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Certified Towing Authority

Towing service · North St. Paul, MN · reviewed since 2024

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%99+54Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 144 towing servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 78%
5.0 ★★★★★ 317 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
50%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Certified Towing Authority at a glance

Customers consistently praise the rapid response times, often arriving within minutes, and highlight the driver's professionalism and careful handling of vehicles. Recurring themes include transparent pricing that is competitive with other providers, as well as clear communication through status updates and photo confirmations. Reviewers note the service handles various needs, from flat tires to EV charging, with no significant negative patterns evident in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 317 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 317 Google reviews (275 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 50% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Towing Service serving North St. Paul, Minnesota.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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.

Satisfaction99Reliability99Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews56Satisfaction: 99 (median 91)Reliability: 99 (median 87)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 56 (median 69)
Certified Towing AuthorityTowing 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.Certified Towing Authority: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
99
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.Certified Towing Authority: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
99
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Certified Towing Authority: 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.Certified Towing Authority: 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.Certified Towing Authority: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.C
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Star ratings

317 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars31499%
  • 4 stars31%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 275 written reviews

  • Praise575100%
  • Complaints20%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1729%
  • Reasonable3966%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure35%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response18332%
  • Staff & attitude13624%
  • Would recommend7613%
  • Quality & results6712%
  • Price & value5610%
  • Honesty & trust305%
  • Communication295%

What customers talk about

We read 275 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was professional and changed the tire really fast.”
  • “Not only was he very professional, his price was more affordable than the other 3 places I called.”
  • “Really appreciate the reliable service and highly recommend!”
  • “Cody provided quick and amazing service when our EV ran out of charge.”
  • “Cody was easy to work with, affordable and transparent with pricing.”
  • “Moral of story; never EVER trust the insurance company and give these guys your business!”
  • “Prompt service and thorough communication, thank you!”

People customers mention

  • Cody 47 reviews
  • Minneapolis 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Certified Towing Authority for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Mark5 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Excellent towing service. Cody is a one man show and knows what customer service means. He is definitely worth the call. Honest and up front.

Kurt10 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★★★★★

Super responsive, and fast. Delivery to the car repair shop was perfect - inserted nicely into an open spot in a tight parking lot - and he took care of dropping off the key. Sent a picture afterwards showing the delivery location. Towing isn’t cheap, but the price is in line with any other provider. 100% satisfied…

Reasonable priceCar towing
Levina4 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★★★★★

Called to request assistance with flat tire change, and he was able to come out in 11 mins. He was professional and changed the tire really fast.

Reasonable priceTire change
mohamed3 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 called Cody early Sunday morning to tow my vehicle to a shop Within the hour. Not only was he very professional, his price was more affordable than the other 3 places I called. He was able to pick up my vehicle and drop it off at the shop in 45 minutes. Great service!

Great priceCar towing
Dee5 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★★★★★

Son's car died in St Paul at a busy intersection. Unknown to us, Travelers Insurance AI assigned a TEXAS tow company and after 3 "on their ways" messages and 1.5 hours; I gave Cody a call and in 15 minutes that car was off the street and off to the repair shop. Professional all the WAY! Moral of story; never EVER…

Alexander2 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★★★★★

Cody was great! He got to me in 10 min and was able to navigate a busy intersection at Marshal and Fry. My alternator went out and he was able to jump it and tow it. Two thumbs up!

Reasonable priceCar towing

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 317 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jeffrey Pinotti14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Prompt careful and professional. Cody knows what he’s doing.

  • Services: Car towing
Mark Lawinger5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent towing service. Cody is a one man show and knows what customer service means. He is definitely worth the call. Honest and up front.

Kurt Christensen10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kurt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super responsive, and fast. Delivery to the car repair shop was perfect - inserted nicely into an open spot in a tight parking lot - and he took care of dropping off the key. Sent a picture afterwards showing the delivery location. Towing isn’t cheap, but the price is in line with any other provider. 100% satisfied customer; will absolutely call again for future towing needs.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Car towing
Levina Vang4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Levina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Called to request assistance with flat tire change, and he was able to come out in 11 mins. He was professional and changed the tire really fast.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tire change
mohamed abdinur3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mohamed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I called Cody early Sunday morning to tow my vehicle to a shop Within the hour. Not only was he very professional, his price was more affordable than the other 3 places I called. He was able to pick up my vehicle and drop it off at the shop in 45 minutes. Great service!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Car towing
Dee Shonkwiler5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Son's car died in St Paul at a busy intersection. Unknown to us, Travelers Insurance AI assigned a TEXAS tow company and after 3 "on their ways" messages and 1.5 hours; I gave Cody a call and in 15 minutes that car was off the street and off to the repair shop. Professional all the WAY! Moral of story; never EVER trust the insurance company and give these guys your business!

Alexander Shonkwiler2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexander has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cody was great! He got to me in 10 min and was able to navigate a busy intersection at Marshal and Fry. My alternator went out and he was able to jump it and tow it. Two thumbs up!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Car towing
STEVE SIMOSON7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews STEVE has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cody was very professional and on time even went the extra mile to drop me off at my apartment after the tow if you need a reliable tow call this company

  • Services: Special vehicle towing
jada holstLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jada has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

After having our car broken into in Minneapolis, we called Certified Towing Authority thanks to their stellar reviews. Cody lived up to all of the kudos! He was FAST (30 minutes), friendly, and was cool enough to let us and the dog bum a ride to the dealer. Skip the wait and call Cody!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
R MercuryLocal Guide · 63 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews R has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super fast, easy to pay, tow driver Cody was great.

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