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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in California

      JBS Auto Services

      JBS Auto Services

      5
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Diablo Auto Specialists

      Diablo Auto Specialists

      5
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Westlake Independent Automotive

      Westlake Independent Automotive

      5
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      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Allied Auto Works

      Allied Auto Works

      4.9
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      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Oceanside Motorsports

      Oceanside Motorsports

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Redhawk Auto Service - Poway

      Redhawk Auto Service - Poway

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Ojai Valley Imports

      Ojai Valley Imports

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Preferred Auto Centre

      Preferred Auto Centre

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Adams Autoworx

      Adams Autoworx

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Dana Meyer Auto Care

      Dana Meyer Auto Care

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auburn Euro Motors

      Auburn Euro Motors

      4.9
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      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      John's Automotive Care La Mesa

      John's Automotive Care La Mesa

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      John's Automotive Care El Cajon

      John's Automotive Care El Cajon

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Beachside Auto Inc

      Beachside Auto Inc

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      DMC Automotive Repair

      DMC Automotive Repair

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Perry's Automotive Inc.

      Perry's Automotive Inc.

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Los Gatos Auto Service, Inc.

      Los Gatos Auto Service, Inc.

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Cerrone's European

      Cerrone's European

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Argonaut Garage

      Argonaut Garage

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Placentia Super Service

      Placentia Super Service

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed

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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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