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      Top 55 Alternator Repair Shops in Charleston, SC (page #3)

      Paul's Car Care Center - N. Charleston

      Paul's Car Care Center - N. Charleston

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      East Cooper Auto Pros

      East Cooper Auto Pros

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Precision Tune Auto Care

      Precision Tune Auto Care

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service

      SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Autoworks of Charleston

      Autoworks of Charleston

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ottohaus of North Charleston

      Ottohaus of North Charleston

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Automotive Solutions

      Automotive Solutions

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Meineke Car Care Center

      Meineke Car Care Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Pat's Automotive,LLC

      Pat's Automotive,LLC

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Paul's Car Care Center - Ladson

      Paul's Car Care Center - Ladson

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Mt. Pleasant Auto Service Center

      Mt. Pleasant Auto Service Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Pit Stop Services Center

      Pit Stop Services Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Low Country Mag & Tire

      Low Country Mag & Tire

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Jiffy Lube

      Jiffy Lube

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      University Auto & Muffler

      University Auto & Muffler

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 1:00 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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