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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in Crestwood, DC (page #5)

      Pugh's Garage

      Pugh's Garage

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auto Stop Arlington

      Auto Stop Arlington

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auto Clinic Care

      Auto Clinic Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      American Lube Service Center

      American Lube Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Hoffmaster's Auto Care Silver Spring MD

      Hoffmaster's Auto Care Silver Spring MD

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      S2 Dynamics

      S2 Dynamics

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Silver Hill Auto Repair Suitland, MD

      Silver Hill Auto Repair Suitland, MD

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Metro Motor

      Metro Motor

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Landmark Honda Service

      Landmark Honda Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
      Su Closed
      DUKE AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE

      DUKE AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Baird Automotive

      Baird Automotive

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Pham's Car Care Center

      Pham's Car Care Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Metro Motor

      Metro Motor

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Arlington Auto Clinic

      Arlington Auto Clinic

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Meineke Car Care Center

      Meineke Car Care Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Lains Auto Services

      Lains Auto Services

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Shirlington Shell Service Center

      Shirlington Shell Service Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Marv and Mike's Auto & Tire

      Marv and Mike's Auto & Tire

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 4:00 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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