Dave is an exceptional roadside assistant person did a very good and quick job for me thank you for your service God Bless.

Jacob did a great job, got me taken care of with AAA customer service. Great person to talk to on the long ride home. read more

I highly recommend Southside Towing! They towed my motorhome out of a very tight spot, and I couldn't have been more impressed. It wasn't an easy job, but the driver was patient, experienced, and handled everything with precision. The motorhome was loaded and transported safely without a single issue. Whether it's a large or small job, Southside Towing has the knowledge, equipment, and professionalism to get it done right. They arrived on time, communicated throughout the process, and made what could have been a stressful situation completely hassle-free. If you're looking for a reliable towing company you can trust, Southside Towing is the one to call. Excellent service from start to finish! read more

Used them through AAA and they were great! Would definitely use them again. They were very knowledgeable and came fast read more

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They are fast, responsive, I call them through AAA and they always take care of us well. Highly recommend. read more

Southside Towing - They are fast, responsive, I call them through AAA and they always take care of us well. Highly recommend. - Towing Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

BEWARE!!!!! Of Southside Towing !!!They damaged my 2025 Lexus and refused to take responsibility even though I have video and pictures to prove that they were the cause of the damage to my vehicle. Cost me over $2500 out of my own pocket to fix it and they were very unprofessional .When loading my vehicle they pulled my car up at such an incline damaging my muffler and two lower points on my bumper and the driver new he messed up cause upon unloading my vehicle he used ramps so the tow truck bed wouldn't be so inclined and the damage would not occur again when he dropped the vehicle off .I couldn't even get a call back for the majority of the time to try to work this situation out! From "David". I would not recommend them. They were contracted through AAA membership ( who also refused to take any responsibility with the damage saying they were not responsible,that they only contract tow companies and do NOT cover any damage caused by any tow company they contract ) So I would strongly advise if you need a tow or you have AAA membership and they contact a tow from Orange County area and it's Southside Towing DO NOT ACCEPT them as the ones to tow your vehicle ,they are a very negligent and a irresponsible Towing company ! If I could leave no stars that's what they would get! BEWARE!!!!!! David don't even bother responding. You know you're responsible for the damage to my vehicle so I don't wanna hear your BS...... read more

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They are a thug. It just way too expensive. For towing of my car from my uncle's senior apartment and keeping it there for little more than two hours, they decide to charge me $590. It is a legalized robbery. They had like a three different prices and they apply the most expensive rate on my car. I don't know why the guy was saying that it's the insurance company who's making money . does not make any sense. He said they only making $25 of each towing. I say it's a BS. read more

Do not trust this company they will steal your money!!do not use them for any type of towing services or buying cars from there supposed auction witch isn't a real auction!! Straight scammers I already reported them to federal trade commission and local authorities they will be shut down any day now read more

Karam really helped me out in a bind. I had locked my keys in my car at the hotel so I walked down to harbor freight to find some sort of tools to get in my car. Happened to see him parked and he followed me back over to my car and got In fast and efficient. I have super dark windows and the sun visor on the front windshield. He couldn't see in did it all my feel and fast. Best lock out service around and nice guy and professional. Good price too. A plus service. read more

They helped us tow my mom's car that was stuck and AAA tow truck wouldn't help us. Excellent service. They came and helped get the car out in no time. They turned a stressful situation into a pleasant experience. I highly recommend them. read more

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Sam helped get my car out quickly and was extremely kind while doing so. He made the process very easy and clearly explained the cost breakdown. Thank you, Sam! read more

My car was broken down and we got excellent service from Kevin and Edgar here in Costa Mesa. They both were very helpful and professional!

Went there for an odd request to get my father's car towed from there to a body shop. Was there for not long at all. And was swiftly guided on what I needed to do. Pleasent experience all around. Thanks to the kind lady up front. read more

I had my brand new $30k BMW S1000RR towed for reckless driving. a speed trap with a couple a moto cops eating donuts hiding behind their radar. I went to the tow yard and spoke to David and Nick. I wanted to get my new bike at least covered. Not only did they say yes - they put my bike inside a covered secure area free of charge. So just remember when you feel like yelling at the tow guy - on the other side he might just be your best friend. Thanks guys. you're awesome. Adam read more

Huge thank you to Natalie who was very patient and helpful with us today she gave us a huge relief! Thank you Natalie !!! read more

My car was towed after an accident, and I picked it up from the towing company the next day. When it was towed, it had more than 380 miles worth of gas, and the fuel consumption data was visible. Now, the tank is less than half full, and the consumption data has been reset. When I asked them about it, they started making excuses. I asked to check the security cameras, but they refused. DONT TRUST THE THIS read more

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We all know the frustration of a vehicle breaking down. Especially the day before street sweeping when a ticket is coming. Southside was there to get it towed to my favorite repair facility, Fitzgeralds. Southside towed it out, Fitzgeralds fixed it so I could drive it back home. Call Southside if you need help! Kelli read more

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I came here to look at a car and it wasn't exactly the right fight for me, but luckily Paul and Mehdi were able to take the time out of their day to show me all the options I had available. From this I was able to find a car that perfectly suited my needs and was blown away by the exceptional customer service of that great Worker who helped changed my life. The value for what you pay here is like none other.., Again Thank you Paul and Mehdi. read more

These guys are horrible. Tried to get a car towed. It would have been a $500+ tow for a work vehicle and they can't take a card over the phone. I asked why and the dispatcher hung up on me. Why does AAA hire the the worst providers. Tell AAA you want another provider. read more

$500 towing fee, which goes to show how greedy these "people" are. It's predatory, unjust and pathetic. Moreover, my car was towed on the grounds that my parking permit was "not displayed"--even though it was clearly present inside the car. In other words, my car was towed based on the false presumption that I did not have a valid parking permit, when in fact I did. This is absolutely ridiculous. You simply accepted whatever a security guard said without making any effort to verify the facts or to confirm that a genuine violation of the parking rules had actually occurred, whether on private or public property. read more

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My car broke down and I was really stressed, but Michael was amazing. He was quick, professional, and very helpful. Really appreciate his help today! read more

Lady at the front desk really hates her job, which I don't blame her...but not one smile or empathy or compassion towards people who are already having a bad day cuz their car was towed. To top it all off, $600+ fee?!? For a 5 min tow and less than 8 hr storage...and a gate fee?!? What a total racket!! Only saving grace was the other worker there who was pleasant and at least shared our pain. read more

Our car got towed here after being stolen and the staff at Southside Towing -- especially Deangela-- was incredibly helpful and accommodating. After dealing with the police report and insurance over the last 24 hrs we were ready another hassle, but the service at Southside Towing couldn't have been better. They were considerate of our situation, helped with a paperwork issue that could have set us back another day, and we're accommodating to our time frame. Laramie was a fantastic helping checking out our car, providing us light to take pictures of the damage, and being super patient with us as we grabbed our belongings. Thank you Southside Towing, we couldn't be happier with our service. read more

They tried to overcharge me by $200 when my vehicle got towed. The posted prices and what they were trying to charge me weren't adding up and when I mentioned this to the employee, she tried to deny it. I insisted that she look at the posted prices and when she did, she also realized she was going to overcharge me by $200. She didn't even apologize. This place is full of scammers. It has had 13 complaints made against it through the Better Business Bureau. I would avoid at all costs. read more

I'm AAA client and just received the worst service with this company. Kiven, the worst towing driver you could ever get, gave me 2 hours ETA and was yelling over the phone that the card holder must be their or car registration under her name, when I showed him the registration with name on it he still refused the service and lift me in the street without the service that I pay for. read more

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ITS MY FAULT! I was pulled over and caught driving without a current registration and costa Mesa PD impounded my car. I went to the DMV updated my registration got a 1 day moving permit and took it to the police department to obtain a RELEASE form to get my car out. PD advised me that the tow yard charged a gate fee AFYER 5PM. (That was nice) so it was no surprise when I got there. I picked up my vehicle asked for an itemized receipt, I compared it to their POSTED price list and PAID my due. I handled my s*it like an adult the men in the front desk were quiet but professional very serious even though I was asking questions and in good spirits. but I was past 5 pm they probably wanted me out of there as quickly as possible but nonetheless It was a professional swift transaction got my car out and drove off. word of advice. don't park in fire lanes use permits and park in your assigned stalls and keep all registrations up to date to avoid this trip or experience. they're just doing their job. read more

The staff was professional and friendly. Erika and Sam were pleasant and made a difficult situation less stressful. Thank you!

I'm beyond furious with this so-called "business." On the Fourth of July, when the streets were packed, chaotic, and there was literally nowhere to park. They decided to tow my vehicle from in front of my own home. Yes, I'll admit I parked somewhere I technically wasn't supposed to, but let's be real -- it was a holiday, the roads were jammed, and it's not like I abandoned my car in a an a place that blocked traffic or prevented any movement. I live there. They towed it a mile away. One mile. And for that, they charged me $600. SIX. HUNDRED. FUCKING. DOLLARS. For a tow that barely went around the block. That's not just overpriced, that's extortion. From what I've gathered, this company mostly operates for the city. But instead of actually serving the community, they exploit technicalities, use public holidays to prey on people, and hide behind their contracts while bleeding residents dry. Their practices are shameless. They are not just inconsiderate -- they are predatory. This isn't a business. It's a trap. They don't care about your home, your situation, your holiday plans. They care about one thing: profit. What they did wasn't just unfair it was heinous, greedy, and frankly evil. I hope others see this and think twice before accepting this companies awful practices, supporting them and tolerating companies like this. (Added after reply)-- Thanks for the hollow PR response but let's not pretend this is anything other than what it is: greedy opportunism disguised as procedure. You say "the police set the towing rates" but my car wasn't towed by police. It was parked (not abandoned, not blocking access, not causing danger) in front of my own home on the Fourth of July, a day when every street is overflowing. If this was a private property tow by a security company, then guess what? You still chose to accept the call. You could have turned it down as you claim to have done with "many" others. You didn't. Because $600 for a 1-mile tow is too tempting to say no to. Telling me to "call my HOA and security company" is a weak attempt to shift the blame. You're the ones who physically came and took my vehicle. You're the ones who sent me the bill. That makes you responsible, whether you want to own up to it or not. You could've done your job with integrity and respect. You could've acted like a company that actually cares about the people it affects. Instead, you chose to be the kind of business that preys on people during a holiday when they're just trying to get home and be safe. You chose profit over decency, and you made that choice right in front of my house. This wasn't about safety or order. It was about money. Your company doesn't help the community. It profits off of it. You know that, and I hope everyone else does too. read more

My car died in the middle of a busy intersection, and Costa Mesa PD promptly came out and arranged for Southside Towing. The officer informed me that Southside would tow my car to a nearby yard free of charge, but they forgot to give Edgar, the tow driver, the necessary paperwork. Edgar kindly suggested towing my car to a parking lot instead so I could call a family member with AAA. He was incredibly patient, understanding, and compassionate throughout the whole situation. I even wanted to tip him, but he politely refused. In any future emergency, I would hope to be assisted by someone as kind and professional as Edgar. Thank you! read more

A friend ran out of gas and abandoned my car in the middle of the street. It was towed but the people at Southside towing were very helpful when I went to pick it up. Manny and Dave in particular helped me fuel the car and jump it so I could take it home. I hope my car doesn't get towed again but if it does I hope it is Southside Towing that does it. read more

They towed my car today and I told them I'd like to pick my car up asap. They said it's by appointment only. I have a Tesla so it has cameras they had my car at the lot already and didn't want to release it when I called them. The guy who towed my car tried to open my car twice!!!! I had to lock it through my Tesla app. They are so sketchy and weird.. horrible place terrible people and when I called they were so rude!!!! I called the police because they wouldn't release my car to me even though it was there and it wasn't busy! And once I got there they acted like they didn't know what their call center was talking about wtf?!!!!!so I'm looking at the footage that the Tesla recorded and the person that towed it tried to force the window open while it was locked this place is so sketchy fuxking ridiculous can't trust these people Response to David: why would you hold my vehicle until 5:30pm if there vehicle was already there at 4pm? To charge me more for having it there longer? That's unethical! That's why we called the cops because your call center said they weren't releasing the car until 5:30. Fix yourself and your business. You were trying to hold my property and not release it. When we arrived the place was empty and there was no need for your call center to say it's by appointment only. read more

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5 Stars - Excellent Service! I had a great experience with this Southside Towing. The office staff was courteous, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. It's rare to find such friendly and professional customer service these days, but they truly went above and beyond to make a stressful situation much easier. A special shoutout to Dave - he was fantastic. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we felt comfortable and informed. His honesty and dedication really stood out. Highly recommend this company if you're ever in need of towing services. Reliable, trustworthy, and kind--what more could you ask for? read more

So nice and super helpful. Staff is really nice and professional! Definitely recommend if you need your car towed.

Went to Southside Towing to see about picking up my daughter's vehicle. But, unfortunately her car was a total loss. Dave was able to get bids from a couple of salvage companies and we signed over her car for a decent amount. Thankfully, Dave also went ahead and reduced the fees. We were also able to empty out her car and get her valuables. Thanks Dave!! read more

I never thought I would give a tow company 5 stars but talk about customer service !!! deangela with amazing and so kind through the whole process. I definitely recommend using them for any of your tow needs. read more

So my car got towed last night because I illegally parked it. Definitely my bad and I called them to make sure my car was there before heading over. They were really nice on the phone and let me know I just needed my driver's license, my car registration paper, and either credit card (no American Express) or cash. They don't have an ATM onsite so definitely get your cash beforehand if you don't wanna pay by card. Showed up at lunch and the young man named Sam was able to help me right away. No fuss or hassle. I was in and out with my car in like 15 minutes. They do have a soda machine but not much else. The $392 fine definitely hurt the wallet but it's definitely an expensive lesson to learn. They have 8am auctions every Friday for cars and motorcycles. Pretty interesting and apparently a lot of people buy those vehicles, fix them up and resell for good money. Sam told us some cool stories. Overall, very unlike the negative reviews on here. Hope I don't see them again but at least they're pleasant to deal with! read more

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they towed my car and when i got to it left a huge scratch. when we told them all they did was rub it with a towel. getting a car towed is annoying but what's even more annoying than paying $700 is getting to it and it's damaged. read more

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I was in an complicated situation and the driver Edgar from Southside towing showed a lot of compassion. Sometimes people in these types of industries seem to be intimidating but Edgar was extremely professional and kind at the same time. Once I was able to pick up my vehicle they made it a smooth process. Everyone there seemed to have a great sense of humor! (I mean under the circumstances) read more

Dave provided great service and was very helpful with getting all the personal items out of my wrecked car. Really appreciate the advice he gave me and helped make the whole situation much less stressful! read more

10/10 would recommend Southside Towing anytime you're in need of a tow. Working with them was easy and they're very reliable. The staff is great and so is their pricing. Thank you guys! read more