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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Escape | $324 | $253.87 | $70.00 | 10% | $361.37 |
| 2004 Nissan Altima | $289 | $218.81 | $70.00 | 11% | $326.31 |
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | $315 | $202.78 | $112.00 | 16% | $374.78 |
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | $283 | $199.18 | $84.00 | 13% | $328.18 |
| 2009 Saturn Vue | $379 | $239.36 | $140.00 | 16% | $454.36 |
| 2013 Volvo S60 | $357 | $272.98 | $84.00 | 11% | $401.98 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | $384 | $314.32 | $70.00 | 8% | $421.82 |
| 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | $997 | $906.46 | $91.00 | 4% | $1046.21 |
| 2010 Cadillac STS | $315 | $202.78 | $112.00 | 16% | $374.78 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKS | $249 | $178.91 | $70.00 | 13% | $286.41 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz R350 | $563 | $492.62 | $70.00 | 6% | $600.12 |
| 2013 Infiniti FX37 | $312 | $214.48 | $98.00 | 14% | $364.98 |
| 2012 Audi A4 | $354 | $206.68 | $147.00 | 18% | $432.43 |
| 2013 Jaguar XK | $621 | $495.28 | $126.00 | 9% | $688.78 |
| 2013 Jaguar XJ | $621 | $495.28 | $126.00 | 9% | $688.78 |
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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