American Independent Towing and Recovery in
Andrews (NC)

If you’re riding or driving The Tail of the Dragon, put this company’s number in your phone before you even start. Trust me. I learned the hard way. Halfway through the 318 curves, my rear tire blew out and sent me straight into a ditch on the side of the mountain. No cell service, no way to push the car out, and traffic flying by. I thought I was stuck overnight. Somehow I got just enough signal to call, and within 30 minutes a truck showed up like it was dropped in by helicopter. He didn’t just yank me out and leave — he made sure the car was secure, checked my spare, and walked me through the safest way to limp it back to civilization. The way he handled that recovery on a blind curve, with tractor trailers and motorcycles whipping past, was nothing short of professional and heroic. Around here, breakdowns aren’t just inconvenient — they can be dangerous. Having someone who knows these roads, can handle anything from a flat tire to pulling a box truck out of a ditch, and actually cares about getting you back safe? That’s priceless. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Absolute lifesaver.

Curtis saved my tail! Highly recommend, hope to not need ‘em but glad they're there if I do!

Fantastically fast response time from the moment I called! Two friendly gentleman helped me get my tire swapped given my car manufacturer didn't supply the property socket. In total, I was down and back driving within 30 minutes. These guys should have a cape and boots on! Thanks again!!!

This guys were amazing! I was in a tight spot on tail of the dragon with a blown tire. A lot of tire shops were closing down. These guys went above and beyond and called every tire shop in Robbinsville, NC and Maryville, TN looking for a specific tire to get me off the mountain today before closing. We finally found one and ran the cost and told us the best option to go with, which wasn’t using him as a tow. They were just looking out for people. But said he would come get me even after hours. These are great people and have great services. I highly recommend them if you are in a bind or just need assistance.

My van and driver was stuck on the side of the road because of a broken fan belt and I couldn’t have asked for a better help than Curtis. He is very knowledgeable and so kind! I will be forever grateful to him for helping. There’s no one else I’d call if I’m ever in a predicament nearby.

Curtis gave me an estimate and was very accurate. He responded to us very quickly and pulled us out of a jam. Very affordable, fast, efficient, friendly service!

Curtis gave me an estimate and was very accurate. He responded to us very quickly and pulled us out of a jam. Very affordable, fast, efficient, friendly service!

These guys were amazing today, I hope I never need y’all again but I know who to call if I do! Thanks Curtis and Daniel for everything ( Don’t forget the shovel Daniel 🤣)

Curtis and his team was a lifesaver when our Freightliner broke down and had to be towed from Topton NC. Honest guy. Thanks again.

These guys are legit. Curtis and Daniel came to me with short notice on a road that is best described as a sheet of ice. Curtis immediately had a plan and Daniel helped execute it perfectly. They had everything they needed, including positivity, despite it being 20 degrees outside and snow covered. They got my van out of a gully in no time and without damage. Great price, great guys, 10/10 would recommend.

Curtis was incredibly helpful and had everything we needed to get running again. Real salt of the earth fella and exemplary service.

Wow! Incredible prompt service! We are from out of state and were stranded in the middle of nowhere, Curtis and Dan could not have been more professional and went above and beyond to find us and bring repair supplies. Thank you!

When my van broke down 2 different times, Curtis came to my rescue and handled everything! He is amazing and affordable. Thank you!!

I recently found myself stuck in a steep, mountainous area with my car in the mud. Curtis provided quick and efficient service to get the car out safely. His professionalism, skill, and ability to handle the challenging terrain were impressive. The service was also very affordable. Highly recommend Curtis for anyone in need of reliable help in tough situations!

Big thank you to Curtis for getting my car out of a slippery predicament! He called me back right away, was here when he told me he would, and got my little suv back to where it needed to be. I highly recommend him and his son as they were nothing but kind and understanding!

I cannot recommend Curtis enough! I was on a solo adventure (all the way from Florida) when my Jeep started overheating! He was amazing! He took so much of his own time to help this crazy lady out! I was absolutely blown away by his willingness to help me and get me back to my adventures. He called some local shops and when they all said they were booked up, he helped me with a temp fix, including taking a part from his own vehicle. I was able to get the part for $20 bucks in the next town! He saved me hundreds in repair costs as well as lodging for however long my vehicle was in for repairs! I was back on the road in a few hours and was able to finish out one epic adventure! I am so grateful there are still great people out there!

Curtis is an amazing owner!!! Called him in the morning when my Harley wouldn't run right. Thought it was bad gas, he came to my hotel with fuel and helped pull gas from the tank to check it for water and put replacement fuel back in. We didn't drain it all and so when this didn't work he went to the gas station bought more gas and a bottle of Heet. This still didn't work and so he called the motorcycle mechanics to come up with ideas. When this still didn't work he went back got a trailer and hauled the bike to the shop, 30 minutes away. After he dropped the bike off he stopped and picked up the pizza my wife and I ordered because we had no way to get anywhere. The world needs more people like this guy!! Curtis, you said this is what bikers do and you're right, however, if people treated each other like this all the time this world would be a much better place!!! Keep the shiney side up brother!!!

More than grateful for curtis' assistance we were stuck in the snow on the mountain he arrived within 40 minutes, helped get us back to our air bnb and brought us fresh groceries from his own home because we weren't able to get out! Defiantly would recommend him to anybody in need!

Im from GA and my car died off of a mountain road. I hitchhiked to Andrews and called Curtis. He offered to swing into town to pick me up AND then pick up my car. He also offered to keep my car overnight until i could move it back home. He let me stay on his property and fed me and called places to see if they had dolly rentals. Incredible people and incredible service!

Very very rude, was no help, and he tried to give me false information regarding the Covid vaccine. He was definitely price gouging, finally me and my husband decided not to even acknowledge his calls. We found another driver that was a blessing.

Curtis was an absolute pleasure to meet and his towing service was professional and fast. Our car was stuck on the ledge of a steep gravel hill and he moved us out like he could do it in his sleep. He arrived very quickly to help us within 30 minutes of calling which was so helpful considering it was dark & snowing. We would absolutely recommend American Independent Towing for any of your towing needs!! We are very grateful and truly enjoyed talking to Curtis!!

Curtis Hika is an outstanding person.He towed a van I purchased in North Carolina and towed it to my home in Georgia.Very conscientious.Took very good care of the vehicle.Any towing need you have ,don't hesitate to call him you won't be disappointed.

You won’t find a more professional, customer-service oriented tow truck driver than Curt. He helped tow a friend’s car that became stuck over Labor Day weekend. It was a very challenging removal because of the location, but Curt persevered with a friendly smile until the job was done, despite it taking much longer than anticipated. I would highly recommend utilizing his services when in need.

Was traveling out of town when we broke down in Andrews with no service and had to walk 3 miles to a Hardee's. Curtis picked us up within 15 minutes from the Hardee's and we went with him to get our car loaded on the tow truck. He towed it back to the hotel and drove it around the block to try and identify the problem. He was kind, friendly and extremely helpful. He even called me the next morning to tell me he'd found the necessary part available at the nearest Ford dealership and offered to take us to Murphy to pick up a rental car. Curtis really went out of his way to help us when we were stranded and was very affordable with his service.

My son was stranded in the mountains, Curtis responded super quickly and was very honest.. He went above and beyond by fixing the vehicle and also called me to let me know the status of the situation. I would give him 6 stars if I could. He is highly recommended!

My father in law who is very near and dear to our hearts passed away in 2017 leaving behind a wife and grown kids. He had a very special car which he loved. Unfortunately the car was wrecked and totaled but the towing company that brought it to our home just dumped it and left. I called Independent Towing Company to come and move the car and place it into a more convenient place on our land. Curtis showed up early and with a smile. He was prepared and ready to move the car and was very informative of what he was doing and made sure that his work was done professionally. Curtis was wonderful and I would recommend to anyone. His prices were very affordable and his work was great.

The owner is a great guy. I have had to call three times. The first time I called he had to hook a computer to my truck the second time I called the diagnosed a problem with one of my sensors and the third time I had to call he came out for a simple jump start. He shows up in record time. I would recommend him to anyone. He is the one to call no matter what you need