The Little Garage

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  Henry Cai
a week ago
I've been a customer of The Little Garage for several years now, and I can confidently say that they provide exceptional service. Matt, the owner, has been my go-to mechanic for my BMW, and his honesty, friendliness, and expertise have always stood out to me.One of the most reassuring aspects of The Little Garage is their commitment to taking responsibility for their work. Whenever I've encountered an issue, they've been quick to address it and ensure that the job is done right. This level of accountability speaks volumes about their dedication to customer satisfaction.Overall, I couldn't be happier with the service I've received. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic who will go above and beyond to meet your needs, I highly recommend giving them a try.

  Ted Kim
4 months ago
I recently had an experience at the Little Garage that not only saved me a significant amount of money but also reinforced my belief in honest and reliable automotive service. When the engine check light of my 2019 BMW X5 started playing tricks on me, I took it to the dealership, and they diagnosed a defective lower radiator blind, quoting nearly a thousand dollars for the repair.Skeptical of the diagnosis and cost, I decided to seek a second opinion from the Little Garage, and I am so glad I did. Matt, the owner, took the time to thoroughly inspect my vehicle and quickly discovered that the culprit was a simple acorn lodged between the blinds. Rather than jumping to an expensive replacement, he suggested a more practical approach.Matt's commitment to customer satisfaction became evident when he proposed a cost-effective solution: removing the acorn and then testing the vehicle by driving it several miles. As predicted, the engine light never returned, and the issue was resolved without the need for an expensive replacement.To top it all off, Matt only charged me a fraction of the dealership's estimate $300 for the entire service. I was not only relieved to have avoided unnecessary expenses but also deeply appreciative of Matt's honesty and integrity throughout the process.The Little Garage has undoubtedly earned my trust and gratitude for their dedication to fair and transparent practices. In an industry where trust can be hard to come by, Matt and his team stand out as a beacon of integrity. If you're seeking reliable, honest, and reasonably priced automotive service, look no further than the Little Garage. My heartfelt thanks to Matt and the entire team for their exceptional service and for putting my mind at ease.

  Jon
a month ago
Honest and effective service.I was referred to these folks by my usual mechanic when I bought an older BMW. BMW service is not cheap anywhere you go. These folks don t empty your wallet as much as a dealer would, but they specialize in BMW s - which I have learned requires specialized knowledge.They take the time to explain the job to you and they get the job done. I trust them and will continue to use them.

  Cristian Morales
2 months ago
After being quoted $2600 for a major part replacement at Volkswagen, I came toLittle Garage and explained my situation with my Volkswagen Passat and Matt explained tome how simple of a fix it was, did the repair for me for almost a third of the cost the dealership quoted me, and fixed my car perfectly fine. I will absolutely be returning to them from now on with my cars in the future! Amazing job to the Little Garage team!

  Joe Jay Jalbert
2 weeks ago
A+ in every facet of professionalism. 20+ years ago Matt and his team rebuilt our antique Mercedes and serviced our other vehicles at his LI JTPKE shop. His personal care and efficiency are still shining through. Thank you Team Matt. Joe & Susan.

  es P
a month ago
to be honest i though too much about these shop brought my car in to find out some engine CODES to be narrow down in order to past inspection along with a OIL SERVICE AND TIRE ROTATION. left my car there for 4 days. so basically they did find 5 codes related to my engine and they called me mentioning they found 40 codes on my car which i specifically mentioned to focus on codes that will help me to past inspection but no they went about you need a new battery which they put a new battery on my car without needing and without asking me if i wanted to move forward with a new battery. also mentioned to check breaks and they didnt even take off the front wheels to check out my breaks also on the oil change they spilled OIL all over my engine on top and just left it like that NOT really caring about it and also i mentioned to ROTATE TIRES i get home to inspect tires and my TIRES WERE NOT EVEN ROTATED

  david rafiy
2 months ago
Matt and his team provide personalized attention, great advice and first class work to keep your car running for the long run! I ve been with him for years and years just like a lot of his clients.

  Andria Lyn
6 months ago
Matt and the guys at The Little Garage have been servicing my BMW 2006 325xi for several years. I recently parked it for about a year after it was hit. I had it repaired.... on the outside it looked fine but underneath it was in shambles. The Little Garage has breathed new life back into the car. It no longer sounds like a jackhammer. They even cleaned under the hood and gave it a thorough detail. Great job guys. Thanks a million.Services: Auto battery replacement, Auto power window repair, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Vehicle Inspection, Auto detailing, Brakes, Auto brake replacement

  John Appleseed
7 months ago
I can't say enough great things about The Little Garage and their fantastic team, especially Matt! For the past ten years, they have consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that our family's cars are always in top-notch condition. From routine maintenance to more complex repairs, Matt's expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable.Not only does Matt have an impressive knowledge of automobiles, but he also takes the time to explain any issues he finds and the necessary repairs in a way that is easy to understand. This level of transparency and communication has always made us feel confident that we're making informed decisions about our vehicles.What sets The Little Garage apart is their commitment to thoroughness. They don't just fix what's obvious, but they actively search for any potential issues that may arise in the future. This proactive approach has saved us from unexpected breakdowns countless times.The entire team at The Little Garage is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about their customers. They always make us feel welcome and take the time to address any concerns or questions.I highly recommend The Little Garage to anyone requiring a reliable and trustworthy auto mechanic. Matt and his team consistently deliver exceptional service, ensuring that our cars are safe, reliable, and performing at their best. Thank you, Matt, Ken, and everyone at The Little Garage for a decade of outstanding service!"Thank you The Little Garage for always being able to know my car will be like brand new everytime I get it back from you guys!

  Patrick S
9 months ago
The Little Garage did a wonderful job fixing my 1984 BMW 325e. The oil leak coming from my engine has stopped. The repair was done quickly, and their prices are great. Thank you.Second review: I'm very satisfied with the quality of work that my car receives at The Little Garage. Their mechanics are the best in the business.

  Jason Kleinman
3 months ago
Matt is an absolute gentleman,and the team at the little garage did a great job working on my 1995, r129. They repaired the convertible top hydraulics system it works great now, no more leaks. Thank you Matt and the Team!

  simon smith
9 months ago
After doing some research to avoid going to the dealer I found The Little Garage through a Mini owner forum. We have a new to us 2020 Mini and needed some minor maintenance done. We were extremely happy with the service we received. Matt the owner is friendly and welcomed us as we pulled into the lot and took care of us as we were new to his service center. Will be using Matt and his team for any issues that may pop up for our Mini in the future!Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Anthony Fuschetto
10 months ago
The Little Garage is the best shop for German vehicles around! I have been bringing my 1990 5 series to them for a little over a year now, the experience is nothing short of exceptional. The owner Matt is very friendly and knowledgeable. Any issue or question that I have, Matt himself will always take the time to diagnose the problem and explain the issue to me before doing anything. Even on short notice, he will make the time to take a look at my car as soon as possible. I really get treated like family here and will be sticking with them for years to come!

  Ryan Trimble
a year ago
I highly recommend The Little Garage for your German car service. The owner Matt answered questions on the phone before I bought my BMW 750, without knowing anything about me. For all the years I owned that car, no one else touched it except The Little Garage. They do great work and fix it right the first time. All mechanics are expensive, can't get around that. This place is excellent and they deserve 10 stars. Thanks to Matt and the crew for being good guys.Services: Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Auto maintenance

  Todd Harvey
2 months ago
They were great. Took our Porsche Macan in right away and had the car repaired and down on time.

  John McEntee
9 months ago
Well run shop. I brought my 2007 BMW Z4M Roadster in for some maintenance and the work was done quickly and at a reasonable cost. I had brought my 2021 BMW M550 to the dealer the week prior and it took six days for an oil change and a replacement tire. It was an interesting contrast. I noted that the dealer hourly rate was $220 per hour while the posted rate at the Little Garage was $140 per hour, a considerable difference.Services: Engine repair, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Battery

  William Scherer
8 months ago
Excellent service and problem solving! Thank you for getting my car back in proper working order! Happy to be enjoying my ride!Service: Electrical repairService: Electrical repair

  Matthew A. Melinger
a year ago
Matt and his team are as good as they come. They are true specialists and go the extra mile to ensure their clients are satisfied. Even when another vendor dropped the ball on an outsourced repair, Matt made sure everything was handled in a timely manner and all issues were resolved. Solid work, and all done quickly/efficiently. In the past I had trouble finding a shop that could care for my late model BMW but after discovering The Little Garage I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car.Services: Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Auto brake repair, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Air conditioning, Auto maintenance, Oil change

  Christopher Snyder
8 months ago
Another top notch experience with the team at Little Garage this week. Matt and his team are true professionals and extremely knowledgeable. I ll be back in the fall for more preventative maintenance to keep the long roof running smoothly for another 100k miles.Services: Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto maintenance, Oil changeServices: Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto maintenance, Oil change

  Lennox Myrie
a month ago
Little Garage has served my2008 Audi A6 for years now. They are very knowledgeable, reliable and thorough and provide service at reasonable price.They explain clearly what they diagnose and provide options on how to proceed.I recommend the Little Garage highly.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Oil change

  Anton Eremin
a year ago
Matthew and his team has been a pleasure to work with. I had a full confidence in their advice and recommendations, which was important to me, having got a rough classic car on my hands.I will say that I think there's a mismatch between what I needed and what Little Garage team does best, since my 88 6 series in a very rough condition and whenever you look you have stuff to do, which means bills creep up fast. I think this level of quality and craftsmanship are better spent on classic Beemers in better condition, and I did see a lot of awesome older cars around the shop. "Project" cars like mine look both out of place and certainly out of my budget :)Commuting from NYC is not the best but pretty doable, and talking to Matt always cheers me up. I'm sure I'll take my future cars, the ones in better shape, to the Little Garage!Services: Electrical, Auto maintenance

  Mark Offenberg
9 months ago
This is the cleanest, most organized shop that I have ever seen.extremely Professional personal. I just purchased my Audi A3 cabrolet when my lease ended: There is no reason that I would return to the dealership (stealership?) for service. The Little garage will be my "go to" from this point forward.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance

  M M
11 months ago
I had few issues with my bmw that my last 2 mechanics didn't know how to fix or even knew the cause of it.I was referred to The little Garage by a friend who said they're legit when it comes to bmw and won't rip me off. So today, I drove all the way there from Brooklyn and met with Matt, who was a very nice and professional person he also owns the shop. He was very accommodating. He has a very clean shop and was super busy with all the nice new and old fancy cars he's working on. His team of mechanics look knowledgeable seeing them working on fancy cars.Especially Peteit, the best mechanic I have ever met that actually knew my car more than me and more than any mechanic I have ever encountered.He lifted my car up and showed me exactly was was wrong with it. Seems like he has a great amount of knowledge about my bmw and model. Fixed it a few hours later. I took my car back, and it was working like a charm I definitely recommend this place and this mechanic if you have bmw like me.I'm glad I have found my forever to go mechanic after all those years going around from mechanic to another nothing but getting used and wasting unnecessary money and problems keeps on recurring.They were very reasonable in terms of billing me for the work was done.Thank you Matt for being nice and taking care of me in a timely professional mannerThank you Petiet for making me love my car again

  Andrew Fenton
a year ago
Matt and Ken are the best. They actually go over your car and let you know what is wrong and what needs immediate repair. I been bringing my BMW 2005 645ci there for 15 years and it runs like it's brand new at 325,000 miles. I give them a lot of the credit for this. They are both honest and fair.

  Garcon David
6 months ago
Very professional quality service. Also very timely. Don t be deceived by them being BMW specialists, I service my Mercedes there as well.Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, BrakesServices: Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, Brakes

  janet weber
10 months ago
2014 bmw sunroof not operating correctly . Took it to the little garage and the team there fixed it for 1/10 of the price that the dealer quoted me for the repair. Dealer told me there was only one way to repair the problem with a total replacement. My new go to repair place for all three of the vehicles I own. They are honest and a pleasure.

  Thomas Lojko
2 years ago
I'm thrilled I found The Little Garage. I've been looking for a reliable and trustworthy shop to take care of my car. Matt was knowledgeable and friendly - he and the team knew what they were doing, got my car back to my at the time they promised, and all for a reasonable price. I definitely will be back.UPDATE: Back for my follow-up visit and still enjoy bringing my car here. I'm recommending for all of my friends to come here too.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Wheel alignment, Oil change

  Last First
a year ago
These guys, Matt and Kenny, always go over and beyond! Never cut corners, and always ensure they never leave any stone unturned.I have been going here for the last 10 years and I know that I can trust that they will always make sure my vehicle is running the best it can!They will even call you to let you know your Inspection or registration is almost up for renewal.5-Stars across the board, and I have already recommended all to my friends and family.Thanks again Matt, Kenny, Pete, and the rest of the team at the Little Garage!Services: Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Engine repair

  Fernando Moreira
a month ago
Prompt service, knowledgeable technicians and trustworthy advice. Have had cars serviced by them since the 80 s.

  Evelyn Poon
a year ago
I had the rear brakes of my 2010 Mini S replaced at the Little Garage yesterday. Matthew and his mechanic, Hugh gave me confidence that my car was in good hands.Aside from changing the brakes, they addressed all my concerns, showed me potential issues, and provided sound consultation. I've gone to other shops that claim they specialize in Mini only to be disappointed. These guys know their stuffService: Brakes