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Larry's Foreign Auto Service
7 reviews for Larry's Foreign Auto Service
7 reviews in English
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Review from Sean B.
Glens Falls, NY
11/29/2011
Steve is great. I took my Lexus to Larry's Auto approx 3 years ago when my local (glens Falls) toyota dealer couldnt diagnose why my air conditioning didnt work. They said it wasnt the condensor or the compressor, but couldnt figure out what it was. I took it to the Lexus dealer in the Albany area and they said (after charging me $90 for the diagnosis) it was the compressor and maybe evaporator would cost 3k+. Since this conflicted with the "rule out" that Toyota gave me, I took it to Steve @ Larry's foriegn auto for a 3rd opinion. After Larry took it apart, he carefully diagnosed the likely cause as a pressure swith (inexpensive a few hundred for labor and the part was cheap). Steve was correct. Afterward, the dealer stated that it would only be temporary, and the new switch would blow after 1 or 2 days. It now has been 3 years, and if the A/C blew any colder it would be Ice. Larry's foreign auto is the best!!!!
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Review from Daniel B.
Albany, NY
I trust Steve.
Which is funny. Because the shop is called Larry's. But really, it's Steve's. And one might think that would create some distrust right off the bat.
I have a Mazda. And it had a mystery. And nobody could figure it out. I am certain, *absolutely certain* that a lesser mechanic would have told me there was a problem with the transmission, stolen my thousand dollars, and sent me on my way.
In fact, when I described my problem to another mechanic (Albany Foreign Autos) they referred me to Steve directly.
Steve and his crew were tenacious. They looked and looked. Ultimately, it came down to an electrical short. Fixing it was inexpensive. Finding it was a bit more, but I have a good feeling the team spent much more time on this than I was ultimately billed.
Since then, the car has been virtually problem free. And now I take all my business to Larry's. Plus Steve is a really nice guy. Really nice. And I am not inclined to gush.
I know bupkis about cars. But Steve takes the time to explain all the details, in a way that makes sense.
Plus he is working on setting up a wireless network in the waiting room of the shop. I think he has the router, and is just waiting to install it. But he might let you plug into his ethernet cord, if you ask nicely. -
Review from Amir G.
Tarrytown, NY
3/13/2011
I found out about Larry's thanks to the few glowing Yelp reviews so far, and as far as I can tell, they were spot on. My car's engine broke down in VT, and even though Larry's was a little beyond the AAA free towing range, I decided to pay the extra fee to get it there, to bring my car closer to home. Steve was honest and nice and fixed me up with a working replacement engine, making sure that all the parts worked as well as they could in such a risky, uncertain, and costly repair situation. I was wary of getting my car fixed in a remote location, sight unseen, but Steve earned my confidence and my vote.
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Review from Nick P.
Saratoga Springs, NY
2/4/2010
I too trust Steve.
I added a hydrogen generator to my Toyota engine to improve gas mileage. Long story short, HHO generators don't really work, and my check engine light came on during my inspection at Valvoline.
A friend suggested Larry's, and I'm pleased she did. Steve took the time to listen to the crazy shit I had done to the car, and didn't even mock me. They could have done anything to the car since Valvoline had scraped my inspection sticker off, but they didn't. He did exactly what needed to be done and fixed my windshield wiper that had been bugging me for years.
Overall cost was $80. This include the passing inspection, new wiper blade, and dealing with the check engine light.
I always envied the people who said they had a "guy" to take there car too, now I feel like I have somebody I can trust. -
Review from MaryKate O.
Albany, NY
8/25/2011
I got a referral to Larry's Foreign Auto from a friend and it was a great tip. Competent, reasonable, trustworthy, knowledgeable -- what more could you ask for? Ok they have funny cartoons on their bulletin board and the daily paper to read if you have to wait (not long). My next car purchase will come only after consultation with Steve -- it has to be something they can take care of....Honda, Toyota, whatever....if Steve will look it over, I can buy it.
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Review from Gene H.
El Cajon, CA
12/14/2010
I found Larry's via Yelp. I drove up and he couldnt scan my car that day, but made an appt. I dropped it off and he scanned my car, told me the catalytic converter was the reason for the light. Steve suggested resetting it and seeing if it came back on. The car had always run fine. The plan is if the light comes on quickly, then we might replace one of the converters. I know if I had taken it to the dealer, I would have been shelling out over a grand for two converters. which i may have to do eventually anyway, So we are taking the wait and see approach. For scanning the car, he charged me 27 bucks. Professional, courteous, and appears to be an honest mechanic shop. The sign on the office door said labor 85/ an hour, so i was expecting at least that much. Fan of Larrys, and thanks for another yelp referral.
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Review from Meredith S.
Albany, NY
3/26/2007
The crew at Larry's Foreign Auto Service are true professionals. I've received the best car service at the best prices from these mechanics. Ever since I found this shop, it's the only place I've taken my last two cars. Great work on Volvos and I know they also specialize in Mazdas, Hondas and cars by a few other foreign makers. I've never had to wait too long for work to be done on my car and with a bus stop across the street, I am able to drop my car off and take the bus to pick it up.
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