William B. Leaf III

I was referred to William more than 20 years ago because I wanted a mechanic that I could trust and rely on. William was so much more than that. I could call him and ask about my car, stop in just to check something, drive it around the block to figure out what the source of a strange noise was...and all without charge. Because William knew relationships are what mattered. Over the years, I'd come by to pick up my car at day's end and we'd spend a few minutes just catching up. His...

Sorry for your Loss Billy Brown

Will. It was great to share some time in Town.

We have been taking our vehicles to Leaf Automotive since the mid 1990's, so approaching 30 years now. We had one of our cars serviced today. I had assumed he had retired, but when I asked I was informed of his passing. So sorry to hear of this, but also happy his automotive service business lives on with the same level of excellent, quality service.

I have only just learned of Will's passing and profoundly feel the loss of this unassuming great man. I've lived a few blocks from the shop since the early 70's and Will was always the go-to person, not only for the cars, but each car visit would engender a deep, kind and caring conversation, always interested in my peripatetic travels. He was exceptionally kind and gentle, even empathized and sympathized with me and actually advised me to finally give up on yet another fix for my 25 year...

Will was such a great man. I did not just want to be a client, I wanted to be his friend. All our mutual acquaintances remain choked up with his untimely passing. We all feel cheated to lose someone so special and way too early in life. I offer his family and anyone lucky enough to call him friend or anyone even lucky enough to have met this wonderful man my deepest condolences. I, for one, will never forget him.

Just got the news about Willy today. We met and dated in 1980/81 when we both first moved to LA. Terrific guy. Thinking of you all.

Incredible man, so respected and so trusted. It was an honor to know him. And my little red Toyota Celica GT convertible received great care as long as I owned it. Thanks to Will.

A Million Written Words Can Only Start To Express The Friendship I Shared With Will-We First Met In 1985 And As They Say Hit It Off Right Away--We Both Were Mechanical Men (Gearheads) Interested In Classic Cars, Mechanics of How Things Worked,A Good Amount of Laughter and The Telling Of Tall True Tales--and Fishing of Course! We Were Brothers From Different Coasts. Will Especially Enjoyed My Telling of Tales about Growing Up In Venice and of The Bizarre & Sometimes Hard To Believe Things ...