Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Towing Services in Apex, NC

We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.85★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 73,771 Google reviews of 144 top-rated towing services nationwide; 9 of them in Apex, NC. Updated November 9, 2026.

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1One Direct Towing logoOne Direct Towing★ 4.95 on this job330 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%330Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93
2Five Star Towing and Recovery logoFive Star Towing and Recovery★ 5.00 on this job63 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%63Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89
3Bandit Towing and Transport logoBandit Towing and Transport★ 5.00 on this job32 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
4M.A.S. Towing & Recovery logoM.A.S. Towing & Recovery★ 5.00 on this job30 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%30Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
5SAFE Towing llc logoSAFE Towing llc★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
6Matthew's Towing LLC logoMatthew's Towing LLC★ 5.00 on this job18 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
7Courtesy Equipment Transport and Towing logoCourtesy Equipment Transport and Towing★ 4.69 on this job13 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Car towing”:Stars on this job 55%4.69★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 63Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.63

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Car towing” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about car towing

Morgan8 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★
One Direct Towing logoOne Direct Towing

So happy with the service I received from One Direct Towing. My 16 year old daughter blew a tire early morning on the way to school and they were super responsive and got there quick. I would 100% recommend them to anyone!

Great priceCar towing
Karen4 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★★★★★
Five Star Towing and Recovery logoFive Star Towing and Recovery

At 1:15 PM on October 2nd (after waiting for AAA to handle my non functioning vehicle since 8:15 PM on October 1) I finally gave up and called 5 Star towing! First and foremost, a human being, an amazingly pleasant woman answered my call, determined what type of tow was needed, and had a truck available!!! I…

Great priceCar towing
JudyLocal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
M.A.S. Towing & Recovery logoM.A.S. Towing & Recovery

After waiting over 3 hours for AAA to show up and tow my car, I gave up and called M.A.S. Towing & Recovery. Eric arrived within 15 minutes. He was professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant. Based on our interaction, I decided to cancel my long-standing membership with AAA and look to M.A.S. for future service.…

Reasonable priceCar towing
Matt4 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★★★★★
Bandit Towing and Transport logoBandit Towing and Transport

Friendly, professional, and genuinely great people! The service was quick, the pricing was more than fair, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Bill and his crew are absolutely fantastic! I’ve already saved their number in my phone and won’t hesitate to call them again whenever my family or friends…

Great priceCar towing
AudreyLocal 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 week ago★★★★★
One Direct Towing logoOne Direct Towing

The gentleman who showed up was on time, tried to help w diagnosis and quickly got us on our way.

Reasonable priceCar towing
Amber1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
One Direct Towing logoOne Direct Towing

I had an amazing experience with One Direct Towing Company! James the tow truck driver was not only handsome, but incredibly sweet, respectful, and professional! He took excellent care of my car and made sure everything was handled safely and with care. His kindness and attention to his customers really stood out.…

Great priceCar towing

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of towing services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Bandit Towing and Transport logoBandit Towing and TransportApex, NCA 99How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00—
2JB Roadside logoJB RoadsideApex, NCA 98How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.98—
3Matthew's Towing LLC logoMatthew's Towing LLCApex, NCA 97How 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 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––––5.00—
4SAFE Towing llc logoSAFE Towing llcApex, NCA 95How 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%90+23.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.96—
5WTF Towing logoWTF TowingApex, NCA 95How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.96—
6M.A.S. Towing & Recovery logoM.A.S. Towing & RecoveryApex, NCA 91How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.87—
7Five Star Towing and Recovery logoFive Star Towing and RecoveryApex, NCA 86How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.94—
8One Direct Towing logoOne Direct TowingApex, NCA 85How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.84—
9Courtesy Equipment Transport and Towing logoCourtesy Equipment Transport and TowingApex, NCA 82How 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 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%76+19.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 82Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAB–4.90—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Towing Services in Apex, NC at a glance

How the 9 towing services we rated in Apex, NC compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A9100%
  • Grade B00%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up778%
  • 4.80–4.89★222%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality5,59824%
  • Professionalism7,63433%
  • Responsiveness630%
  • Punctuality6,13326%
  • Value4,03017%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price2,94942%
  • Reasonable2,99043%
  • Overpriced1753%
  • Not sure85112%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.