S & K Towing

I ran out of gas on the freeway and called S & K Towing -- they were absolutely amazing! Within just a few minutes on the phone, they confirmed all the details, offered a solution, and sent help right away. In less than 10 minutes, their truck arrived with fuel, and they handled everything quickly and professionally. I was back on the road in about 15 minutes total! It was my first experience with a towing company, and it couldn't have gone better -- fast, efficient, and super friendly service. Highly recommend!

On June 17, 2024, I unfortunately drove our rented camper van into a V-ditch at the entrance to the Nichols Institute in San Juan Capistrano. It's a pretty isolated area but luckily the guards were able to help us get S&K Towing to come out. Their contracted towing company had initially come out, but the driver had given up after some attempts at lifting the van out of the ditch: He was fearful that the van would end up tipping onto its down-slope side. In addition, other towing companies in the area declined the job once they heard about the situation. S&K Towing agreed to send a driver to check out the situation. Although we had to wait until 9 p.m. before S&K's driver, Frank, was able to come out, it was well worth the wait. Frank clearly had the expertise, perseverance, AND patience to work with a very difficult , not to mention dangerous, situation. Both my husband and I were really in awe of his skill in maneuvering, using all the flatbed tow truck's various options, the camper van out of the V-ditch. He finally got the camper van onto solid level ground a little over two hours later. S&K Towing is fortunate, as were we, to have someone as skilled and conscientious as Frank!

Avoid this circus at all costs here's how they handled our situation... my son was pulled over for speeding I'm not happy about it but i also consider it an honest mistake during the interaction with the chp officer finds my sons license was expired yes I'm upset but still an honest mistake so the officer decides to impound the car. Here's where s&k towing is involved they managed to get on the rotation for tows with the chp when the supposed tow truck driver mark arrives he lifts the Lexus is250 from the front, this is an automatic transmission rear wheel drive car can not be towed in this manner unless the car is put on dolly's so the rear wheels are off the ground. This did not happen and my son was not aware. Mark the supposed tow truck operator told my son and his girlfriend that he was going to leave the car running so he knew that he was not towing the car properly. Now when we picked the car up I didn't do a thorough walk around (my mistake) when we got home I saw that the right rear of the bumper had damage and the bumper light was broken you could also see where someone had wiped the scuff mark off because the car was dirty (see pictures). I immediately called the tow yard and was directed toward Jesse who immediately went on the defensive even going so far as blaming my son because his drivers license was expired. He knew the damage was there he explained how when something like this happens they look up the citation to see what the reason for impound was. Jesse went on to explain that this happens all the time so if the driver if pulled over for driving while intoxicated he probably won't remember about a broken or damaged bumper and taillight so this tells me that this happens to others as well he was ready with his story and would not accept any responsibility for the damage. These clowns have no business dealing with other peoples property and can not act responsibly or do the job of towing and storing cars properly. Be aware do not give this circus any business steer clear. The only reason they have a 2 star rating is because you can't leave less than a 1 star rating.

The reviews are true!!! DO NOT USE THEM. They price gouge. My wife was stalled at a red light. OC Sheriff called S&K(yes the San Clemente location) and they towed her SUV less than 100 yard. Charged us $319.00!! The price was not given until after the 100 yard tow. Then refused to release the car from tow truck until they were paid. The owner of the company was rude and unapologetic. Demanding pay. He later told me that they have a contract with OC Sherriff. If this is so then there is most likely a kickback going on with the Sheriff and S&K. I do not necessarily believe this to be true because S&K did not come across as an honest business. If i get one or two people to look elsewhere for a tow then I have done a good service by posting this.

I'm not going to lie my situation was definitely a series of unfortunate events. I got into a weather induced accident and the company was there within 30mins. Super helpful tow driver that dropped me off at the enterprise to rent a car. A few days later the new owner picked up the phone and understood my situation as my insurance wasn't going to cover the tow. Jesse gave me a discount for being in the military but more so because he understood the crappy situation I was in. To be honest this has been the silver lining in my very uncertain situation. I'm so grateful for the service they provided today. He even was gracious enough to change the tire. Definitely a solid recommend for the customer service and business service if you're in the area.