This company is blatantly predatory and seems to survive by targeting college students. My car was towed despite having paid for and properly parking in a valid spot. There was absolutely no legitimate reason for the tow. When I contacted them, the staff was rude, dismissive, and clearly uninterested in resolving the situation. They offered no explanation, no proof of wrongdoing, and acted like this kind of behavior was normal. It felt less like a mistake and more like a calculated cash grab. The fat worker didn't help at all and made my life a living piece of hell. This company relies on confusion, intimidation, and the assumption that young people won't fight back. If you're a student or live near a campus, be extra careful or better yet, avoid this company entirely if you can. Predatory, unprofessional, and unethical. read more

this company is laughable and preys on college kids. Towed my car for being parked in my parking spot I payed for and when I spoke to the manager, Tom he was completely dismissive. This feels like a predatory towing operation rather than a legitimate business. I would strongly warn students and renters to be extremely cautious. If I could I wouldn't even give them a one star. read more

Pregnant wife and I went 30 steps from vehicle to pick up pho to go, walked back outside within 5 minutes and my truck was hooked up. My wife simply asked to get some of her pregnancy necessities out of the vehicle and the tow driver proceeded to yell at her and call her racial slurs that I cannot repeat here. Absolutely unacceptable! read more

This place preys on broke college students. They are like sharks that drive around looking for their next find. My PSU son and I were touring a rental house on West College Ave. We parked in the designated parking for the rental. We were the only car parked in the whole entire parking lot. We were looking at the rental less than 30 minutes. We come out to a Walks Tow truck lining up to tow our car away! I asked the Walks guy what he was doing. He said he was towing us for no permit. I explained we were looking at the house to possibly rent. He again said I need a permit. I was not happy and he left. My son and I get in the car to go home and realize he also put a ticket on our windshield! So within 30 minutes he ticketed us and then attempted to tow us for parking in the parking space of a rental we were viewing. I called Walks and told them I am not paying their ticket and that they deserve the awful reputation they have in our community. They really should be ashamed of themselves. DO NOT ever do business with this scam of a company. read more

Walk's Towing - The tow truck driving away. - Towing Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

I'm pretty sure that I have reviewed them. Let me review them again. I have run into them or nearly run into them numerous times, or perhaps I should say they have nearly run into me as they casually and carelessly drive their two trucks through town on roads and into the path of cars and bikes. If they repair or tow as cautiously as they drive, god help you. read more

I was towed from my own residence at The Heights in State College, despite showing clear proof that I live there and had just purchased the vehicle (with valid temporary tags). I spent 45 minutes pleading with the driver, explaining my situation, showing documentation, and offering to move the car immediately. I told him the $180 fee he was demanding was all I had for groceries and medication that week -- he laughed at me. After pressuring me to pay on the spot under threat of doubling the charge, he dropped the car within seconds of payment and drove off, proving the tow could've easily been avoided. Then he handed me a $25 ticket for the same violation, meaning I was both ticketed and towed -- excessive and clearly profit-driven. I later learned that Walk's has been sued by the Pennsylvania Attorney General for these exact kinds of tactics and was forced to settle. Their Google and Yelp reviews are filled with similar stories: residents, students, and families targeted, insulted, and charged outrageous fees. They do not operate like a professional service. They operate like a predatory business profiting off fear and desperation. Avoid them at all costs if you can -- and if you're a property manager reading this, do better for your residents. read more

Walks predatory and shamelessly targets young, broke college students. They patrol like vultures, waiting to pounce on any opportunity to tow, regardless of circumstance. There's zero compassion or willingness to work with anyone -- just a cold focus on extracting money. Their outrageous fees and rude service make it clear they care more about profit than people. Students already struggling to get by deserve better. Avoid this company at all costs if you value fairness and decency. read more

Terrible and crooks !!! Check them out multiple lawsuits for unfair business practice. Drivers work on commission and drive around looking to tow any vehicle. Charged my son $335 for having his car for 1/2 hour and two blocks away. Had to put one star or I could not leave review should be negative read more

We had my car parked outside my apartment not even 20 minutes and here comes the tow truck. We told him that it was our vehicle and asked him to not tow it and he continued to set the car up for towing. After doing this, he asked for ID and payment method.... like mf we told you not to tow the shit and we were gonna move it ??? $150 just because he decided to ignore us until he was able to charge us for setting up the tow. The man that scammed us sure looked like he needed the money so hopefully he is able to use it to purchase a shower and a razor. NOTE TO SELF! when you need to park outside your apartment so you can unload items make sure that your car is floating in mid air because if not your car WILL get towed anywhere it is Thanks for scamming us walks towing i hate you this company is homophobic also read more

Walk's towing are real pieces of shit human beings, they have no empathy towards people they tow. if You have no money and get towed by these jerks then don't expect them to lift a finger to help you out with fees, payment plans, or anything. Even if the towing was due to a misunderstanding and you have a permit to park where you were towed from they do not care and will hold your vehicle for ransom until you pay their ridiculous fees. They charged $275 plus Storage which comes out to $335 they towed my car literally from right across the street of their tow yard and still charged all of that. I had to borrow money from family in another state to get my car back. I hope they run into someone less law abiding than I am who messes with their vehicles costing them money and business. They are crooks and I hope karma gives them assholes exactly what they deserve. read more

Vultures! Horrible people! My child is a resident at the Bryn! Her sticker fell off! Only car in the parking lot, they towed after she told the Bryn her sticker went missing, told it's ok to park and this company towed her! $350 to tow it and retrieve it! God help your soul! How do these sleep at night! You towed a paying resident! Would never recommend, you are ripping off college students, be proud! Losers! read more

Most disrespectful people ever good luck if you car is towed here. I worked with a guy named Chuck and I was trying to figure out an issue with who had left my car there. I am a woman and he spoke to me so disrespectfully. read more

On 10/26/2024, My car was towed and issued $25 non permit violation ticket SCAM (NOT A MUNICIPALITY FEE) and charging $275 towing fee ROBBERY. We were ordered by the towing company to pay the parking violation even though the receipt doesn't state that this is private violation. DECEPTIVE PRACTICE. If you have been a victim to this scam email or contact the ATTORNEY GENERAL @ scams@attorneygeneral.gov or call 800-441-2555. I attached the article regarding this company. They just continues to scam people even after they have been caught. The clerk wouldn't allow me to take the violation ticket so I took a picture instead and when I questioned it clerk kept saying both the violation fee and towing fee must be paid in ordered for the towing company to release the car. When i gave her push back she said $25 violation is the state college city fee. I have already filed a formal complaint with the attorney general as this deceptive practice continues and they haven't made any changes to their process. https://www.yahoo.com/news/state-college-towing-company-accused-210738245.html read more

I can only agree with other reviewes wholeheartedly. July 2024. Welcome to the life of a broke grad student and single mother. I parked for one night at my friend's place because I have no where else to go until I move out of State College. The parking lot was absolutely empty. I was not bothering anyone. But Walk's Towing is after money. Like the comment says, these people are a nuisance to society. They are only here to add pain to people already suffering. I hope Karma exists and these people will one day pay for having been so greedy and heartless. read more

Absolutely terrible company! I parked on E. Calder Way near the corner of McAllister Street for a total of 3 hrs and was towed after 2 hrs. It cost me $335 to retrieve my car from Walk's Towing and it clearly seems like a scam to make money by whatever private business owns that parking lot. Terrible company that has a terrible, money grubbing scam set up with that private landowner. read more

They are a nightmare. Woman was rude and hung up on me several times. Would not let me know the location, probably so I would have to pay overnight fees. Keep in mind Toftrees Apartments uses this service, trying to get them discontinued. I would parks somewhere else If I were you (onstreet parking). read more

I would give no stars, but not an option. This review is regarding Walk's Towing...another part of their business. I would NEVER trust them with my car. My daughter's vehicle was towed from her apartment building. They unnecessarily(she has front wheel drive and no one was parking spots in front of her) used a dolly which allowed them to charge and extra $50. On her receipt, the tow driver colored in her whole car to indicate damage so that they would not be liable for any damage. When we called to ask manager if the apartment building gets money for this, he evaded the question. They are parasites taking advantage of college students. They made $295 for 10-15 min of work-$1200/hr. Their garage is 1 mile away from apartment. This is EASY money for them and they are like vultures waiting for the opportunity to sweep in and take vehicles. read more

They were very helpful with my car that was totaled. All the employees i spoke with, on both occasions I was here, were especially nice.

Scum of the earth. My car was plucked from its rightful place like a noble king being usurped by a greedy foe. I came to the usurpers with proof I had valid parking and even had my landlord call them to explain the situation (thanks Jason). I presented them with the kind of evidence that would exonerate anyone in a just and rightful world. But I was not met with an apology nor understanding but with a fee of 180 bucks (my only rations for the next two weeks) for the "drop fee". A fee so bloated and devoid of any morals. These fees are not "standard" as they would say, they are scum of the earth economics the kind of rate setting that could only be conceived by those utterly divorced from empathy or ethics. It is the financial equivalent of spoiled meat dressed in gold repugnant grotesque and offered with a grin. To anyone reading this I beg you to beware and proceed with great caution. You are not a citizen in their eyes but merely a wallet on wheels. These people are not of this earth they are the spawn of hell itself and they gorge themselves on others misery and misfortune. Pray that fate spares you the misfortune of dealing with this den of legalized thieves. read more

Walk's towing is s predatory towing service. They will issue private parking tickets and tow your vehicle if you are parked in a "PERMIT ONLY" private lot. They are NOT the police and have no enforcement mechanism. Do not contact them. If you are towed you are pretty much fucked. You can park on the road with your flashers on to unload. Do NOT pay their private parking tickets. They cannot do a damn thing if you do not pay because even though they have your license plate, they don't know who you are. They hope your stupid enough to pay. If you guard your car and they will run away like the predatory rats that they are. I confronted one of their ASSHOLES on 8/17/2024 as I was moving my son into his apartment. The operator did not want to engage and quickly exited the scene to snare another unsuspecting parent. Walk Towing aka Karch Auto did not get a single dime from me. In closing KMA KARCH AUTO !!! read more

Prey on working people who are just trying to temporarily park while completing construction jobs

This is an unjust company. There is currently a lawsuit in action against them. If you have been wronged, contact the attorney general by phone (717-787-3391) or submit a report (https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint/). They are actively working on injustices against this company. For the justice of State College, don't just be mad but instead please take the time to contact the attorney general. Not only are the Walk's people rude, but they have deception and lies that can have consequences when reported. As examples, here are three things I reported: 1. Improper use of a dolly. They charged $50 for a dolly. However, if your car has front wheel drive, no parking brake on, and nothing impeding access to the front of the car, a dolly is not needed. My car did not need a dolly, yet I had to pay the extra $50 to get my car back. 2. A ticket fee. This is what the Attorney General is attacking. Apparently these is some illegal stuff going on around this. A ticket fee is never mentioned in the ordinance that regulates parking tickets, and when I asked Walk's about it they could not give me information on how/why/if a ticket was even written. No proof of a ticket or even explanation. 3. They marked on the receipt I was given that my car was damaged on every side. They literally colored in the car outline on the paper to indicate damages. This takes away all liability, but my car was not damaged in all the places marked so this was a blatant lie. read more

Towed my friend in an empty lot. Customer service could not answer questions. The cost of $275 for a tow is ridiculous when the place is a mile away, and they claimed it would be more after a couple hours at midnight when we called shortly after the tow. Hawks bro. read more

I know there's a lot of negative on here, but after having some confusion about a parking violation, Robert was super timely and understanding in all aspects. He got the issue squared away immediately and I have nothing negative to say. He made my experience with Walk's Towing great. Thanks Rob! read more

Extremely rude and not empathetic at all. My roommate parked in my spot at our house because she was feeling ill and couldn't make it to her spot. She was sent to the hospital and unresponsive. I could not get into her car to move it or even grab her parking pass. So I parked in her spot for one night and was towed. I explained the situation to the manager and he was extremely rude. I understand rules must be followed when running a business but it is clear this company does not care about customer service. read more

Horrible management and company... they prey on college students who are inexperienced and vulnerable.. My son was taking a carpet cleaner into his apartment and had his car parked right outside his door with his four ways on to drop it off. Within 15 minutes he heard his car getting hooked up to a tow truck. He went outside to see what was going on and they hit him with a $180 bill and a $25 towing violation. Of course he's a rule follower and paid - using every bit of the money he had from his already minimal paycheck- I did mention he's in college, right? He said the driver was nice enough, but when he called the company to see if he could do anything about the bill... he said that the manager was the rudest person he ever spoke with... great way to make a buck Walks! You're a real class act, but I think you only care about the money and not your reputation. You can guarantee I'll be contacting the Attorney General's office, maybe this time instead of having you settle, they'll think twice about letting your predatory towing business stay open. read more

They towed my car from my apartment complex with a parking pass TO MY BUILDING on the day of moving day, I had to pay full price to get my car back despite me being allowed to park where my car was. Since my car got towed it has not driven right and I am not finding that they did extensive damage to my car that I also have to pay for. Literally so unprofessional the audacity of this company is unacceptable, I know they don't care but I am out over 1,000 because of this company for parking in MY OWN SPACE. read more

I actually downloaded yelp just to write this review. When I realized my car was towed while moving out I gave them a call. The lady was pretty nice however when the man got on the phone he then mansplained to me for like ten minutes about how they "legally" don't have to give a warning about towing the car because they "aren't the police." My car was given a ticket less than an hour after I parked and towed one hour later with no contact. Then when I showed up at the office and had to wait outside the building for a bit I had to pay 335 dollars plus the 25 dollar ticket to get the car back. I'd have to agree with the rest of the reviews. A tow company tows cars obviously, but they could do with less mansplaining and acting like I'm stupid assuming bc I'm a woman, and they could stop praying on college students. I live in the poorest building you can find and to tow my car when I barely have money in my bank account and demand hundreds of dollars is just a scam. Im obviously having a bad day because my car was towed, no need to be mean about it. if i could give zero stars i would. read more

What a horrible company, if you want to call it that. College kids are innocent but taking advantage is abhorrent, unprofessional and immoral. There are those that knowingly park illegally. The majority park and look for no parking signs because its well known that parking is a premium around the university. Towing a car 1 mile and charging $300 to do is gouging, pure and simple. What comes around, goes around. Plus, the lot attendant was rude and dismissive. If there what a -10 rating, they would get it. read more

A gaggle of scumbags willing to do anything to squeeze funds out of college kids. Every single person I talked to said it was someone else's call or that it wasn't their problem. Towed from my own apartment an hour after arriving because I didn't have a parking sticker for the car I had just purchased. (Unable to get a sticker at night) Insult to injury was a nice parking violation on top of the towing costs they were unwilling to waive. If the lawsuit, unclaimed business, and overall bad rep wasn't enough. DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH THESE "PEOPLE" read more

Walk's Towing has extremely poor service and is only responsive when it is benbeneficialifical to their company. I have called them multiple times to assist me when a car has been in the parking spot that I pay for monthly, and they have never shown up. However, when my car was parked in a friends parking lot, with at least 50 other open spots, they towed my car after being parked for 30 minutes late into the night. I do not recommend giving their company any type of service. read more

Horrible company!!! they comb the parking lots & streets like hawks do i am told. My story visiting son THON WEEKEND - had parking pass permit on rear view mirror fir all weekend (planned properly) Hawks towing claimed - sorry your parking lot was full, you were in another buildings area - just despicable the difference between spots was a garbage can/bin!!! Very distasteful read more

Towed a car that was registered at Vairo village. The car was registered for 5 days and was disregarded by the company. And car was towed across town for no reason. read more

Doesn't have signs present that day you can't park there, and then proceeded to give me a ticket.

This is the biggest Scam place there is in Penn State. I parked my car in my apartment lot to finish moving out of my house this weekend and last night it got tow. I have a parking pass for the lot which was for the length of the lease. The pass had been faded due to sunlight and they couldn't read the numbers. They towed the car charged me $295 even though I have proof of of a valid pass. This fraud. Once I showed them proof, I should not of had to pay for the towing. I will be reporting them to BB. I will be submitting a report to the attorney general as well. read more

Towed my car away in an area without a "no parking" sign. I was right by visitors parking. They were unorganized when I called. They had my car but couldn't tell me that for a matter of hours. I thought my car was stolen. I had to call township police to find out where my car was. Also, did not tell me about storage fees which led to an unexpected 500$ bill. This civil suit is definitely warranted. Add your names. read more

Thief's - They towed my sons car in an open spot at a friends apt complex. It was a visitor spot without any signs. He has parked there many times and it is an allowable spot... They wouldn't release the car without a payment of 225.00 from a college kid. The fight is on.. I will respond again how the manager or owner handles this read more

My daughter drove to State College to visit her sister. She must have parked in a No Parking Zone and her car got towed. My husband called Walk's Towing and was on speaker phone. I was shocked by how rude the lady on the phone was. My husband tried to ask questions about payment and Walks hours and the woman was abrupt to put it nicely. If someone is as miserable as she is, why not get another job? Nasty! I'd like to give ZERO stars to Walks but I have to mark one to post read more

Called and they said they'd be on their way, didn't show up after an hour. Thanks for nothing idk.

Great customer service. They were so nice, they even added an additional fee to my bill. Tow truck driver must be new. He caused several lights in my dashboard to go off in the process. They will hold your vehicle hostage until you pay a ridiculous fee. If you want to know what it feels like to get robbed in broad daylight, deal with these guys. read more