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      Top 55 Alternator Repair Shops in Charleston, SC (page #2)

      #1 Champion Tires and Brakes

      #1 Champion Tires and Brakes

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      A+ Auto Service - North Charleston

      A+ Auto Service - North Charleston

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      A-Z Tires & Auto Care

      A-Z Tires & Auto Care

      4.4
      Good Standing
      Mo-Su 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      European Road & Racing | Charleston Luxury Car Service

      European Road & Racing | Charleston Luxury Car Service

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Swifts Garage - Johns Island

      Swifts Garage - Johns Island

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hudson's Import Service

      Hudson's Import Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Charleston Import Automotive

      Charleston Import Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Honda Medics Of Charleston

      Honda Medics Of Charleston

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hay Tire Pros - Mt. Pleasant

      Hay Tire Pros - Mt. Pleasant

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair

      Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Zip's Kar Kare

      Zip's Kar Kare

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Automotive Excellence

      Automotive Excellence

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Swifts Garage - Mount Pleasant

      Swifts Garage - Mount Pleasant

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Pit Stop Auto and Tire

      Pit Stop Auto and Tire

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Kwicksilver Wheel Repair And Powder Coating

      Kwicksilver Wheel Repair And Powder Coating

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM
      Fr 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Affordable Tire and Auto Service Centers

      Affordable Tire and Auto Service Centers

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Su 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      B & N Auto Sales & Service

      B & N Auto Sales & Service

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

      Nissan Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Total MINI & BMW Services

      Total MINI & BMW Services

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Platinum Automotive Center

      Platinum Automotive Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 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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