About Us
About Us
Journey From 1969-2026
Most people find us on a bad day.
The car won’t start. The battery’s dead. Schedule blown.
That’s where AABCO Automotive comes in.
We’re a family-owned shop in Chattanooga that’s been fixing starters, alternators, and batteries since 1969. Same location. Same focus. Same belief that honest work beats fancy talk every time. No call centers. No upsells disguised as “recommendations.” Just real diagnostics, clear answers, and repairs that get you back on the road without the headache.
MARK THACKER
Owner
Our Company History & Facts
AABCO Automotive opened its doors in 1969, back when cars were simpler, but expectations weren’t.
Over the years, engines changed. Electronics got smarter. Diagnosing problems got trickier. What didn’t change? The need for mechanics who actually know what they’re looking at.
We’ve fixed vehicles from downtown Chattanooga to Signal Mountain, and more than a few farm trucks that still refuse to retire.
A few things we’re known for around Chattanooga;
- Family-owned and locally operated since day one.
- Specializing in starters, alternators, and batteries, nothing watered down.
- Largest inventory in the Tri-State area
- Same-day service for most repairs, often done in a couple of hours.
- Free estimates within hours, not days
- Servicing everything from daily drivers to tractors and ag equipment
Our Repair Process
We don’t believe in mystery repairs. Here’s how it usually goes;
- Listen first: You tell us what the car’s doing (or not doing). We pay attention.
- Diagnose properly: We test starters, alternators, and batteries with modern equipment, no guessing.
- Explain plainly: What’s wrong? What’s not? What can wait? What can’t?
- Fix it right: New, rebuilt, or refurbished only what makes sense for your situation.
- Test again: Before you leave. Every time.
Providing All Types of Car Maintenance Services
If it runs on a battery, we can fix it.
From daily drivers to farm equipment, from motorcycles to tractors, we handle the electrical systems that keep everything alive. Diagnostics first. Repairs second. No guessing in between.