I called AAA for battery service, and Tony from SM Towing was sent out to help me. His response time was even faster and the estimated arrival time, which I really appreciated. When he arrived he was super friendly and was ready to help right away. He's a great guy-friendly, professional, and very honest. He went above and beyond what the initial service call was for, and I'm extremely appreciative of the extra time and effort, he took to help me out. Excellent service all around. Thank you, Tony! I would definitely recommend SM Towing. read more

Tow truck driver Jesus was professional, courteous and did his best to ensure we had a positive experience. We highly recommend his service! read more

My tire was shredded I have AAA insurance called them and they had Santa Maria towing to come tow my truck the one time I didn't have my jack and spare with me and they took 2hrs to sent someone the tow truck driver called and told us he was going to another call the come to us and I got tired of waiting called the office and canceled the tow the lady at the office didn't seem to care I would not recommend them I will be calling AAA tomorrow as well it's currently 1am and I'm home I called them at 10pm ridiculous read more

Very upfront about costs and procedures ............................................................................................:.....::;::;;;;; read more

Jesus the driver and Rich in the office were great and helpful and easy to deal with. A+ service. It was a AAA tow. Recommend!

My mom's car wouldn't start so we used AAA to call for a tow and Tony from Santa Maria Towing arrived quick and promptly. He was knowledgeable and figured out what the issue was immediately! We absolutely recommend Santa Maria Towing and Tony fro all your towing needs. Thank you Tony, you're the best!!! read more

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Great professional service and awesome people. If i ever need a tow or know someone who needs one, this is the first number I'm going to call. Great people. read more

A serpentine belt on my alternator snapped while I was on the highway. I called AAA and they sent these guys. They towed my car and said they had to take an alternate route to the location I wanted it towed (probably to charge more on the milage of the tow). I was told by AAA that my plan said any extra miles beyond my limit would be $11 per mile, so I specifically chose a location within my range to be dropped off (with the alternate route included). Either way I stayed within my limit and one of the drivers, Tony, said because they took an alternate route they needed to add a few miles to the charge because of some "standard procedure from taking an alternate route". I stayed within my mile range and when I called Tony out on it he tried to make me believe I didn't know what I was talking about and said I could call his boss and sort it out. He handed me his phone and I berated his boss for trying to add additional charges that did not exist. He gave a weak explanation about why he added miles to the meter. He said because they took an alternate route they needed to add miles to account for that. I responded that the meter should've been recording those miles already and that they should go with what was on there. And instead of trying to argue with me he said to hand the phone back to Tony. I handed it back and at the last minute Tony and his boss went in private to talk, where I assumed the boss said to just be fair. Tony got off the call and condescendingly said "I was trying to save you a few bucks, but you got what you wanted I guess". Then after all that he said the charge was $12 per extra mile. In frustration I payed it because I didn't want my car to remain a hostage on their flatbed truck. Overall it was a bad experience, Tony in particular tried to butter me up with conversation during the ride, probably so I wouldn't notice the scam he was trying to pull on me. I believe later the boss berated Tony for lying about the mileage and trying to scam me, and they refunded me the money because "the mileage was incorrect". Although I'm glad I got out of this situation without having to pay, it was extremely stressful in the moment. I also did not like that I had to be confrontational like that in order for me to get anything back. I hope to never have my car breakdown in this area again, because these vultures will try to bleed you out of every penny you have. And they use the stress of your car breaking down in hopes that you don't notice. This all happened July 16-17, 2025, and I'm writing this a few hours after it happened. read more

Understanding they have to hook people up, But when they park behind your vehicle and won't let you leave and tell you you're the asshole. Customer service goes out the window. Then they tell you they will go slower just to piss you off right at Christmas time. Don't use them read more

David was amazing ! My daughter got a flat on her Honda Civic as soon as we got off the freeway. Honda quoted us almost $700 to replace 2 tires. When David saw the estimate he asked if he could call a few tire shops in town to see if they could help us. After 2 calls he found a shop that had her tires in stock and they quoted us $250 out the door. They actually ended up charging us $100. My son's car was at Toyota and they were going to charge us $1450 for 4 tires. I quickly requested that they not do the tires. Calderon Tires at 333 S. Blosser Rd. in Santa Maria is charging us $550 for 4 new tires ! Today has been an incredible blessing for our family and it's because of David . read more

They accepted a triple A, tow. They gave me a 2 hour arrival time. Cancelled with in 5 minutes of the 2 hours. Had to look for another company read more

We had Santa Maria Towing bring our big Sprinter van back to Morro Bay from Santa Maria. Angel was the driver and he absolutely did a perfect job. He placed the vehicle in exactly the best spot possible. Very professional and experienced. read more

The boss was so rude for no reason. Even raising his voice at us when we had just got there, and not being rude.

This people damaged my car and not taking any responsibility for it saying they didn't damaged it blah blah and yet he's not cooperating when i say the damage is there read more

My Subaru had an engine problem and needed to be towed to the dealer. Contacted AAA and they dispatched Santa Maria Towing. Tow truck arrived at the designated time and the driver was effcient and professional. read more

Driver would not take me to my car. Car had been towed to a different towing company in same city. I was stranded. Very poor service. Extra fees for me. AAA club was very little help. read more

Robert was a delight. So kind with my mom and patient while changing out her battery. Quick and thorough. Clean and answered any questions she had. Appreciated it. read more

My elderly mom's car wouldn't start at mission hope cancer center. We called AAA and they sent Marcus Jr. out to help us. He was an angel! He was so patient with her and explained things for her so she could understand them. He gave her a jump start and tested the battery and alternator. Turns out she left her lights on and it killed the battery. He was very respectful and knew that she must have had a long day if she was at the cancer center. I'd give him 15 out of 10 stars if I could. read more

Santa Maria Tow helped get my truck back to the Bay Area. I broke down near SB, it was a long tow but they really helped me out

True Professionals! I called for a tire blowout on the 101 Freeway just north of Willow Road In Nipomo. Called AAA and this business sent a driver to assist me. The driver contacted me right away and was there within the hour. Got my vehicle taken care of very quickly and I was back on the road! Thank you again! read more

David B. Was my AAA representative from sm towing. Not only was he on time, he was very fast, clean and respectful and engaged in a good convo. He didn't seem rushed or rude, he seemed to want to get his job done and have a happy customer. He also mentioned he was the only tech for the night so being fast and being in a hurry or two very different things. He was great. Thank you David :) read more

Jose from Santa Maria towing took great care of me. He showed up to an early tow appointment right on time, and hooked up my old truck with no issues. Very professional and friendly. All you could ever ask for a tow truck driver. I would recommend using Santa Maria towing for all of your Towing needs. read more

OMG! These guys are angels! I missed a curb and bottomed out my truck. Dave was there before we even got off the phone! He called for back up and a couple minutes they came roaring in like the Calvary!! It was amazing!! I was on my way in less than 15 minutes!! These guys are amazing. These guys are pros and really know their stuff!! Thank you so much Santa Maria Towing!! read more

They did a great job helping me when I needed it the most. In the middle of working on a boat trailer wheel/hub, I hurt my lower back and could not physically finish the job. The trailer was parked on the street in front of my house, and the city put signs up they were going to resurface the street and all vehicles would be towed at owner's expense the NEXT day. I called SM Towing, explained the situation and dispatcher was open to taking on the job. The tow truck driver showed up, put the wheel on the trailer hub, and kindly towed it on to my property 10 feet away. No fuss, no muss. Quick, efficient. Very reasonable price. THANK YOU SM Towing for the great service. Gil's first said they would come, never came, and said it was too unusual job for them. I highly recommend SM Towing. 5 stars. Great job! read more

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My car broke down this Labor Day weekend and we were stranded on the side of the road somewhere in Santa Maria. It was 100 degrees and my wife was exhausted and overheated from the humidity. We did not know how long we would be waiting. I called Santa Maria towing and serviceman Raymond arrived 20 minutes later to literally save the day. He was extremely professional and kind and went out of his way to drop my car off at a local auto repair shop so we could grab a bite to eat after a rough day. He really helped turn our day around and we are so grateful for Raymond. read more

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Highly recommended. I had a tire blowout, and AAA sent David, who was absolutely fabulous. His truck was spotlessly clean. He was polite and super professional. He called ahead to the tire shop to be sure they had the quality tires I wanted. It was above and beyond. AAA said it would take 45 mins, but he came in 10 mins. If you need a tow, ask for David. He is the best. read more

So this happened (see photo). What can I say? Santa Maria Towing saved my bacon. Again. On the side of 101 during rush hour. Good times... read more

Santa Maria Towing - Towing Near Me - Santa Maria, California

The technician Marcus Jr. went above and beyond. Very professional as well as efficient

Their drivers drive around town recklessly. One tow truck driver raced down Broadway at 60+, while tailgating other cars. Called their office and when I informed them what I saw they flippantly replied that "the truck was going to a baby locked in a car", TOTAL BS story.... Cuz just 20 minutes later he comes same truck with a car on the tow truck bed. Total BS story made up to cover for their drivers. I'd go with a tow company that's not going to put the public at risk racing around. read more

Hook up and hold hostage. Rich, the owner of this company is the reason tow truck companies have a hostage reputation. I called AAA to tow my car from Santa Maria to Arroyo Grande. I have AAA premier. My husband was out of town planning a family members funeral and I was at work. We used our daughter as a "stand in" which is allowed by AAA. The driver got to our residence and the owner Rich would not take our AAA membership card. He forced my daughter to pay him $140 in order not to impound the car. I spoke with him on the phone. He was a real jerk. He has no customer service skills whatsoever. He said he would call me back. Crickets. I called him and asked him about some AAA policies. He wasn't familiar with them but he's towing for AAA. Thank goodness AAA is returning my money! read more

For three year's i have been paying for AAA roadside service which i never used. On 02/03/23 i was left on the side of the road because the contractor tow truck from Santa Maria towing did not want to do it. Driver saying that his boss complained that AAA ONLY pays $50 per car. The dispatch said; ill charge you $12 per mile to pull you out. Wow i could not believe what i heard! After hours left in the boonies between santa maria santa barbara cold, hungry and miserable i found a tow company R16 transport that rescued me. To this date and after many complaints i never herd from AAA roadside. Ultimately it is your decision to pay for a service that when in need will never provide. Shame on you AAA ROADSIDE AND SANTA MARIA TOWING YOU ARE TRUELY A ROAD THIEF!!! shame on you too. Thank you for sending your Gardner to take pictures and justify your self to AAA. THIEF! read more

I had a very unpleasant experience with Santa María Towing. The only reason I am giving them a star is because there was only one worker that was very kind to my family and I and guided us to the office. Upon walking into the office we were approached by the Manager who was Ill-mannered. He definitely didn't look too pleased to be attending us. We went the next day to pay and and pick up the vehicle. Still, the manager displayed a very impolite demeanor. read more

Today 9/17/2022 our vehicle broke down and we needed to have a tow. Anthony was the technician that arrived and saved the day. He was polite and very customer centric. It is the first time we have ever needed a tow and honesty it was a great experience. We truly appreciate Anthony. Thank you read more

DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM!! If you have triple A they will add additional charges. I was quoted $10 a mile, which is insanely high, from Triple A and when I called the told me there would be additional mileage and it was actually $12 a mile. This is highway robbery. Go to Smitty's towing instead, the only charge $7 a mile and are way nicer. read more

I would like to shout out to JOHNNY, from Santa Maria towing company! I am a 73 year old woman who has never experienced a flat tire in my life but then yesterday on March 11, 2023, the unthinkable happened and my tire blew BIG TIME! I pulled over not knowing that it was a flat tire but instead thinking that we had been bombed. well I got out and investigated and when I saw my tire I had not the slightest idea of what to do next.....So I called my sister in SEATTLE. she told me to call AAA so I did, and even though I was broken down in the parking lot of SMITTYS TOWING, AAA said they would send someone out from SANTA MARIA towing, and I am so glad they did, because here comes JOHNNY, who knew exactly what to do and did just that in a timely manner and shortly I was back on my merry way! THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHNNY!!! read more

I was stuck on the side of the road on the FREEWAY!! I thought something was wrong with my drive train but apparently I was out of gas .. yes... out of gas! (I know lame) Santa Maria towing was there in under 15 mins. Adolfo cane and was SOOO helpful! I felt very safe. Once he put the gas in he told me to start my car. I told him I couldn't start it with the key fob and he was concerned for my Safety so he went on the traffic side and did it for me! Very gentleman like! Thank you so much for taking care of us and making sure we got home safe ! read more

I would not use Santa Maria Towing for anything. If AAA try and make you use them, please request other services. I had a VW van that broke down in Santa Maria, and gave them the wrong name for the "non member". I tried to call the company, and the driver (twice) and they refused to take my call. Ironic, because I would actually have paid them to bring the van home out of my own pocket. They were rude, uncommunicative and unprofessional. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. read more

Would just like to say that your tow truck driver Brian was a great tow truck driver he knew what he was doing he was fast he was efficient friendly courteous and he gets a five star. He actually deserves a raise he has three kids had a wife at home he needs a raise read more

An auto dealership has completed screwed up our SUV (more on that in another review), and as a result AAA has sent Santa Maria Towing to us several times. What great service we have had. The Santa Maria tow drivers have gone above and beyond time and time again. They are not just amazing tow truck drivers (it's awesome to watch them expertly maneuver your vehicle and their giant tow trucks), they're helpful and courteous and knowledgeable and really nice guys. Thanks so much, Santa Maria Towing. read more

Rude staff and service. Don't bother they give you a hard time for no reason. The guy over the phone was obnoxious and kept interrupting.