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About This Business

South Philly Towing provides towing and roadside assistance, including light, medium, and heavy duty towing, classic car towing, electric vehicle towing, junk car removal, long distance towing, recovery towing, and equipment hauling. The company assists clients with tire changes, jump starts, lockout services, and winching.

BBB Accredited Since: 4/6/2022

Years in Business: 31

Products and Services

Classic Car Towing, Dealership Towing, Electric Vehicle Towing, Equipment Hauling, Heavy Duty Towing, Heavy Machinery Towing, Jump Start, Junk Car Towing, Light & Medium Duty Towing, Lockouts, Long Distance Towing, Private Parking Enforcement, Recovery Towing, Roadside Assistance, RV Road Service, Specialty Towing, Tire Change, T-Shirt Merchandise, Winching

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
8/1/1995
Business Started:
10/1/1994
Business Incorporated:
12/12/1994
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
Otterson Enterprise Corporation
South Philly Towing & Auto Body
Business Management:
Ms. Bernice Otterson, Vice President
Mr. Michael Otterson, President

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Ms. Bernice Otterson, Vice President
Mr. Michael Otterson, President
Customer Contacts
Mr. Michael Otterson, President
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (215) 462-1418
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business
Social Media
Facebook
Instagram

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

BBB records show a license number of 3383 for this business, issued by Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA)-Philadelphia. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2026.

Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA)-Philadelphia

701 Market Street

Philadelphia PA 19104-2895

215-6839440

Fax: (215) 6839490

Website

BBB records show a license number of USDOT: 1155363 for this business, issued by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-Federal

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)-Federal

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington DC 20590

Additional Information

Latest Reviews

  • Nasirah W

    "The drivers are reckless and negligent, and when you call to complain or seek repairs for damages, the owner denies everything and is nasty and rude. Check REMOVEDReviews, there are multiple complaints, and I'm sure many more that weren't filed publicly." ... Read full review

  • Darnell D

    "They are white collar criminals! They towed my vehicle on private property!" ... Read full review

  • Debbi S

    "0 Stars!" ... Read full review

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