Sam was very kind and went above and beyond after my car was towed. I parked in the wrong spot and he was kind and understanding as I freaked out. I left hazards on as well so the car was dead and Sam helped me jumpstart the car, staying late to do so. Thank you so much Sam! read more

This place is working with landing plaza on towing people's car, even I was still in the landing plaza , my car was towed without my awareness. The towing company trying to charge a 150 bucks for gate fee, which is ridiculous, but you cannot do anything read more

I had a terrible accident two days ago on the 55s 73s causing my car to flip multiple times and we landed with the two wheels off the ground. Dave showed up so fast at the scene. Dave was so nice and helpful and made me feel calm. I've been to towing services and even worked at one and they aren't usually so nice, but our Tow truck driver was. Thank you for your help you made my day!!!! read more

Yelp won't let me respond to the owners response so I guess I'll have to update here. Our car was towed from our own house on Sunday wee hours like 4 am (per their receipt). We called and tried to contact SST on Sunday but we were unable to reach them. When we went to pick up the car on Monday very early (like 7 am early which we would have happily done on Sunday). The car was in their lot for a single day. the woman working there charged us for TWO days somehow. When we asked how she could justify charging us for a day that we were unable to pick up the car because they were closed she responded "we're open Sundays. I was here all day Sunday". Which was an obvious lie otherwise she would have picked up our calls. And she followed it up with something rude along the lines of there's nothing we can do about it so do we want our car or not. Getting charged over 400 dollars to pick up a car that was in their lot for a day that they were closed and never should have been towed in the first place is ,to me, unreasonable. Being lied to in order to make it seem like we could have gotten the car earlier and as if messed up on top of it is just insulting. So my question to the owner would be why would your employee say you're open when you're not? why do you charge people for days they are unable to pick their cars due to you being closed? And why do you charge two full days for something we picked as soon as you were open which was probably just over 24 hours later (again, because you were closed not because we didn't want to pick that up). read more

Got a flat tire today while driving to work, normally that's would be a sign of what's to come in the day. That's until SouthSide towing showed up! Brett showed up from Southside Towing took extremely good care of me and my car! He was extremely careful going over bumps and dips to protect my baby! Hats off to a great guy and company! I highly recommend them! read more

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It absolutely sucks to get your car towed Specially if it is your own fault like me. Thank you South side Towing for Being patient and respectful Toward me read more

I got in an accident and didn't know where my car was or what to expect. The woman that was working there (I didn't catch her name but she was filling in for someone) in the front was so sweet and patient. I appreciate her for helping me & guiding me on what to do. They guys were helpful as well they took my car out while I waited for a tow from AAA. It was my first time in a situation like this and I'm so thankful it was a positive one. read more

Showed up in ten minutes. Super friendly, chose the quickest route and saved me ten bucks. Would definitely recommend.

Great driver and service. Prompt and very friendly. They treated my car with care and helped push it when it was dead. read more

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It is you guys fault, my side louvers been there for years, and suddenly it is missing on the day you tow my car,? Even your manager admit it but blame it on the person who install it. Stop blaming around. It is what it is read more

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We had an issue with a family member's car being towed from our housing complex. Southside was easy to contact about locating the car and advising what we needed to retrieve it. They were friendly, responsive and made a stressful situation easier. read more

Takeaway: DO NOT DEPEND ON THESE GUYS FOR U-HAUL PICKUP. This was my closest U-HAUL location, so having a very tight timetable pretty early in the morning, I picked Southside Towing. I called the night before to confirm someone would be there to handle the pickup. Nope, he's out sick. REALLY!? Awesome. Nothing else. That's it. No U-HAUL guy, no U-HAUL. So with minutes to spare (before the $65 an hour movers arrived), and knowing that there was that U-HAUL location up Newport Blvd a bit, my husband and I got on the phone to U-HAUL with our confirmation number and before we even told them where we were headed, they were on the phone with them and bam. Done, along with a $50 credit for my inconvenience and stress. Now I've never been a huge U-HAUL fan, they've botched some things up before, but this one they got straight, and fast. If you missed it before, pass on U-HAUL service from these guys. Having ONE person trained, who could be sick, hungover, or late isn't worth it on such a stressful day. read more

After an accident we had to deal with this towing company. My past experiences with towing companies has been negative and I expected the same. Luckily for us Dave was one of the nicest guys I've had to deal with regardless of the business. He was kind, listened to us, helped us through the process and lightened the mood. Thanks for all your help Dave. read more

I might have messed up reviewing SS Towing last year. Review should have been for Costa Mesa. This business is so professional courteous. Broke down with class A Mtrhm dealing wit Good Sams and AAA was a joke . Dealt with Bad Sam for over a week while Mtrhm broken down in the street. Dave and assistant Charlie came and put Mtrhm in small side yard for couple months until we could get into shop. They just now towed to shop for repairs. They exceeded their work to get this Mtrhm hooked up to truck which was difficult. They maneuvered their big rig on city residential street, they showed up when pre-scheduled. We can't thank them enough taking pride in their work and consideration of their customers and their vehicle. I could keep going on we been more people like them in this world. Thank You Mike & Lynda Brewer read more

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Dave is very reliable, on time, and extremely friendly! He takes his time and is incredibly caring towards me and my situation.

Great service by this company. David Padua picked up my old volkswagen buggy and took great care of it. David is friendly and knowledgeable about everything Volkswagen. Great company that will take care of your vehicle! read more

I must say that I am surprised that there are still amazing people in the world who will help you just like that. I had a flat tire and DAVE came to my aid. which helped me exchange for a reserve. He helped me find the key to my car wheel. Thank you very much for that !! super approach, super sevis read more

Dave was awesome! showed up quick, was really helpful and has awesome pricing, would highly recommend using !

I just wanted to give a shoutout to Dave, Sam, and Tony!Despite all of the frustration I had with my apartment complex management for calling to get my car towed, once I came to pick up my car, they were all so great to me and my mom. They were patient, kind, and very understanding that I was upset and already having a bad day. This was my first (and hopefully last) time getting my car towed so this experience was new for me and even though nobody likes the thought of getting your car towed, all 3 of them helped me to calm down a little because of their professionalism. Also I want to apologize to Linda who I took my frustrations out on at first but she was very calm and understanding during the entire call. I know they are all just doing their jobs and probably deal with rude customers everyday. Thank ALL of you for your great service and I hope to not see all of you anytime soon lol read more

As we were heading out to catch a flight, my husband locked the car keys to our Mercedes C300 in the trunk!! As you can imagine our panic, we called AAA, and told us that someone would be out to help in 40 min! Only 20 min later, an angel named HARRY SILAO (tatted with a bad ass beard) showed up, was able to slim jim the door open and saved our asses!! Harry was seriously 100% professional, quick and friendly! We can't thank Harry enough for helping us get to the airport on time and kick off our vacation! read more

Dave helped me out big time yesterday! My 10,000 lbs work truck died on me. He was on time, great person and beyond helpful! I'd recommend him any day! read more

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I had a great experience with David from Southside Towing. They were contracted through AAA when my Mom and Dad's car broke down. David to the rescue! He was friendly and helpful, and jumped to work. I had no idea how he was going to get the car on the truck on a very busy 2 lane stretch of Coast Highway... he was fast and professional and took great care of the car. I would highly recommend him! Thank you David, be careful out there! read more

There is zero customer service, tried to get my car after it was towed over the 4th waited over an hour apparently the only person who worked was their driver. I along with several people had to wait until the driver came back from a tow so we can get our car out from their lot. Why wouldn't you staff your office and make your driver have to take care of everything. read more

Worst local business ever! Do not use this company! They will give you an appointment and not show up for hours. There is no one in the office. They have your car and give you an appointment and don't staff the office. Had to call them multiple times and they would just make up some excuse why they could make the appointment that they set. read more

Needed roadside assistance on a vintage BMW I was afraid to touch. Dave from Southside was kind, thorough, and communicative throughout. Much appreciated. read more

Super clutch company. Came super quick to fix a flat as I didn't have a jack at the time. Shout out to Jordan for the quick fix!

I guess it is not their fault my car was towed but they made the whole experience worse. They are contracted with my HOA to do the towing in my community. My car was towed on a Friday night. Herein lies the twist. They charge an extra $100 to pick up your car because they say their "office is closed on the weekend". How convenient (and profitable) for them to close on the weekend when the majority of towing is done. But you can go there on the weekend and there is a person working and doing office work to take your money and release your car. What a rip off! Also if I was a suspicious person I would say they might even pay off the private security company/officers to tow cars on the weekend. What a scam! read more

A little late but I got my car towed in may (my fault) and when I went to get it out the staff was so helpful and nice. No waiting or lengthy process and it was all straight forward I think the mans name was David who helped me and he was incredibly nice! read more

Harry Silao gave what could have been a bum day with a dead fob into a positive experience. He went the extra mile to take care of my car and my people to a safe destination. All with a smile and good tunes! Thank you for being a silver lining on a plastic plate. read more

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I was at Signature Tint in Costa Mesa when my car died, one of the tow trucks drove bye and saw we were having trouble so he stopped and gave us a jump. Thanks to that sweet gentleman we were on our way in no time. Huge thanks to the people at Southside Towing for being so kind and helpful, I will always support them if I'm need of their services read more

Best Experience I've Ever Had! I cannot say enough about Southside Towing in Costa Mesa. I wish I knew the name of the other employees that helped me, along with the owner, Dave. I had to visit the lot today to retrieve items from my boss's Tesla. Upon arriving, I was not able to unlock the vehicle with the key fob or through the Tesla app due to the damage of the vehicle. Dave and the employees saved me an additional trip to the Tesla Service center and worked quickly to help me gain entry into the car. The entire staff went above and beyond to make my visit as easy and efficient as possible and I am truly appreciative of the service they provided. Thank you Southside Towing! read more

Dave was very helpful! Great service when I wrecked my car. You can tell southside truly cares for the customer. read more

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I mistakenly got towed by a marina and was so bummed about it. I explained to Ernie what happened, showed him the permit sticker that fell off my windshield and then Dave looked at it too and listened to my sad story and he let me go and told me "happy fourth!" I was so grateful. They were kind and professional and did me a major favor. Really made my day. Excellent business, 5 stars! read more

Broke down and parked somewhere I shouldn't have. Southside towed me as they should have and kept my truck safe. Zero damage or alignment issues. Friendly staff and company. Best experience getting towed I'll ever have! Dave is the man! read more

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Typical Mafia Tow yard colluding with apartment managers and security companies. Will tow you right out of your private carport, did to me and neighbor. Towed customers (I owned a taxi company) Out of Coronado complex multiple times with required permit per one of my customers. Owner was LA Sheriff that collected disability while working for LA county Sheriff. Sure they collude with CMPD also to fill their Piggy Banks while EXTORTING CUSTOMERS! WILD WILD WEST OPERATION!!! read more

The story is somewhat short but sweet. My 1998 Volvo needed to be towed from my driveway to Value Auto (owner Tom Donoghue has taken exceptional care of me for over a decade now ... that's literally another review) in Costa Mesa. Southside Towing was dispatched from ACSC (Automobile Club of Southern CA) roadside assistance. I'm writing this review because driver Gustavo was excellent from start-to-finish. Attentive and personable, so friendly (and early in the morning) ... he made a by-definition-frustrating situation almost painless. Folks, we live in the age where "customer service" is not quite the value and normal experience that it once was. (I know, I know ... I sound like the old guy that I am, right?) But this was great. Yes, my ailing car got from here-to-there and that was the main point of it all, but Gustavo represented the Company well and made me so glad to run into a guy who still obviously cares about his work and his customers. Thank you, sir. Management needs to clone this guy at the first opportunity! read more

Southside saved our butts when we were on balboa island. Dave was awesome!! Five star service for sure

My husband was in a wreck. Car was totaled. We had no way of getting the car towed out of the yard. Dave was super helpful and helped us sell the car to junk yard. We arrived close to their closing hours and they were super accommodating. Thank you guys for making this process just a little easier. read more

My car got towed from my complex because I forgot to hang my pass when I parked. I have lived there for over two years and it was human error that I forgot. Fine. My fault. I went to pick up my car that was there for TWO HOURS and I had to pay $417.00. UNBELIEVABLE. I am a work from home stay at home mom and I cannot believe that I had to give these people that much money for two hours. Then I go to the gas station on my way home because my car was on empty and so I filled up and turned on my car and they had completely drained my battery and my car was dead. I was completely stranded at Arco. It took two jumps from a (different) tow truck company to start my car enough for me to drive two miles home. My car was completely fine the day before. So on top of paying this stupid tow fee I also had to buy a new car battery in the same damn day. read more

South Coast Towing is dishonest about their towing fees. Unfortunately, I was towed outside of my house and could not pick up my car for two days because the only way to get there was by having my wife, who is nine months pregnant, drive with me and then take the second car back home. I was told over the phone that the per day charge is $51, as is also apparent from the reviews below. But when I went to pickup my car, I was charged $68 per day for three days, although my car had been there for well under 72 hours. South Coast Towing has shady business practices, and I will be filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. read more