Baum Boulevard Automotive

Pittsburgh, United States

3.7

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 412-682-1866
Website:
www.baumblvdauto.com
Address:
4741 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Bloomfield
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
670 ftCenter and Neville
0.8 miCarnegie Mellon University (Forbes and Morewood)
0.9 miNegley Station
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Today

Today 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Open now
Local time (Pittsburgh) 11:35 Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Baum Blvd Automotive is an automotive repair shop owned and operated by Chuck Wichrowski. We are located in Pittsburgh, PA. Chuck has been active in the automotive industry since 1989, and has years of hands-​on experience to ensure your vehicle receives the highest level of service on each visit.

For over a decade, satisfied customers have trusted their vehicles to the staff of Baum Blvd Automotive. We can help you with quick tire repair and oil changes, as well as safety and emissions inspections. We have the tools and training to accomplish high tech jobs such as reprogramming the ECM on electric vehicles or changing the injection pump on your Volkswagen TDI.

At Baum Blvd. Automotive, we offer a complete range of automotive repair and manufacturers’ specified preventative maintenance services.

Some Of Our Services Include:

* Pennsylvania State Inspection and Emission Testing

* All Manufacturer Specified Vehicle Maintenance Services

* Tire Repair and Replacement

* Exhaust and Brake Service

* Fleet and Warranty Programs

* Coolant Flushes

* Transmission Flushes

* Brake Fluid Flushes

* Hybrid Service

* Full Toyota Prius services

* Audi, BMW, Mercedes-​Benz, all Volkswagen Services including TDI’s

* And More!

The only Pittsburgh repair shop to earn the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, AAA approved repair facility, and Bosch authorized service center

History

Established in 1992.

Baum Blvd Automotive owner Chuck Wichrowski started out in the automotive industry in 1989. With a child on the way and a desire to provide a stable future for his family, Chuck set out to run his own shop. He purchased his first gas station in 1989 at the corner of Penn and Negley. Though that gas station is no longer there, Chuck has continued to serve the motorists of the East End.

In 1997, he bought an Exxon station on the corner of Baum Boulevard and Millvale Avenue. While owning and operating the Exxon station was rewarding, Chuck believed that if he was to stay competitive, he would need to invest in a top-​of-​the-​line facility staffed with educated mechanics and equipped with the most advanced tools and diagnostic software. Chuck sold the Exxon station, and opened his own automotive repair shop on Baum Boulevard.

For over a decade now, — has helped customers maintain and repair their vehicles with top-​of the-​line service at a fair price.

Meet the Business Owner

Charles W.

Business Owner

«Our goal is to help you maintain a safe and reliable car at a reasonable price.» — Chuck Wichrowski, Owner

Chuck has been in the automotive service industry for over 20 years. He began his career by purchasing his own service station. His time at the service station allowed him to approach the industry from the consumer’s perspective, and make decisions based on how he would like to be treated if he were a customer. This philosophy has guided all of his business decisions.

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20 reviews of Baum Boulevard Automotive

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Place rating: 5
Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA
I can’t speak highly enough of the service here. Everyone has been extremely friendly and accommodating, and as a complete automotive novice they made me feel like I understood what work was being done and what would be needed in the future. It’s been very easy to get my car looked at whenever I need to, and their lobby is comfortable and has free coffee! It’s nice to have a convenient shop I trust to look after my car, and their professionalism and friendliness can’t be matched.
Place rating: 2
Pittsburgh, PA
I’ve had a few less-​than-​ideal experiences with Baum Blvd Automotive and will have to pass on going there again.
The first time, I bought some tires from Tire Rack to be installed at Baum. They called me when they arrived and I swung by to get the new tires installed. I gave them my keys, and before I left, I asked if they had an idea on when my car might be done. The guy seemed incredibly irritated and he said they couldn’t tell me that, as if it were a completely ridiculous thing to ask. I didn’t need to know the time down to the minute; I was just trying to get an idea of when the work would be complete. I don’t know. Maybe he was having a bad day, but it really came across as rude. Ultimately the work was done fine, but I came away feeling pretty crappy about my experience.
The second time, my girlfriend took her car to get a state and emissions inspection. They passed the car for emissions (but wrote the wrong VIN on the sticker… :-/​) and failed it for safety. They claimed that it would require about $ 900 worth of work to get it to pass inspection, which I was very suspicious of. We took it to Walter’s down the street and showed them the inspection notes from Baum. It did fail inspection at Walter’s, too, but as I suspected, some of the things that Baum failed the car for were pretty bogus. $ 480 in repairs from Walter’s later, the car was back in business.
Between rude employees and obvious upselling, I can’t really recommend Baum Boulevard to anyone when there are quality places like Walter’s and Morningside Auto nearby. If your car needs work, take it to one of those places instead.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
The staff there are very friendly with prompt service and sufficient explanation.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
They aren’t the most inexpensive, but they are the most effective. We’ve been taking our Volvo s40 there for the past six months.
They will do whatever it takes to find the source of the problem, which is the type of persistence our car needed.
The customer service is the most helpful customer service I have ever experienced. I was always given a thorough explanation of everything they were going to do.
If you want your car better when you get it back than when you dropped it off, take it to Baum Blvd. Automotive.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
They do a great job of letting you know what’s wrong & how much it will cost to fix it. They also say it in words that non-​car people can understand.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Just went to Baum automotive to have they ROAD FORCE BALANCE, my tires. This is special way to balance tires that is more accurate than normal spin balancing, they are one of the few shops in the city that has this device. Explain my wheel shake experienced over 70mph, and it’s gone! performed the work in under an hour. This is a great shop in the city. They can be a bit pricier to due their good reputation, but worth it. Been going to Baum since 2009.
Place rating: 3
Pittsburgh, PA
I’ve been taking my car here for a few years now for all of my needs, and I have to say that I originally had a great opinion and experience from them but have recently felt a little less confident about going to them. I shopped around once I moved to Pittsburgh 5 years ago, and I had heard and read really great things about this place. I have to say that in general all of the people here are really nice, helpful, assertive, and attentive to always calling me to fill me in as to what’s going on. The last couple of times, however, I got a strange feeling that they kept adding on things in the diagnostic that weren’t needed to keep the old girl running. My father (not me!) is great with cars and I usually call him to confirm the bills every time I get something done. Recently, he’s been advising me not to get a bunch of the stuff done that the guys at Baum state are vital repairs. I will continue to be a little weary about their recommendations in the future.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Dropped the car off after driving it back from NJ Saturday evening to fix the accelerator and get an inspection when the mechanic found a leaky valve. A part had to be ordered and the guys kept my baby parked inside until it was ready. Quick and reasonably priced.
Place rating: 1
Pittsburgh, PA
Beware. These people are swindlers. Failed my car on the safety inspection, citing among other things, that the wiper blades needed to be replaced, when just three weeks prior, I had them replaced with brand new Bosch wiper blades. Another fault they found in the car which I found ridiculous: the battery was not secured «properly» — as if it is going to fly through the hood while I am driving? Is this really a safety issue? Attempts at deception and trickery to make a dime. Insulting.
Place rating: 5
Arrowsic, ME
The best! My wife and I, and our extended family have used BBA for years. Chuck and the crew are always on the level, and their prices are very fair. Highly recommended.
Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL
I was initially quite pleased with my experience with Baum (they supposedly replaced my brake rotors). Fast forward 14 months– my jetta is experiencing rotor problems again, and my current mechanic states that the rotors are so rusted that the could not have been replaced in the past two years — more likely that a patch job was performed. (Unbeknownst to me — I paid for new rotors, not a willy-​nilly patch job.) Truly unacceptable. Baum, please change your ways.
Place rating: 5
North Side, Pittsburgh, PA
Have been a customer for years here and at the previous Exxon station owned and operated by the same guy for about 12 years. I refer friends and trust these guys!”
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
I came here to buy two new tires for my 2007 Prius. All together, the bill was $ 215. I didn’t feel like I was getting ripped off. The people who work there were quite polite and efficient. They also pointed out that I didn’t have an inspection sticker (required by the state), so I’m going back on Monday to have those tests done.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I recently moved and took my 8yr old car here for state inspections. Everyone was very curteous and helpful. Unfortunately my wiper motor and switch needed to be replaced and there was an issue with the part ordered from the dealership, but BBA rented a car for me so I wouldn’t have to be inconvenienced by the wait for the new part. I will definitely be back thanks to their great service.
Place rating: 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Took my car here for an inspection and a load of repairs that I knew were coming (brakes, tires, oil change). I had the tires ordered on
(like it suggests on their website) and they were delivered in a day, installed for a reasonable price. Not dirt cheap, but reasonable and better than Firestone or NTB. Unfortunately for my bank account, there were a few pricey additional items needed (catalytic converter, engine mount). Unlike everyone else on here with add-​ons, I don’t think they were trying to fleece me. The check engine light had been going on and off for some time, which was related to a hole found in the exhaust. With Hyundai Elantras, the exhaust flex pipe is part of the cat, so it was necessary to replace. I double checked what the guys had told me with my own research and found no reason to distrust them. The car had been making some general «rough» noises, which I reasoned to be the cracked engine mount.
I also explained my financial situation (poor) and they tried everything they could to help, such as make sure the O2 sensor was no longer malfunctioning after replacing the cat, instead of just replacing it as well. And I’m pretty sure they threw in a pair of new windshield wipers. :-) After the fact, I looked at the parts and labor costs, and found that they were very reasonable, if not better than other places I have been in the past. The car now rides like a dream: quiet, no rumbles, squeaks or other «rough» noises as I mentioned before. Good job Baum Blvd Auto!
On a side note, the lobby is pretty awesome, which some of the owner’s collection of antique radios, a baseball pinball machine and cool signs.
Place rating: 1
Pittsburgh, PA
I just left this place. Such a rip off! They quoted me $ 30 for an oil change, which is expensive already. Then, I get there and they tell me it’s going to be $ 40. I ask why and the guy looks all confused and says «something was more expensive». Seriously?! So, I say ok whatever and take the $ 40 oil change. I look at the reciept, it says estimate $ 30, new estimate $ 30 and then breaks down the $ 40 cost. WTF? I will never go there again. 1. They can’t add aparently 2. They add charges without notifying you 3. Their staff aren’t competent enough to explain the charges. Thanks but no thanks; I will go back to my $ 24 oil change. Oh yeah, and some of the charges were for windshield washer fluid… Really?!?
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
My dealership quoted me $ 2000 to repair an electrical problem. The guys at Baum fixed the issue for $ 60. Honest, quick and dependable. That’s what I look for in a mechanic.
Place rating: 1
Pittsburgh, PA
I was really disappointed with the service that I received here. The three men who I talked to were very condescending when they were explaining my car’s issues. In addition, they became inpatient and short with me when I asked them to further explain the repairs/​costs. I couldn’t help but feel like this was due to my being a woman. When I was sitting in the waiting room, I observed the man at the desk (who was initially very rude to me) behave in an equally rude manner to an elderly lady. The price for the repairs were definitely inflated. The expense wouldn’t have been so bothersome had the employees actually been cordial to me. They definitely need to learn some social skills!
Place rating: 2
Pittsburgh, PA
I recently took my car here to inspect the cause of my maintenance required light that had been flashing for a good week or so. I’ll go ahead and humble myself by admitting that I know little to nothing about cars, aside from the absolute basics (flames shooting out of hood = probably not a good sign).
That being said, I brought my car in and explained the nature of my problem. I was immediately told (without any actual inspection of said problem) that it was due to needing an oil change, despite the fact that my car has a separate light that flashes when it needs one. I explained my rationale and was quickly scoffed at and patronized for not knowing anything about cars, which I gladly conceded to.
In the end, my car DID need an oil change, which they completed quickly and relatively inexpensively. While the process was pretty painless, I was made to feel uncomfortable/​retarded/​like a pain in the ass for asking the questions that I felt were fairly reasonable. I wish I could give this place a higher rating, but they simply don’t stack up to some of the other mechanics I’ve seen elsewhere. Ah well, looks like I’ll just have to keep on searching in Pittsburgh!
Place rating: 3
Pittsburgh, PA
I’ve gone here for car service for the better part of a decade. Chuck, the owner is a very good man and I’ve never felt that I have gotten a bad deal from him. They are pretty picky about inspections so don’t be surprised if you fail for something minor.
In short, good, honest mechanics with a convienent location on the 54c bus line