Alternators
Battery light on, dim lights, a battery that keeps dying. We test the unit first, give you a straight quote, then rebuild it.
Alternator repairWheat Ridge, Colorado Since 1976
Rebuilt starters, alternators and generators.
All makes and models. D and D Auto Electric is a locally owned shop on West 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge that repairs and rebuilds the parts that start and charge your car or truck.
Starters, alternators, generators and the wiring between them.
We test first, so you pay for the part that actually failed. Cars, trucks, diesels, classics and tractors.
Call for a free estimate
Starters
A single click, slow cranking or nothing at all. Starters for cars, trucks and tractors, rebuilt in the shop.
Starter repair
Generators
Original DC generators for classic cars and trucks, from a 1959 Fairlane to a 64½ Mustang.
Generator rebuilds
Electrical problems
Battery drains, corroded wiring and ignition faults that other shops couldn't track down.
Electrical diagnosis- AlsoPowder coating for small parts
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When the parts store doesn't have it, Doug rebuilds it.
A custom alternator for an old ambulance. A generator out of a 1959 Ford Fairlane. An alternator type no parts store had in stock. When the original is out of production, rebuilding the unit you already have is often the only way to keep the car on the road, and the only way to keep it original.
For everyday cars it makes sense too. Parts stores sell remanufactured units, which are rebuilt alternators and starters. A rebuild here does the same job on your own part, by the person who tested it.
Rebuilding gets you the same thing you get from the parts store (remanufactured alternator) but at a lower cost and while supporting local business.
Problems other shops couldn't solve.
Each row is a real job, summarized from a public customer review on Google or Yelp.
| Number | Vehicle | Part | What happened | From |
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| 01 | 1959 Ford Fairlane | Generator | Rebuilt. When two wires went on the voltage regulator wrong, Doug walked him through it over the phone. | Jimmy V.Yelp |
| 02 | 1964½ Ford Mustang | Generator | A replacement generator had come wrong twice. D&D fitted the correct faceplate and fan blades from parts on hand, in about two hours. | Amber D.Google |
| 03 | 1996 Ford Powerstroke diesel | Alternator | Overhauled in a few days and working great since. | Eric F.Yelp |
| 04 | Old ambulance | Custom alternator | No new alternator fits it anymore, so the original came in to be tested and repaired. | Bryan P.Google |
| 05 | Vintage BMW | Alternator | Rebuilt at a price the owner called great. | Gordon P.Yelp |
| 06 | Not stated | Battery drain | Three other places couldn't find the parasitic drain. Doug found and fixed it in 63 minutes. | Fred W.Yelp |
| 07 | Truck | Washers and headlight | Corrosion from battery acid had reached the washer motors and a headlight connector. Traced with wiring diagrams and fixed in about three hours. | Si M.Yelp |
| 08 | Not stated | Ignition | Three shops and about $500 hadn't solved it. One trip to D&D did. | Mike H.Yelp |
Doug is the name in almost every review.
D and D Auto Electric has been locally owned and operated since 1976. It is the kind of shop customers drive an hour to reach: a waiting room lined with starters and alternators, an old Sun test bench, and Doug, who will usually show you what failed and why.
Customers describe the shop as old school, organized and tidy, and the work as honest, fast and fairly priced. If a job isn't a good fit, Doug will say so and send you to someone who does it well.
His knowledge about alternators is deep and his service is excellent.
It seems Doug is the Denver area master of hard to isolate electrical problems.
Call first, then bring it in.
Three steps, and you know the price before any work starts.
(303) 423-6522- 01
Describe what it's doing
Call (303) 423-6522 and tell us the symptoms and the vehicle. If it isn't our kind of job, we'll tell you who to call instead.
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Bring the vehicle, or just the part
Already pulled the alternator, starter or generator? Bring it in on its own. Otherwise bring the car or truck to 10920 W 44th Ave.
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Free estimate, then the repair
We test it, show you what failed and give you a free estimate. Nothing gets rebuilt until you say yes.
Straight answers before you drive over.
Don't see your question? The fastest answer is a phone call during shop hours.
Call (303) 423-6522Can you rebuild my alternator or starter instead of replacing it?
Yes. Rebuilding alternators, starters and generators is most of what D&D does. We test your unit first so the estimate is accurate, then rebuild the one you have. That matters most when a new part is hard to find, doesn't fit, or you want to keep the original.
What makes and models do you work on?
Any make or model of car or truck, foreign or domestic, plus tractors. Customers have brought in everything from a 1959 Ford Fairlane generator to a 1996 Powerstroke diesel alternator and a custom alternator from an old ambulance.
Do I need to bring the whole vehicle?
No. If you've already pulled the alternator, starter or generator, bring the part by itself. If you'd rather not pull it, bring the car or truck and we'll take it from there.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (303) 423-6522 first and describe what the car is doing, and we'll tell you whether it's our kind of job.
Do you work on classic car generators?
Yes. D&D still repairs and rebuilds the DC generators that charged cars and trucks before alternators, including units for 1950s and 1960s Fords.
Can you help if I'm not in the Denver area?
We work with customers across the US to provide parts. Call the shop and tell us what you need.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. The shop is at 10920 W 44th Ave in Wheat Ridge.
10920 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge.
Stop by during shop hours or call ahead. Estimates are free.
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |