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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...
Published on: Sep 29, 2024

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather) Has Video

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad.&nbs...
Published on: Oct 01, 2023

Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)

Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles.  Keep in mind that conventional gasoline internal combustion vehicles have important electrical components, t...
Published on: Sep 24, 2023

Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator) Has Video

If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehi...
Published on: Mar 20, 2022

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair) Has Video

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle.  A lot of us are quick to blame the battery.  But it may instead be your alternator that'...
Published on: Oct 25, 2020

Cheseldine Tire & Auto Automotive Tips: Alternator Has Video

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of ...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019

Cheseldine Tire & Auto Alternator Replacement Service in California Has Video

  Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator.  Driving around California is a lo...
Published on: Nov 01, 2017