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      Top 70 Alternator Repair Shops in Ankeny, IA

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      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 11 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair

      Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Smith Automotive

      Smith Automotive

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 21 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Westside Auto Pros

      Westside Auto Pros

      4.3
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Tim's BP/Amoco Service

      Tim's BP/Amoco Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Su 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
      Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

      Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Woody's Auto Repair Service

      Woody's Auto Repair Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Aim High Automotive

      Aim High Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ace Body & Motor

      Ace Body & Motor

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ultimate Automotive Service Center

      Ultimate Automotive Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Woody's Auto Repair & Service

      Woody's Auto Repair & Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Fast Tire Ankeny

      Fast Tire Ankeny

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      LOF Xpress Oil Change – Ankeny

      LOF Xpress Oil Change – Ankeny

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Jiffy Lube

      Jiffy Lube

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Grimes

      Christian Brothers Automotive Grimes

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Beckley Automotive Services

      Beckley Automotive Services

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Shade Tree Auto Grimes

      Shade Tree Auto Grimes

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Drake Garage

      Drake Garage

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Minor Wreck Express

      Minor Wreck Express

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Stephens Automotive Service and Sales

      Stephens Automotive Service and Sales

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

      Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Logan Automotive

      Logan Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      J & K Automotive

      J & K Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Premier Automotive Service

      Premier Automotive Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hilltop Tire Service

      Hilltop Tire Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Silzer Auto Repair

      Silzer Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Drive Transmission

      All Drive Transmission

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hilltop Tire Service

      Hilltop Tire Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fast Tire Des Moines

      Fast Tire Des Moines

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Higgins Plaza Service

      Higgins Plaza Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Budget Lube

      Budget Lube

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Housby | Truck Lube

      Housby | Truck Lube

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Car-X Tire & Auto

      Car-X Tire & Auto

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      ABC Towing and Service

      ABC Towing and Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Sargent's Garage

      Sargent's Garage

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Chamberlin Automotive

      Chamberlin Automotive

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

      Cotofos Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      The Repair Companies Shop

      The Repair Companies Shop

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Livingston's Automotive

      Livingston's Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Clive

      Christian Brothers Automotive Clive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Acheson Auto Works

      Acheson Auto Works

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Scott's Automotive Services Inc

      Scott's Automotive Services Inc

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Absolute Auto Repair

      Absolute Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

      Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      CarX Express Oil Service

      CarX Express Oil Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Earl's Tire West

      Earl's Tire West

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Joey's Auto Shop

      Joey's Auto Shop

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Jiffy Lube

      Jiffy Lube

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Valley West Corner Store

      Valley West Corner Store

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
      Su 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Terry's Auto Service

      Terry's Auto Service

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

      How weather affects Alternator Repair

      Do you plan to take your vehicle to a place like Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK. 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 Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK 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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