Joe Barajas
★★★★★
4 days ago
I had my 1968 MGB towed by Closeby Towing. Daniel was friendly, professional and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend.
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East County'sValley Towing Experts
Nestled in "The Box" — surrounded by mountains on three sides — El Cajon's geography means every minute counts when you're stranded. Our trucks are already in the valley, ready to roll.
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Paul Stevenson
★★★★★
1 week ago
Daniel was very professional and helpful. He got my Jeep Compass home after being stranded. I recommend CloseBy Towing in San Diego.
Brenda Valadez
★★★★★
13 hours ago
Great service! The driver arrived sooner than expected, and made a stressful situation much easier! If you ever need roadside assistance this is the company to call!
Jacob Perkins
★★★★★
14 hours ago
Fantastic and professional towing service. Very friendly and very fair, affordable prices. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tow.
Adam Perse'
★★★★★
17 hours ago
This company was very fast and helpful. I blew a tire on Olympic Parkway during rush hour traffic and they truly made me feel like a priority.
Joe Barajas
★★★★★
4 days ago
I had my 1968 MGB towed by Closeby Towing. Daniel was friendly, professional and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend.
Paul Stevenson
★★★★★
1 week ago
Daniel was very professional and helpful. He got my Jeep Compass home after being stranded. I recommend CloseBy Towing in San Diego.
Brenda Valadez
★★★★★
13 hours ago
Great service! The driver arrived sooner than expected, and made a stressful situation much easier! If you ever need roadside assistance this is the company to call!
Jacob Perkins
★★★★★
14 hours ago
Fantastic and professional towing service. Very friendly and very fair, affordable prices. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tow.
Adam Perse'
★★★★★
17 hours ago
This company was very fast and helpful. I blew a tire on Olympic Parkway during rush hour traffic and they truly made me feel like a priority.
Why "The Box" Needs Local Drivers
El Cajon Sits in a Natural Valley
El Cajon's name comes from the Spanish "cajón" — a box or drawer — describing the valley enclosed by mountains on three sides. This geography channels traffic through a handful of corridors: I-8 running east-west, SR-67 heading north, and local arterials like Fletcher Parkway and Main Street.
When one of those corridors jams — an overheated engine climbing from the coast on I-8, a fender bender at the SR-67 merge, a flat tire leaving Parkway Plaza — the whole valley slows down. That's why we keep trucks inside the valley at all times. National chains dispatching from Mira Mesa or downtown can take 45+ minutes to reach you. We're already here.
From the Wednesday night Cajon Classic Cruise on Main Street to weekend swap meets at Gillespie Field, we know when and where El Cajon gets busy — and we staff accordingly.
Critical El Cajon Corridors
I-8 (East-West)— 15,000+ daily vehicles through El Cajon
SR-67 (North)— Lakeside & Ramona commuter traffic
Fletcher Parkway— Parkway Plaza to Grossmont area
Main Street— Downtown core, Cajon Classic Cruise
Magnolia Avenue— I-8 junction to residential neighborhoods
Jamacha Road— South toward Rancho San Diego
El Cajon Boulevard— Dealership row to La Mesa border
Bradley Avenue— Bostonia corridor to SR-67
Zone-by-Zone Coverage
Every Corner of El Cajon
Six dispatch zones with dedicated response times. Our drivers don't use GPS to find your street — they already know it.
Downtown El Cajon
12–18 minMain St, Magnolia Ave, Rea Ave
The revitalized heart of East County. Prescott Promenade hosts weekly events, while Main Street buzzes with restaurants and local shops. Tight parking means lockouts and fender benders — we handle both.
Fletcher Hills
15–22 minFletcher Pkwy, Baltimore Dr, Lake Murray
Hillside homes with winding roads and stunning reservoir views. From Valhalla High School traffic to Lake Murray trail parking, our flatbed navigates the steep grades with ease.
Bostonia
18–25 minBradley Ave, Pepper Dr, Woodside Ave
The eastern gateway between El Cajon and Lakeside. Mixed residential and ranch properties where roadside breakdowns happen far from gas stations. We come to you.
Granite Hills
16–23 minDehesa Rd, Granite Hills Dr, Via Mercado
Boulder-strewn hillside community south of I-8. Steep driveways, narrow cul-de-sacs, and the Singing Hills golf corridor. Our trucks are built for these roads.
Parkway Plaza District
14–20 minFletcher Pkwy, Johnson Ave, Parkway Dr
East County's retail hub. Thousands of daily visitors mean dead batteries in parking structures, lockouts at Target, and minor collisions on Fletcher Parkway during rush hour.
Gillespie Field Area
13–19 minN Mollison Ave, Cuyamaca St, Marshall Ave
Aviation businesses, industrial parks, and the weekly swap meet grounds. From small planes to big rigs, this commercial corridor keeps our dispatch busy.
Freeway Corridor Specialists
I-8, SR-67 & SR-125
Three freeways converge at El Cajon. We patrol all of them.
I-8
Interstate 8
El Cajon's main artery connecting Ocean Beach to the desert. Exits at Severin Dr, Magnolia Ave, 2nd St, Main St, and Greenfield Dr are our most-dispatched locations.
Severin DrMagnolia Ave2nd StreetMain StGreenfield DrLos Coches Rd
SR-67
State Route 67
The north-south corridor linking El Cajon to Ramona through Lakeside. Merges with I-8 at one of East County's most accident-prone interchanges.
Prospect AveBradley AveRiverford Rd
SR-125
State Route 125
The tolled expressway skirting El Cajon's eastern edge. Connects to SR-52 northbound and Otay Mesa southbound. Less traffic, but higher speeds mean bigger incidents.
Via MercadoDehesa Rd
What We Do in El Cajon
Services Built for The Valley
🛣️
I-8 Freeway Recovery
Shoulder breakdowns, overheated engines climbing from the coast, and multi-car pileups at the SR-67 merge. CHP-coordinated response.
🅿️Parking Lot Towing
Parkway Plaza, Walmart, Costco, and the dozens of strip malls along Fletcher Parkway. Dead batteries and lockouts are our specialty.
🚛Flatbed Transport
Low-clearance sports cars, AWD vehicles, and classic trucks from El Cajon's car culture. Damage-free flatbed loading every time.
⛰️Hill & Canyon Recovery
Fletcher Hills, Granite Hills, and Crest-area vehicles that slide off steep driveways or narrow canyon roads. Winch-out equipped.
🔑Lockout Assistance
Keys locked in your car at Gillespie Field, the swap meet, or Main Street? Non-destructive entry for all vehicle makes.
⛽Fuel & Tire Emergencies
Ran out of gas on Jamacha Road? Flat tire on Bradley Ave? We bring fuel or swap your spare — no tow needed.
🏔️Valley-Based Trucks
⏱️Under 25 Min Avg
🛡️Licensed & Insured
💰Upfront Pricing
🇺🇸Military Discount
🌙True 24/7 Service
Also Serving East County
Neighboring communities we reach in minutes.
El Cajon Towing FAQ
What's the fastest you can reach Downtown El Cajon?
Our closest truck typically arrives at Downtown El Cajon in 12–18 minutes. We stage drivers near the I-8/Main Street interchange for rapid East County response, especially during the Wednesday night Cajon Classic Cruise when call volume spikes.
Do you handle breakdowns at the I-8 and SR-67 interchange?
Yes — this is one of our highest-volume call areas. The merge of I-8 and SR-67 sees frequent accidents and breakdowns, especially during commute hours. We coordinate with CHP and have trucks positioned to reach this interchange quickly from both directions.
Can you tow from Parkway Plaza's parking structure?
Absolutely. Our flatbed trucks fit inside Parkway Plaza's multi-level parking structure. We handle dead batteries, lockouts, and collision tows from the mall daily — including the covered parking levels that some companies won't service.
What are your El Cajon towing rates?
Local towing within El Cajon starts at $95 with $5 per additional mile. Jump starts are $65, lockouts are $65, and tire changes start at $75. We always quote the exact price before dispatching — no hidden fees, no surprises.
Do you serve the Crest and Harbison Canyon areas?
Yes. While technically unincorporated, Crest and Harbison Canyon are part of our El Cajon service zone. The mountain roads require experienced drivers and proper equipment — our trucks are winch-equipped for the steep terrain.
Is there a fee for towing to local El Cajon auto shops?
Your base towing fee covers up to 5 miles, which includes delivery to most El Cajon auto shops along Main Street, El Cajon Boulevard, and Fletcher Parkway. We work with dozens of local mechanics and can recommend trusted shops if needed.
Stranded in El Cajon?
Our trucks are in the valley right now. One call and we're on our way.
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