Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement at your home or office in Sacramento.

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How much does Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement cost in Sacramento?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Sacramento. Our mechanics in Sacramento are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in Sacramento.

Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2013 Suzuki Kizashi$156$60.80$94.997%$168.30
2009 Hyundai Veracruz$145$49.74$94.997%$157.24
2014 Ford Explorer$171$76.45$94.996%$183.95
2015 BMW 320i xDrive$157$43.08$113.988%$172.08
2010 Cadillac SRX$238$47.96$189.989%$262.96
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG$136$40.88$94.998%$148.38

Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement Service

What is the Alternator Belt all about?

The alternator is a generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It uses the revolving motion of a magnetic field around a stationary armature creating electricity which is then stored in the car’s battery and operate electrical functions. The revolutions needed to create the electricity come from the engine’s crankshaft which is connected via a rubber belt. This alternator belt is either a v-belt or a flat ribbed belt more commonly known as a serpentine belt. The alternator belt may solely operate the alternator or it may also drive other items such as the water pump, air conditioning compressor, and the power steering pump. When the belt is loose, frayed or broken, the alternator isn’t able to generate electricity to charge the car battery causing poor operation of electrically powered accessories.

Keep in mind:

  • The alternator belt is made of rubber that degrades with age.
  • The alternator belt may drive more components than just the alternator. The power steering pump, water pump, and air conditioning compressor may use the same belt to operate.

How it's done:

  • The belt tensioner is loosened
  • The defective belt is removed
  • The new belt is installed and tensioner is tightened on to belt
  • The engine is started and belt operation is checked
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Your mechanic will check the condition of the alternator belt every time the oil is changed. If they notice the belt appears frayed, cracked, or is missing pieces, you should have the belt replaced.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Alternator Belt?

  • Battery light comes on
  • Interior lights and headlights flicker and dim
  • Engine stalls while driving and will not turn over to restart
  • Flapping sound of a frayed belt might be heard under the hood

How important is this service?

If your alternator belt breaks while you are driving, you may lose electrical power to important systems inside your vehicle or the engine may die. You could be left stranded or in a dangerous situation. Replace the alternator belt as soon as you notice unusual wear.


Recent Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement reviews in Sacramento

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Rodney

36 years of experience
542 reviews
Rodney
36 years of experience
Nissan Versa L4-1.6L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Rodney was amazing! Came early and was really nice. I dont know much about cars and he answered all my questions. Would recommend!
GMC Canyon - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Rodney is excellent...knows exactly how to fix a problem. I would highly recommend him. Came out here on a cold nite and put in my water pump. Just a good a decent man who knows how to fix car issues.

Anthony

7 years of experience
130 reviews
Anthony
7 years of experience
Mazda 5 L4-2.3L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Excellent, friendly service! Anthony arrived on time and performed the service quickly, and was very helpful in answering the questions I had.

Steven

16 years of experience
97 reviews
Steven
16 years of experience
Toyota Camry L4-2.2L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Prompt, pleasant, knowledgeable. Very satisfied with the whole experience. We will use this company again and can recommend Steven with confidence

Phillip

19 years of experience
310 reviews
Phillip
19 years of experience
Saturn Ion L4-2.2L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Phillip was awesome! He arrived early and made repairs well under the time estimate. He explained everything thoroughly and clearly. I would definitely book him in the future!

Galen

27 years of experience
35 reviews
Galen
27 years of experience
Honda Element L4-2.4L - Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement - Sacramento, California
Galen was very professional. He provided excellent customer service and was very detailed! This was my first time using your mechanic and I will definitely use it again!

MARK

29 years of experience
18 reviews
MARK
29 years of experience
Chevrolet Prizm L4-1.8L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Very happy with Mark. Will definitely use Your Mechanic again. The price I paid was the quoted price.

Guan

6 years of experience
71 reviews
Guan
6 years of experience
Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Guan was great, he was on time & efficient. He even gave me recommendations on things to be fixed that I wasn’t aware of.

Nick

14 years of experience
90 reviews
Nick
14 years of experience
Toyota Corolla L4-1.8L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Sacramento, California
Definitely a first and not the last booking on YourMechanic, thanks to Nick. He was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. As a consumer who has been through the hoops with dealerships and random car shops, this was a breath of fresh air. If you are looking for someone trustworthy to partner with you to take care of your car, Nick is your guy!

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