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      Top 56 Alternator Repair Shops in Colonie, NY (page #3)

      Lexie Auto

      Lexie Auto

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Midas

      Midas

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Schenectady Auto Service

      Schenectady Auto Service

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Adirondack Tire & Service

      Adirondack Tire & Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers

      Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Jay's Certified Auto Repair

      Jay's Certified Auto Repair

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      AAA Clifton Park

      AAA Clifton Park

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Andex Auto Services Station

      Andex Auto Services Station

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers

      Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers

      4.4
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Marchese Ford of Mechanicville, Inc. Service

      Marchese Ford of Mechanicville, Inc. Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Quinn Tire and Service/Quinn Motor Car Inc

      Quinn Tire and Service/Quinn Motor Car Inc

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      High Mills Garage

      High Mills Garage

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Gil's Garage Inc. - Burnt Hills

      Gil's Garage Inc. - Burnt Hills

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Mason's Automotive Service

      Mason's Automotive Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auto Solutions

      Auto Solutions

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Highline Motorsports Group, LLC.

      Highline Motorsports Group, LLC.

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 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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