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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in California (page #3)

      Carlsbad Auto Service

      Carlsbad Auto Service

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Halsey's Auto Service

      Halsey's Auto Service

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Jim Brangham Auto Repair

      Jim Brangham Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Bimmer and Benz Specialists

      Bimmer and Benz Specialists

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Albany Tire & Service

      Albany Tire & Service

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hal's Auto Care

      Hal's Auto Care

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Affordable Automotive

      Affordable Automotive

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Toole's Garage Stockton

      Toole's Garage Stockton

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Sullivan's Auto Service & Tire Pros

      Sullivan's Auto Service & Tire Pros

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Convoy Auto Repair

      Convoy Auto Repair

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Super Service of Aliso Viejo

      Super Service of Aliso Viejo

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Wayside Garage

      Wayside Garage

      4.5
      Certified
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Rocklin Smog & Auto Repair

      Rocklin Smog & Auto Repair

      4.5
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      A-Tech Auto Repair

      A-Tech Auto Repair

      4.5
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Aram's Auto Repair Center

      Aram's Auto Repair Center

      4.5
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Super Service of Corona Hills

      Super Service of Corona Hills

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Camarillo Independent Automotive Repair

      Camarillo Independent Automotive Repair

      4.3
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Obsidian Motors and Auto Repair

      Obsidian Motors and Auto Repair

      4.2
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      JMP Autowerkz - BMW Service and Repair Shop

      JMP Autowerkz - BMW Service and Repair Shop

      5
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      AUDI and PORSCHE Service - Euro-Tech Motors Independent

      AUDI and PORSCHE Service - Euro-Tech Motors Independent

      4.9
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 8:00 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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