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M.A.D. Towing & recovery

Towing service · Medford, OR · reviewed since 2023

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%45+24.5Reliability 24%40+9.7Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Momentum penalty23−7.7Experts Score= 42Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.42SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#86 of 89 towing servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 3%
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · 10 photos
85%five-star reviews
3.82★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
9.7%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.
70%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

M.A.D. Towing & recovery at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 60 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 60 Google reviews (57 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 70% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 3, 2026.
  • Service: Towing Service serving Medford, Oregon.

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 replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction45Reliability40Craft & service–Value77Momentum23Replies to reviews69Satisfaction: 45 (median 91)Reliability: 40 (median 88)Value: 77 (median 100)Momentum: 23 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 69 (median 64)
M.A.D. Towing & recoveryTowing 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.M.A.D. Towing & recovery: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.C
45
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.M.A.D. Towing & recovery: 40/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.C
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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.M.A.D. Towing & recovery: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
77
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.M.A.D. Towing & recovery: 23/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
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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.M.A.D. Towing & recovery: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 64.B
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Star ratings

60 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5185%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars12%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star712%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 57 written reviews

  • Praise10194%
  • Complaints66%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price675%
  • Reasonable00%
  • Overpriced113%
  • Not sure113%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3230%
  • Speed & response2422%
  • Quality & results1514%
  • Would recommend1514%
  • Price & value1211%
  • Honesty & trust77%
  • Communication22%

What customers talk about

We read 57 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were kind and extremely helpful and supportive after we totaled our car.”
  • “If anyone were to ask me where to call to get a tow for cheap and quickly, I’d say call M.”
  • “Great deal, Great prices, all around great service.”
  • “I will use him again as well as recommend him to other banks.”
  • “Supper great price on the whole operation which you can’t find anywhere else.”
    “they where respectful and kind I do not feel like they where overpriced like some places are.”
  • “Very upfront and honest while being courteous and respectful would highly recommend because the level of effort and care is unmatched in the world of towing”
    “When I asked follow up questions to understand better he called me a liar and started raising his voice at me through the ring cam.”
  • “His friendly demeanor, communication, and willingness to answer all my questions made a stressful situation feel somehow more manageable.”

People customers mention

  • Rory 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired M.A.D. Towing & recovery for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

TiffanyLocal Guide · 13 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★

they where great. they where respectful and kind I do not feel like they where overpriced like some places are. and they made it super easy for me to get my car out the next day .

Don1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

I had a blown tire with no spare literally in the middle of nowhere, no reception, and stuck for over 4 hours. Thanks to these guys I made it home and had an enjoyable ride talking with them. Thanks again, you guys are great people and though I had a not so good night you made it better.

Great priceCar towing
Tyler13 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 months ago★

Cost $131 to tow 9 miles in town. Asked to schedule a tow for my car to be taken to my mechanic at noon on a Sunday. They asked if they could come by later in the day to pick it up. I said no rush, just need it there today so itll be ready to be worked Monday morning. They never came. I call Monday morning 7am, they…

Sorin3 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 months ago★★★★★

Incredible experience with this business! They were kind and extremely helpful and supportive after we totaled our car. They towed us over 2 hours to reach our hotel as well. I would recommend this business to anyone in need!

Great priceSpecial vehicle towingCar towingLong distance hauling
Owen1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

I needed a tow from Crater Lake to Medford, and this was the only company that was willing to take the job. Friendly and professional people. Efficient service and saved us on the 4th of July!

Customer photo from Owen's reviewCustomer photo from Owen's review
Not sureCar towing
Jacob1 reviewTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Yesterday my cars headgasket blew I drive a pretty low car without hesitation when I called they came out within 10 minutes checked out the car and scooped the car up solid guys my car being low did not make this tow easy on them but they sure did make it look easy props guys thank you again they even helped me push…

Great priceCar towing

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tiffany JosephLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tiffany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

they where great. they where respectful and kind I do not feel like they where overpriced like some places are. and they made it super easy for me to get my car out the next day .

Khloe Mix4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Khloe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Toxic, unprofessional, misogynistic and threatening. Women be wary. I have no ties to this company, nor was I the person they were looking for. I've filed a police report. I can tell the company doesn't take criminality and harassment seriously by the response given. The supposed "owner" showed up at my home extremely aggressive and demanding to know who is in my home. When I asked follow up questions to understand better he called me a liar and started raising his voice at me through the ring cam. I had to go out side and demand that he leave my property and physically move him away from my porch when he wouldn't leave and he thought it was appropriate to call me names and insult me. I was not the person they were looking for and I intend to follow up with the police on the matter, his behavior matches the legal qualifications of menacing and borderline coersion. I have never encountered such a unprofessional "company" in my entire life. Watch out for them, especially if you are a woman home alone. He was very unstable. I WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE AND REITERATE THAT I WAS NEVER THE PERSON THE GUY WAS LOOKING FOR AND I DONT KNOW WHO HE WAS LOOKING FOR EITHER. HAVING AN UNSTABLE MAN SHOW UP AT MY HOME CALLING ME NAMES AND REFUSING TO LEAVE IS ILLEGAL, UNPROFESSIONAL AND NEVER OKAY. I can tell by the owners response that they DO NOT take these situations seriously. I filed a police report either way. I don't accept strange men showing up at my home acting unstable and looking for someone I've never met. NOT OKAY. PERIOD.

Response from the owner · a month ago

M.A.D. Towing and Recovery LLC takes concerns regarding professionalism seriously. However, we respectfully disagree with the characterization of this interaction. Our company performs lawful recovery and repossession services on behalf of financial institutions and other clients. As part of that work, our personnel may visit an address provided in connection with an active assignment and ask reasonable questions in an effort to locate the appropriate person or property. In this instance, our representative was attempting to obtain information related to an assignment. There was never any intention to threaten, intimidate, harass, or make anyone feel unsafe. We strongly dispute the allegations that an employee acted in a threatening, misogynistic, or unstable manner. We understand that an unexpected visit involving a repossession matter can be uncomfortable or frustrating. However, there are two sides to every interaction, and we believe it is important that our company be represented accurately and fairly.

Don Wood1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Don has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a blown tire with no spare literally in the middle of nowhere, no reception, and stuck for over 4 hours. Thanks to these guys I made it home and had an enjoyable ride talking with them. Thanks again, you guys are great people and though I had a not so good night you made it better.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Car towing
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

We are so happy we helped make your night better!

Tyler B13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cost $131 to tow 9 miles in town. Asked to schedule a tow for my car to be taken to my mechanic at noon on a Sunday. They asked if they could come by later in the day to pick it up. I said no rush, just need it there today so itll be ready to be worked Monday morning. They never came. I call Monday morning 7am, they said they can send someone out shortly. 90 minutes later I call because Im still waiting, they said the tow truck is dropping off now & will come shortly. Another hour passes, and finally get it towed, making my car late to my mechanic & myself late to work waiting for the tow truck.

Sorin Grover3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sorin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Incredible experience with this business! They were kind and extremely helpful and supportive after we totaled our car. They towed us over 2 hours to reach our hotel as well. I would recommend this business to anyone in need!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Special vehicle towing, Car towing, Long distance hauling
Owen Gurion1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Owen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I needed a tow from Crater Lake to Medford, and this was the only company that was willing to take the job. Friendly and professional people. Efficient service and saved us on the 4th of July!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Car towing
Jacob Dwelle1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yesterday my cars headgasket blew I drive a pretty low car without hesitation when I called they came out within 10 minutes checked out the car and scooped the car up solid guys my car being low did not make this tow easy on them but they sure did make it look easy props guys thank you again they even helped me push the car into a spot when we got the car to its destination will 100% use you guys again in the future if I need a tow

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Car towing
rar r1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews rar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My car got stuck in a ditch with water running below it, the ditch was about 10 feet deep and a hard worker who introduced himself named cam came out in the scorching hot just to deal with a problem that I caused. Did the work in less that 20 minutes and didn’t damage the car or anything surrounding it. Supper great price on the whole operation which you can’t find anywhere else. If anyone were to ask me where to call to get a tow for cheap and quickly, I’d say call M.A.D. From my experience with cam, I’d imagine everyone else who is appart of the business to be just as kind and efficient in their work.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Car towing
wilder starnes1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews wilder has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My friends car went into a ditch and the entire wheel was bent inward, crumpled like a piece of paper. I called M.A.D. in hopes to get a tow that wouldn't take 7 hours of my time and a young man came out and definitely delivered. All the way out in Ashland they came out immediately as I called and it they arrived only 25 minutes after i had called. The entire process of getting the car up on the truck only took about 15 minutes, compared to other tow companies would've taken an hour and some small talk. Great deal, Great prices, all around great service. Even with an extremely low car, he was able to get it out of the ditch properly without damaging any other components. Supper efficient.

Response from the owner · a month ago

We are happy we were able to help you in such a stressful time.

Sherry ButlerLocal Guide · 162 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sherry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Whenever you need a reliable safe tow call M.A.D. Towing and Recovery. They are fast, reliable and good prices. The Best Sherry Butler

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Battery service, Car towing

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