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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
      Customers reviewed this shop as goodie and outstanding
      Griffin Muffler & Brake Center

      Griffin Muffler & Brake Center

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and happy
      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as strong and talented
      Georgen Auto LLC

      Georgen Auto LLC

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as fantastic and super
      Ron's Auto Repair Center

      Ron's Auto Repair Center

      4.6
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and excellent
      Smith Automotive

      Smith Automotive

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as nice and surprised
      Big Jim's Automotive

      Big Jim's Automotive

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as nice and happy
      Westside Auto Pros

      Westside Auto Pros

      4.3
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as fantastic and perfect
      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
      Albert Auto Service - South

      Albert Auto Service - South

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

      Advanced Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Grimes

      Christian Brothers Automotive Grimes

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Deutmeyer Auto Advantage

      Deutmeyer Auto Advantage

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

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

      Aim High Automotive

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

      Beckley Automotive Services

      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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