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Drive Roadside ranks #1 in Athens, GA by customer rating, based on 587 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars. We rank 4 roadside assistance companies serving Athens, GA, drawing on 800 Google reviews in total and a city-wide average rating of 4.58 stars. Rankings are ordered by Google review rating and review volume only — placement is never sold.

Roadside assistance companies in Athens ranked

  1. 1

    Drive Roadside

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    4.7(587 — Google ↗)·Roadside Assistance
    8+ years in business · Athens, GA

    Open 24 hours · (800-674-4027)

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    “JD was amazing arrived quickly, diagnosed problem (old battery that couldn’t hold charge), jumped car and I was on my way. Super job!”

    Customer review · via Google · Amy Graves · rating collected August 18, 2026

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    Trust score

    93

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  2. 2

    Shay Knowledge Emergency Road Service

    5.0(147 — Google ↗)·Towing service
    Athens, GA

    (+1 470-760-4944)

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    Trust score

    86

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  3. 3

    Oldhams Body, Paint & Wrecker Service Inc.

    4.5(50 — Google ↗)·Towing service
    Athens, GA

    (+1 706-543-5101)

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    Trust score

    74

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  4. 4

    Dennis and Judy's Towing

    4.1(16 — Google ↗)·Towing service
    Athens, GA

    (+1 706-543-0004)

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    Trust score

    65

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Also serving Athens

These companies are based in other Georgia markets closest to Athens rather than in Athens itself, and are listed separately for that reason. Each entry shows the city it operates from; our dataset carries no company coordinates, so we do not state a driving distance. Confirm coverage of your location before dispatch.

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    1. 5

      Tow truck service

      5.0(507 — Google ↗)·Towing service
      Atlanta, GA

      (+1 470-209-6670)

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      Google rating, as published · rating collected August 18, 2026

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      88

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Roadside services in Athens

Jump to a service: Towing · Jump start · Lockout · Heavy-duty

Towing in Athens

Light-duty and flatbed towing for disabled passenger vehicles, accident recovery, and impound transport.

4 of the 4 ranked Athens companies list towing service, led by Drive Roadside.

Jump start in Athens

Battery boosts for vehicles that will not crank, plus on-site battery testing where offered.

1 of the 4 ranked Athens companies list jump start service, led by Drive Roadside.

Lockout in Athens

Non-destructive vehicle entry when keys are locked inside or lost.

1 of the 4 ranked Athens companies list lockout service, led by Drive Roadside.

Heavy-duty in Athens

Class 7-8 recovery, winch-outs, and equipment transport requiring rotator or wrecker capability.

1 of the 4 ranked Athens companies list heavy-duty service, led by Drive Roadside.

What this Athens ranking is based on

Every company on this page is ranked on two published inputs: its Google review rating and the number of Google reviews behind that rating. Rating decides order first; review volume breaks ties, because a 5.0 average from 8 reviews is weaker evidence than a 4.8 average from 900.

We do not accept payment for placement, and no company can buy a higher rank in Georgia. Companies may claim their profile and submit verification, which adds a verified marker but does not change ranking position. The complete calculation, including how we handle missing data, is published on our methodology page.

Ratings and review counts for Athens, GA are refreshed as new Google review data is collected. When the underlying data changes, this page and its ranked order change with it.

Roadside assistance in Athens: common questions

Which roadside assistance company ranks highest in Athens, GA?
Drive Roadside ranks #1 in Athens, GA. Drive Roadside holds a 4.7-star average across 587 Google reviews.
How many roadside assistance companies are ranked in Athens, GA?
4 companies in Athens, GA are ranked, together accounting for 800 Google reviews.
How is this Athens ranking calculated?
Companies are ordered by their Google review rating first and Google review volume second. No company can pay for placement. The full calculation is published on our methodology page.
Are 24-hour roadside services available in Athens?
Availability varies by company. Hours are shown on a company profile only when the company has supplied them, so call the listed number to confirm dispatch times in Athens, GA.

Nearby roadside assistance

Other Georgia markets close to Athens, each with its own ranked company list.

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Last updated August 18, 2026