L & L Auto Repair

I am confirming that Ed Lam of L&L Auto passed away from a heart attack in December 2015. We spoke to his brother who confirmed our fears. Ed was a honest guy and a good mechanic. He was also good with the customers. Our thoughts are with his family. Rest in Peace, Ed.

this place is now permanently closed. out of business. the recording om their machine says so.

Talked to Craig today — they are «closed and out of business, liquidating right now»
FYI

I didn’t know how I was going to break the news to Ed that I bought a hybrid but wanted to let him know that I would always send him business… bc he was the type of guy that would look you in the eye and tell you fuck you (with sincerity and then rock back in his chair).
I gave a friend his information to get their car door latch fixed… then I got a text that Ed had died. I immediately called the shop and knowing what tears and sounds of loss sound like, his wife answered the phone. She confirmed everything… Ed passed away ¹²⁄₁₁. I’m at a loss simply b/​c he was a guy that only bc of my beat up Honda Accord I got to know him. He kept it running until It was really time to buy something new.
I don’t know where you’ll get your piece of shits fixed now since this good piece of shit is dead… a good man. Enjoy and appreciate people especially business owners that bring value to your communities!

Ed always does a great job on my car, he lets you know what is going on and I feel like he is one of the few good guys still out there. I held off giving a review for a long time because he is one of the best kept secrets that the new Oakland hipsters don’t really need to know about but he deserves credit for a great shop and I figured it was time to throw 5 stars his way.

Cant say enough about a couple of workers that helped me finally figure out what was going on with my check engine light. Seems air needed to get bled out of my system after my radiator was repaired (long time ago and elsewhere). I could not pass smog because of the light and other, less informed places wanted to charge up 800 to change my thermostat. These guys started at step 1 which ended up being the root of the problem. Saved me so much $ and heartache. Thanks guys! Truly the best! I will continue to bring my car here. Also, probably best to call ahead and see if you need an appointment or if they are busy just to help these guys out with the flow of cars they have to see that day. :)

i love the service and the prompt attention to detail that mr. edward and his team provide their costumers with!
i highly satisfied with the service and their experience as the owner is always very hands on making sure all its ok!
the prices are very competitive and good!
keep doing great!

I found myself in a jam when my front passenger power window was all the way down and would not go up (later found out the motor went out). I knew I would have to order parts which would take several days to come in. I called several shops mid day Saturday and was told I would have to wait until Monday or make an appointment. I called L&L auto repair in Oakland and spoke to Ed. He had a very pleasant phone manner. He told me that Saturday is by appointment only but I could swing by and they would take a look at it and possibly put the window up for me. I arrived 2 hours before closing, pulled in and although the guys in the shop were busy working on other vehicles, I was asked to wait a brief moment and told they would be able to at least put the window up for me. I was most gracious and appreciative that they were wiling to help me being it was so late in the day and I didn’t have an appointment. All the guys in the shop were very friendly and professional. In less than 10 minutes David arrived and started working on the door panel which had to be removed and disassembled in order to get the window back up. He told me that the motor had to be replaced and they could replace it on Monday, the next business day. He was such a cool guy and very helpful in explaining and answering my questions about the window and another vehicle I have that’s having mechanical issues. While David was working on my window, My daughter and I were offered refreshments by one of the other guys in the shop. I plan on returning with the motor to have them install it as well as bring in my other vehicle for repairs. I am always skeptical about mechanics and I have been to many auto repair shops throughout the years and many times left feeling ripped off. THESE GUYS ARE FAIR AND HONEST. I was charged half the price of what many other shops charged for just the diagnostic. The customer service is excellent and I would definitely recommend them.

I’m the lady who got the cock installed in her car. (I’m kinky like that.) I guess my photos have already been shared, but that’s fine.
I’ve wanted a cock in my car for a long time. But I couldn’t find any products on the market where you could just slip a nice, big, squeezy dildo onto your shifter or your E-​brake. The fact that this product was not in the world… well, it made me very sad. I wasn’t about to give up, though. I decided to engineer my own.
I figured using a hollowed-​out dildo would look good and be nice to touch. And I wanted a good mechanic to do it. So when I went to Feelmore, I told Nenna the reason why I was looking for a dildo. She didn’t even crack a smile, just acted like everyone asked her this all the time, which impressed me a lot.
She helped me to find a nice dildo (around 6 inches with a hollow core). She told me that Ed and his team would be the best people for the job.
When I called L&L Auto Repair, Ed was perfectly chill with the request, as though it were something he heard every day. «Sure, we can do that,» he said. «I’m here Saturday.» No laughter. I was impressed again. These people were legit.
I’d hoped we could somehow get the cock on the shifter, but for technical reasons, it ended up on my emergency brake. And I’d like to name the artists and engineers who made it possible, but I’ll just refer to Ed’s team to protect the innocent men who graciously accepted this task. So I won’t say who cut the balls of the dildo off, and who drilled a hole through the center of the thing, and exactly who was the person to lube up my E-​brake with WD-​40 so the hollowed-​out cock would slide on perfectly.
I don’t think I’ve ever had that much fun at a mechanic. And now I’m the lady with the cock in her car. It’s black, so it blends right into my interior. Nobody’s noticed it yet, but I drive down the highway tapping my fingers on it. It’s particularly satisfying to run my fingers over when someone cuts me off in traffic.
It’s all possible because of L&L Auto Repair. Thank you all very, very much.

This place is an old school throw-​back style of owner/​operator auto repair business.
First of all, you get what you expect, honesty and fair prices.
Not only that, but Ed, unlike other diagnosticians can get to the heart of your vehicle’s problem on the first try. This means you save money and time!
This shop stands by its work with unflinching honesty and integrity that you can not find anymore…
For a slice old time service and contemporary service, and a price that is incomparable go here first!

Its been years, now. Ed has not let me down.
L&L stands up over time, even tho I’ve seen mechanics come and go, Ed’s the man Fo’Sho’

I’ve come to L&L a couple times for issues with my G35 coupe and the service has been top notch. As other reviewers have said, Ed is straightforward and direct, so you won’t get the runaround here. All the mechanics have been friendly as well and were always willing to explain the work performed and show me the parts replaced out of my car, which I appreciate.
What I especially like is that this place goes above and beyond. When needed, they’ve driven me to the BART station after dropping off my car. As well, if they don’t provide the specific service you’re looking for, Ed will most likely still be able to make a recommendation. In my case, I needed windshield repair and Ed not only recommended someone, but he was able to find someone same-​day and the price (of this 3^rd party service) was great.
I’m really glad I found this place. Whenever any issues crop up with my car, without hesitation, I bring it here.

I posted a video of the sound my car was making on Facebook. Got lots of frightening feedback from my friends on what might be wrong. Also asked for recommendations on auto mechanics in my area. Got lots of suggestions. Based on 2 friend’s recommendations and my review of his Unilocal rating and reviews, I chose Ed at L&L Auto Repair.
He found the problem and suggested the easiest and most cost effective way to fix it. It was done quickly and with a lot less trouble and a lot less costly than I feared it might be.
Trustworthy and reasonable.

I was recommended to go to Uncle Ed.
The guy overcharged me, and the car wasn’t fixed. He said — «You cant expect it to work like a new car». He also conducted repairs prior to giving me an estimate (he is supposed to). The rotors could have been resurfaced — instead he installed new ones.

My side view mirror shattered, so I went to L&L to get a new one. They replaced it. A month later, I went out to my car and found the new side view mirror shattered on the ground next to my car. It turns out they had replaced it with the equivalent of double-​sided tape. I went back and they fixed it for free, but it took a week. Every time I called to see if the part had come in they told me to call back later. After the piece did come in, I went to go get the repair done and they told me to come back later. The service I got there ranged from extremely rude to moderately condescending.

My 2009 F-​150 was doing the worst thing a vehicle can do — making a Very Bad Noise, intermittently and unpredictably, before I need it for a road trip. I took it to Edward based on the great Unilocal reviews, and I’ll definitely be going back (but hopefully not too soon!)
We went on a 20 mile round trip test drive to try to recreate the noise. (Of course it purred smoothly and happily along.) He didn’t charge me diagnostic fees for plugging the computer in. They put it on the hoist and checked it out, and the only problem I had brewing was a power steering hose with a leak — they showed me the hose, quoted me a price, and fixed it all today. If the Very Bad Noise returns and gets worse, I’ll definitely head back to them. Very happy I found L&L!

Here again. Just wanted to get my headlight fixed. Mr Lee said he could fix it right away if I did not mind waiting till he finished his lunch. Of course not, I appreciate that he was able to fix it immediately.
I love this auto garage. You get to speak to the owner and find out exactly is wrong with your car and the prices are reasonable.

Edward is the owner, and is probably the last «honest» mechanic around. He pin pointed the exact problems with my vehicles rather than replacing the whole unit as what the dealer would do on most occasions. His prices ate lower than other places as well. He is my go to mechanic and my families’. Thanx L&L

The reviews are true! I had just purchased a 1999 Saturn and it was in need of some love and attention. Ed fully delivered. When he called with the quote, I shouted into the phone, «Is that it!!! For everything?!» He took great care of Sally (yes, I named the car) and she is running great. He even showed me the broken ac hose that he had to replace and when I kept asking him about different items, he explained why it wasn’t needed at this time and what to look for in the future.
A few days later I had an ignition issue that was completely separate from the repairs that were completed at L&L. Ed took a look at the problem, went back into his shop and found a can of lubricant, 2 minutes later I was back in business, no charge.
One of the best things about the shop is when I drove into the garage all the mechanics looked up, smiled and said hello. I felt completely comfortable from the minute I arrived. Ed will be taking care of Sally for years to come!

L & L auto repair HOW I LOVE YOU!
i took my rickety little volvo there for a new muffler. i was quoted $ 100 cheaper than any of the several places i called. i sate there while they did it. i heard the owner deal w/​all his customers in a very prompt, professional and helpful manner. this is the same quality of service i received from him, which as a woman is doubly appreciated.
the muffler was installed with in an hour and has been working just fine. my car’s having some other problems and i’m about to take it back there again.
my only regret is that i didn’t find this place sooner. it’s a real gem.