Welcome to Motorcar Alternatives
Premium Automotive Service in Hooksett, NH
We service the surrounding areas including
Manchester, Auburn, Candia, Allenstown, Bedford, Bow, Chester, Goffstown and Pembroke.
If you’re looking for auto repair in the Hooksett/Manchester area, we may be just what you need. For over 25 years, Master ASE technician/owner Ric Morin and his team have been working hard to earn the trust of car owners just like you. We know how important it is to find service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Our professional and caring team offers you years of combined expertise, providing you with a truly unique experience. We treat our auto professionals well because we value their skills and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair, we are totally confident that Motorcar Alternatives is the best option in town! Let us be your alternative!
Motorcar Alternatives
191 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106-1938
(603) 622-6434
191 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106-1938
(603) 622-6434
(603) 837-6292 Text/SMS #
(978) 986-4214 Text/SMS #
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Sat-Sun: Closed
Motorcar Alternatives
191 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106-1938
(603) 622-6434
191 Londonderry Turnpike
Hooksett, NH 03106-1938
(603) 622-6434
(603) 837-6292 Text/SMS #
(978) 986-4214 Text/SMS #
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Why Choose Motorcar Alternatives
For nearly 25 years Motorcar Alternatives has been there for the people of Hooksett. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Hooksett has to offer.
Motorcar Alternatives was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Motorcar Alternatives the best car service in Hooksett!
- 3 Year/36,000 Mile Warranty on non-wear items
- Family Owned and Operated
- ASE Certified Master Technician
- Serving Hooksett, NH since 1996
The Absolute Best Car Service in Hooksett, NH
What sets Motorcar Alternatives apart from all of the others? It’s the three T’s!!
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Hooksett, NH, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Motorcar Alternatives, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Hooksett auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Hooksett, NH, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2011 Buick LaCrosse
Mileage
96,974
Service Date
9/22/2023
Services Performed
- Includes OBD testing. __ Pass __ Fail x__Corrected
- Includes replace front brake pads with first quality units. Replace wheel seals if equipped. Replace rotors unless otherwise specified. Remove brackets and sandblast all rust. Paint brackets to slow corrosion. Grease wheel bearing when applicable. Replace any necessary hardware. Lubricate slides or pins. Apply antisqueal compound. Torque wheels to manufactures specifications. Road test for safe and proper operation.
- Remove brake pads. Replace needed hardware, clean and lubricate all surfaces and pins. Reinstall existing pads and ensure free movement. Apply anti-squeal compound to pads. Assemble and torque all fasteners to manufacturers specifications.
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
- Loaner Car Admin Fee
Paul G. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/23/2023
2015 Audi S4
Mileage
69,438
Service Date
8/16/2023
Services Performed
- Inspect for leak. Everything looks dry. No leaks observed at this time.
- Remove nail and plug LF tire.
- This labor is to input the necessary information about your car into our computer system. We use this information to repair and order parts. This is only needed once when we first see your car.
- TP: _41___, WT:___89_, DPT:___?_, WL:___?__
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
Owen B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/17/2023
2005 Honda Accord
Mileage
242,814
Service Date
8/11/2023
Services Performed
- Inspect battery. Completely dead. Jump start and check charging. Good. Check for parasitic draw. Has more than 2 amps. Should be less than 50 milliamps. Trace circuits and locate source. Found AC clutch relay stuck on. Replace relay and charge battery. Battery tests good. Draw has been eliminated.
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
- Loaner Car Admin Fee
Charlie M. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/15/2023
2013 Toyota Camry
Mileage
68,054
Service Date
7/14/2023
Services Performed
- Includes all required inspections for States of New Hampshire regulations. Also includes removal of all four wheels for further brake inspection. Includes under hood condition inspection. Road test for performance included.
Sharron K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/16/2023
2011 Honda Odyssey
Mileage
134,901
Service Date
7/7/2023
Services Performed
- Install cam kits to facilitate alignment.
- Replace front tie rod jam nuts.
- Includes road test, inspect and adjust tire pressures and perform minor factory available adjustments. Major adjustments, rust and modifications for non-factory adjustments extra. Includes steering angle sensor and related resets where possible.
- No issues seen.
- Loaner
Sarah M. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2023
2011 Subaru Forester
Mileage
109,589
Service Date
6/1/2023
Services Performed
- Includes replace rear brake pads with first quality units. Replace wheel seals if equipped. Replace rotors unless otherwise specified. Remove brackets and sandblast all rust. Paint brackets to slow corrosion. Grease wheel bearing when applicable. Replace any necessary hardware. Lubricate slides or pins. Apply antisqueal compound. Torque wheels to manufactures specifications. Road test for safe and proper operation.
- Includes OBD testing. __ Pass __ Fail _x_Corrected
- Y Pipe & MUFFLER – Remove & Replace – Both
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
Emily S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/2/2023
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
Mileage
115,746
Service Date
5/26/2023
Services Performed
- Includes OBD testing. _x_ Pass __ Fail __Corrected
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Inspect belts and hoses. Check all lights.
- Reset oil life monitor or reminder
- Remove wheels from vehicle. Computer RF spin balance. Rotate tires. Reinstall wheels to vehicle and torque lug nuts to manufacturer's specifications. Inflate all tires to proper pressure. Inspect tires for wear and damage. Cursory inspection of all four brakes while tires are off. Clean and lubricate wheel studs. Torque all wheel nuts to manufacturers specifications. Cursory inspection of suspension components.
- Drain and refill transmission. Includes remove transmission pan only where necessary. Drain fluid and clean filter when accessable. Install pan if removed and fill with appropriate fluid. Road test for proper operation.
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – [Includes: R&I Intake Manifold. Includes: R&I Ignition Coils.]
- Inspect for P.S. noise. No noise at start up. Check fluid level. Ok. Road test. No unusual noises heard from power steering. Symptom not duplicated.
- Road test. No rough idle or any unusual engine running issues whatsoever. Check for engine codes. None. Check mode 6 for history misfire. None. Symptom not duplicated.
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- Loaner
Laura E. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/27/2023
2016 Subaru Forester
Mileage
73,426
Service Date
5/9/2023
Services Performed
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Inspect belts and hoses. Check all lights.
- Includes OBD testing. __ Pass __ Fail _x_Corrected
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
- Includes replace front brake pads with first quality units. Replace wheel seals if equipped. Replace rotors unless otherwise specified. Remove brackets and sandblast all rust. Paint brackets to slow corrosion. Grease wheel bearing when applicable. Replace any necessary hardware. Lubricate slides or pins. Apply antisqueal compound. Torque wheels to manufactures specifications. Road test for safe and proper operation.
- Inflate all tires to proper pressure. Inspect tires for wear and damage. Cursory inspection of all four brakes while tires are off. Clean and lubricate wheel studs. Torque all wheel nuts to manufacturers specifications. Cursory inspection of suspension components.
- BACKING PLATE – Remove & Replace – Rear,One Side
- Replace Cabin Air Filter
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
Rodrigo R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/10/2023
2007 Honda Fit
Mileage
82,875
Service Date
4/26/2023
Services Performed
- Includes OBD testing. __ Pass __ Fail _x_Corrected
- Inflate all tires to proper pressure. Inspect tires for wear and damage. Cursory inspection of all four brakes while tires are off. Clean and lubricate wheel studs. Torque all wheel nuts to manufacturers specifications. Cursory inspection of suspension components.
- Remove brake pads. Replace needed hardware, clean and lubricate all surfaces and pins. Reinstall existing pads and ensure free movement. Apply anti-squeal compound to pads. Assemble and torque all fasteners to manufacturers specifications.
- Rear Bumper Beam – Remove & Replace
- Replace Retainer Clips
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
Brian B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/27/2023
2011 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
175,552
Service Date
4/25/2023
Services Performed
- Includes OBD testing. _x_ Pass __ Fail __Corrected
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Inspect belts and hoses. Check all lights.
- Remove wheels from vehicle. Computer RF spin balance. Rotate tires. Reinstall wheels to vehicle and torque lug nuts to manufacturer's specifications. Inflate all tires to proper pressure. Inspect tires for wear and damage. Cursory inspection of all four brakes while tires are off. Clean and lubricate wheel studs. Torque all wheel nuts to manufacturers specifications. Cursory inspection of suspension components.
- Replace Cabin Air Filter
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – V6
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
Mark B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/27/2023
2015 Honda Accord
Mileage
44,799
Service Date
4/20/2023
Services Performed
- Includes OBD testing. _x_ Pass __ Fail __Corrected
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Inspect belts and hoses. Check all lights.
- Inflate all tires to proper pressure. Inspect tires for wear and damage. Cursory inspection of all four brakes while tires are off. Clean and lubricate wheel studs. Torque all wheel nuts to manufacturers specifications. Cursory inspection of suspension components.
- Replace Cabin Air Filter
- Replace Air Filter
- ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – Gas – [Includes: Serpentine and V-Belt type Belt(s).]
- Remove and replace worn wiper blades with new Icon wiper blades.
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- Loaner
Bonnie R. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/21/2023
2017 Kia Rio
Mileage
119,293
Service Date
4/7/2023
Services Performed
- Inspect for cause of check engine light. Light is on with multiple misfire codes. Engine is running roughly. Clear codes and recheck. Code P0302 returns. Inspect cylinder 2 ignition. Found hole in coil, causing short. Inspect plug. Spark plug extremely worn. Needs number 2 coil and new plugs. Then retest for any further issues.
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – All
- IGNITION COIL – Remove & Replace – One
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Inspect belts and hoses. Check all lights.
- Replace LF Marker Lamp
- Every vehicle serviced has a pre-work and post work checklist performed to ensure quality service.
- This labor is to input the necessary information about your car into our computer system. We use this information to repair and order parts. This is only needed once when we first see your car.
- TP: _33___, WT:___80_, DPT:__25__, WL:__no___
- Loaner
Wanda M. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/8/2023
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More...
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