I had always heard good things about Jesse and his business. Unfortunately/fortunately today I had to find personally. Jesse responded to Hollister Hills within 30 minutes. If you don't know that's very fast since it's at least a 20 drive from town. I very stupidly drove off road and almost rolled into a ditch. Jesse quickly realized he'd need more trucks. He called his daughter and son to bring two more trucks. They also arrived very quickly. They set up and had the truck out in under 2 minutes. Caused absolutely zero damage to the truck which is hard to do sometimes with off-road recoveries. These guys are absolute professionals. My truck would still be there without them or very damaged by someone else not know kind that they were doing. I am very thankful for these guys and girl. I'd highly recommend them. He is not the cheapest but he's fair. You're paying for his skill, knowledge, experience and professionalism. I would have more for such a great outcome. read more

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5 stars for Jesse! He helped my family when we were stranded. He was prompt and kind! Good conversation for the ride as well. If you need a tow service I'd highly recommend giving Jesse a call. read more

While just playing around Hollister Hills, we needed power steering fluid and while the ORR team was NOT there for work - they were kind enough to fill ours up - and wouldn't take cash for a thank you. Thank you Off Road Recovery - your kindness allowed us to continue to enjoy our amazing day! read more

Jesse is amazing! He came to my flat tire location (on a country road) very quickly and had a very cool specialized lift to get my motorcycle to where it was safe and I was able to replace my tire. read more

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I would recommend this company in a heartbeat. I got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. No street lights, no cities, no exits. I called my insurance company and they gave me a 3 hour wait time. It was getting dark, I was scared, AND I had somewhere to be. Oh, and-and-and I had no spare tire. The stars were definitely not aligned. I yelped local tow services and stumbled upon this one. The owner was so kind and helpful. He gave me a 30 minute wait time, and even randomly brought an extra tire he thought might fit my car. It didn't - bummer. Anyway, he towed my car to a reasonably priced tire shop. The end. #happycustomer read more

Jesse did us a major solid tonight. My friend's alternator failed in her Toyota this evening. Not only is it raining but it was around 7:30pm so all repair shops were closed. We couldn't figure out where to tow it from Morgan Hill, knowing the dealership will charge too much so Jesse made a suggestion. His son Jared has a shop, Bishop Diesel, in Hollister and they worked together to not only give us a very competitive price, but replace the alternator, too, this very evening! The car was ready in about an hour and we drove down to pick it up around 9:30pm. Both were open to answering our questions and suggesting practical technology to aid in future situations. It's seriously hard to find real and kind, hardworking people who are so willing to accommodate on such a late evening. Thank you very much! read more

It is Christmas night when my bike motorcycle engine failed at 38° on mountain top in a remote area where no one is willing to tow my bike away until my insurance company were able to reach Jessy who interrupted his Christmas dinner to come and help me. Thank you! read more

Our family was in a desperate situation when we broke down hours from home. We called several tow companies who were less than compassionate about our situation. We then called Off Road Recovery. Jesse was very compassionate and gave us a price that we could afford. He loaded our car and drove us all the way home. He offered us a beverage and was very kind to our boys. If you are looking for a tow company that will take good care of your vehicle, pocket book and family, I highly recommend Off Road Recovery! read more

Jesse is the best! I left my keys in the car while getting gas at the station right next to the Renaissance Fair in Gilroy a few months back (yes, he was so good I had to review him even though I kept forgetting to get on my laptop and take care of it!) He got there in 20 minutes flat, was so nice and professional, and even advised me to buy a magnetic box to store a copy of my key to open only the car should I lock myself out again since this was the 2nd time I locked myself out in 14 months. Great, swift service and such a nice, helpful guy! read more

When our car broke down in Pinnacle Park, Jesse came to our rescue. He came recommended from J&A Auto Repair, and now we get why. Even though we were 45 minutes south of Hollister and totally stuck in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, Jesse gave us a fair rate and came immediately. Great guy, very friendly, honest, and helpful. Even gave us some cool advice about other things to do in the area. And a very cool trick for how to get cell service in a dead zone! Would highly recommend Jesse if you're in the area and need a tow. Good people around these parts. read more

Thank god for Jesse and his off road recovery team. I needed to survey a property before making an offer and made the stupid decision to drive in the mud just because my truck was four wheel drive. I think I was going too fast and slid sideways into a furrow and became stuck. I was about 1000 feet from pavement and none of the local tow truck companies could do anything. Luckily I found Jesse and Off Road Recovery. They came within 30 minutes from Hollister to Gilroy and got me out very fast. They brought what looked to be a very purpose built off road vehicle to tow me out. In the end, I would have payed anything to get out but the charge was extremely fair and lower than what I expected. Jesse even informed me my insurance will cover the cost which they do! (State Farm) Very happy in the end. See the photos of the idiot in the Silverado needing to get pulled out (me) and how Jesse tows one out from very muddy conditions. Edit 1.6.16 Recovery Vehicle! I forgot to add this part. Every tow company said they don't have a recovery vehicle and that the closest was Salinas. I wanted to add the recovery vehicle part because hopefully if somebody will be told this and this review will come up. Good luck!! read more

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I had quite a doozy of a day, so when I had to call and get a 2nd tow for my van in one day, I started calling for a competitive quote from somebody I could trust. I called several places, with prices all across the board. Jesse at Off Road Recovery basically said something like "I don't think you'll find a better price in town" and while I wanted to believe him, he was totally cool with letting me call him back after a few more quotes. Long story short, he was definitely the best price, and also the quickest to give me a quote. Beyond that, we had an awesome drive. I was pretty bummed out- have you ever blown a head gasket in your new (used) car? It sucks. Jesse totally helped me forget what I was dealing with, handed me an apple juice, and we jammed to a mix cd his daughter made for him. He also told me some stories that had me laughing quite a bit. Definitely the best experience I could've had. Highly recommended! Thanks Jesse! read more

Called him up on Thursday for a tow on Friday morning. Called him up on Friday morning he came out towed me to the auto shop. I was expecting to pay at least $100 for the tow but it was only $60. Highly recommend him and would use again if needed. Thanks, Aaron read more

I bumped the lock button getting out of my car, locked my keys and a customer's groceries inside. Jess came right away and retrieved my keys. I was quickly rolling again. I'm grateful for the service and highly recommend Off Road Recovery. read more

Jesse came highly recommended by you Yelpers. And once again Yelp was right. Jesse came by today to help me get my car up on my sloped driveway. He kept asking me if the car was where I wanted it to be, which was nice because my sloped driveway's angle. After he made sure I was satisfied he actually tried to haggle me down on the price. Ive never had that happen by the way. We had originally agreed on $50, but he wanted $40 instead. He said I'll take $40 in exchange for a great review on Yelp. I told him I'd give him $50 because that's what we originally agreed on, plus I'll leave a great review. He also said he's gone out all the way to Pinnacles to tow people because no one else will do it. I thought that was pretty cool. Anyway Jesse is a good person and I will tell my friends about him. read more

Whoa talk about quality service. He got my car out of the mud in time for me to make it to class.

I broke down just outside of Hollister last weekend on my way to the OHV park towing my trailer, the sun had gone down and I had come to the conclusion I was spending the night on the side of the road. Then my Guardian Angle arrived in the form of a burly gentleman by the name of Jesse Biship, having just rescued a Jeep that rolled multiple times at the park. He pulls up and told me not to worry he knew a back way to get me into town. After towing me into the parts store parking lot and attempting to locate parts for me he refused any payment. The following day he continued to check in on me between other rescues, as I waited for my recovery team to arrive from home. Once I got my Jeep on the trailer and was attempting to tie it down, guess who pulls up? After strapping my rig to the trailer properly, my Jesse still refused any payment. So I'd like to share my story here to thank him in the only way I could think of. Thank you Jesse your a saint in my book. read more

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Absolutely a lifesaver! We were stuck going downhill with our brakes about to give out and we managed to pull over and Jesse came to the rescue! Thank you so much!!! 20 million gold stars. read more

Driving my 2003 Cobra home from the shop that it was getting worked on and I blew out a tire on hwy 25. I called for a tow and Jesse showed up in 10 minutes (most tow companies take over an hour to respond). He loaded my car on his flatbed and away we went. Dropped the car in front of my house, we shook hands and away he went. He was very nice, professional and pretty funny. I would not hesitate to call on him again if I need a tow (hopefully I won't need to call but if I do I will call on Jesse for help). 100% would recommend to others. Thank you Jesse! You made a trying night bearable. read more

If you need a Diesel Mechanic - Jared is the guy to call! Our 40ft Diesel pusher ran out of fuel 300 yards from the pump. After 5 hours of trying to prime the fuel filter myself I had to call it quits at 3am.The next morning I called Jared and he was there to help within 40 minutes. He definitely knows what he is doing and didn't mind showing me a few tricks to use in the future so we don't get stranded again. When AAA hangs you out to dry by giving 2 bogus referrals for help, trust Yelp and find some real help! read more

Jesse is a very profesional and honest tow driver . I was at the 4th of July bike run 2017 . I had a blow out on highway 25 . I was on the side of the road talking to Gieco trying to get a tow with no luck . I saw a truck go bye and tried to get him to stop, no luck even though I was waving him down . Than a few minutes later off road recovery truck stoped and asked if I needed a tow. Jesse was not in a flatbed , he said he would be back , sure enough he was back with a flat bed . He even recomended Thunder road motorcycle that was able to put a new tire on my Harley and had me on the road with in a couple of hours . After waiting on the side of the road for almost two hours Jesse saved my weekend and gave me a ice cold drink from his ice chest . Thanks Jeese. read more

Arrived quickly and rapidly assessed the problem while offering advice from his professional opinion. Former mechanic, really knows what he's talking about. Drove us to Gilroy instead of Hollister from the 152 for the same rate just so we'd have a way to get home. Incredibly friendly, so many stories to share, made me feel more comfortable and relaxed despite my car having just died. Thank you so much for everything! read more

Jesse has been there to save the day on more then a few occasion . He fast , reliable and reasonably priced ! Would recommend for your towing needs in hollister and the surrounding areas read more

Jessie was great and could handle the job when others could not. Nice clean rig with flat bed tow and could handle a 20ft vintage wagon. Even came as far as Gilroy in county area near Hecker Pass for me. He can do the job. Thanks so much Jessie read more

My car completely died on my way home from work. I called this business, and the promptly picked up my car. The tow driver even found a mechanic who would stay open to fix my car. This was great because I live about 45 miles away. While we were heading to the garage, the driver mentioned a roach coach that he thought I should try. After we got the car off the tow truck, the driver offered to take me to get something to eat at the place he had mentioned. When I told him that I didn't have any cash, he offered to pick me up dinner. Normally, I would not have taken him up that offer, but I hadn't eaten since breakfast. I really appreciated his kindness. I'll hunt him down next week to pay him back. His kindness made a difficult situation a lot better. read more

Wow what a great customer service. Jesse and Jared they save me today from being stranded inside Hollister hills! Thanks guys I truly recommend them if you ever get stuck at Hollister hills. The best part they have this amazing crawler, her name is the mistress, she's a sexy beast, she will get you out no matter what location or mud hole your in. God bless you guys and have goodnight. read more

Pulled me out of a very sticky situation inside Hudner Ranch side of Hollister Hills SVRA (White Rock trail). Front end was hanging off the side of a very steep, long drop. Couldn't move an inch or I'd have rolled. Brought their slick buggy down, winched my front end back onto the trail, crisis averted. Got a tour of their shop at the end and their other rigs including another two even more crazy buggies. Incredibly nice guys. It wasn't cheap, but certainly cheaper than a totaled Jeep. Highly recommended. read more

Was on my way to San Francisco today when my car began to have problems on the 152 HWY hill. I originally had called AAA and they offered to drive me for $650 which was ridiculous. While waiting for the AAA to arrive Jesse and his son saw my friends and I stranded on the side of the road. They were kind enough to stop and help us out. They drove us and my car to San Francisco from the 152 HWY for $350 which was a much lower rate than AAA. Jesse drove us to our location and was a funny guy who kept us entertained the whole way with his stories and jokes. Overall, it was a good experience and would recommend him to anyone who lives in the area. read more

My car broke down inside Pinnacles National Park. It was a very dire situation as I was at least 30 miles from the nearest service station and almost 100 miles from home. I called my insurance company's roadside assistance hotline but they couldn't find anyone to come tow my car. Luckily I managed to find Jesse who was willing to come out of the way to my rescue. He was very nice and accommodating, keeping me informed when there was a slight delay in his arrival. Jesse drove me and my disabled car back to my home. The job was done very professionally. He gave me a very reasonable price, and even helped me out later to file a claim with my insurance company. I highly recommend Jesse and his service. He came to my rescue in a very distressfully situation and brought me back to safety and comfort of my own home. read more

My motorcycle chain broke on my ride so I needed a tow. Jesse came through and gave me a ride home. He was very nice and accommodating. We had a great conversation on the ride home, & I highly recommend his service. read more

I have tow service with Progressive Insurance. I waited for what seemed like forever to get a tow. I called Progressive, they said they couldn't find anyone in their network to dispatch to me. Waited more... I mean where else was I going to go right? Finally get a text from Jesse letting me know he was on the way. You know I've had to get tow service many times & the ride back can be awkward. Not so with Jesse, he is such a nice guy! Feel like I've known him for awhile. Anyway, he gave me recommendations where to get my car repaired. Thanks Jesse for getting me home safe! read more

Had a blow out past casa de fruta, someone arrived in 15 minutes or so. Very friendly, fast, and efficient. We managed to fit 2 adults and 2 car seats in the truck. Would highly recommend their service to anyone! read more

I was in the unfortunate position of being stuck on the side of highway 156 between Hollister and San Juan on my way to work. For those of you who have ever driven on this stretch of Highway, you may have seen just how absolutely friggen dark it is over there at 5:30a. Not to mention there really isn't much space to actually "pull over" and be out of the path of oncoming traffic. After calling my insurance and waiting for at least an hour while they tried to dispatch someone to come tow my car, I was told I would have to find someone on my own so, I turned to Yelp. Found a few places and called around. I either got voicemails, was told it would be another 2-3 hours, or straight up told "umm... yea... I can't come out that way". That's when I called Off Road Recovery. Jesse picked up right away, got my location and told me he'd be over to me in about 20-30 mins. And sure enough, he was there! I had to maneuver my car on a very small, sloped shoulder which probably wasn't the easiest to get on the bed of the tow truck. But with a little Jesse-power and very careful steering he was able to get my car in position. He arrived on time, was professional, courteous, friendly, and most of all gave me some great tips on where to eat in the area! Thanks again Jesse!!! read more

Great service, had a blow out somewhere on 152, I'm not from around there but Jesse found me haha. Hopefully I won't need him again but I do he's getting the call. read more

great tow service. He towed my 1966 GTO with loving care. would recommend him to everyone. Please keep his seats clean.. nice new truck. Steve and Stef read more

I live in Salinas and my car broke down in Gilroy. I was worried that it was gonna cost me a small fortune to get it towed back to town. I was quoted $250 by another towing company. But when I called this towing company, I was amazed to be quoted $175. I saved $75! Thanks Jessie, you're the best! Fast, affordable, and great customer service! I definitely recommend Off Road Recovery. read more

Jesse was awesome. He arrived early from the ETA, loaded our motorcycle with care, and we enjoyed his conversation in the 1.5 hrs we were all together in the cab. The cab by the way is awesome, very comfortable. If in need of a tow, call Jesse! read more

After VW called 10 other folks to pick me up after my brand new car failed in the middle of nowhere, Jesse was the only one to agree to pick me up. Glad he did. He arrived quickly given the situation, and got me back to town while offering a cold drink, lots of stories and a comfortable ride. read more

We were out driving to the campground at Hollister state park at the weekend when we hit a large, muddy hole in the road and our jeep tipped over on its side. The rangers gave me Jesse's card, I called him and he showed up quickly, with his team of helpers, and were able to get the jeep back on 4 wheels and towed out to town safely. It was Sunday night and Jesse predicted that AAA wouldn't be able to find a flatbed to tow us home, so he waited with us in the parking lot for 2 hours while AAA searched for another tow company to get us back to the city. Meanwhile, everyone who drove through the parking lot waived or stopped to say hello to him. Eventually AAA had Jesse tow us back. Jesse is very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and genuinely cares about the well being of his customers. I'd highly recommend giving him a call for your towing needs. I certainly never hope to be in need of his services again, but if I am I wouldn't hesitate to call. read more

Being in the automotive field I have dealt with MANY towing services and tow truck drivers. Off Road Recovery is by far the BEST company I've dealt with. They are fast, friendly, and their pricing is very fair. I will be using them for all my towing needs, thanks again Jesse for the great service. read more