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AE Towing

Towing service · Eugene, OR · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%78+42.5Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#68 of 89 towing servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 24%
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,022 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.84★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
35%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

AE Towing at a glance

Google reviewers rate AE Towing 4.8 out of 5 based on 3,022 reviews, with the owner responding to 35% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for quick response times, professional communication, and courteous drivers who handle various vehicles safely. Positive feedback highlights helpful dispatchers and drivers who provide clear updates and assist with difficult situations. However, some low-star reviews criticize inconsistent pricing, difficult negotiations regarding storage fees, and unhelpful office staff during vehicle retrieval.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 3,022 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 3,022 Google reviews (2,040 with written comments, 68 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 35% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 8, 2026.
  • Service: Towing Service serving Eugene, Oregon.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other towing services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction78Reliability74Craft & service87Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews43Satisfaction: 78 (median 91)Reliability: 74 (median 88)Craft & service: 87 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 43 (median 64)
AE TowingTowing Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.AE Towing: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
78
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.AE Towing: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
74
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.AE Towing: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
87
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.AE Towing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.AE Towing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.AE Towing: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 64.C
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Star ratings

3,022 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2,73691%
  • 4 stars1274%
  • 3 stars201%
  • 2 stars150%
  • 1 star1244%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 2,040 written reviews

  • Praise3,24295%
  • Complaints1555%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4430%
  • Reasonable3524%
  • Overpriced53%
  • Not sure6343%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1,32139%
  • Speed & response1,02830%
  • Quality & results40812%
  • Would recommend2989%
  • Communication1986%
  • Price & value792%
  • Honesty & trust652%

What customers talk about

We read 2,040 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Quick response time, friendly, helpful, and patient driver”
    “I called A&E and the incredibly rude person who answered the phone told me they sent a certified letter.”
  • “He ensured my vehicle was properly placed, friendly and quick.”
    “far the worst tow company I have ever dealt with, the first call out never showed and my insurance called me to see what was going on, they canceled…”
  • “Everyone was nice & professional, and my partner showed me a very thorough set of pictures taken by the towing company.”
    “Terrible experience, was told 4 different prices by the time I actually payed.”
  • “If you're ever in a similar situation, I would highly recommend this team.”
    “Highly recommend if your insurance uses them to tow don’t bother waiting”
  • “They kept me informed of ETA, checked to see if the driver arrived, checked to see if the truck was towed to the right garage, and checked on the driver.”
    “I don’t blame him whatsoever for the lack of communication, he was the redeeming factor of the entire experience.”
  • “AE arrived quickly, their prices a very reasonable, and everyone I talked with was super friendly and informative.”
    “Also, this was happening in the own yard on their own lock, there’s no travel talk about a rip off.”
  • “Your professionalism, patience, and genuine care did not go unnoticed.”
    “This whole thing wreaks of a scam, These people should be sued!”

People customers mention

  • Kyle 22 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Recent reviews

BrezelhörnerLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★

Paid for the damage to my vehicle but it was because of improper technique on the driver's part to begin with and resulted with me not having my vehicle for a day.. At least they owned up to it and covered the repairs but I would *really* teach your drivers the trick about not tightening lugnuts down right away…

AnevayLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Beau was super helpful. He was able to get my car safely back home. Thanks for the information and great service. He ensured my vehicle was properly placed, friendly and quick.

Jason6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Preston was great to work with in getting our car towed. He went above and beyond in all aspects!

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NobodyLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★

I have a broken down truck I needed to get transferred to a flatbed to get towed to Boise. Any offered to assist at a $250 rate with a possibility of needing two trucks. Also, this was happening in the own yard on their own lock, there’s no travel talk about a rip off.

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Corbin3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★

Terrible experience, was told 4 different prices by the time I actually payed. As well as wrong information on how I will be charged through the process. I high recommend not using AE towing. On and to top it off me and my girlfriend were sprayed with water on are way in because they clean their trucks 5ft from the office door.

BeckymikyuLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

The weather was terrible and my car had to be towed. The person working the tow truck let me know that the place I wanted to take my car was not the best option to take my car as they couldn't repair it. I wasn't familiar with car insurance or anything and this was my first tow I needed. My car was taken care of and…

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,022 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tara NagelhoutLocal Guide · 69 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sadly, zero stars is not an option. Over 2.5 years ago our eldest child left their car at Kendall. Kendall never called us. We were under the impression a local auto wreckimg yard had picked it up because we never heard anything. We had made arrangements with them to come get the car. Six months after we thought the car was gone it was towed. 2.5 years later, we receive a giant lbill from a collection agency. In between when we left that car and it was towed and this day, we heard nothing. I called A&E and the incredibly rude person who answered the phone told me they sent a certified letter. I do not recall ever signing for that. I am 100% sure I would have taken action if I did. I used to spend my days in a wrecking yard and I know how these things work. I asked for proof. She refused and said they don’t have to provide any proof and I said then how do you know that I received it and she said they would’ve received the letter back had I not. And I said great you should’ve received a signature back that I got it and she once again said they don’t have to prove anything to me. They stored the car for 30 days and then sold it for $500. And they still want over $3000 from me. I don’t understand how during the last 2.5 years absolutely no contact was made with me to attempt to collect this debt. Not one letter, not one phone call. That makes no sense to me. In I’m

BrezelhörnerLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brezelhörner has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Paid for the damage to my vehicle but it was because of improper technique on the driver's part to begin with and resulted with me not having my vehicle for a day.. At least they owned up to it and covered the repairs but I would *really* teach your drivers the trick about not tightening lugnuts down right away before you have them all on so you don't get them stuck and snap them off

Anevay SimonsenLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anevay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Beau was super helpful. He was able to get my car safely back home. Thanks for the information and great service. He ensured my vehicle was properly placed, friendly and quick.

Jason F6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Preston was great to work with in getting our car towed. He went above and beyond in all aspects!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Car towing
Cassie Funk1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cassie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Needed our RV towed. Quick response time, friendly, helpful, and patient driver

Nobody KnowsLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nobody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have a broken down truck I needed to get transferred to a flatbed to get towed to Boise. Any offered to assist at a $250 rate with a possibility of needing two trucks. Also, this was happening in the own yard on their own lock, there’s no travel talk about a rip off.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Car towing
Corbin Torres3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Corbin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Terrible experience, was told 4 different prices by the time I actually payed. As well as wrong information on how I will be charged through the process. I high recommend not using AE towing. On and to top it off me and my girlfriend were sprayed with water on are way in because they clean their trucks 5ft from the office door.

BeckymikyuLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beckymikyu has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The weather was terrible and my car had to be towed. The person working the tow truck let me know that the place I wanted to take my car was not the best option to take my car as they couldn't repair it. I wasn't familiar with car insurance or anything and this was my first tow I needed. My car was taken care of and my insurance took care of the bill. Very professional and helpful with any questions or concerns I had. Thanks again - Becky

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Beckymikyu, for your kind words about our professionalism and helpfulness; we truly appreciate your feedback!

Daniella HijabiLocal Guide · 74 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you so much, Ryan! You were absolutely outstanding. What started as a stressful tow from Creswell to Coos Bay turned into a much more positive experience because of your kindness and compassion. You took the time to talk with us, made us feel at ease, and truly helped calm a very stressed family during a difficult day. Your professionalism, patience, and genuine care did not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for everything you did. Thank you for going above and beyond—we won’t forget your kindness!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Car towing
Hannah Dryden2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hannah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The experience I had with my driver I will never forget. When the driver got there he was extremely kind and went straight into introducing himself and shook my hand. I thought he was getting keys from me so I was thrilled that someone would take the second to actual greet and introduce themselves now a days. I work at the ER Vet and just got off a 13 hour shift. To get out to my car not working it was extremely upsetting and I just wanted to go home. He got there and set up so quick. He knew what he was doing and made sure I knew everything was handled and taken care of. He offered a ride but I just walked home cause it was a short distance. Once he got my car home he was extremely kind and totally ok with my kiddos watching him unhook my car. He took good care of it and was just overall respectful and understanding of the unfortunate situation I was in. Truly the best customer service I have had in a long time. My kiddos made cookies and we sent him home with some! His name started with a T and I wish I recalled it. But truly very thankful for him.

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