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    Jump Start Hero

    4.7 (196 reviews)
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    Services - Jump Start Hero

    Car towing

    Fuel delivery

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    Flat tire repair

    Flat tire replacement

    Jump-start service

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    This guy is awesome
    Soy P.

    I was in SF for a class at Circus Center, parked and thought I should give the car behind me more space so I tried to start my car - and alas it was a no go. I called Jump Start Hero and they came within 30 mins as promised. They gave my car a successful jump start but even more - the technician was so full of positive energy and good stories - it really gave my shitty situation a brighter spin. I laughed a lot, learned a thing or two and gained perspective! So thank you, Jump Start Hero - your people are awesome and I appreciate you - a hundred stars! I drove safely home over the bay bridge, and I should have been hella grumpy, but I humbly was not even sweating it.

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    2 months ago

    After service was requested, showed up in 15 minutes. Got my car started in less that's 5 minutes. Efficient, quick, easy. Would recommend

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    2 months ago

    Dan is the man , He provides a great service and has helped a number of our customers out over the years we recommend him highly.

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    Dan replaced a battery and was very responsive on his ETA! Price is comparable and good friendly service! Thanks

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    6 months ago

    Quick, easy, and fastest available... and their in-city (SF) price for a tow beat the competition. Super easy choice!

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    A tad expensive but great guy, happy. Found his niche and does it well. Helped me out for sure!

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    2 years ago

    Jump Start Hero saved the day! Car battery died and they got here within 20 minutes. Amazing!

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    Daniel was there quickly and was a huge help in getting my car towed to the repair shop. Highly recommended!

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks ,we are happy to get you rolling again!

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    3 years ago

    5 stars great fast service I would definitely use them again . Flatbed towing which is key for me

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    4 years ago

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    Daniel G.

    Thank you for your glowing review, Daniel! We truly appreciate it!

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    Although I did not need to use their service they responded to help me within minutes. Thank you!

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    2 years ago

    Literally, my new heroes! Quick, responsive, and affordable. They made a stressful situation very easy and manageable - it saved my day!

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    Daniel G.

    Matt, thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star review!

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    Review Highlights - Jump Start Hero

    Superb experience with Daniel on getting my old car that wouldn't start out of my garage and into the shop where it needed to go!

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    A & J Towing - Private property towing

    A & J Towing

    (69 reviews)

    Outer Mission

    I had an outstanding experience with AAA and the remarkable tow truck driver, Khalil Habash. From…read morethe moment he arrived, Khalil was incredibly sharp and quickly identified that the starter was definitely dead after his initial attempt to jump-start the car. Because his tow truck couldn't fit under the low ceilings of the Stonestown parking garage, Khalil expertly coasted my immobile car down the garage inclines, ensuring it remained safe and under control as we brought it out to the street. Initially, I had considered having Khalil tow my car to my home, but it quickly became clear that this would have been impractical since I had no plans for repairs. Khalil wisely suggested towing the car directly to A & J Automotive, where it could be repaired promptly and efficiently. This thoughtful recommendation proved to be a game-changer, sparing me the hassle of finding a repair shop on my own and necessitating a second towing job. What truly stood out was Khalil's dedication and thoughtfulness. After we dropped the car off at A & J Automotive, Khalil even gave me a ride home, despite his shift having ended and the pouring rain. His commitment to my comfort made the entire experience pleasant and stress-free. The next morning, Farah at A & J Automotive confirmed the diagnosis and repaired the starter at a fair and reasonable price, which I verified through my own research. Thanks to Khalil's thoughtful recommendation, my car is now fixed and back on the road, saving me time and hassle.

    Best towing experience. Guy got to us in less than 30 mins and dropped us off at the mechanic…read more Really awesome person, wish I got his name.

    Westlake Tow - Predatory company!

    Westlake Tow

    (39 reviews)

    I dont live in the city, but my boyfriend does, and my car broke down there…read more So we had my car towed ( a different tow place) to a VW dealership by his house. The dealership's price was way too expensive to fix my car, so I called around to have my car towed home. I call up Westlake and not only was this the cheapest I talked to, they were the nicest. The woman ,Carolee, I talked with asked the type of car ; Jetta, and where is was; she than went on to say how she had a Jetta as well and that before we tow the car to my home I should give the place she goes to get her Jetta fixed. I called up this place, and it was a million times cheaper, so not only did I save my money on the towing, but on fixing my car as well. I'm super happy with this place and this wonderful woman who gave her business else where, and I'll still be having my car towed by them to the shop she referred me to, IM SO HAPPY.

    I'm extremely frustrated and disappointed with the service provided by Westlake Tow. A friend of…read moremine, who was visiting us from out of state, had a very unpleasant experience with this predatory towing company. She was simply backing into our parking area, which is located near our apartment, for just 3-5 minutes to retrieve her dogs from our apartment . During that brief period, her vehicle was hitched and ready to be taken away, despite not obstructing anyone (solely blocking our paid parking spot) nor causing any disruption. The whole incident took place in a matter of minutes, and she was unaware that this could even result in a tow. This towing felt incredibly predatory and unnecessary. It seems like Westlake Tow is more interested in charging people than actually providing reasonable service. My friend did nothing wrong, yet she was penalized for a completely harmless action. I would strongly advise anyone to avoid using their services if possible. It's clear they prioritize making money off of people who make the slightest mistake rather than offering fair and ethical towing practices. I will be taking my complaints further and sharing this experience to warn others about how they operate. Terrible experience, and I hope they reconsider their approach to customer service. I additionally advise any business to avoid conducting business with a company that has such unethical practices and drives around trying to make a quick dollar without anyone calling to complaint. Note: Eddie the tow driver admitted to not being called by anyone and just looking to tow individuals.

    Broadmoor Towing Service

    Broadmoor Towing Service

    (57 reviews)

    Over $600 in possessions were missing from my car and the entire thing was torn apart. My iPhone…read moreand airpods were completely missing.

    If I could give zero stars, I would. My 2017 BMW was impounded by police and taken to Broadmoor…read moreTowing on a day they were closed, which meant I couldn't retrieve my vehicle immediately. By the time they allowed pickup, four days of storage fees had racked up--totaling around $900. When I tried to pay with my credit card, they refused, insisting on cash only, despite California law requiring them to accept cards for vehicle release. I didn't have that much cash on hand, and they wouldn't work out any kind of payment plan. The staff was extremely rude, both on the phone and in person. I asked to retrieve my belongings from the car--including a laptop and other valuables--and was told the vehicle was locked. I returned with my key, thinking they'd escort me, but instead the staff took my key and suddenly claimed the car had already been unlocked, which made no sense. When I asked for the key back, they refused, saying I'd only get it once I paid the full fee. At that point, they threatened to involve the police, which--being on probation--was the last thing I needed. In the end, I lost my key and ultimately my entire vehicle. I didn't choose this company, and I would never recommend them to anyone. This place operates like a trap--predatory policies, misleading communication, and a total lack of compassion. If your car ends up here, brace yourself for sky-high fees, manipulation, and hostility.

    Wilmars Towing and Transport - Us texting him pictures of the garage and providing clearance heights the day before the tow.

    Wilmars Towing and Transport

    (40 reviews)

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    Arranged for a tow a couple of days ahead of time and all went smoothly. Price seemed reasonable,…read moredriver Charlie was friendly and competent. Car was delivered for repair without any hassle. Would use again!

    Edit: Changing my review to 1 star. Owner is now posting my personal address and license plate as…read morethey are unhappy with my review. Reported to Yelp for privacy violations. We reached out to this business with this exact quote: 'Non emergency car tow, anytime within the next few days. About 9 miles within San Francisco. How much for rear wheel towing vs. flat bed. It's from one apt garage to another apt garage, the space is tight for both places'. The good: - The tow truck drivers were right on time for their appointment. - They managed to get our car out of the tight spot (although they had to push it) - Workers were friendly and tried to accommodate us the best they could The bad: - We were charged an additional $75 by the owner for 'additional labor required'. This was because the tow trucks could not get into either garage, and the workers had to push the car out/in to both garages. This was despite the fact that we provided the information on our quote request that it was one SF apartment garage to another, and the spot was tight. We also provided the clearance of the garages the early afternoon before the tow. You would think that professionals in these services would know if their trucks would be able to go into a garage after being provided the clearance, and also that they would check to see what kind of garage it was before providing a quote if the price would change. - Before scheduling an appointment (after being provided the quote), we also confirmed with the owner that there would be 'no hidden fees'. He assured us that he 'don't do business like that'. We were then charged an additional fee of roughly ~30% of the quote price. - We reached out to the owner after being charged additional fees. His responses were full of inconsistencies and odd answers. For example: - He told us he assumed that the garage would be a straight in and out. This was despite us telling him it was to/from an apartment garage in SF and tight spots (assumedly NOT straight in and out), and explaining the garage layout to his employee. He also did not think to clarify before the tow. - He told us that his workers should have reached out to him when it was a more complicated tow and there would be extra fees. Despite acknowledging that it was an error on his drivers for not reaching out, he did not refund the fee. - He texted us requesting more information about the garage the day before. At essentially the same time, his employee (the truck driver) called us and we provided a detailed explanation of the garage situation. His worker failed to relay this information to the owner. The owner blamed us for this, explaining that we should have called him and told him as well, even after we had provided all the requested information to his employee. Summary: Overall, we felt like we went above and beyond to provide all the required information to get an accurate quote. After a series of blunders that appear to be issues with communication by his employees, we ended up having to pay additional hidden fees (roughly 30% of the original quote). We even tried to clarify the situation with the owner after the tow, but he seemed disinterested in providing a refund for the additional fee. This was even after he told us that his employees did not follow the established procedure. Overall this felt a little suspicious and like bad business practice. Even if there were some communication issues with his employees, we felt that the business owner should have honored his word and refunded the fee after. Even with all information we provided and despite our protest, they stood firm on their price.

    Jump Start Hero - towing - Updated May 2026

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