REPORTING THIS COMPANY TO CRIME PREVENTION.
Do NOT conduct business with these thieves.
I found out I was talking to JK TowIng owner the whole time. Don't let him tell you MIKE is the manager. This guy is full of lies.
He violated the code by telling me he only accepts cash.
Per California code, VEH 22658
(o) (1) It is the intent of the Legislature in the adoption of subdivision (k) to assist vehicle owners or their agents by, among other things, allowing payment by credit cards for towing and storage services, thereby expediting the recovery of towed vehicles and concurrently promoting the safety and welfare of the public.
(5) Be permitted to pay by cash, insurer's check, or a valid bank credit card. Credit charges for towing and storage services shall comply with Section 1748.1 of the Civil Code. Law enforcement agencies may include the costs of providing for payment by credit when agreeing with a towing or storage provider on rates.
He violated the code again without giving a warning especially since I was only there for 30 mins.
Under California Code, VEH 22658
(2) The vehicle has been issued a notice of parking violation, and 96 hours have elapsed since the issuance of that notice.
Although they are on the sign they have to be called by the property manager to be removed but when I called the property manager he didn't ask to remove my car. It states owner of property must be present of the tow or have a signed authorization to tow the vehicle which I doubt he has one in 30 mins. He had a police log/badge number on the paper. When I called SJPD they didn't know who made that.
Per California code, VEH
(l) (1) (A) A towing company shall not remove or commence the removal of a vehicle from private property without first obtaining the written authorization from the property owner or lessee, including an association of a common interest development, or an employee or agent thereof, who shall be present at the time of removal and verify the alleged violation, except that presence and verification is not required if the person authorizing the tow is the property owner, or the owner's agent who is not a tow operator, of a residential rental property of 15 or fewer units that does not have an onsite owner, owner's agent or employee, and the tenant has verified the violation, requested the tow from that tenant's assigned parking space, and provided a signed request or email, or has called and provides a signed request or email within 24 hours, to the property owner or owner's agent, which the owner or agent shall provide to the towing company within 48 hours of authorizing the tow. The signed request or email shall contain the name and address of the tenant, and the date and time the tenant requested the tow. A towing company shall obtain, within 48 hours of receiving the written authorization to tow, a copy of a tenant request required pursuant to this subparagraph. For the purpose of this subparagraph, a person providing the written authorization who is required to be present on the private property at the time of the tow does not have to be physically present at the specified location of where the vehicle to be removed is located on the private property.
They illegally stole my car and money. I parked my car at 11:30am on 1/25/25 and was conducting business at a plaza they towed my car at 12pm 1/25/25. I called the police and they told me JF towing took it. I called them and they said to come pick it up. I went to the site and they said I had to make an appointment now. I got upset and they said I need $530 cash to take it out. I went to go get cash and went back to pick up my car. The guy then said how do I want to pay. He could've taken card the whole time but decided to waste my time. I have statements from my bank that I bought stuff at the plaza. They did not care and said the plaza didn't want my business. They also said the manager of the parking lot was the one who told them to tow the cars. After I paid and got my car back he tried to scare me saying the plaza has cameras. I went home and called the property manager he said he never told him to tow my car and that he had to chalk the wheels to see how long they were there and he told me to make a complaint. I called the tow company and I let them know I was going to file a police report and talk to crime prevention on Monday. The guy then said let me talk to the guy and find out what happened and called me back to tell me to pick up my money that he took after stealing my car. I called the police and let them know the whole situation and they said they couldn't do anything but the tow company put for police log/badge# 1063 and the police officer said they don't have anyone with that number. The tow guy came out saying it was a mistake and it was my lucky day to be getting back my money. read more