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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in Iowa

      Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair

      Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Griffin Muffler & Brake Center

      Griffin Muffler & Brake Center

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ron's Auto Repair Center

      Ron's Auto Repair Center

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Georgen Auto LLC

      Georgen Auto LLC

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Big Jim's Automotive

      Big Jim's Automotive

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Smith Automotive

      Smith Automotive

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Westside Auto Pros

      Westside Auto Pros

      4.3
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Werner's Elite Automotive

      Werner's Elite Automotive

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Precision Automotive Marion

      Precision Automotive Marion

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      The Repair Companies Shop

      The Repair Companies Shop

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

      Quality Car Care

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ace Body & Motor

      Ace Body & Motor

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      FICMrepair.com

      FICMrepair.com

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Phase 2

      Phase 2

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Livingston's Automotive

      Livingston's Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Atherton Automotive Service Center

      Atherton Automotive Service Center

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Off Campus Auto Repair

      Off Campus Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fix It Auto Repair

      Fix It Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 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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