Walter’s Automotive

If you’re looking for a good, honest mechanic in the east end I highly recommend Walter’s! Went in just for an inspection and walked out of there paying for the inspection only. They didn’t «find» anything like most places do just to make a buck off of you. They were friendly and honest about minor things that they said could wait. Being a female especially, I am super glad to have found a legit place that doesn’t rip people off. I guess they have close to 100 five star Unilocal reviews for a reason!

I have never felt this passionately positive about an auto mechanic. The first time I ever visited was when I first moved to Pittsburgh and away from a (terrible) mechanic elsewhere. My 2005 Prius was making odd noises when going up some of Pittsburgh’s impressive hills, so I was naturally somewhat concerned. I brought my car in to Walter, and he sat in the passenger seat while I drove around to have him take a listen to the strange noise. Upon exiting the car, he said that this was nothing to worry about, that this sounded minor and if it got worse to bring it back. Cost for 20 minutes of his time, his expertise, and his alleviation of my fears? NOTHING. Two years later there has been no problem, and he’s fixed many other minor issues, done inspections, and made tweaks whenever they have come up, all for a reasonable price. I trust Walter and his team 100%, and feel SO grateful that he is so close to my home. A+++. Could not recommend him more highly.

Really great folks! Busy as hell but they are honest and get the job done. Really pleasant and polite. Being a single gal I don’t feel taken advantage of at all by these folks. I will recommend and continue to go to them indefinitely.

Awesome place. I’ve been here two times. Both for issues with my cars battery. This last time I was supposed to leave for Philly when my car died on me the morning of. I temporarily fixed it, but called Walter’s and explained the situation. They were willing to check it out despite the short notice. I pulled up an hour later and Walter himself walked out to look at it and quickly had the car up and running. He explained how he fixed it and how I could prevent this from happening in the future. All of this was done under 10 minutes. And because it was a minor problem, he charged nothing.
Go to Walters if you want a quality, honest fix. This is the only car mechanic shop I completely trust.

Not cheap by any means. Rather expensive for the most part. Others rave about this guy, but honestly, I don’t really see what makes him that great! He charges just like any other mechanics… parts are marked up just like everyone else. It is not like one can barter with what the prices a mechanic charges; otherwise you can’t get the car back.

Recently took our car to Walter’s for a state inspection. Could not be more pleased with the service provided by Tim and his staff. Time went above and beyond to make sure that we were taken care of. I will be going back to Walter’s for all of my auto mechanic needs.

Not that these guys need another 5 star review, but here I am. Super nice folks. They are accommodating, knowledgeable, affordable, and fast. I’m new to the area and went here based solely on Unilocal reviews. I hate dealing with mechanics but Walters was refreshingly painless.

It’s hard enough finding a good mechanic period. But to find one that’s friendly and reasonably priced is unheard of. I’ve been loyal to Tim for the last 4 years and he’s never let me down. If there’s one complaint it’s that things can sometimes take a little longer than expected, but this is a minuscule «con» in an ocean of «pros.» At one time, I needed a new flex pipe put on my exhaust, Tim recommended that I go to a neighboring shop to get the exhaust work done because «it would be too expensive if I did it.» This was something I’ve never encountered. A mechanic recommending another place to do business??? Do yourself a favor and give this place your business. Your car might be out of commission for a few days, but the comfort of knowing you’re not being swindled is absolutely worth it.

Seems like a decent garage. I was really in a jam and needed a repair done and had already bought the needed part. However they would not install it. I’m not sure why their policy is this way perhaps there’s good reasoning behind it but it left me in a jam. Most garages mark up parts 40% maybe that’s why? Or maybe they don’t want everyone walking in the door with their own parts? I wasn’t expecting a warranty I just wanted to part put on the car

Had my front brakes replaced on my 2000 4Runner (rotors had gotten warped). Also got an oil change. Tim was awesome, had great stories and a funny guy. Really great service here — definitely the place to go to.

Something I look for in car repair shops is accurate diagnosis, and I was not disappointed when I went to Walter’s. My car was screeching incessantly when I drove and turned. It was so loud that I was worried that something was very wrong so I decided to get it checked out. Walter took a look at my car and found that the problem was not serious, and he fixed the source of the noise with a screwdriver. I drove away in minutes. It was a good experience, and I would go back for other services.

Walters automotive has never disappointed me. I was quoted almost double what Walters charged me for replacement brakes and rotors. I’m so thankful that I held out to go to Walters and get the fair price.

Probably unnecessary for me to add another 5 star review to this page… But I just can’t help it.
Called in because I noticed a strange problem with my car that was only perceptible after driving it around for a while. They told me to bring the car in for a road test the next day. When I went in, I mentioned that the car was still under warranty but the dealership wanted to charge me $ 150 for a «diagnostic» before they could determine whether or not (a) there was actually a problem and (b) it was covered by my warranty. After driving around with me for about 20 minutes, Tim determined that there was definitely something strange going on… and then told me to take it back to the dealership and tell them that I had driven the car with a local mechanic and that there was clearly something wrong that should be covered by my warranty.
How much was I charged for this? Not. One. Dime. Such a pleasure to receive great service while also being treated with kindness and respect. Would recommend this place to anybody in a heartbeat.

My son previously stopped in to ask about a sound with his breaks. They listened, said it was just some rust — no need to worry and didn’t charge anything.
Now… my sons car overheated at the start of the weekend– we had AAA tow us here. We slid a note in the slot of the office door, with the keys. First thing Monday morning I called — they had the car fixed by Tuesday — Fan assembly. Great work, no reservation. Considering that we had never paid for any work with them — great! (oh, this time they charged :-))

Just fantastic. He has performed little jobs for me, like putting on my spare tire when I got a flat close to his shop, putting my hubcaps back on, and diagnosing some blown out speakers for me free of charge. He always gives the best advice, even if it’s to take it somewhere else. He searches for the best price parts to save you money on repairs. I love love love this place, and would recommend him to anybody and everybody.

Anything my car needs I go here. No matter what, Tim has a fair price and gets the job done. I never feel like he is trying to sell me anything extra. He just gets the job done and sends me on my way normally with in the day. This is a place you can trust and if he has an opening he will take you.

Leaving another review because Walter’s has basically become the only car place I will go to.
Recently had my car in for an inspection. As always, the mechanics did great work and offered a very reasonable price for the services provided.
That’s not why I’m leaving another review.
While I was there, a ring that has sentimental value to me fell out of my pocket. I didn’t notice until later, and I had been to several places. I called each place and gave a description of the ring. But I figured that it was probably lost forever or had been stolen.
Today (a day after I called) the mechanic at Walter’s called me back and told me that he’d found the ring.
Not only did the staff there humor me and look for something that I figured lost forever, but they found it and returned it!
Thanks so much for being not just great mechanics, but great human beings too, Walter’s staff!

Even though I work nearby, there are several auto repair shops in the area so what drew me to Walter’s was the fantastic reviews on Unilocal,and I agree, and am a very satisfied customer. They were able to squeeze me in for my past-​due yearly inspection after my dealership was unable to keep my scheduled appointment last Saturday due to a power outage. I dropped the car off before work and was able to pick it up easily. They were attentive, friendly, and fair-​priced — I plan on using them again not only for my yearly inspection but for my regular car maintenance.

Walter’s is hands down the best car maintenance you can find! They consistently deliver high quality repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections.
We also trust Walter’s completely. Case in point: once we brought in the car, and after examining it, they returned it to us saying that they were unable to find anything wrong and refused to charge even for the check-​up!
Also, if you need wheel stuff (e.g., rotation) done, they have a partnership with a local provider who also does a great job, and Walter’s will coordinate the work for you. We had a terrible shimmy for years that we’ve taken to at least 5 places, but they solved it in one round.
The downside of their incredible service is the long waiting list to get an appointment. If you have an urgent crisis, sadly, you may need to find an alternate place.

Recently had some problems with my battery and took to Unilocal to find a nearby/​reputable mechanic. After reading all the great reviews on Walter’s Automative, I made an appointment as recommended and brought my car in.
Long story short, minus all the technical details, Walter was very helpful and informative in helping me resolve the problem. He was very open to listening to me describe the problem and was patient and quick to look into the issue and provide his expert advice.
Customer service was great as well! It was really easy to call and schedule an appointment, and when I arrived the minimal office space looked pretty organized, given that it’s inside an auto shop. All the keys looked organized and labeled. The appointment book looked clear and kept up. I can really appreciate when a business is well run.
I would definitely recommend giving this business a try!