Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Towing Partner in Bellevue, WA
Since 1932, Mac Towing has been dedicated to providing reliable towing and vehicle recovery services to the Eastside community. Our commitment to customer service begins with dispatching trained, professional drivers in well-maintained vehicles within minutes of receiving a call. We specialize in flatbed towing, heavy-duty recoveries, and light-duty assistance, serving both individual and commercial clients.Our fleet includes three flatbed carriers, two B-class, and four A-class tow trucks, all maintained to ensure optimal performance. We offer 24/7 emergency response and have expanded our service area through strategic acquisitions over decades. Our team prioritizes careful assessment of each situation before taking action, ensuring safe and efficient solutions for vehicle transport and recovery needs.
Services
Flatbed Towing
Heavy Duty Recovery
Vehicle Lockout Service
Battery Jump Starts
Tire Changes
Winch Outs
Private Property Impounds
Abandoned Vehicle Auctions
Fleet Towing Services
Long Distance Transport
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency towing services with rapid response times.
- Our fleet includes specialized equipment for all vehicle types up to 26,000GVW.
- We provide free impound signs and customized parking enforcement solutions.
- Our operators have decades of combined experience in vehicle recovery.
- We maintain modern facilities in four Eastside locations for convenient service.
What people say
Fast response times
Professional drivers
Modern equipment
24/7 availability
Competent staff
Services
Flatbed Towing
Our three flatbed carriers handle vehicles up to 10,000lbs, including specialty cars, motorcycles, and farm equipment. Designed for safe transport of all-wheel-drive vehicles and lowered cars, our flatbeds feature secure tie-down systems and low clearance for garage access. This method prevents road damage during transport.
Heavy Duty Recovery
Specialized in heavy vehicle recoveries using two 26,000GVW medium-duty trucks. Our operators use recovery chains and nylon straps to extract vehicles stuck in challenging conditions like snow, mud, or ditches. Equipped for commercial vehicle and large equipment recovery.
Private Property Impounds
Comprehensive impound services for commercial properties including free signage, contract management, and vehicle removal. We handle parking violations for apartments, condos, and businesses with customized solutions and logo-branded metal signs available.
Vehicle Auctions
Monthly abandoned vehicle auctions held at Redmond and Woodinville locations. Vehicles sold 'as is' following Washington state regulations. Bidders require photo ID and must register prior to auctions starting at 11:00 AM with viewing from 8:00 AM.
Emergency Roadside Service
Available 24 hours daily for lockouts, dead batteries, tire changes, and winch-outs. Our rapid response team dispatches clean, maintained vehicles within minutes of call receipt. Service includes dolly assistance for all-wheel-drive vehicles.
People
Mac McBurney
Founder
Established Macs Garage in 1932 Kirkland location, pioneering towing services with a Buick truck-mounted winch. Laid foundation for company's commitment to quality service and equipment innovation.
Paul Shannon
Former Owner
Purchased company in 1968 and rebranded as Mac Towing. Expanded service area through acquisitions including Rudy Towing (1985) and Redmond Towing, establishing regional leadership in towing services.
Terry Petter
Former Owner
Acquired Mac Towing in 1997 with focus on operator education and customer service. Built career-oriented team and professionalized dispatch operations, elevating industry standards during ownership period.
Dan Wells
Current Owner
Fourth-generation owner since 2007, started with company at age 18. Maintains commitment to honest service while continuing equipment modernization and staff training programs established by predecessors.
Questions
What services does MAC Towing offer?
We provide flatbed towing, heavy-duty recovery, vehicle lockout assistance, battery jumps, tire changes, winch-outs, private property impounds, and abandoned vehicle auctions.
Are you available 24/7 for emergency towing?
Yes, our dispatch center operates 24 hours daily with rapid response times for all emergency towing and recovery needs.
What areas do you service?
We serve the entire Eastside region including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville with multiple service locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, Visa, and MasterCard payments at our facilities, with cardholder ID verification required for security.
Do you offer impound services for businesses?
Yes, we provide customized private property impound solutions including free signage, contract management, and vehicle removal services for commercial clients.
When are your vehicle auctions held?
Monthly auctions occur at Redmond (3rd Saturday) and Woodinville (3rd Thursday) locations starting at 11:00 AM with viewing from 8:00 AM.
