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      Top 47 Alternator Repair Shops in Alexandria, VA

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      Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Auto Care

      Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Auto Care

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Automotive

      Ben Nielsen's Alexandria Automotive

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Ben Nielsen's Skyline Automotive

      Ben Nielsen's Skyline Automotive

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 74 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      George's Foreign Car Service

      George's Foreign Car Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Bradham Automotive

      Bradham Automotive

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Tony's Auto Service

      Tony's Auto Service

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Metro Motor

      Metro Motor

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Metro Motor

      Metro Motor

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Telegraph Auto Care

      Telegraph Auto Care

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Georgetown Auto Service

      Georgetown Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      R & G Auto Repair

      R & G Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Huntington Car Care

      Huntington Car Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      K&B Auto Service

      K&B Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Van Dorn Auto Repair

      Van Dorn Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Wiygul Automotive Clinic of Alexandria, VA | Pickett Street

      Wiygul Automotive Clinic of Alexandria, VA | Pickett Street

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Old Ox Tire & Auto

      Old Ox Tire & Auto

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Wiygul Automotive Clinic of Alexandria, VA | Lane Drive

      Wiygul Automotive Clinic of Alexandria, VA | Lane Drive

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      A & L Automotive

      A & L Automotive

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Import Auto Service, Inc.

      Import Auto Service, Inc.

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      DUKE AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE

      DUKE AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Community Car Care

      Community Car Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Road Res-Q Auto Repair and Roadside Assistance

      Road Res-Q Auto Repair and Roadside Assistance

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Su Open 24 hours
      Jim’s Automotive

      Jim’s Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      One Stop Automotive and Tires

      One Stop Automotive and Tires

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Metro Motor

      Metro Motor

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      D AND V SERVICE CENTER

      D AND V SERVICE CENTER

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Auto America Service

      Auto America Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Capitol Auto Land Inc

      Capitol Auto Land Inc

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      J&F Motors Ltd

      J&F Motors Ltd

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auto Stop Falls Church

      Auto Stop Falls Church

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      K&G Auto Repair and Detailing

      K&G Auto Repair and Detailing

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Auto Stop Arlington

      Auto Stop Arlington

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Landmark Honda Service

      Landmark Honda Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Turnpike Auto Services

      Turnpike Auto Services

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Liberty Gas/One Stop Auto Center

      Liberty Gas/One Stop Auto Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      C&G Specialty Auto Repair and Auto Body

      C&G Specialty Auto Repair and Auto Body

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Shirlington Shell Service Center

      Shirlington Shell Service Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      German Auto Group of Alexandria

      German Auto Group of Alexandria

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers

      Mr. Tire Auto Service Centers

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Metro Motor

      Metro Motor

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Franconia Service Center Liberty

      Franconia Service Center Liberty

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Arlington Auto Clinic

      Arlington Auto Clinic

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Baird Automotive

      Baird Automotive

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Pham's Car Care Center

      Pham's Car Care Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      E & D INTERNATIONAL AUTO REPAIR ALIGNMENT & 24/7 TOWING SERVICE

      E & D INTERNATIONAL AUTO REPAIR ALIGNMENT & 24/7 TOWING SERVICE

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Su 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
      BELLE HAVEN SHELL

      BELLE HAVEN SHELL

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed

      How weather affects Alternator Repair

      Do you plan to take your vehicle to a place like Beaufort, SC with prolonged heat/cold or humidity in the next 3 months? Please consider the following impact on your vehicle:

      Heat is generated very quickly due to the friction between the brake pads and the brake rotors, so the brake system will remain warm long after the vehicle has been parked in Beaufort, SC. Heavy braking can overheat the brakes, leading you to experience brake fade that reduces the efficiency of the brakes and lengthens the distance your vehicle comes to a complete halt. When engine oil is thinner due to heat, there is increased risk of leaks occurring. Additionally, higher temperaturestemperatires as in Beaufort, SC can lead to insufficient lubrication, resulting in sludge formation. oil flow might be lowered and can impede your vehicle's overall performance.

      High Humidity such as in Beaufort, SC increases the likelihood of condensation inside the headlight housing. Water and electricity don't mix, which may cause a short circuit leading to failure of your lightbulb. In addition, any condensation water coming in contact with a hot light bulb may cause the bulb to break. Many different sensors in your vehicle let its car computer know if a potential problem is detected because they sense temperatures, pressures, filling level etc. to be out of normal range. Excess moisture from heavy humidity in Beaufort, SC might cause the sensors to trip inadvertently and create a false positive, meaning they signal a problem even when there really isn't one. Every time a warning or the check engine light is on, get it diagnosed by a professional before you worry about the malfunction of your car.

      Related Fixes

      Any or all of the following fixes might be proposed by your shop in Beaufort, SC to restore your brake system to operate as designed and meet safety standards. THESE FIXES are offered by all shops IN the neighborhoods

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      Symptoms of a bad alternator

      A bad alternator can take a toll on your vehicle’s electrical system, affecting the dashboard, lights, multimedia, AC, etc. This is because the alternator is one of the "pulsing hearts" of your vehicle's electrical and charging systems, acting as a power supply to many components. If you suspect an alternator issue in your car, read our checklist below to try and find similar symptoms to yours.

      1. Dim or Flickering Headlights

      A failing alternator struggles to provide consistent electrical power, causing headlights to dim or flicker.

      2. Battery Warning Light

      The vehicle’s dashboard illuminates the battery icon when the alternator fails to charge the battery adequately.

      3. Dead Battery

      A bad alternator fails to recharge the battery, eventually leaving it drained and unable to start the car.

      4. Electrical Failures

      Insufficient power output from the alternator can cause issues like malfunctioning power windows, radio, or dashboard lights.

      5. Strange Noises (Whining or Grinding)

      Worn bearings inside the alternator or a loose serpentine belt can create whining or grinding sounds near the engine.

      6. Burning Rubber or Electrical Smell

      Overheating in the alternator or a slipping belt can cause a distinct burning smell.

      7. Car Stalls or Struggles to Start

      A failing alternator can't supply enough power to keep the engine running or to start the car reliably.

      8. Dim Interior or Dashboard Lights

      A bad alternator reduces electrical power to the vehicle’s interior lighting and dashboard displays.

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