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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got a flat on a weekend, found out about Larkin Brothers. They were so cool, they could have easily sold us a new tire, but instead fixed it for $15. Now we take our car there for service because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great tire shop, went in for a flat repair 20 minutes before they were closing on a Saturday and they took care of me quick. They even gave me a discount. Apparently flat repairs depend on tire size...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An EXCELLENT find, 7 blocks from my house. Flat tires have the ability to RUIN my day. RUIN IT. There's nothing worse than coming out of your house in a great mood on a Sunday, hopping in your car,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are too high,use Americus instead there prices and service is better.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, my big old truck (Ford F-150) had a tire that was literally coming apart at the seams. A gap had opened up between the sidewall and the tread big enough to be able see the frayed wires of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a little blonde girl, I just look like the type of customer to get hosed at a car repair shop. But oh, that was so not the case at Larkins. The first time I rolled in with a flat tire, they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the other reviewers. These guys very very prompt by tire shop standards and relatively cheap. I went in there for a minor patch job. In ~45min, the tech unmounted my tire, found the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a couple quotes for an alignment, came out to like $90-100 everywhere. Called Larkin Bros, said it would be $70 ($69.95 pft..). Everything went well, alignment went good. They got my car door...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second time this place has saved my ass. First time, i needed a new tire. The one they put on was one that my very trusted mechanic later said was the exact one he would have recommended, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a flat. Grumble. Donut has a leak. Grumble grumble. Towed to a different repair shop that tried to hose me. Roar.Enter -- Larkins Bros.Okay so there was no shiny white horse, but they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. After calling many business in the area I stumbled upon this place, they said they had my tires, they said theyll be in on the next business day, then they said "the warehouse fogot to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Service and Honest Dealing! Because Larkins has such a great reputation, they always have customers coming in. What this means for you - regular and repeat customers means they can afford to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks for yelpers again on this great recommendation. I had a flat tire on Friday evening, the time for my birthday celebration dinner. What a gift! Larkins is the only one open on weekend within...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time going to Larkin Brothers. My '94 Camaro desperately needed new brakes. Ok, but first, why am I driving a 94 Camaro? Because I got it for free from my father 1 year ago after my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had bought tires from Larkin Bros. before, but I will go elsewhere after their terrible service and workmanship on my last visit. I stopped in because of a slow leak and they put my spare on while I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places that will repair your tire on a Sunday. $15 and $12.50 for balancing, fair prices for the work.. quick service as well.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was cheap - 4 new tires for $425 installed, tax included in under 30 minutes. they had cheaper options but decided to spend a lil extra. extra bonus was tires were in stock. will be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great personnel, great service period.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first flat tire and I was little scared not knowing what to do. Yelp reviewers directed me to Larkins Bros. and I was so pleased. It was quick (15 min) and cheap ($15) for the screw hole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i rolled up on a saturday morning with a nail in my tire and thought i would be there forever since there were a lot of cars . not the case - they patched my tire for $15 (awesome!) in less than 30...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super fast (10-15 mins). Super convenient. Open on weekends. $15 for a tire repair. Nice people. I'd definitely recommend them and would go back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended by a coworker who told me that she was seen right away without an appointment and they were fast. Good enough for me. I went there at 450p and they were pretty busy. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a nail in my tire and the AAA guy said that lots of people go to this tire place on S Van Ness and 14th. I hit Yelp and found he meant Larkins Bros. I went over and in under 30 min had a fixed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
terrrrrible customer service wtfeeez.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only one good thing can come of getting a flat tire on your way to the beach. ... And that is getting it fixed for $15 at Larkin Bros. I keep forgetting to review them because the experience is so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive been goin here for years....great place to get tires and great customer service
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ran over some construction stuff on my street that ripped apart my back tire. I called and they said "come on over" They sold me the one tire I needed (did not try to sell me anything else) and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place fully expecting to pay several hundred dollars for a full set of new tires. I had one mysterious flat and the other tires looked in bad shape to me. Instead, the owner took a look...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes it only takes a few words to say what you need to say. Someone else on Yelp already beat me to it.HonestFastEfficientI will add...Inexpensiveand best of all...OPEN SUNDAY before our road...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there twice recently, first to repair a RTF and then to change 4 tires alignment. Polite, honest, fast, good job, good prices. What else can you ask for. I looked a little bit online for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner contacted me after my last experience and was concerned about it. I explained what happend, he responded, and I returned to have my tires put on my rims. The next day (today)brought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely friendly and accommodating! Randy, the manager, said my tire alignment would be 45 minutes, i was out of there in under 30! They were extremely friendly and extremely affordable compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service...reasonable prices...friendly people. I highly recommend them. Definite pluses for being open on Sundays with minimal wait. Only giving 4 stars because they didn't have my tire in stock...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The guys here are great and super helpful! They were able to do my repairs on short notice and had it done by the end of the day. Don't bother with going anywhere else...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doing anything to my car, apart from driving, washing and filling it with gas causes major anxiety on my part. Not only do I have no car knowledge, I have no desire for car knowledge. I also don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Larkins Bros Tire Company is great! They are conveniently open on Sundays and they were able to fix the problem within an hour. Their prices are also very reasonable and I would highly recommend them.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today to repair my run flat tire, there was a nail in it! Not wanting to pay 300 for another tire! I'm seriously shocked at what great afforable prices they charge. They are definetly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a tire mis.hap and took my car to Larkin Bros in the Mission. Because I had purchased the tire from them one year before, they made a phone call and found out that the tire was under warranty....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time a screw or a nail somehow gets into my driveway, finds its way into my tire and sucks the life out of it (damn contractors), Larkin Bros Tire Co is there to save the day. Yes, its happened...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop. Paid for two tires and an oil change. Friendly and helpful customer service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly service and quick repair. I had a flat tire and they found me a good used tire and I was out in less than 30 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The owner of the shop contacted me through Yelp, apologized, and tried to make amends, so that's good, but be careful if you go there, it could happen to you, too; if it does, tell the manager you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I completely trust these guys. They are very honest and could rip me off due to my lack of auto knowledge, but they don't. Often when I tell them "don't I need a new ____" (that would involve me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing.I had a completely flat tire on my Subaru, I am selling it so needed a quick fix without the usual "well, you'll need a full set of new tires, ya know" rigamarole that you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Same old story: was parking my car one day and noticed that there was a screw stuck in the front right tire. Yikes. After stressing about it for quite a while, I check online and found lots of reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a dumb girl, well at least when it comes to my car I am. I didn't even notice that I had a flat tire until a biker stopped me at a stop sign this morning to inform me of it. I have NO idea how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a customer for years. Sf cars take a beating, always shit goin down with my car in the lower haight. Larkin Brothers always fixes it up quick and cheap....what a perfect combination. It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't help but pile on here. Flat....fill.....flat....fill....ugh! have to get this fixed. I will never have to go through that cycle again thinking that I will have to leave the car to get it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! Came in at 8 am and was done in time for work at 9 am. Service with a quick and genuine smile out the door with a lot of money to spare. Thank you!And they give out donuts!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff. I like how they showed me the Consumer Reports article on my tires before I bought them. They were done before they said they would be. Excellent all-around.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: When I sold my car, a garage checked it for the buyer and told me the guys at Larkins put a wrong model of battery which does not fit the place! Now I know why the staff took almost one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys treated me really well. I went in on a Saturday afternoon to buy one tire. They sold me a retread, didn't try to sell me more tires or a new tire, were fast getting it on my car, and were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what you've been told but on Larkins Bros, yeah I'm sold.My tire hit a nail and it made a hole, but they patched it up and now it's good as gold.I know, I know...corny rap but there isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic experience. First, I took a slowly leaking tire to Wheel Works (I wasn't even sure if there was a leak). They told me it would either be: (a) free if there was nothing wrong, or (b) $45 to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went in to get a simple alignment here. My brother has owned an auto repair shop for over 20 years so I know how to talk shop. I get a call 1 hr later telling me I need $800 worth of parts...(New...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never go anywhere else. great service, really nice staff and as easy on the wallet as possible. highly recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my morning:6:15 AM: heard a loud flapping sound from the back of my car.(3 hours of sulking at home)9:45 AM: cruised home with a patched tire that cost a mere $15 and a pressure-free estimate to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbeatable service and price!!! I'm definitely going back for any tire related services.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reliable and affordable. I noticed a screw embedded in my tire, drove straight over and they fixed it for $15 in about ten minutes. They also had a police car in the shop, which I found amusing.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can always count on Larkin Brothers Tires, Always. Even when I woke up to all four of my tires being slashed by a psycho ex boyfriend because I would not let him in my house. They do a great job,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys ROCK! I've gotten all my tire work done from these guys since I've been driving (over 20 years). I wouldn't go anywhere else. This is the place. Great work, great prices and great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd go back. They got us in right away, fixed a tire that had a screw nicely jammed into it for only $15. Only complaint was that they forgot to tell my fiance it was ready -- so he waited around a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Again I went there when the tires Randy found for me with the factory rims became too worn to drive (a year and a half after recommended - oops)....but anyways, again, consistently helpful,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best tire place I've been to! As a girl growing up in the big city, its not everyday you get a man's full attention and honesty when dealing with your car. The desk staff was personable and friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is it about this city? Someone is either driving around town strewing nails, screws and other flotsam or there are a bunch of careless construction crews... Larkins saved my weekend travel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in and out within 20 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. The help was friendly and quick. Prices were fair, though I'd say a bit above average. I can live with that since its conveniently located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our stock Subaru tires were wearing thin so we decided to get new tires, enter Yelp and the reviews of Larkins Bros Tires.We made an appointment, showed up and asked them for their quietest tires --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start with the good: 1) The guys who work the counter are very nice.2) My car was finished pretty close to when they said it would be.3) It was less expensive than the dealership.Now for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The guys that run this place are ace. Not only are they efficient and good to deal with, I have found they will go the extra mile to get a good price AND have even done the odd deal on their labor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Owner operated by knowledgeable good guys, big group of efficient, exclusively latino guys doing the work when I was there. Cheaper than other tires guys around for tires, installation, and alignment....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly. Friendly. Friendly. They definitely know tires and suspension. Competent. Reasonably speedy service. They felt like a family owned, local business, the kind that would remember me and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i brought my car in to have brand new rims and tires here. They charged me 1200 bucks. They looked great, but I could smell burning rubber. I brought it back to them to have it checked out. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in on a Sunday morning needing 2 new front tires for a Hyundai Elantra. They sold me a pair of Falken ze-912 tires for $185 installed. It wasn't an emergency, although it was getting urgent,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great turn-around. Came in with a flat tire this morning, they patched it but found it had many gashes and was rather disintegrating, so they replaced it quickly and cheaply - $80, in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
About a month ago, one of my new race tires was poked with an ice pick. At the time, I wasn't sure if I had a slow leak due to a nail or vandalism (because I couldn't see the hole) and drove from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great! Drew B's review (below) says it perfectly. I got a flat tire and thought it was going to completely ruin my day and burn a hole in my pocket. I rolled over to Larkin Bros and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are straight up.HonestFastCompetentExactly what you need from a tire shop.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service and competitive prices. I needed to replace all four of my tires (which were running thread-bare on their radials and about to blow any at moment). After initially researching and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a decent price for a 4-wheel alignment (approx. $75). They are really busy there, but just schedule a time to go as they keep well to their schedule. After I got my alignment done, they gave me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a town where $15 barely buys you a cup of coffee, it was a refreshing change to see a place charge the same amount to fix my rather inconvenient flat tire. I showed up as soon as they opened, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys rule. Fast, repairs are inexpensive.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so my tire guy jimmy at wheel works on ocean quit awhile again.during the storms, my car was fishtailing everywhere. why? cause stupid mercedes benz dont be puttting in lsds in cars. my right rear is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, pay $375 for a tire that I've had for 3 months on my new car (quoted by my car dealer) OR pay under $20 and wait a mere 10 minutes to get a patch on my nail-imbedded-run-flat-tire. I went with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only $15 to repair our flat tire! That was a serious bargain, especially since they put at least 25 minutes of serious work into it.. We'll definitely go back if and when we need more hardcore tire...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Larkins Bros was recommended to me by an SF native a few years ago and I've been going there ever since. I've purchased two sets of tires and had tire repaired there. The pricing is in line w/ other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really certain why people constantly rave about this place. Yes, they have great prices on tires. There is rarely a long wait to get tires changed, and no appointment is required - just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Discovered I had a slow leak and took it in to Larkin's...first thing at 7:30 AM. They had me patched up and rolling in 15 mins and only cost $20. These guys rock.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry to have to submit a review that's so negative, but based on my last experience with Larkin Bros, I'd say two stars is generous.My car was veering to the left. Based on my experience with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've bought my last two sets of tires at Larkins Brothers and wouldn't plan on buying the next sets anywhere else. The pricing is moderate when compared to online sources such as The Tire Rack, etc.,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The were nice & easy to deal with. Same price as my reg mechanic. My only complaint has nothing to do with them or their service. It was the annoying guy in the waiting room.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What everyone else said - cheap, fast, friendly tire repairs.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been going to larkin bros tires for years now.honest, quick and no bullshit.randy is good guy and runs a buisness that san franciscans can be proud of.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love them 5000
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what can I say that hasn't already been said. Rolled in without an appointment to get a flat repaired. They attempted the repair but it was a no go due to some tire shite that was above and beyond my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fast, friendly, didn't try to up-sell me. The tires they recommended to me were the ones rated highest by Consumer Reports. My only complaint about these guys is that they changed the station on my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an honest, no frills tire shop. Here's what I like about it:..... a: Tires, hoses and machines everywhere..... b: hard working guys actually hustling to get the job done quickly with nobody...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 86 5-star reviews, how could I go wrong? I've spent way too much time in tire shops over the past month, and Larkin has by far been the best.After getting a flat in West Oakland at 2am on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go if you want to swap out your old tires for new ones! I had tires mounted for my bling blang rims here. It took a while because there were a lot of people but they did a pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I too have wandered into Larkin Bros. many time over the last 15 years with flats or leaky tires. Every time they fix the tire in less than 30 minutes for a very reasonable price. I've sent friends...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally dragged myself to my long overdue oil change appointment. I hate spending money on my car. While there, bang, the tech pointed out that I had metal protruding from the inside of my tires....
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not so impressed. Brought in the car with a slow leak on one tire and a flat spare, so two tires to hopefully patch. None of the dudes spoke english, so that was annoying to me. They said that both...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know, if this was LA, they would've probably sold me a new tire. Correction. They would've probably sold me a new car. My tire has been going flat for the past month, and the guy at the 76 Station...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a flat after seeing how well it was reviewed on yelp. I was hoping it would be cheap but $15? ridiculous. plus it took like 20 minutes and the waiting room was comfy and had good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so HOT it melts my face off! That's right folks, I'm very fired up about this gem of a tire shop on S. Van Ness. They will get you in and out in under 1/2 hour. They aren't trying to rip...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ANOTHER UPDATE-- again, went there today. great, as usual. in and out in just under the time promised. friendly service. and had the same maintainance service here for less than done last time...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I did not learn fast enough that alignment problems on my late-90s Mercedes would not get fixed at Larkin Bros. And when they were not fixed, They would deny that the problem persisted or claim that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by on a busy Saturday afternoon and was patched up and on my way in about 20 minutes. Very fair prices and speedy service... that's about all you can ask for!
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far so good with Larkin tires..Went in to talk to Randy about my classic car and not only was he knowledgable to n'th degree about tires, he was super helpful. They didn't have what I was looking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Saved me about $500. I would definitely use them again. Fast service. Lent us a jack stand while they fixed the wheel and tire.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a nail in the captain's carriage and Yelpers unanimously voted for a trip to Larkin (not counting the guy whose suggestion involved rubber cement...lots of rubber cement) I didn't have an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place fucking rules. Cops go here! Super cheap and any place that treats me like a king for driving a 97 Grand Prix deserves 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um...these guys are amazing. I had to bring my car in for a brake inspection and headlight replacement and not only were they quick they were forthright. They told me that the brakes were fine but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both rear tires got punctured by screws of some sort (what a coincidence). Being the paranoid bastard I am, I started reviewing my day and tried to track down the place of possible misdeed. Screw it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently had to get two tires patched on my POS and was pleased with the service here. Drove up without an appointment on a busy afternoon, and was in and out within 45 minutes, and it only cost $15...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Larkin Bros based on Yelp reviews and am very happy with the outcome. Best price around (below telephone quote), fast service (less than 40 minutes for 4 new tires) and pleasant folks to deal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I use Larkins Brother multiple times a week!Not because I can't drive, but because they handle all my alignments from my shop. The beauty with these guys is they understand what makes cars go from a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good service and good price. They found a nail on my tire and patched it up for $15.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not give these guys 5 stars? I think I've had 5 tires patched with Larkin Bros over the years (one of the costs of living in the city). Even though I now live in the east bay, I still go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great. It is the first time I felt like I was getting good service and advice from an auto repair place. I needed a tire rotation and 4 new tires. They asked me how long they thought...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There guys are fast and efficient. Cheap too. I got a set of Michelin tires for my 911 Turbo here. Despite the crappy looking appearance (most work is performed outside). These guy know what they are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys really helped me out in a jam. My flat tire indicator went off in my Mini and with the Pirelli runflats you can't really tell if you have a flat. Normally I would have tried to get by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here I am, new in the city, and after getting my oil changed at another place, I have to sign a disclaimer stating that all four tires have to be replaced and I need an alignment!! I have a 2005...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are bomb. Plenty of info in the other reviews, I'm just adding to the happy customer base. :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I step out my front door I hear my neighbor Joe yell to me.Joe: Hey Bucky. Did you see your tire is flat?Me: Yep. Gonna tackle it right now. Joe: I'll bring my hydraulic jack over and lug nut...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was perfect.I rolled up, they fixed my flat, It only took about 20 minutes and only cost about $15.And the best part of it is that they didn't try to con me into paying for things I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I have expressed my love of my yelping buddies. You were all spot on again with this place. They are quick and very professional. Yes... the patch on our tire was $15.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fixed my run-flat tired for $20 in 15 minutes. Amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soooooper.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The love fest continues. I just came back from these guys and am totally impressed. They had my tires in stock, they gave me a good price, and they replaced my tire quickly. I agree with some other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
quick, cheap, totally know what they are doing. changed my tires and banged a rim back in to place for $15.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It almost seems pointless at this point to add to the mountain of praise for Larkin's, but I feel obliged to point out that not only is their service fast and their prices reasonable, but they are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad everyone else has had such wonderful experiences here. My 2-hour stay at Larkins Bros was, however, an absolute nightmare. Keep in mind that I selected this place after reading all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course, I get a flat on a Sunday when every place in the City is closed. Thank heaven for these guys. I made the mistake of driving too far on the flat and wrecked the tire. Thought I was going...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll agree with the others: expedient service for a great price on flat tyre repair.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read all of the reviews here and must say I still remained skeptical, primarily because I thought it is impossible for a place that sells things that are "need to haves" not "want to haves". Aka,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to them for way more than tires because they have *amazing * customer service. Super honest, quick, reasonable, reliable and go out of their way to do what is right by you. Yesterday I went in to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I drove the last set on my Porsche until the steel was showing and one blew out in spectactular fashion -- they recommended a replacement set from a German company called Falken that I'd never heard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They were what the reviews here say they are: friendly, fast, efficient, reasonably priced. What a pleasant treat--walk in, leave my car, walk out 20 min. later with new tires for a good price.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker when it comes to car repairs of any sort. You could charge me for just about anything and I'd agree to it. I went into Larkins Bros with my spare on after a flat tire, and they gave me a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend swares by this place. I think we take our cars there about once every few months for new tires.. repairs etc.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apart from the guy looking for the jacking point at the side rather than the rear of my poorly Corvette I found these guys great value. $40 for two punctures (Corvette rears are huge so I was glad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! They are fast, courteous, professional and honest! I have been here three times to remove nails from tires. The last time, my car's tire pressure monitor came on. I took the car...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped-in and turned out that I didn't have a leak. they pulled the screw and only charged $5. Quick turnaround. It's hard to find an honest shop like this. Will go there from now on.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I have been going here for years. The staff and owners are super friendly and very fast. They don't try to hard sell you any extras. In fact I went in there thinking i needed 4 new...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped by on a Saturday when I had an unexpected flat tire. They were very efficient, curteous and nice enough.I waited 20 minutes to get a new tire put on and i was out the door.Very effective and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome. had a screw in the tire, they pulled it, patched the tire and remounted. 20 mins. $15. they even looked at my rear hitch re a separate thule bike rack issue. snap! go here!
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I called in and set up an appointment for Saturday morning. I met with Randy and he had all the information I called in with. 4 new tires, a new pair of brakes, alignment, and balance job- All at $50...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They are amazing. I had a totally flat tire that I thought I'd have to replace. I went in around noon on a Friday and it was pretty busy, but it still took them less than an hour to fix my tire, put...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review requires a bit of backstory:Last month, I took a five-day trip to Las Vegas for a conference, and I left my car in the long-term parking garage at SFO. As with most Las Vegas experiences,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great rates, friendly staff, fast service. basically nothing you would expect out of an auto garage in san francisco, but it's true.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so so fast. they were so busy and i almost went somewhere else, and they still got me in and out in 30mins for 4 brand new tires installed. they were also cheaper than costco, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homegirl:"Mah fren' says that her man doesn't cheat on her. She's trippin' cuz he's a dawg!"Carl: "I ain't never cheat on her. That BLEEP needs to mind her own...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to get your tires done.Actually I went here once and their tire installing machine put a light scratch around my entire rim ( I could feel it with my thumbnail). I brought this up to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good service at good prices. I had a flat on my OEM tire. Called one place who didn't have it in stock but recommended some other brand. I wanted to stick with the OEM as I was only replacing one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woooo hoooo, this place gets 2 snaps up and a circle on the side. And if you don't know what that means walk on over to Larkin Bros. and you'll see people doing that all day as they leave. This guy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to all the reviews, I decided to pay them a visit to check on my rear tire that had a slow leak. They were very friendly and I was in and out within 30 minutes. Didn't even have to wait since...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Larkin rocks. They're fast, efficient, and friendly :-)
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Saturday because my tire had suddenly deflated. I got taken care of right away, no wait at all. They did a quick repair after finding the problem. It cost $20. As i was expecting to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They were friendly, quick and affordable. Their cozy waiting room had the New Yorker and a big screen TV. Their vending machine had Coke not Pepsi. Five stars!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rock on. Larkins Brothers (who are they? can I see a photo?) come through again. I think they are something of a vintage SF tradition. Randy and Todd Ziegler remind me of Derby and Ben Davis-wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Low prices, honest & competent folks. What more can anybody want?
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best prices on tires in the city. Preshus's new 225/45/R17s look so butch!
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid service and super-competitive prices for tires. I drove the last set on my Porsche until the steel was showing and one blew out in spectactular fashion -- they recommended a replacement set from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fast and excellent work. Not the prettiest store in the world, but at these prices, you wouldn't want them to change at all.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from this place, and I was very impressed with how quick and efficient and cheap these guys are. 15 bucks to patch my flat tire, they even put it back on for me and replaced my spare....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes when I go places that I've never been before, I tend to get easily confused and wander around and generally look lost. Throw in another variable, say, one of my car's tires went flat due to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Service. They were quick, friendly, and just down the street from me. I had been driving around on a slow-leaking tire for about 3 weeks, and finally limped in on my spare this morning. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as everyone else says, friendly, fast service and really low prices. They gave my Jimbo new, better shoes for far less than I might have paid anywhere. They did it in less than 45 minutes with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to my AAA guy who referred me to his buddy Randy at Larkins Bros Tire Company. Great customer service! Although my tire was beyond repair, Randy was able to order a new one for me and will have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love these guys! I rolled up with a flat tire (that i had put numerous cans of fix a flat into )(evil, i know) and it was the day before thanksgiving, they were swamped and they still had me out of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys were honest and fast. I had to get two new tires, my spare (which was flat) and my rear tire (which was going nuts), and they popped those suckers out and gave me two new fatties. Perhaps a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice in the last few months.1. Pull a nail out of my tire, and plug. Took 15 min, tops.2. Get new tires for my truck. Called them late Saturday, told them what I wanted. Tires showed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Patched our flat tire in 30 minutes and only $15. Quick and easy.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic.Must admit: I wasn't quite sure how to slot myself into the swirl of activity as I drove up to their digs in the Mission. I drove my wee '93 Honda Del Sol on its premie spare tire into...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very very good service. Friendly, competent, honest. I found these guys based on the Yelp reviews and I was so impressed, I added my own.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Costco first to get the tire changed. They didn't have the Falken tires that I wanted. Besides, Costco's policy is that replacing both front tires are safer than replacing one. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Randy is great. The whole team is quick and helpful. I have rolled in here a few times with a flat and they have replaced/repaired my tires in less than 20 minutes. Be warned, this place can get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So fast and such a great price. I had a slow leak in my tire (from a nail I rolled over somewhere) and in 20 minutes they patched the tire for $15. They're very friendly and I never feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People who have said they are quick on Yelp are absolutely right. I came in with a slow leak in my front right tire and was expecting to have it fixed in 45 minutes to an hour - I was out in 15....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first I thought it was just an interesting chord change in the Radiohead song playing on my car stereo but the accompanied thunk convinced me to pull over. Flat tire, doh!Since Wheel Works is much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had Larkins Bros do an alignment on my 1973 Porsche 914 (Difficult to align). They did a solid job of the alignment, and were able to deal with the nuances of the car - although there was one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just like the other good reviews say -- PLUS -- excellent price for 2 wheel alignment $49.95. $20 less than Big-O
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently went here to get a pair of tires replaced--they were fast (under 15 min!), but the prices were a bit more than what you'd find at Costco. They do offer more of a variety of tires, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quick, friendly, reasonably priced. I had a flat, and they were very clear about pricing on a new tire and offered me various options.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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I called them last minute to replace 3 of my tires (they all had nails) they ordered the tires and got them set up in less than an hour! Highly recomended!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got new tires there for my Subaru Forester and a wheel alignment. The tires prices are comparable to Costco. Also he took $20 off my wheel alignment because my rear wheels didn't need it....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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came here for a tire change, they said that i needed some kind of expensive tire, and i was like all i want are regular tires, nothing fancy or special they tried to talk me into buying some $100 tires, and i...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honest work, good prices on tires and quick.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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