Richer Auto & Truck Electric

Jim told me what he would do to get my alternator for my F150 up and running, then delivered. Great service, great price. I highly recommend Richer. Ill be back!

Richer Auto is the best in town for rebuilding starters and alternators. We use them in all of our customers cars as well as many race cars. If you want the best rebuild at the best price this is the place for you!

I’m not sure what the last reviewer, Chris W from National City, was smoking when he wrote his review, but I can attest to the fact that Richer Auto & Truck Electric is the most professional and courteous family-​owned business that I have ever had experience with. Jim Richer and those who work with him, including his father, has a work ethic that above all others and that is why we will always have and will always recommend Richer Auto & Truck Electric take care of all of our vehicles electrical needs.

Came in on a Monday with an alternator pulled off my 84 Buick Grand National.
I was referred to Richer by two sand rail shops, and a mechanic who specializes in muscle cars, all in North County.
I dealt with Jim at the counter (the younger one since apparently his dad is also named Jim).
Jim knows way too much about alternators. I mean that in a good way, but I can’t remember too many professional I’ve dealt with in my entire life with such an encyclopedic knowledge. He quoted the model number of the AC Delco alternator without flipping it over — then quoted the three amperage variants it was available in, and the range of vehicles it came on.
I dropped off my alternator with 160k on the clock, which the last owner had repainted black, as a core. Jim sold me a «Richer Rebuilt» higher amperage alternator based on the same model. I have previously attempted rebuilds on Ford 3G alternators out of 80s mustangs, and with my limited knowledge I cracked the case on the Richer Rebuilt unit and everything looks to be AT LEAST oem quality — which is about as rare as a triple horned unicorn on a rebuilt anything.
I installed the unit with no problems. The recommendation to this business was well deserved and I will return with any alternator or starter needs in the future.