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What does the alternator do? The alternator is what charges your vehicles battery. When electricity is drawn from battery to power components of the vehicl? the battery loses power. The alternator replenishes the power lost when the vehicle is running. The alternator is powered by a bel? more commonly known as the serpentine belt. How do you know you need your alternator replaced? Battery light is on Vehicle wont start Vehicle starts when boosted but shuts off when the power source is removed from the battery How is the alternator replaced by a mobile mechanic? The alternato? battery and charging system are tested to insure alternator is faulty Battery power is disconnected. The serpentine belt is removed by releasing the belt tensioner. The alternator is removed from engine bay by removing all bolts and electrical connections. (Alternator is located in various possible location? top of the engin? botto? back or side depending on the vehicle) New and old alternator are compared New alternator is installed. Serpentine belt is reinstalled. Battery is connected and charging system is tested. How important is having your alternator replaced? The alternator charges your batter? without it your vehicle wont run. Its recommended that if the serpentine belt hasnt been replaced in 2-3 year? its recommended to have this replaced as it has to be removed to replace the alternator.
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Get an instant online price for most maintenance and tire services. For repairs, you can book a service call and a mechanic will diagnose the concern and give you a quote, on-site. If you would like a quote before we see the vehicle, you can Request a Quote in as little as 60 seconds and receive your quote by email or phone, usually within 1 business hour.
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After selecting your service(s) (or a diagnostic), simply select a day & time that works best for you and we will dispatch our best-suited technician or mechanic, based on your vehicle & needs. You will receive a confirmation email with the details and a reminder email/SMS as well. Auto care has never been easier!
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Once the technician arrives, they will explain the work order, what they will be doing and then begin work on your vehicle. In most cases, a complementary Digital Vehicle Inspection will be completed so you can have peace of mind that your vehicle is in good condition or what may need to be addressed in the future.
