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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in California (page #2)

      Shannon Family Automotive

      Shannon Family Automotive

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

      Sacramento Specialty Automotive

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

      Autometrics

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Adams Autoworx Albany

      Adams Autoworx Albany

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Concours Motors Auto Repair

      Concours Motors Auto Repair

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

      Folsom Automotive Service

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Toole's Garage

      Toole's Garage

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Euro Car Doctor

      Euro Car Doctor

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

      Asian AutoTech of Ventura

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Euro Car Doctor, Inc.

      Euro Car Doctor, Inc.

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.

      A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      John's Automotive Care

      John's Automotive Care

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Redhawk Auto Service

      Redhawk Auto Service

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Sa 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Toole's Garage

      Toole's Garage

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Super Service of Pomona Valley

      Super Service of Pomona Valley

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Redhawk Auto Service - Murrieta

      Redhawk Auto Service - Murrieta

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Sa 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Affordable Automotive West

      Affordable Automotive West

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Reliable Auto Repair

      Reliable Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Joel's Automotive Repair

      Joel's Automotive Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Doral's Auto Repair

      Doral's Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-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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