HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Generator,

About us

We are a family owned business featuring a father and son, team consisting of three full time Auto Technicians, two part time starter and alternator rebuilders and two part out side sales reps. Malden Auto Repair. The only AAA approved repair shop in Malden.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Complete Automotive repair,all makes and models light truck and diesel, rebuilding of starter, alternators , start all units, 50nd bus alternators and commercial battery chargers.

Services we don't offer

We do not do paint or major bodywork.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$15.00



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.811 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
18%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews

Fred S.
06/2017
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
Went very well. It was frustrating for Lou at times but he wasn't going to give up until he found the problem.
Description of Work: When my car failed an inspection I brought it to a Master Mechanic who said I needed two catalytic convertors along with two 02 sensors at a cost of $1450.00. I was recommended by someone else to speak to Master Mechanic Lou Farak of Hub Motors. What Lou discovered was: 1.) My catalytic Converters were fine it was one 02 sensor that was bad and 2.) My fuel sensor had to be cleaned which caused the failure. After replacing the bad 02 sensor with a new one and cleaning the fuel sensor my car inspection passed.Not only was Lou's prognosis accurate and the other mechanic wrong in his prognosis but I saved more than $1000.00 by going to Lou and Hub Starters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara F.
01/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: This AAA approved service station is great! I've been using them since January 2014 for standard oil changes to repairs of transmission leaks, replacement of antifreeze thermostat housing and air filter, and the most thorough annual inspections I've ever had.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

David K.
12/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They stated what work was to be done, estimated the cost and informed me of other work that could wait. What more could I want
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda H.
07/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They did a great job. The pump worked fine until 3/13/14 and I started to have the same problem. I contacted Hub Starters and they said to bring the car back. The Fuel Pump that was put in was a faulty Pump. They put in another Pump at NO CHARGE. Hub Starters really stands by there work. I am very happy with them. I would use them again and would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Repaced the Fuel Pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$615.89

Helen C.
06/2014
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Left the vehicle to be checked and received a call saying exactly what the cost was and we agreed . When picking up the vehicle was disappointed for the charged us $100.00 more than what they told us, I mentioned you stated the amount abd now we have to pay more and didn't say much except you have good parts . The good parts was already agreed upon in the beginning. Although they do good work but I didn't think it was right about the charges.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Shawn A.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Perfect Great friendly guys
Description of Work: Heard some noises in the front of my vehicle so brought it into Lou and the took it and and found out I had a broken sway bar link

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

David K.
08/2013
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
They are trustworthy. I've been to them many times. They only repair what they think needs to be repaired; they are not going to try to do a million things. The price for the work is good.
Description of Work: I used Hub Starters & Alternators for an inspection and an oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Elizabeth K.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I had an appointment at 8:00 in the morning and planned to wait for it at the shop. Lou assigned one of his knowledgeable technicians to get the engine up to a certain temperature and evaluate the response of the radiator and the cap. Being clueless on anything dealing with engines, etc, Lou brought me into the work area and he and his tech explained what they were doing and why they were doing it. According to them, the radiator was fine and that perhaps the cap had been loosened and the best option would be to purchase a good quality cap. The car was in the shop for over an hour and Lou did not charge me anything! He even gave me back the coupon that came in the mail, which was the reason I called him in the first place. It would be honored if I decided to return for any other service, which I definitely will do!
Description of Work: Lou looked at the radiator in my 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, to determine if there was a reason for the wet spots in the driveway and the need to keep filling the radiator with antifreeze.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeana L.
04/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Everything was excellent, they were very nice, things went really good.
Description of Work: My daughter had a car starter replaced, I can't remember how much it was.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David K.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I've just joined Angie's list otherwise I would have written before. I started going to Hub Alternator and Starters about six years ago when my mechanic retired. They are usually very busy, cost I've paid in the past is reasonable and he doesn't recommend things that don't need to be repaired. Presently driving a 1993 Toyota Corolla. Until my wife got her new car we had her 2002 Impala repaired here. Always happy with service.
Description of Work: Had a couple of small things done, one including a belt replacement and an oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Norman R.
01/2002
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND IT WORKED WORSE AFTER WE GOT IT BACK THAN BEFORE WE TOOK IT IN. WE DON''T KNOW THAT THEY MADE IT WORSE, BUT IT SURE LOOKED LIKE IT.
Description of Work: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    172 BROADWAY, Malden, MA 02148

    www.hubstarter.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Generator,
    Auto Glass,
    Auto Sales,
    Window Tinting,
    Auto Radiators,
    Home Security Systems,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Mufflers

    FAQ

    HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR offers free project estimates.
    No, HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR does not offer a senior discount.
    No, HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR offers warranties.
    HUB STARTERS & ALTERNATORS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR offers the following services: Complete Automotive repair,all makes and models light truck and diesel, rebuilding of starter, alternators , start all units, 50nd bus alternators and commercial battery chargers.
    We do not do paint or major bodywork.

    Contact information

    172 BROADWAY, Malden, MA 02148

    www.hubstarter.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed