1. Specialty Towing

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Sacramento, CA

Specialty Towing

4.7 (107 reviews)
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Work van - down for the count
Kenda S.

There are days that just don't turn out like you expect. Having your car break down is always a low point. Having your installation vehicle break down when you have to get to a job is lower than low. Not only do you have to call your client, your mechanic, your employees, and scramble to not let your client down, but you have to find a good tow truck driver that will charge you a fair fee when you are already at a disadvantage. They know you are on the side of the road and desperate. They could totally take you for a lot of cash and make your day even worse.... Let me tell you what Shan at Specialty Towing did: he made an unfortunate incident not quite as bad. He told me he had two jobs in front of mine. He said he would try to meet me around 10:00, but he would call me to let me know for sure. Shan ended up meeting me around 11:00, but I know he busted his rear to get there - especially since he said he was in Mid town when I first called. Shan loaded up my van in Rocklin, took it to my work so that we could unload it first, and then he drove it to our mechanics place in Cameron Park! Without using expletives, (although it would be appropriate) Shan absolutely rocks!! He was so accommodating and great to work with. I will NEVER call a different towing company and he has a customer for life. If you wonder if you will get everyone's typical visual of a tow truck driver that is a big, fat, grease stained, cigar smoking, stinking of stale beer driver - you won't! Shan owns this company and he takes pride in everything; your car, his magnificent flat-bed tow vehicle, and in his awesome attitude at trying to be sincerely helpful! Oh, and he charged a really fair price! Shan is a genuinely nice person who cares about you as his client and about giving you the best tow service possible. If you want to support small businesses and the little guy, then call Specialty Towing. You won't be disappointed. Oh, and my advice to you (because this helped me): Needing a tow sucks - but stuff happens that you can't control - so just go with it and try to find something to smile about. I bet in the end, Shan at Specialty Towing will help you smile, because he will do a great job and will charge a fair price. Just remember, it wasn't his fault your car needed a tow - he's there to help! Thank you Shan - I really appreciate how you went above and beyond to help us out today!

This is the car the was towed, wished I could of taken more pics.. But they did a great job.
Jamie C.

Hello, I called different towing companies and was getting crazy high quotes and really poor customer service (Rude). I called Shan at specialty towing and wow what a difference. I wish the rating system had 10 stars to choose from. He was fast, helpful and he actually cared about his customer. I recommend specialty to anyone.. Thanks Shan your awesome man.. I will refer you to everyone! BTW To everyone who has rated less than 5 stars, I seriously don't understand why. Lol.. O well..

Tom C.

Im not sure thats a parking spot! I live near this guys apartment complex and he is ether parks off the road on the grass of this park or he parks right on the split of the road with the deck of his bed pretty much in the road to Impale you.

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Christi D.

Way cheaper than any other place i called. Long wait but can not beat the price. Shan is really good with his costumer service and even the trainee he had with him juleon, although quiet seemed eager to learn. 2 good guys and as a young female it felt nice to feel comfortable and at ease. If you are a female and stranded don't even bother calling anyone else, who knows who you might get!

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2 years ago

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3 years ago

They towed the wrong car then got mad at me for showing them where they messed up. Also lady on the phone I always mad

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8 years ago

Great experience! Shan was very communicative and quick! He towed us safely from I-5 to the tire shop to get a replacement. Thanks!

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12 years ago

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11 years ago

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11 years ago

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14 years ago

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11 years ago

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15 years ago

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5 years ago

Called for a quote since I had such good luck in the past with Shan's service. Not so this time. Not even a courtesy return call.

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10 years ago

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Thanks for using me Josh! I appreciate your business!

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13 years ago

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11 years ago

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8 years ago

Shan is GREAT! I have a lowered car, but he handles it like nothing. Super easy to work with.

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13 years ago

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Shan W.

Thanks alot Sean, I dont stop looking until I've found the right car!

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14 years ago

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10 years ago

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13 years ago

We have been using Specialty towing here at DRJ Automotive now for a couple of years. PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT and Reliable. A++

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“An hour before my appointment, Shan texted me that due to traffic, he wasn't going to be able to make it by 9:30.”

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Priority Towing - On the road again!

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Ethan was the most kind hearted and good nature driver I could ask for! My wife was home when he…read morepicked up our truck; which her father had bought new. It was since totaled and Ethan was extremely understanding and helped her take off the license plate...one last memento

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I left my car at a business that was supposedly on top of their parking lot space and I feel so…read moreblessed to have Rincon Towing in charge of towing my car before I could get to it. They were very quick and responsive and did not damage my car at all towing it a staggering 5 miles to their beautiful lot near Stockton avenue. I called Monday once they opened (towed Saturday morning despite their office being closed Saturday and Sunday) and was told the storage fee over the weekend almost doubled the towing charge ($290). They were very precise with the cost giving me the exact amount I had to pay, except for the extra $14 for using a credit card but that's my fault since I left $500 in cash in my other pants that day. I only have one issue with management - why not charge more? People rely on their cars; we live in a car centric society. You'll make money hand over fist! The sky's the limit! What's the cheapest used car nowadays? $8k? $9k? You'll have everyone who involuntarily requires your service make sure your exceptional business lives on forever, and then some. And while you're at it, take a day off! I read 4 day work weeks make employees happier, why not close your office on mondays too? That way you can charge customers more in after-hours fees! It's a win-win scenario. This company has done the impossible. They've made me miss meter maids

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Specialty Towing - towing - Updated October 2026

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