Pitts Stop Auto in
Pittsburgh (PA)

Pitts Stop Auto gets another 5-star review from our family. My car had a front strut that was in rough shape. They gave a fair quote and got started quickly. Once the front end was apart, they found a few related components that also needed attention. What really stood out is they did not turn that into a profit opportunity. Since everything was already disassembled for the strut work, they only charged us for the additional parts at cost and didn’t add labor to install them. The car now drives super smooth. They also didn’t try to upsell rear struts. They suggested we drive it, see how it feels, and come back later only if needed. Honest, practical, and fair. We’ll be back.

I want to give a strong 5-star review to Pitts Stop Auto at 4734 Baum Blvd. I’ve taken my truck here both before and after the new ownership, and my recent visit was a completely different experience in the best of ways ps. I came in with a check-engine light that had me concerned. I have my own scan tool and could see the code, and I also know this particular engine code can mean a lot of different things, ranging from very serious to not serious at all. What impressed me most was the diagnostic approach and the integrity behind it. They didn’t guess, and they didn’t try to “shotgun” parts at the problem. They talked through what they were seeing and gave me a practical plan. It would have been easy for them to immediately recommend replacing the sensor or worse. Instead, the owner suspected the sensor was simply fouled, likely connected to me not changing the oil recently. He recommended cleaning it first and monitoring whether the code comes back, which is exactly the kind of root-cause thinking that saves customers money. They also did an oil change, and the total was $88, including computer diagnostics. Clear communication, Honest, and pricing that felt justified and fair. In my 30+ years of working with auto shops, I’ve have never seen this level of honesty and professionalism. I’ll be coming back and recommending Pitts Stop Auto to anyone in Pittsburgh who wants straight answers and real diagnostic skill.

Highly recommend Pitts Stop Auto. They did a full suspension overhaul on my Mercedes. The work was professional, the pricing was very fair. Best place in the area for honest service.

My son was using my car in Pittsburgh, 600 miles from where I live. It randomly broke down close to Pitts Stop Auto. He was in a panic. I called Pitts Stop because it was the nearest garage. I'm so grateful it was. They were very nice on the phone and sympathized with my situation. My son was able to get the car there, where they looked at it immediately. They fixed the problem and hardly charged us anything to do it. As a dad, this was a huge relief. Thank you!!!!

I bring my car for transmissions replace i really appreciate there work and price i strongly recommend thanks.

Great experience with Noor and his team!! Definitely will come back, gave me a great price

Best mechanic , friendly and very informative. Fast work and great pricing. Highly recommend.

They do their job with great passion and the employees are very friendly.

Amazing service 👏. Great people and fast work. Really good guys. The prices are really good 👍.

They are professional, honest, kind and very pleasant. I am looking forward to using their services in the future. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Pitts Stop Auto for all of your vehicle needs. Mr Kal is a funny, honest, and kind person who treats you as if you were family. Thank you so much from the guy with the white Honda Accord with the alternator issues.

Kalven is a funny and knowledgeable old man. He explained the potential situation of my car's AC system, and the related cost in detail. The repair is quick and effective. A day later, just as he said, "it freezes like dead body".

Kudos to Pitt stop auto for tackling a problem no one else would touch! During my Mercedes maintenance check the folks at Bobby Rahal Mercedes found a groundhog wedged around my drive shaft but they refused to remove it and refused to allow someone else come in to remove it. After calling several other garages I decided to cross Baum blvd to Pitt Stop auto and they didn’t bat an eye..they dug the dead carcass out and didn’t complain that it stunk up the entire garage. They worked on it for the better part of an hour (or more) with much success. Plus they didn’t want to charge much but I insisted, they gave it their all when no one else would. Thank you Pitt Stop auto! That’s what I call a “can do” attitude!

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND TRUSTWORTHY My husband and I found ourselves in a bind while out of town attending our son’s graduation from CMU. He accidentally put diesel fuel into our car, and we were at a loss, how we’d get it fixed in time to get back home. Thankfully I am on the Carnegie Mellons FB parents page, where I found Pitts Stop Auto, they were highly recommended by many of the parents and students. Kalven, the owner, and his mechanics tirelessly worked for two days to get our car repaired. Kalven even brought in two of his employees on a Saturday — when the shop is normally closed — just to ensure we could be on our way. Their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile truly saved our weekend. What touched us most was Kalvin’s honesty and generosity. He could have easily overcharged us, but instead, he provided fantastic service at a fair price and even took off $100 as a graduation gift — a gesture we deeply appreciated. Beyond his professional skills, he made us laugh and helped ease our stress. His kindness and genuine care made a lasting impression. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, honest mechanic who truly cares about his customers, I highly recommend Pitts Stop Auto. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and I am so grateful to Kalvin and his team for their help. They truly are the best — thank you, Kalvin, for your honesty, kindness, and for being our hero in Pittsburgh.

A warm smile and a professional demeanor perfectly describe the manager, Kal, who truly excels at his work! I’ve visited this shop a few times—once to inspect a car I was considering purchasing, and later for some repairs to improve fuel efficiency—and each experience has been outstanding. Kal’s precision and clarity in explaining what needs to be done (and what can be postponed to save time and money) have always impressed me, especially as a student on a budget. His honesty and customer-first approach make this shop stand out. I can’t recommend this place enough!

The best car repair shop in shadyside and oakland. What makes him the best? Honesty and flexibility. I have old mercs that I am trying to keep in the road as long as possible. My wife is forcing me to play cost of repair vs replacement game with the vehicles. He will do what is necessary to keep your car on the road and not try replace every part on your car. Had to take my car to a different shop for inspection. They tried to rip me off with a whole bunch of repairs, I know the car did not need because parts were already replaced. They tried to say my vehicle was unsafe. I said forget it. Pack it up I'll take it to Pitt Stop. Took it in and passed. No issues with vehicle so far. Look at all shop around him. Pep boy which most of those guys can't fix anything. Stealerships all around him. The rest of the shops around will try to replace every part that looks like has a scratch on it. I have old mercs so I like to get parts from FCP euro. Most places around refuse to put in parts or fluids brought in by customer. Pitt Stop will at least look at it and put it in part that is correct and good quality. He will tell you his limitations. If he thinks he cannot repair it, he will let you know. Had a subframe that needed to be replaced, saw the bolts were too rusty and had probability of breaking while replacing it he called me and told me. Had SAM module that needed to be replace told me I had go the specialty shop. Had repair that needed welding, he told me where to go to get that done. Plus I work 8 to 5 6 days a weeks, dude is always there working late so I can pickup my car. He seems a little grumpy lately dealing with the public and the all the government crap businesses have to deal with in PA, but still has not lost his integrity.

Mr. Kal is honest and pleasant to talk to. He is not greedy and he values customer satisfaction over anything else. He has a reasonable price for all his services, and above everything, you can trust him with his diagnostics and recommendations. It has been a pleasure knowing him and doing business with him. Recommend going to him for all your needs! New Edit: The timeliness of service has deteriorated a bit. Despite calling ahead of time for appointment and asked to come next day, he didn’t take my car in for service.

My first time here was today, to fix my air conditioning in my suv, and already this is my go-to mechanic now. He was incredibly transparent about costs, willing to let you research to confirm, and even listed options like refurbished parts (including pros and cons) so I could make a more informed decision. I've never been so happy with having to repair my vehicle.

I had serviced my car for 2 years here and unfortunately cannot leave good opinion…. Even though the repairs were always on time and you could schedule them immediately… I replaced lower control arms here and after a year they were to be replaced again (as I was told at Baum next door). I confronted Kal for warranty, but he checked them manually and said they are fine. The tires were also unevenly worn out (also replaced when lower control arms were replaced), which shouldn’t be an issue after the suspension fix. Kal claims that he did wheel alignment after the replacement, but again… then there should be no problems… he claimed he did “mechanical” wheel alignment, after which he directed me to his buddy who did it properly “electronically” (btw it was also not 100% corrected, because the car was pulling to the right after the alignment… they say of course it wasn’t, but guess what. I did the repairs somewhere else and everything is fixed now). I see this place has many good reviews, but from my perspective it’s not so good. I would rather go somewhere slightly more expensive to have the job properly done, especially for so expensive repairs. When I got my car repaired, there was an extra noise (problem with sway bars)… so how come they didn’t even drive it to check??!! That’s really unacceptable…

Best mechanic in the ‘burgh! Kal is kind, friendly and very informative. He wanted me to understand every step and every part of the repair/tune-up I was getting which gave me confidence in the work. Great pricing, fast work and fantastic results. My (used) car runs better than it ever has before! Highly recommend.

Kalven and his team are so awesome!! Im often weary about going to mechanics because my knowledge when it comes to cars is very little, so it would be easy to pull a fast one on me. Kalven was honest and great at explaining what was needed. He was also extremely friendly and pleasant to work with. I came in for an oil change but will definitely be back for my inspection!

Most trustworthy auto repair. Very honest and helpful. They don't try to sell services you don't need. And they don't treat older women like idoits. Been there 4 times for oil changes, emissions test. Will be bring my 2010 Beetle here for other work as needed. 5 star treatment.

Kal and his team are the best! I have been to Pitts Stop several times and as a college student I feel lucky to have found a shop that I can trust. They have great prices and even better service, and consistently go the extra mile. I recommend them to anyone in the Pittsburgh area experiencing car trouble.

I can't say enough good things about the owner --- Kalvin. As a young single female from another country, he has helped me out when I had my first car even guided me with registration renewal. He was so honest, so generous, so patient. I felt so respected every time I was there. I took my car to his shop for regular maintenance for about three times and was so very happy with his service. Unfortunately my car was totalled by a hit-and-run driver and I had then moved out of Pittsburgh because I got a new job in Houston --- and he is one of the best things I miss about Pittsburgh.

As a young female, it is very hard for me to get a reasonable price at any mechanic because most of them try to charge me as much as they want. Kal didn't do that to me and gave me a really great price for the work my car needed. Him and his employees are really nice and knowing that I have someone in Pittsburgh that I can trust to take care of my car is amazing. I highly recommend them and will be going back for any of my car needs.

Kalvin and his staff are the most professional people I’ve ever had to deal with. Got the best price, got detail information on what they did and what my car needed. If you want to be safe and save money as well, there is no other auto mechanic shop in Pittsburgh and around. Thanks again Kalvin for a great job you did ;-)

Pitts Stop Auto was great especially. The mechanic is honest, professional and fair. I have had other mechanics overcharge me because I did not know much about the price and labor to fix my car. Pitts Stop always showed me the price of my parts as well as showing me comparisons so I have options on where I would like to purchase. Five stars and very highly recommended.