutes, then test your alternator to make sure it'll keep running. Tire changes involve safely lifting your vehicle with our hydraulic jacks and torquing your spare to manufacturer specs. For lockouts, we use professional tools that won't damage your weather stripping or window mechanisms like coat hangers might.
South Bay roads present unique challenges that out-of-area companies don't always handle well. The Coronado Bridge has strict protocols for disabled vehicles. Border traffic means timing matters when you're stuck near the 805/905 interchange. Our crews know these locations inside and out, plus we position trucks strategically across Chula Vista, National City, and Imperial Beach so we're never more than a few minutes away when emergencies happen.
Our portable jump boxes deliver professional-grade power to get your engine running without needing another vehicle nearby.
We'll safely change your flat tire to your spare using hydraulic equipment, properly torquing lug nuts to manufacturer specifications.
Professional lockout tools get you back inside without damaging door seals, weather stripping, or window mechanisms.
When you're stranded with an empty tank, we bring enough gas to get you to the nearest station.
Simple fixes like loose battery cables, blown fuses, or fluid top-offs that can get you moving again immediately.