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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in California (page #4)

      Obsidian Motors and Auto Repair

      Obsidian Motors and Auto Repair

      4.2
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as helpful and nice
      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
      Santa Monica Motors

      Santa Monica Motors

      4.9
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Larsen Automotive

      Larsen Automotive

      4.9
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Circle M Tire & Automotive

      Circle M Tire & Automotive

      4.9
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Aliso Viejo Auto Service

      Aliso Viejo Auto Service

      4.9
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 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
      Rocha's Automotive

      Rocha's Automotive

      4.8
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      LexService

      LexService

      4.7
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Hi Tech Automotive

      Hi Tech Automotive

      4.7
      Recommended
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Five Star Automotive

      Five Star Automotive

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Bay Motor Works

      Bay Motor Works

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      EZ-Brakes: Mobile Brake Service

      EZ-Brakes: Mobile Brake Service

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

      Brightside Motorsport

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

      Prestige Autohaus

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Bennett Automotive

      Bennett Automotive

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

      CAARS Automotive

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      T-21 Auto Services and Repairs

      T-21 Auto Services and Repairs

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Santa Cruz All Star Bodyworks

      Santa Cruz All Star Bodyworks

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Mellow Motors BMW

      Mellow Motors BMW

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 4:30 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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