I had a mixed experience at Bastone's, where I went (on an old family friend's recommendation) to…read moreget a wheel arch repaired. The positives were that they were able to get me in very quick and were, overall, friendly and professional. I do think they know what they are doing. The major negative was that the final price came out nearly twice the original quote: close to $600 instead of the original $320. This was, I was told, because an additional part had to be sourced and installed. While I was already disappointed in this unexpected cost doubling, the icing on the cake was that I wasn't asked if I wanted to proceed with the repair. I was just informed that the cost had jumped, that the repair was complete, and that I now needed to pay up. This suggested to me that the original assessment of the damage had not been as thorough as it could have been. While a quote is an estimate, not a certainty, it's not good practice for businesses that run on quotes to let customers pay twice what they were originally expecting. In this situation, for instance, I would have appreciated a discount on the unexpected new part. That might have eaten into their profit margin, but it would have guaranteed that I would become a return customer, whereas now, I am not so sure.

I was in town from NYC to visit my daughter in CMU grad school. Dropped by because I thought I…read moreheard some weird noise on my Honda minivan so wanted to check out before my 6 hour drive back to NY. Bob was extremely nice and professional. Without appointment, he asked one of his guys to drive my minivan with me sitting next to him. He didn't hear much noise after driving for 5-10 minutes. So I felt much better heading back on the road. They didn't charge me anything for the check/ drive. Greatly appreciate it. Seems like a honest business that have been around for years. I will recommend this place to my daughter if she ever has any car issue while in school. 5 out of 5 stars in my brief experience.

Been taking two cars here for years, with both the previous owner Calvin and the new owner Noor…read more Always very friendly, they remember regulars, offer fair prices, and are honest with what you do and don't need.

My new go to mechanic!…read more I had been going to Ventrice Auto for years but unfortunately the owner Rocky passed away and the service hasn't been the same since so I decided to give my local Mr Tire a try. I was not pleased with them either as they recommended work that wasn't needed and their prices where high for the work provided and not to mention, items were stolen out of my car while it was there so I desperately needed a new mechanic! My wife was referred to Kalven by a good family friend. Her car needed a state inspection and some brake work done. We made an appointment and dropped her car off. Kalven promised that her car would be done later that same day as she would need it for work the following day and it was! He showed us the condition of the old rotors and pads compared to the new ones. I was so impressed with his work that I decided to let him work on my car as well. I needed brakes as well and was told by Mr Tire that I needed a new wheel hub as I had a strong vibration when I would brake heavily. Kalven let me know that it was my brake caliper as it was rubbing against my rotor. He said he would try to fix it instead of just putting on a whole new caliper to try to save me some money. When's the last time a mechanic tried to save you some money? He was able to repair it without having to change out the brake caliper! I also had Kalven do some suspension work on my car as well. It now drives even better than the day I bought it! Kalven is a very smart man as he has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He has even given me a discount on work he has done multiple times! He is a honest and ethical mechanic and does not try to up sell you on work that you don't need! It was nice talking to him about his family and life while he finished up my paperwork. If your are in need of a good and honest mechanic I highly recommend him! Kalven and the guys at Pitt Stop will be the only ones working on my and my wife's cars from now on!

The 5 star reviews reflect the experience I've had with Scott since I first met him. No job is too…read morebig or too small. Scott is a brilliant troubleshooter and takes the time to make sure everything is fixed completely the first time. He is transparent, fair, humble, and kind. The reviews about fixing the light bulb and the rubbing sound are very familiar. One day I lost an exhaust holder. He gave me metal coat hangers to rig it until I had time to fix it properly even though he was extraordinarily busy. Scott is a kind man, a man of his word, and the best (and most thorough) mechanic I've ever met. Plus his prices are fair and reasonable.

Took vehicle here for inspection this guy was looking for anything he could make money off me ontop…read moreof the safety inspection. You can always say the emergency brake needs adjusted etc. and I had a part put on before went and he said it was loose charged more money they tightened it and broke it and I didn't find out till months later. Beware of this guy he is not honest and out to pay his mortgage on his Garage by 'finding' things to charge extra for. The guy I go to now never charged For adjusting or tightening anything. Stay away not an honest garage !

Premium service, quality, value, and customer care on walkin after 2 misfires with your…read morecompetitors. Dustin was a pleasure to do business with!

This is place to take your vehicle! New or old they can service it!…read more If you want a mechanic that will tell the TRUTH and give service for an honest price, these are the guys. Been going here for years with a numerous vehicles, also outstanding work.

I had some suspension issues on my Jeep right before an upcoming road trip and needed a quick…read moreturnaround. I stopped by mid-day on a Tuesday when they were completely packed, but they still managed to squeeze me in the very next day. Throughout the process, they were incredibly communicative, keeping me updated on what was going on and walking me through their plan. They even went the extra mile and took care of my vehicle inspection ahead of schedule! They had very fair pricing for everything too. This was my first time here, but they made a fantastic impression. I will definitely be returning for future services!

Recently moved to the area from south hills so I was in need of a mechanic. They are all so kind…read morehere and truly care. Great experience both times. Can take a bit to get an appt but if it's something that needs fixed quickly they make a way to fit you in.

They are the best service station I have ever used. Also they offer rides home and they pick you up…read moreafter the work is done

Honest and good work. Been taking my car here for years now, either for inspection or to get it…read morefixed. He is a great mechanic. Does not try to screw you over. I trust him!

Been going to Lester for almost 4 years with both of our cars. He does fair, honest work and will…read morealways squeeze you in for an appointment. He is nice, friendly, and helpful and quite the character! I always look forward to picking up my car and getting to chat. (We've also had great experiences with the guy with a ponytail, whose name escapes me.) We take our cars here regularly for oil changes and inspections and for anything else that might arise. The only thing we've asked for that they couldn't do was switch out winter/summer tires, because they don't have the right lift (or something, idk.) We have had many mechanics try to upcharge, overcharge, or cheat us because they assume we don't know a lot about cars. Lester's is not that way at all. They will not do work they don't think needs to be done and will go out of their way to save you work and money. When they actually do need to do work Lester will walk you through step-by-step what was wrong with the old part and why and how it was fixed. Once I took my car in to have the A/C looked at because it had been making a growling noise the summer before and it was just starting to get hot again. Lester said he and all of his guys drove it around a little bit and couldn't get it to make any noise so they weren't going to charge me anything. He then proceeded to say if I ever heard it again I should just drive by and yell for him to come out and look at it-even if I didn't have an appointment. They also knew of a neighbor with the same make and model as me who had a harmless noise with their A/C and while they were there they kept looking out the window to see if he came home so they could show me. I mean, that's above and beyond! I would highly recommend Lester's to anyone-and I have!

He's THE BEST!!! He's the most honest mechanic I have ever had!!! You are not going to find anyone…read morebetter than Lester. He is like finding a diamond in the mud!!!! Love this guy!!! He's courteous, priced great and will only do what your car needs done. He will not add on made up crap! This is a guy u can trust.

Super impressed with this shop's quick response time, professional communication, and expedited…read moreservice on our vehicle! They worked quickly to locate a part that got us our vehicle back the same day, on a Friday. This saved our family a ton of stress over the weekend. They will definitely be our go to shop from here forward!

WARNING !!!!! SCAM ALERT !!!!! Charges triple for…read moreunnecessary repairs . Go somewhere else = save time and money and get it done right. RUDE. Obnoxious, Dishonest Mike is the owner.