What clients say about Hamilton's in Fort Wright (KY)
I've been dealing with these for almost 20 years. I will never buy another new alternator or starter from a car part store. Their rebuilt parts are sometimes better than the new ones from the chain stores or off of the internet, and they guarantee their products.
I needed the starter on my 1960 Buick rebuilt. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Turnaround time was good and pricing was very reasonable. Will do business there again. Highly recommend
I bought my Ford Ranger new in 1995, so I know this truck well and take pride in keeping it running. Recently, I had a starting issue that wasn’t resolved even after installing a new starter. Hamilton’s Alternators & Starters diagnosed the issue as a failed starter relay. They had the repair completed and my truck ready the next day.
Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the process. I left feeling confident in the repair and impressed with how straightforward they made the experience. I highly recommend Hamilton’s to anyone needing dependable work on starters, alternators, or electrical systems.
I live up the street from this place and had only ever gone to AutoZone. Today, our battery died in our car. We normally go to AutoZone, but when we went, they didn’t have the battery we needed. They said Hamilton’s across the street might have it, so we came to Hamilton’s. The exact same battery was HALF THE COST it would have been at AutoZone, PLUS they installed it for us. Hamilton himself and his employees were beyond friendly, helpful, and it was so easy. In and out. We will absolutely be returning to Hamilton’s in the future. 15/10 would recommend.
Wanted to drop off an alternator to be rebuilt earlier today and also wanted to ask if possible to put a less than one year old battery on a trickle charger while my alternator was being rebuilt.
Bottom line is that the gentleman with “55 years of experience” load tested a discharged group 51 battery using a battery load tester similar to a FJC 45118 (1000A Max load) and cranked the adjustment all the way up to the capacity of the tool (any discharged battery is going to falsely fail that test) AFTER I mentioned to him that I drove for 30 minutes on the reserve capacity of the battery after my alternator went out - this means the battery is dead and needs to be RECHARGED BEFORE TESTING.
Anyone load testing a battery, full well knowing it has been drained before hand knows exactly what they are doing and trying to not provide a service and simply trying to sell you a battery.
The old man boasted his “55 years of experience” but he needs to realize that some of his customers walking in might also be Automotive Technicians that have worked in the industry for in my case over 10 years.
For the sake of the public, I added a photo of the correct procedure to test a battery. If a shop doesn’t follow these simple steps they are trying to rip you off.
Quality work and years of knowledge. I had a starter for 1947 Dodge truck. They rebuild the starter and when I picked it up the owner showed me pictures of the work in progress. I don't know they would do that for every rebuild but because this was an unusual rebuild they wanted to make sure I was confident in the work they did. I installed the starter and it works great. I highly recommend them.
Awesome, friendly people. Had my car towed here and they rolled it up into the shop for me. Put in a brand new alternator and charged up my battery. Highly recommended!
I've had the pleasure of doing business here for the needs of my motorcycle and my car. Today I thought it best to replace my 4year old car original battery. Winter is coming. As always they had what I need. Good folks here.
Great experience! Family owned, freindly, helpful, wide selection of parts in stock and very affordable (almost half the cost of other places). I will definitely use them in the future for all my starter, alternator and battery needs. I highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you for all your help Mr. Hamilton!
I called to see if my starter/generator could be tested and after stating that I installed new brushes. He says he doesn’t have time to fool with it since I worked on it.
He was very rude and that’s not how a business should be run. You offer a service and then deny me of that service.
Best in town. They have what you need. If they can't help you, they'll tell you where to go and get it, no problem. The Hamilton family is always there to help you when ever you need it.... More to come...
Two of my mechanically inclined friends recommended Hamilton; they said their work is great. This is the only reason I'm giving them 3 stars instead of 1.
I called in and told the man on the phone that I had issues with my 1998 Ford Econoline E-350 7.3L Turbo Diesel Extended Cab Type II Ambulance. It is experiencing erratic voltage issues (jumping between 13.2 and 16.7) and wanted to get my alternator and/or voltage regulator tested. I answered every question about the trim/engine in my vehicle the man asked.
He then told me to have my dad or boyfriend bring in the van.
The assumption that I, a female, wasn't the owner of the van I just described in detail to the shop was appalling. I'll be looking elsewhere for my van needs. I don't need a mechanic with misogynic stereotypes.
Last time we were there instead of selling as an easy hundred-dollar part . We purchase something on the part for under $20 I think about $10 and it worked great
Mr. Hamilton treated me, as if I grew up near him, just like a family-friend. He took one look at the starter, and went straight to work on a solution, to the back, he went.
He rang me up, then simply told me exactly how to replace the teeth, in my starter. He made sure to let me know what kinda job I was getting into, and told me to come back in case I needed.
I used to deal with them sometimes when I worked at KOI auto parts some years ago. Great bunch of guys, super friendly, very knowledgeable and very talented in what they do. A top notch business with top notch employees, can't ask for much more than that.
A perfect and nice family owned business that still understands customer service and quality with competitive pricing.💲 Everything electrical you may need such as starters,alternators,car batteries and much more for just about any type or year of automobile you may own.😊😊
Great service! They can either repair you broken starter/alternator or you can buy a quality remanufactured one. The staff is very knowledgeable and always friendly.
Starters, Alternators, Waterpumps, and Batteries, not many places left where you can have original equipment rebuilt. New and rebuilt units also available. Done right, Old School !!! Best prices in town!
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