If possible, would leave NO stars. Unfortunately they have the handle on convenience for a simple title transfer on a weekend. Wait til Monday. They are rude and expensive. read more

Just got raped on a title transfer. No vehicle loans involved. A paid off vehicle. They charged me $160.00. $90 FOR NOTARY FEE. RIDICULOUS. Never again. If the weather wasn't so bad out right now I would have gone somewhere else. read more

The lady at the front desk...I was there in the past, this tone was over the phone. She was very helpful and kind, knowledgeable of handicap placard and how she can notorize the paper and send them to DMV in Harrisburg. read more

Quick and easy notary and title and registration services. The parking lot is horribly crowded and small. read more

Altvater's Auto Sales - Notaries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Unbelievably horrible attitude from atrocious woman in charge at front desk. Called ahead asking what paperwork was necessary to have services rendered, was told incomplete information, when I questioned her as to why she didn't tell me all of this during earlier phone call, her response was "We ASSUME that you know this". They only accept cash for their overpriced services. Expense charged was more than twice the charge quoted by Toomey's in Coraopolis, kind and helpful personnel in their office but chemical spill closed road to their business today. So upset with myself for spending one cent at Altvater's. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! Instead use TOOMEY'S @ 1000 2nd Ave, in Coraopolis 412-262-2562...as THEY are HIGHLY recommended and Altvater's was an enormous mistake that I will NEVER make twice. ZERO STARS! read more

DON'T BUY CARS HERE I bought a car with a promise there was nothing wrong with the engine. Fine because the body and intertior was awful. But the car broke down 2 days later and said it was low on oil. Then within a 2 weeks. Oil leak, radiator, other possoblities. Girl on the phone said no warranty do u wanna have it towed and pay the cost. By the way i was on the side of a major highway in danger becaude the four way flashers didnt work. I told her no "NO ill call u back frantically." Then the owner eddie altvater calls says "i think its an oil leak bring it here WE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT" which i thought ok i dont have it towed to a more reputable place since they will pay for it. But i was calling all week trying to get a loaner they couldn't help for a b.s. excuse. I lost jobs and rental car fees due to them taking over a week to put a radiatior on! Then i get a bill for it. Overheats again. He tells me i can't idol or i have to give it gas. Thats a load of crap. Because i went to have the water pump replaced and timing belt changed and couldnt even make it 30 mins to the shop. I came back and told eddie altvator. U didnt fix the problem and u charged me please fix this problem. I dumped my whole savings on this car. He got very loud started yelling at me and of course i was very upset but he continued to get in my face and said fuck off i will see u in court. My mechanic now found very fishy things in this car and things that s not should not passed inspection. OBVIOUSLY THEY SLAP STICKERS ON CARS! AND THEY DID WORK WITH OUT GIVING AN ESTIMATE OR TELLING ME THE COST AND ASKING IF I WANT IT DONE! THEY JUST CALLED ME SAID 500$ IN LABOR! THAT IS ILLEGAL! Plus eddie sat there trying to tell me i can do timing belt by learning on YOU TUBE! That's nice that that's how my radiator was put on by using you tube and i got charged for it! Eddie is a bad person. PLEASE DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID I HAVE NO CAR NO AND AFTER 4000 FOR THE CAR I SPENT ALMOST 2 GRAND IN RENTAL FEES AND PARTS LABOR TOWS NOT TO MENTION I ONLY DROVE THE CAR LESS THAN 200 MILES! Ive been paying full coverage on a car ive only had in my posession 2 weeks. read more

The woman at the front desk was rude and unfriendly. She swore, sneered, and took other phone calls--she genuinely made me feel like my business was not wanted. Luckily there was something else that I needed for my car registration (you'd think after 2 visits and a phone call they might have mentioned that earlier? But that's not the point), and I jumped at the chance to take my business elsewhere. It's the kind of service I expect from the DMV, except here you pay a premium for it. read more

My friend bought a car here and it has basically imploded. Issues with the radiator, water pump, timing chain and transmission, all observed by other mechanics, as rigged to survive just long enough to basically drive off the lot. You should really consider shopping elsewhere if you need an automobile. They will steamroll you after they suck you into buying one of their scotch taped cars. The owner is ignorant and arrogant..... Has no loyalty to the customer after the initial purchase is complete..... Unwilling to admit any fault or refund any money for their neglect. Should be negative stars on this review. read more

My friend was told the car she paid cash for was totally fine and needed no work. They just put it through emissions at meineke across the street. Said it was a good car. It broke down in 3 days. They took a week to fix a small part in the engine and said it was good now. Less than two wks later it over heated and died. They told her bring it back and THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. Couldnt give her a loaner due to a bs excuse about dealer plates and she had to pay 200$ out her own pocket for a rental. Then a week later call her with a bill!! Didn't check first and tell her an estimate! Then 2 days later it over heats in traffic and check engine light is on ! Yelled at her on the phone and made her start crying! Scam artists! They should be ashamed of themselves...DO NOT TRUST THESE PPL read more

Everything listed in the negative reviews about this place are true. I've only ever personally dealt with them for title transfers and vehicle registrations in the past. Aside from the extremely rude and miserable woman at the front desk, they were reasonably painless transactions. My review of this place would've already been below average. That all changed when a friend of mine bought a car from them. Now my review went from " just OK", to "I won't let somebody I know buy a car here". She was told the car she was buying was solid. Immediately after purchase the car began showing its true colors. Vibrations, overheating etc. She was told to bring it back and that they would make it right. They did the work without calling her in advance and then charged her for it!!!. The worst part is, they didn't fix the problem!!! So now more money is invested into repairs and the problem is still there. Throughout this whole ordeal, she repeatedly tried to just get her money back for the car but they refused. I mean why would they want to give good money back on a car they just dodged a bullet with! They knew the car had problems all along. She was willing to eat the costs she incurred after purchasing the car for the repairs made. The owner cursed at her and absolutely personifies what you think of when you hear the words "used car salesman". The owner is a thief and the half-ass mechanics/salesman will tell you everything you want to hear to make a sale. BUYER BEWARE!!!! If this review keeps one person from possibly buying a car here, then I'm glad I wrote it. read more