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It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics 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.
| Cars | Estimate | Parts Cost | Labor Cost | Savings | Average Dealer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara | $320 | $249.58 | $70.00 | 10% | $357.08 |
| 2007 Kia Rio5 | $275 | $191.00 | $84.00 | 14% | $320.00 |
| 2003 Isuzu Axiom | $210 | $140.23 | $70.00 | 15% | $247.73 |
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | $461 | $349.38 | $112.00 | 11% | $521.38 |
| 2013 Mazda 3 Sport | $375 | $304.51 | $70.00 | 9% | $412.01 |
| 2011 Honda Fit | $413 | $272.98 | $140.00 | 15% | $487.98 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 | $245 | $175.29 | $70.00 | 13% | $282.79 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 | $577 | $465.04 | $112.00 | 9% | $637.04 |
| 2004 Audi A6 Quattro | $424 | $262.58 | $161.00 | 16% | $509.83 |
| 2006 BMW 325Ci | $292 | $158.58 | $133.00 | 19% | $362.83 |
| 2006 Audi A6 | $366 | $282.08 | $84.00 | 10% | $411.08 |
| 2004 Lexus ES330 | $205 | $135.39 | $70.00 | 15% | $242.89 |
| 2010 BMW 328i | $359 | $288.58 | $70.00 | 9% | $396.08 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG | $393 | $210.58 | $182.00 | 19% | $490.08 |
| 2003 Jaguar X-Type | $281 | $148.18 | $133.00 | 20% | $352.43 |
The alternator, which is bolted to the engine, keeps your car’s battery charged and produces the electrical power necessary to run the vehicle’s electrical systems. When starting your car, stored energy in the battery powers the starter motor. Once the engine is running, the alternator produces the electrical energy that your car needs by spinning a magnet on a rotor through a stationary coil of wire. To ensure that the alternator provides the right voltage output for your car’s electrical system, there is a voltage regulator built into the alternator. The voltage regulation is built into the car’s Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on newer vehicles.
The following electrical or mechanical faults are signs that the alternator may need to be replaced:
One should exercise caution. Should the alternator fail while you are driving, the battery alone will power the car’s electrical system for a short while. Cars require a substantial amount of electrical power though and the battery will likely discharge relatively quickly. The car may stall and it would be impossible to re-start if the battery discharged completely. When the battery or charging system warning light illuminates, the situation should be investigated and resolved as soon as possible.
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