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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! The service is fast, friendly and VERY honest.I heard some grinding noise due to my brakes, sounded like metal on metal. I was quoted somewhere in the vicinity of $200 for brake pads and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing to complain about at Ed Little's is that this five-star review on Yelp means you might have to wait a few days for an appointment. But the guys there are so nice, they'll probably try...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A while back I had a problem with my engine and thought it was catastrophic (loud noises, no power, smells, etc.). When I called and spoke to Bob about it, he thought it would be a waste of money to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These Guys are the best! Bob kept me updated and informed the whole time. He was totally honest about the condition of my Suby and he got me through SMOG without pushing unnecessary and costly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was GREAT! Just make sure you make an appointment in advance because they seem to always be busy. I needed an oil change and they saved me $20 compared to what the dealership would have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, when I took my friends 1990 Toyota Camry here in an attempt to get it SMOG certified, I was certain I was going to end up spending a lot of money. When I arrived, Dennis came out, I explained the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much more to add to what everyone has said other than my 5 stars. Great service, great communication, friendly, professional, and honest. Definitely make a reservation before you go though!
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honest Mechanic! Old school work ethic! Nice guys!Saved me $600! The dealer, Martin Cadillac, had my car for two days and was still unsure of the problem. They said I needed new parts in my brake...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my car back today and its running great. They worked on my 1995 Buick LeSabre, replacing an expensive and labor intensive engine part. When it turned out that the original problem was masking a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service, very friendly. Dennis was a pleaure to deal with, and my Toyota Rav 4 runs better now that when I first purchased it. Highly recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am one of those people that hate getting my car serviced. I am so worried about getting ripped off. Anyway, I was up for my 60k service for my Honda Accord. I was just going to bite the bullet and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man, time and time again, this place outshines the rest. just did a transmission fluid change and they wouldn't change my brakes. Unlike the other places, they said i've got 10k more miles.Worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WONDERFUL SERVICE--CHARMING MECHANICS--FAST SERVICE--NO FUSS--NO BS--GENEROUS & GRACIOUS! Once again, Yelpers did not disappoint. After reading several positive reviews regarding this fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first time visiting Ed. My brake was making noise, and I was worried the belt need to be replaced, though turned out to be just a lot of dirt on it. They cleaned the belt and did a check-up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gave Ed Little's auto service 4 stars instead of 5 because I didn't get any work done here. Though Bob was indeed very helpful and kind and told me that my car's problem could be fixed for free at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My car had a long-running engine issue that would have prevented me from passing emissions tests, and multiple mechanics had tried and failed to remedy the problem. No such trouble for the crew at Ed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp! I found Ed Little in Culver City. You see, I drive the greatest car in the world, and wanted to find a trusted mechanic to whom I could entrust Princess Aurora for a couple days....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my water pump sprung a leak, I had no idea how to find an auto mechanic in Los Angeles. I discovered Ed Little Auto Service right here on Yelp. The positive reviews are all quite correct. These...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first YELP searched business. My old mechanice went belly-up and I turned to Yelp. Ed Little came up first, so I thought I'd give it a shot. They were great - told me exactly what they needed to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are two types of people in the world that I just don't trust: doctors and mechanics. However, Ed Little comes the closest out of any other mechanic I've been to in LA. Bob (the head mechanic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have taken both my Nissan Sentra, and my Honda Civic here for service. The guys are very honest and do not do anything that does not need to be done. I asked about my transmission on the Civic and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super fantastic. Honest and fast. The only Auto mechanic that I have found, so far, in LA, that I would ever happily go back to a 2nd time. This is now my default place for everything auto related
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honest and Fair.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend Ed's Auto Shop to my great grandmother. Bob is a cool cat.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All these other reviews were totally correct about the service you get at Ed Little Auto Service. I made an appointment on Monday to bring my car in on Thursday, and Bob (I'm assuming it was Bob,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love ed little auto servicelove boblove yelp (for letting me find ed little)it was the fourth time in two months that i had to visit auto mechanics because of my right headlight. thank GOD i found ed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had my car serviced and was very happy with the results. The owner/mechanic is very personable and their service is great! They promised my car would be ready in two days and it was. The price...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
based on the reviews here i had to check it out because its so hard to find a honest, dependable, knowledgeable mechanice. well, yelpers were correct. i brought my car in for a "trip check" since i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite my unimpressive Mistubishi Mirage, Bob treated me and my car with respect.I highly recommend these guys.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob was great and very helpful. My car knowledge is lacking (to say the least), but he was sure to explain everything to me and I felt completely comfortable bring my car to them. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spoke with three different employees and all were extremely accommodating and helpful. Offered more inexpensive alternatives and promised to keep costs down. Wonderful people and efficient workers.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Ed Little's Auto Service from the wonderful reviews here from Yelp! My car had stalled and I had no idea where to take it or what was going on with it. The car got towed over to Ed Little,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bob and all the guys working there are friendly and - very importantly - great at explaining what the problem might be with your car. My car window was stuck in the down position so they opened up the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to write my review for quite a while. I usually take my Toyota SR5 to my regular mechanic near my office in Pasadena. But when I have car trouble near home I'm kind of in a pickle....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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I went to Ed Little's based on reviews on CIty Search and Yelp. This was my first . I would go again. Service was pretty fast.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm used to my daddy doing my car work for me, but after moving down to LA I'm on my own. I discovered a few days ago that my car was low on coolant, and I had no idea how to replace it. I read all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ed Little Auto Service--- my LIFELINE. Bob (the son of Ed) is just excellent, excellent. Their team is HONEST, FAST, ACCURATE. what more can you ask for? Do make an appointment, though, not because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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my family has been bringing our cars to Bob for as long as I can remember.. 10 years .. always does quality work, with a complete breakdown of all work clearly explained on the invoice. they will call you in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had this annoying clicking sound that was driving me nuts for months. Bob was once again my life savior. He figured it out in no time and remedy it just as fast. Best of all, free of charge!Way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service. Dealer quoted $200 to replace tail lights. Bob Little fixed the problem (which turned out to be more than burnt bulbs) for $20, no kidding. With oil change and two other small...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They sent me a message in March 31st apologizing. If all the places that I had post a bad review contacted me, it would fix the bad customer service from West to East coast!
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to go to this place for months just based on all the 5 star reviews, and last Friday I finally took my car in to get my brakes checked. The day before, I called 2 other Firestones...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want HONESTY this is the place. Bob will not up-charge or do anything or sell you anything your car does not need. To me that's worth everything. He is not open on Saturdays which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ed Little Auto Service is the BEST! I'm never taking my Jeep anywhere else for any kind of mechanical work...and all thanks to the great Yelpers, without whom I never would have found this place!My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place on yelp - took my car in for a timing belt change. Totally forgotten i had it changed at 70k (because HONDA said i needed it .. ) and now i learn i don't need to get it done till...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, my fellow yelpers u have not failed me! Took my Chevy here for a tune up. The guys were super cool and friendly. They explained everything that they were doing in detail, they answered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I've had my Corolla for nine years - Perliye is a part of the family. I take her to get her check-ups regularly, so when the Check Engine light came on, I sprang into action (okay, so it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been told i need to fix all these things previously that would have costs over $1000. When i took my car to Ed Littles, they insisted that i look for receipts and also said the other things...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've Known the Little family for years and taken many cars to them and sent many friends their way. Always honest, reasonable prices and quality work. What more really matters?
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bob was very helpful and was honest about what things needed to be done now and what things he recommended but could wait til the next check up. -----Unfortunately I have to lower my initial rating....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ed Little's Auto Service is fantastic! Bob Little is a man of integrity and honesty. I don't know anything about cars, and I trust him implicitly. So rare to find someone you can trust! Chris O
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love Ed Little! Bob is a genuine and honest man who really takes the time to understand my concerns, explain what is going on, and help me solve the problem, and all with a smile! He is quick but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love that both Bob and Dennis actually take the time to explain everything to you and don't charge for things they don't have to charge for- ie. just taking a look at your car.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you to all fellow yelpers for this referral! This place is AMAZING!!! Seriously! I called yesterday and told them that I was hearing a noise when I lifted my foot from the brake pedal. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Yelp and I love Ed Little's Auto service. I went there this morning to get my brakes checked after going to Midas(beware!) and being told I needed a new battery, a power steering flush and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brakes were sounding funny and I was overdue for an oil change. I went to Ed Little Auto last Thursday based solely on the number and quality of the raves here in Yelp World, and couldn't be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best. I am writing this review at Tanner's Coffee (a block away from Ed Little's Auto Service, free WiFi)I just got off the phone with Bob as his team diagnosed my Hyundai Elantra for its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we all know what its like trying to go to a mechanic and not be anything but apprehensive, suspicious, and frustrated with not knowing if you're being screwed or overpaying. Being new to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys have a golden throne waiting for them in heaven. I mean it. Honest, forthright, and good at their jobs. If they can't fix it, they'll send you to someone who can who is honest as well....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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I first learned of Ed Little a good 20 years ago. For years, I took my 70 Olds there for service. Sometimes by appointment, though not every time. Honest people who did a solid job. I?d not had occasion to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother has been going here for years and yearsand now I take my car to Ed Little as well.Honest, not over-priced and friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the past, I was never committed to maintaining my cars. I would put gas in them and go, never thinking of tune-ups, oil-changes, etc. The only time a car of mine would see a mechanic was when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 97 Nissan has seen better days. There's no paint left on the roof really, it has no hubcaps left (I got sick of putting more on only to lose one a week again), and the check engine light is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place through yelp. :)They were great -- dropped my car off at 9am, it was ready by 1pm (though it was no problem to pick it up the next day). Total price? $38. I don't think I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i thought that i'd be that one person who would catch this place on a bad day and get mistreated and ripped off. fortunately, such days may not exist at ed little auto service. i came in for a 70,000...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ed Little's the best. I found them from all the great feedback they got from Yelp. ALL TRUE. Fixing the problem was $100 LESS than the dealer was going to charge me to LOOK at it. Bob is the man....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Edit - I returned to my beloved mechanic's shop today to fix my cigarette lighter in my car. I had tried a couple things, but was ready to buy a whole new mechanism. Bob and Company looked at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, yelp is a great site. ED LITTLE was great! I know how hard it is to try a new mechanic but these guys are legit. I was quoted $165 for a transmission fluid change, I was called around 1:30,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone tells me I should trade it in... That I'm ASKING for problems, but I can't help it, I adore my Ford. They call it the Exploder, and I have to admit, all the teasing makes me a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp loves this place for a reason. These guys are great.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for recommending this place! The brakes on my Mazda were starting to make loud metallic grinding noises and I made an appointment at Ed Little. Dennis there was very kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update - Have now gone to them a couple times and have had great service at affordable prices each time. Added a star because of trust ... I always worry that auto shops try to fool me, betting that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As good as the other reviewers say! Service was timely (finished ahead of scheduled) and priced very reasonably! Plus, and most importantly, they will tell you what is and what is not right with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i needed a mechanic (close to home) for my used hyundai accent (it's a cheap car, but it's all mine and it runs well). another mechanic in santa monica wanted to replace all sorts of things,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Pontiac overheated, so I took it to the dealer, who told me the entire cooling system plus water pump needed replacing for the grand total of $1400. (See my review of "Hooman Pontiac GMC Buick of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure he's great. But they don't work on VW's.: (
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being new to LA I was looking for a honest mechanic who would not try to up sell. From the recommendation of my yelp friends I visited Ed Little this afternoon since my breaks were squeaking. All I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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This is the first time in California I have had conversations with mechanics where I felt they were being honest and upfront with me about my car's needs and not trying to sell me on getting service I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ed Little's is the best. I've always had car problems with too many places trying to up-sell or "finding" things wrong with my car. A friend of mine recommended them, and what's interesting is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better automotive repair anywhere. No one but Bob Little and his right hand man Dennis go near any of my cars. Not only is the work at ELAS superior, the prices are reasonable, repair...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Ed Little Auto Service via Yelp and was very pleased. I got a coffee down the street as they changed my oil (and cleaned my battery cables for free). I was told my '94 Corolla looked good (I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Bob Little is the son of Ed Little who opened this shop in 1953. He has done his dad proud giving Excellent HONEST service which is very hard to come by these days. I went to Bob after a conversation over the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad I found this place through Yelp. I came on a Friday but they were booked solid so I had to come back another day. Bob offered to drive my car around just to see what was wrong with it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am always afraid of getting seriously bamboozled by mechanics, being a girl and all. Luckily I drive a Honda Civic, so my visits to the mechanic are few. But, the Green Eagle was not driving as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ed little rocks! i've been to them a couple times for service and oil changes and each time they've been super-duper friendly and up-front about what needs to be done and what will need service in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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I've taken several of my cars to Ed Little and have always left happy. After having some extensive work done (leaking head gasket), I had to take my car back because the leak reappeared. They stood behind...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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