Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing

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Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing is a towing and roadside assistance provider in the Seattle–Tacoma area, operating under Storer Enterprises Inc. and serving the airport, Burien, and Columbia City/Rainier Valley corridors.

Burien, Washington, United States
Owned by Storer Enterprises Inc.

About Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing

Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing is a regional towing and recovery business operating in the greater Seattle–Tacoma area, with locations branded as Airport Towing, Burien Towing, and Columbia Towing. The company provides light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing, roadside assistance, impound services, and vehicle transport, particularly around Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Burien, and south Seattle neighborhoods. Storer Enterprises Inc., the parent company, has been registered as a motor freight and towing carrier for decades and operates multiple towing brands under its umbrella.

A charge from “SQ *AIRPORT BURIEN & COL” on a card statement is likely from a towing, impound, or roadside service handled by Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing, processed via Square. This could stem from a police-ordered tow, a private-property or parking violation tow, an accident recovery, roadside assistance (such as jump-starts or lockouts), or payment of storage and release fees when picking up an impounded vehicle. In some cases, a vehicle’s owner or a third party (like a rental car company or employer) may authorize towing and pay by card on-site or at the impound lot, resulting in this descriptor.

If you don’t recognize this charge, start by checking whether your vehicle, a household member’s vehicle, or a company vehicle was recently towed, impounded, or received roadside assistance in the Seattle/Burien/Columbia City area. Look for tow or impound paperwork, text messages, or voicemails referencing “Airport Towing,” “Burien Towing,” or “Columbia Towing,” and compare the date and amount with your statement. For more information, contact Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing directly using the phone numbers or contact form listed on their official website, and provide the last four digits of the card, date, and exact amount so they can locate the transaction. If the business confirms no matching transaction, contact your card issuer to dispute the charge.

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing.

  1. SQ *AIRPORT BURIEN & COL

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from “SQ *AIRPORT BURIEN & COL” on my card statement?

This descriptor typically indicates you were billed by Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing (Airport Towing / Burien Towing / Columbia Towing) for towing, impound, or roadside assistance services in the Seattle–Tacoma area. Square is the payment processor, and the merchant is the towing company, not Square itself.

What kinds of services does Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing usually charge for?

Common charges include accident and breakdown towing, police-ordered or private-property tows, vehicle impound fees, daily storage fees, winching or recovery, and roadside services such as jump-starts, tire changes, fuel delivery, and lockouts. Release fees when picking up an impounded vehicle are also typically processed through the same merchant.

What are typical amounts for charges from Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing?

Amounts vary based on tow type and distance, vehicle size, and storage time, but it’s common to see a base tow or hookup fee plus mileage and potential storage or after-hours surcharges. Impound releases can range from a few hundred dollars upward depending on how many days the vehicle was stored. For an exact breakdown you must contact the company with your vehicle and tow details.

How can I get an itemized receipt or invoice for my towing or impound charge?

If you paid on-site or at the impound lot, you may have been given a printed or emailed receipt. If you can’t find it, call the phone number listed on the Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing or Airport Towing website and request an itemized invoice. Provide the vehicle’s license plate or VIN, tow date, and card last four digits so they can look up the transaction and resend the receipt.

How do I dispute a tow or impound fee from Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing?

Start by contacting the company directly and asking to speak with a manager or the billing department, explaining why you believe the tow or fee is incorrect (for example, signage issues, location confusion, or duplicate billing). They can review the tow authorization, photos, and paperwork. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may contact the relevant city or law-enforcement agency that ordered the tow, and as a last resort, you can dispute the charge with your card issuer.

Can I cancel or reverse a pending charge from Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing?

Once towing or impound services have been performed and your vehicle has been released, charges generally cannot be canceled. However, if you see a pending authorization that doesn’t complete or appears duplicated, contact the towing company with the authorization details. They can verify whether multiple transactions were attempted and clarify which one will settle, and your card issuer can remove any unused authorizations after they expire.

Why do I see multiple charges related to Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing on the same day?

You may see separate line items if you were charged one amount for the initial tow or roadside service and another for storage or release fees, or if a tip or additional service (like a second tow location) was processed as a separate transaction. Verify your receipts and call the company if you suspect you were charged twice for the same service.

How can I contact Airport, Burien & Columbia Towing about a charge I don’t recognize?

Visit airporttow.com to find the current phone numbers for Airport Towing, Burien Towing, and Columbia Towing, or use the main dispatch line listed there. Have your statement handy with the exact date, time, and amount of the charge, along with your vehicle information, so staff can quickly locate the transaction and explain what service was provided.

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