Hours vary Novato (415) 898-4842
Hamiltons automotive INC
Tire and Auto Repair, All Under One Roof

Family-owned · Novato, CA

Tire and Auto Repair, All Under One Roof

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and golf carts, full service at one Bay Area shop.

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Full Tire and Auto Repair, No Referrals

If you've bounced between a brake shop, a tire shop, and a transmission specialist in the same month, you already know the problem. Hamiltons Automotive at 1032 First Street in Novato handles tire and auto repair together, in one place, without sending you somewhere else. Leo, the shop owner, takes the calls personally. 4.7 stars across 111 Google reviews backs that up. Call 415-898-4842 and tell us what's going on.

What drives the scope of any repair job is condition, mileage, and what got ignored too long. A vehicle that's kept up on 30k, 60k, and 90k mile services costs less to fix than one that hasn't seen a shop in three years. Hamiltons handles diagnostics, tires, brakes, suspension, AC, transmission, and scheduled maintenance all at the same address. Every job is different, contact Hamiltons Automotive INC for an accurate estimate.

What Gets Handled Here

Most shops do one or two things well. This one does the whole list.

01

Tire Repair

Flat repairs, new tires, and wheel alignments done the same visit. No separate tire shop trip.

02

Brake Repair

Pads, rotors, calipers, and brake fluid, brake repair handled start to finish without subcontracting any part of it.

03

Engine Repair

Check engine light on? Full engine diagnostics and repair including multi-system scans, not just a code reader.

04

Transmission Repair

Diagnosis through rebuild or replacement, transmission work done in-house. No farm-outs.

05

Scheduled Maintenance

Manufacturer-interval services at 30k, 60k, 90k, and 120k miles. Keeps the warranty checklist clean and catches problems early.

06

Specialty Vehicles

Golf carts and motorcycles are welcome. Very few Bay Area independents actually work on both, Hamiltons does.

REAL REVIEWS

What Customers Say actually check

4.7111 verified Google reviews
My oil change light came on as I was driving to a client meeting in Novato. I stopped by Hamiltons Automotive after talking to Leo, the owner, on the phone. The team was helpful and even recommended a tire realignment. They got me out of there quickly and provided a great service.
Grayson PhillipsGrayson PhillipsSep 2026 · Google
This shop is the best I've ever been to. The owner Leo goes out of his way to give you the best price and quality service He's shown me that time and time again. If you want a good maintenance shop, and they also do smog checks, this is the place!! Hamilton's Automotive. I'm with them for life!!
Sanford SkolnickSanford SkolnickDec 2025 · Google
Hamilton Automotive is FAMILIA! SO GLAD I found this place. Hamilton Familia has been taking care of all my autos exclusively for 6yrs, 2 Toyotas, 2 Fords a Hyundai SF, and an Audi. They get you on the road and keep you there, call with estimate, go over your service, service the whole car, keep up on regular maintenence. I'm singing their praises when I drive. After my last repair car had sensation it was going to take off flying, I thought, I guess it's running pretty good. Take a chance on Hamilton you'll keep coming back. Big Thank You to everyone there.
Jordan JumpshotJordan JumpshotJul 2026 · Google
Outstanding services the staff was friendly honest and very professional from start to finish they quickly diagnosed the issue with my vehicle explained everything clearly and completed the repair on time at a fair price my car is running perfectly now its hard to find a trustworthy mechanic but this shop definitely earned my trust i highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality automotive services
Rami CifuentesRami CifuentesAug 2026 · Google
Very affordable and nice and great service. They fixed à seal and new tires too for a very cheap price and they are fast and gave me a ride home! Loved it
Laura Sheehan BarronLaura Sheehan BarronFeb 2026 · Google
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HOW IT WORKS

From First Call to Finished Job

  1. 01

    Call Leo

    Call 415-898-4842 and describe what your vehicle's doing. No intake form, no callback queue. You're talking to the shop.

  2. 02

    Diagnosis First

    The team runs a full diagnostic before quoting repair. You get a clear explanation of what's wrong and what fixing it actually involves.

  3. 03

    Repair and Drive

    Most repairs are completed at the First Street shop without waiting on subcontractors. One location, one bill, one pickup.

Trucks Get the Same Full Treatment

Plenty of shops say they do trucks. Not all of them mean it.

Hamiltons handles truck repair the same way it handles passenger cars: diagnostics, brakes, suspension, tires, and transmission all in-house. If you've been told your pickup needs a specialist for something straightforward, that's worth a second opinion. Call the shop and describe the symptom. Leo will tell you straight whether it's something they handle or not. Most of the time, it is.

ABS Light, Check Engine, or Something Just Feels Off

Warning lights get ignored longer than they should. An ABS light or check engine indicator is the vehicle telling you something specific, not a generic alert to worry about later. The diagnostic equipment at Hamiltons reads across multiple systems, not just the one code that triggered the light. Catching a small issue at the Novato diagnostic center costs a fraction of catching it after it takes out something connected. Don't wait on a light that's been on for two weeks.

Serving Novato, San Rafael, and the Surrounding Bay Area

The shop is on First Street in Novato. Most customers come from around Marin County, Novato, San Rafael, and nearby North Bay communities. There's no chain overhead and no franchise rules. Call 415-898-4842 to get on the schedule.

Schedule at 1032 First Street

Tires, brakes, engine, transmission, smog, maintenance, motorcycles, golf carts. Call the shop and skip the runaround.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hamiltons handle tire repair and mechanical repair at the same visit?
Yes. Tire repair and general auto repair are both done at 1032 First Street. If you're coming in for an alignment and the tech finds a brake issue, that can be addressed the same day rather than scheduling a second appointment somewhere else. Call 415-898-4842 to explain what your vehicle needs and get on the schedule.
What vehicles does Hamiltons work on besides cars?
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and golf carts all come through the shop. That's not common for a single independent location. If you're not sure whether your vehicle qualifies, call and ask. Leo will tell you directly whether it's something the shop handles.
Can Hamiltons handle a full 90k or 120k mile service, not just an oil change?
Yes. The shop covers manufacturer-interval maintenance at 30k, 60k, 90k, and 120k miles. That includes the full checklist: fluids, filters, belts, spark plugs depending on the interval, and a condition review. Keeping those intervals current is the cheapest way to avoid the expensive repairs that follow when they're skipped.
What does the diagnostic process involve for a check engine light or ABS warning?
The shop runs a multi-system scan, not just a basic OBD code pull. A code tells you which system flagged an issue. A proper diagnostic traces the actual cause, which may be different from what the code suggests. You'll get an explanation of what was found before any repair is authorized.
How much does tire and auto repair cost at Hamiltons?
Cost depends on what the vehicle needs: tire size and condition, what the diagnostic turns up, how far a problem has progressed, and what parts are required. A vehicle that's kept up on regular maintenance typically costs less to repair than one that hasn't been in a shop in years. Every job is different, contact Hamiltons Automotive INC for an accurate estimate.
Does Hamiltons subcontract repairs to other shops?
No. The work is done at the First Street location. Transmission rebuilds, brake jobs, engine repair, AC, tires, alignments, all of it stays in-house. If for any reason a job falls outside what the shop handles, Leo will tell you upfront rather than sending you somewhere without warning.

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