Worst people to buy a car from. The car has so much wrong with it when i got it finally. It needed rear wheel bearings seals, alternator, voltage regulator, new carburetor, Rear main seal. They told ...

The alternator in my daily driver 2003 BMW 530i just died. Before I delve into the nuts and bolts of the replacement, it’ll be useful to give you the context on alternators in daily driven modern cars ...

The short answer here is that yes — in most cases — you should replace your car's serpentine belt when replacing the alternator. The issue isn't so much that the two components are part of the same ...

Most people understand what happens when the alternator dies. It typically stops producing enough voltage to charge the battery anymore. So, what has gone wrong if the alternator is overcharging? Can ...

As someone who spent years working as a service advisor at a local repair shop, I’ve seen plenty of “battery problems” that were really something else entirely. Here are seven clues it might not be ...

In this video, I restore a rusty alternator that was previously tested and found to be functional. The project focuses on aesthetics and involves a complete disassembly, despite some seized bolts. All ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

Alternators are an essential component of any combustion engine, acting to continuously provide power to the car's electrical systems by recharging the onboard battery. Its parts are relatively simple ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...