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

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

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Washington. Our mechanics in Washington 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 Washington.

Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 Dodge Journey$135$39.82$94.998%$147.32
2016 Jeep Patriot$150$54.51$94.997%$162.01
2014 Ford Focus$128$32.99$94.998%$140.49
2009 Lincoln Navigator$139$43.98$94.998%$151.48
2016 BMW 640i xDrive$171$57.45$113.988%$186.45
2016 BMW M235i$152$57.45$94.997%$164.95

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 Washington

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Damian

11 years of experience
465 reviews
Damian
11 years of experience
Toyota Camry L4-2.4L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Damian was very competent and worked with my schedule the best that he could. This is a great service and will never go back to the shop.
Toyota Pickup - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
This guy is good. Changing belts is tough work. Very little accessibility. Damian did it though. The little truck burned rubber when he was through! Really glad to be back on the road. Highly recommend this service.

Brian

22 years of experience
132 reviews
Brian
22 years of experience
Honda Element L4-2.4L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Brian showed up on time and fixed a belt on my car quickly. He's also very friendly and talked me through what he was going to do and some of the other issues he found with the vehicle. Very satisfied with my experience.
Jeep Grand Cherokee - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Very friendly Knowledgeable and Courteous. He assured me my car would be up nd running in no time.He was cool nd he definitely knows what hes doing!!! Thanks Brian.

Jermaine

24 years of experience
244 reviews
Jermaine
24 years of experience
Honda CR-V L4-2.4L - Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement - Washington, District of Columbia
Very pleasant. Contacted me and gave me the option of an earlier appointment. Showed up on time and fixed my issue. I would use him again.

Eric

15 years of experience
133 reviews
Eric
15 years of experience
Volkswagen Jetta L5-2.5L - Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement - Washington, District of Columbia
Eric did a fantastic job replacing the serpentine belt on my 10-year-old VW Jetta. He arrived early and quickly completed the job ahead of time. He left my driveway looking cleaner than when he arrived. Would most definitely recommend to other car owners!

Dellano

18 years of experience
509 reviews
Dellano
18 years of experience
Ford Fusion L4-2.5L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Excellent he showed up early and worked very quickly. Very helpful in showing me the Serpentine belt replaced and the new one when it was installed and working. Checked the rest of my car for the basics and was overall very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who needs quick and reliable service!

Glenn

19 years of experience
69 reviews
Glenn
19 years of experience
Saturn L200 L4-2.2L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Glenn was on time and very nice to talk too. Completed work and check to make sure car was running well and did complete inspection.

Deuwn

20 years of experience
28 reviews
Deuwn
20 years of experience
Hyundai Santa Fe V6-2.7L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Awesome - first experience with Your Mechanic and first experience with Deuwn, and I wouldn't use anyone else. He had no problem working on my car even when I was away from home (left my car keys with apartment security guard and Deuwn took care of the details). He also had no problem calling a friend (whose phone number I had left for contact) with his after-inspection update when I was in an out-of-reach timezone. Good stuff all around - he realized during the repair that one of the parts didn't actually need repair, so he cut it out of the quote and I saved money. He even told me that I need new tires - which is a service that Your Mechanic doesn't provide.

Simon

27 years of experience
283 reviews
Simon
27 years of experience
Suzuki SX4 L4-2.0L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Washington, District of Columbia
Simon was communicative, efficient and very knowledgeable. He was a pleasure to work with.

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