Main Alternators

Had my ’99 Miata alternator rebuilt there. Had to wait a pretty long time since it took 2 tries but they got it working. Price can’t be beat, I called handful of other places too. Quoted me $ 65 but charged me $ 55 since it they took awhile and it took them twice to figure out the problem. CAN NOT beat that price. 2 months out and still good.

This place is legit and affordable for electrical parts on your vehicle. I got an alternator for 80 dollars compare to other places that wanted 186 auto zone, and other places around the 213. I love it when I find places that make you save a buck.

Avoid this place.
Simply avoid this place.
You get what you pay for.
When the alternator on my car died, I called several places to compared the prices.
This place quoted me $ 65 while other places quoted over $ 100.
I got a «rebuilt» alternator from this place and installed in my car.
The alternator worked fine for a few day then stop working.
I took out the alternator from the car and took it back for re-​testing.
They tested the alternator and said that the alternator was not putting out enough amps and they gave me an replacement. The replacement alternator looked more like «used» alternator than «rebuilt» one. I could also feel the vibration when you spin the pulley by hand.
When I installed this replacement alternator and started the engine, high pitched noise was heard and the alternator was SMOKING !!! I stopped the engine immediately before it did the damage to my car’s electronics.
I got so mad. I could not trust alternators from Main Alternator anymore.
So I went to local Autozone and got a rebuilt alternator. I was able to notice the quality alternator right away as compare to the junks from Main Alternator.
I called Main Alternator next day and explained what happened and what I did, they promised me full refund. Several days later, on 5÷23÷2015, when I went to Main Alternator for the refund, they changed the tune, and refused to give me the refund initially then offered me ½ of $ 65. I ended up getting $ 40 back from them.
Because of their junk alternators, I ended up installing the alternator three times, each removal and installation taking 3 – 4 hours, and wasted $ 25.
The alternators they are selling are not rebuilt alternators, they are more like cleaned up junks. See the uploaded pictures.
Do yourself a favor. Avoid this place. You will save time and money in a long run.
Just remember, you get what you pay for.

I was having trouble with my starter for months, but stubbornly sat on it in the hopes that it would just keep sort-​of working. I’d turn the key and just hear a single clicking noise without it turning over. But eventually, after a few tries, it would start and I’d get going. Until one night when it didn’t.
I called up these guys the next day expecting to have to pay at least $ 300 total for parts and labor, but I was told $ 90 over the phone. I double checked to make sure I heard it right, and he said $ 90!
So I had my old 84 Trans Am towed there and they were able to take a look at it right away. I saw many customers coming and going while I waited, which is usually a good sign. Turns out, they didn’t need to replace my entire starter, they merely rebuilt it. Hence the super reasonable price.
I took my car to these guys in December ’14 and decided to let the car run on the rebuilt part to see how it holds up. It’s now the end of February ’15 and my car is still starting just fine. Couldn’t be happier.

I’d still recommend this place simply because of the price.
In my case, they quoted me one price on the phone and a different one once I went to the store. The alternator had gone out on my older BMW and and they had the best price by far. The two prices quoted were not different by much but it annoyed me that they would do this. The second quote was still a great bargain at under $ 65 to rebuild my alternator.
Fortunately I ended up not needing the alternator so I didn’t get any products or services from them after all. I did all the labor myself.
Nice people, very helpful as well.

I had to exchange an alternator that wasn’t putting out the right amount of voltage. The owner was very courteous and swapped it out without any questions. We tested the part before I left. Good place for after market parts with a 90 day guarantee.

good guys, great prices, and open on sunday… cant ask for much more

I was trying to diagnose a charging problem for my sailboat so I took my alternator in to get tested. The guy at O’Reilly’s couldn’t figure out how to hook it up to the tester. Same thing at Kragen but that guy let me take over and the test came back as a bad unit. I took it in to Main St. Alternators anticipating a rebuild. Arturo had the alternator hooked up and tested in seconds and brought me behind the counter to show me that it tested good. When I noticed the lunk head at Kragen lost my lock washer Arturo poured out a bucket of nuts and bolts and pawed through it to find the correct one. His shop is clean and well organized. This is a man who takes pride in his work.

alternator and used battery for 105 $. Not bad at all. Would definitely recommend to my friends

Called and got an estimate for repair on the starter for a Hyundai XG 350.
Went and they fixed it in an hour and a half for $ 90.00 flat.
Includes a 3 month warranty. Can’t get much better than that. I recommend them for any alternator or starter issues.

Your one stop shop for alternators and starters. They also have batteries but not a huge selection. The alternator and starters are really cheap! Much cheaper than autozone or kragen. Alternator was around $ 40-​$ 60 and if they don’t have it, they can rebuild yours in a few hours. Everything has 3 month warranty and has never failed yet. I have bought at least 5+ alternator and a couple of starters from them. By the way same alternator cost over $ 100 at autozone.
The only drawback is the location. But hey. I guess rent is cheaper down there. lol.