They are fantastic just call first hours Very came by a few times and they were closed read more

My first time here he was super helpful in helping me get some old 2wd Traxxas Slash up and running with a new battery and helped bind the controller and put it in lipo mode. Update: a year later and my RC passion has grown, although I haven't been able to reach them on the phone and when I drove by around 1:30 on a Tuesday the business was closed. read more

Went here to get a servo for my slash. The owner was super cool. Instead of trying to sell me the most expensive servo, he recommended I get a different one that's more affordable and practical. Was very knowledgeable about builds and parts. Overall, my experience there for the first time was very pleasant. Lots of cool stuff in there! Tons of stock! read more

This is hands down one of the worst-RC run businesses I've ever encountered. The customer service is appalling, and the owner has an unprofessional, dismissive attitude that makes it clear he doesn't care about his customers. The shop itself is a mess -- dirty, disorganized, with unopened shipping boxes stacked all over the place. It looks more like a storage unit than a place of business. The owner regularly takes in repairs and upgrades, then sits on them for months without making any progress. There's zero communication, no sense of urgency, and no accountability. To make matters worse, the store is closed half the time with no explanation, and the owner is rarely ever there. If you're considering doing business here, don't waste your time. You're far better off driving a little further to find a shop that's actually open, organized, and run by professionals who respect your time and money. Don't be fooled by the five star or four star ratings they're all bought and pay for.. read more

I've been to this shop a few times already. The owner is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to try and help you solve your problem. He charges the same prices as online so he isn't trying to take advantage of anyone. Has a good variety of brands and types of cars to run on different surfaces. He's very honest with his personal recommendations and tells you what he likes. Has good experience with various models. read more

I grew up in Burbank, and so its so great to see a dedicated hobby shop for rc cars especially since Robins hobby is no more, however I was under whelmed kind of limited selection. I called to ask if I can get a spefic car ordered and the person on the phone was kind and recptive but when I went it wasn't that way, they said they dont do that also but what put me off was how the store person was not really receptive to customers and was pretty dismissive. read more

I went in for a set of Traxxis cars on my friends recommendation and ended up with a pair of Arrma cars based on Armen's advice. The Arrma cars are superior in every way and my buddy is now wanting to get himself one! You can tell Armen the owner is in the business for the love of the hobby and you can't get what he sells for less on the internet. Give him the biz! read more

From OG street racing and Impalas with hydros to off-roading trucks. This is the place to get your RC parts! Fix them up to match your personal ride or just fix it for speed, to drift, off-road or looks! Super friendly and reasonable prices! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Excellent and knowledgeable owner. Great resource for RC folks in the Valley. I've bought a good amount of parts from this place and received some really good and useful advice. Support your local hobby shop ! read more

There's not much to say besides the fact that the owner wasn't even there with no explanation on why, no sign, nothing. Waiting 30 minutes after opening time and still nothing. Showed up with high hopes and drove off with absolutely nothing. This doesn't affect anyone besides the owner losing business for being lazy. read more

Awesome owner; poor guy overworked but knows his stuff and will always allocate his time to discuss any questions your have and even sometimes fix your Rc cars for free. He is a hard worker, and the supply of RC cars is off the hook! His business is in a nice area of town, and he is very personale. I was showing him an air-compressed pogo stick that I have and he took the time to spend 10 minutes watching me (and trying himself) how to use it (has a piston with air pressure for up to a 10 foot jump)! His store has really great prices on everything, and his other customers are really BadA&**! I've met a couple of acquaintances there who have other hobbies similar to RC cars and the overall social environment is great. Go here if you are in the greater Burbank area. Thanks Altra RC! read more

This guy knows his stuff and has a huge selection of cars/trucks and parts. Wish I would have found this place sooner read more

Altra RC - Slash with raptor R body - Hobby Shops Near Me - Burbank, California

Owner operator shop that has a wide selection of Traxxas cars. He seemed very helpful and help me get something for my TLR vehicle.

This guy is so knowledgeable and helpful. He really loves what he does, and when I need RC parts I go there. I had so many questions starting out and he was very patient and walked me through my questions, and has even given me a part or two here and there when it was trivial. Definitely cares about the service he provides read more

Armen is amazing. I had an issue with my tc car and he helped fix it right away. He was so fair and is an expert when it come to Traxxas cars. He was So knowledgeable explained everything to me and helped me to get the extra parts that I needed. In addition to helping me with my Traxxas his car he also helped me get a new remote control for another RC car that I have and helped me to program it to match up. He has all the latest new cars and it's a super cool shop. I would highly reccomend this store. Even if you don't live close it's worth the drive: read more

Altra RC - Cool cars Traxxas is his main thing but he knows all cars - Hobby Shops Near Me - Burbank, California

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I recommend this hobby store. I hadn't had one for over a decade and Armen broke down every knowledgeable detail of each RC car on display and his personal recommendations. I ended up with the Traxxas Rustler 4x4 brushless and I'm very pleased and happy with my purchase. read more

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Got great service buying a new TRX-4 -- the owner made some very knowledgeable recommendations that contributed to a great "out of box" experience. The shop has a tight focus on RC cars and trucks, and prices are competitive with on-line options. Mostly stocks Traxxas, ARRMA and related accessories. read more

Altra RC - The Traxxas TRX-4 Blazer - Hobby Shops Near Me - Burbank, California

Alta RC was great! I had a non-RC project I was working on and Armin solved my problem quickly and it was inexpensive. He knows his stuff. Highly recommended! read more

If you need your Traxxas/Arrma fixed or souped-up this is your one stop shop. Armen fixed and upgraded my Traxxas Bandit VXL right in front of me. He taught me how to change the pinion gear. read more

Arman is knowledge and trustworthy. If you have the time, patience & money, he will upgrade your vehicle into a BEAST! After taking it to other shops and getting ripped off, it was nice to find a place where they treat your toy like it was their own. He's a one man show but gets the job done right. read more

Armen has extensive rc knowledge. He's fair and honest and doesn't put pressure on you to buy stuff. He even stayed open 30 minutes after closing to make sure I was ready to rip. Has a nice selection of models, some that are even sold out on the websites. He helped me program my 4s swapped big rock. Definitely check out Altra has a nice selection of affordable upgrades too. Easy to park, I'll be back. read more

Even tho they could directly with my problem , the man was very friendly and knowledgeable and pointed me to someone who could .

Overall great customer service very welcoming and Arman was able to answer all the questions I had.

The guy Armen who works there is the best, he knows the store from top to bottom.

Armon is a stand up guy and has a wide knowledge base when it comes to anything RC. He's nice he's respectful and most importantly he doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need. I like that I feel very welcome when I go there and the customer service is impeccable whether you buy something or just have a question. My new go to hobby shop read more

Very cool. Very local. The owner is very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. He only carries the best name brands and the prices he offers are the same as amazon. Amazing. read more

Armen is the absolute best! Often times you go into a Hobby/RC Store and get a "Comic Book Guy" like attitude from the staff who brush you off with quick answers and/or very little attention paid to new customers. This shop is the ideal place to go. The care and knowledge they provide as well as AMAZING repair costs and quality is among many reasons that if you want to get into RC or need advice, parts, kits, Altra RC is the best in SoCal. read more

honestly the yelp reviews brought me to this shop, im a beginner in the Rc world, i bought a used Traxxas 2wd Slash and well i was having too much fun and broke some pieces lol came into the shop explaining to the attendant what happened asked what recommendations he had and was real helpful, asked him a few questions about mods for the slash and he was real helpful will definitely be returning to purchase some of the mod upgrades he talked about. read more

Excellent service and a passionate owner, he really took his time and explained everything for me since this was my first RC purchase.