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Alternator Replacement - What You Need To Know
What is an alternator?
Your alternator is a major component of your car's electrical system. It converts the rotational energy of the engine into electricity which powers your car electrical system. Modern cars have a lot of electrical components. To power all these components up without issues we need a powerful power source – the alternator. Alternators in cars are not only used to charge the car battery but also to power the entire electrical system of your car, including lights, stereo, ignition, and much more. Most people don't realise that when the car is running it's actually using power from the alternator and not the battery. Alternators are always connected to the car battery to make sure the car battery won't run out of power while the engine is running, The word “alternator” comes from the fact that the component generates alternating current or “AC” similar to the sockets in your house but at a much lower voltage. In practicallity this voltage is then converted to direct current or “DC” which is what powers the vehicle systems and charges the battery.
How do I know if I need a new alternator?
Signs of a bad alternator include the following:
✓ A warning light on the dashboard (the little red battery symbol you may have seen at times when you start your car) which remains on when the engine is running
✓ Difficult starting or no starting because of a discharged battery
✓ Abnormal noise from the engine bay.
✓ Abnormal electrical problems or “gremlins” (most commonly random dash lights coming on or the car completely shutting down)
How much does an alternator replacement cost?
Alternators are not cheap components, and depending on the setup in the vehicle can require a reasonable amount of labour to replace. Generally speaking as a ball park guide, an alternator replacement cost will be between $500 – $1000 for most vehicles and even more for luxury / exotic vehicles. It’s important then to make sure that an alternator issue is correctly diagnosed before investing the money in an alternator replacement.
The first step in any alternator replacement is an accurate diagnosis. This will involve checking the the charging voltage when the engine is running, the supply voltage to the alternator and the alternator drive system (usually a belt).
Don't Delay!
The last thing you want is for your alternator to fail and leave you stranded so if you have any of the symptoms listed above or suspect your alternator is failing call us today for a friendly chat and get your car booked in for a diagnostic & replacement
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Flexible, reliable and efficient car service from Charlie at CB Auto Service. Was even able to reschedule me dropping the car to him at his home workshop short notice. Would recommend to friends and use his mechanical servicing again. Thanks
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If I lived in Perth, Charlie would definitely be my mechanic!. I arrived in Perth with less than 24 hours until I traded in my vehicle and its showing an orange engine code. I felt sick... Even though I never got to meet Charlie, I will be forever grateful for his text messages with very valuable advice. Charlie, I really hope I get to hand over some money to you one day because you are an absolute gem!! When your a tradesman your time is so valuable and you gave me yours for free..... You deserve all the money and customers in the world. I wish there were more people in the world like you. Thank you so much. I love that you love running your own business! You are exactly where you need to be 🙂
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Charlie is a great guy he performed a logbook service on my car, he arrived on time, his work is very clean and meticulous attention to detail. His pricing is comparable to what I’ve been paying at garages. He is happy to show and explain any genuine issues with the car, and can even diagnose and reset your cars computer, something other garages don’t often do. No more missing work or getting a taxi or friend to pick you up, most services are complete in under two hours so you don’t loose your car for the whole day.
Charlie was very thorough with checking all possible causes to try and find the issue with my Hyundai Elantra. He was great at explaining in layman’s terms what he was doing and what could be the problem. Charlie was very honest when he said he was only 80% sure it was the fuel pump and agreed when I said I’d get a Hyundai Dealer service department to look at it too. Charlie is excellent with communication, including phone calls and answering texts, and also punctual - coming to look at my car at the time he said he would. He’s a trustworthy guy and I’m getting a quote to replace the fuel pump 🙂
Charlie is an awesome mechanic. Super quick to diagnose the intermittent fault I’ve been having with my car for over 2 years. He was happy to share his wealth of knowledge to help me understand the problem too. I highly recommend him.
Charlie was honest, friendly and reliable, arriving exactly at our agreed time. He completed the alternator exchange quickly and efficiently and the cost was exactly what he had quoted. Great service and I would have no hesitation in recommending Charlie at all. Thanks again Charlie for the great service.
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