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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in Iowa (page #4)

      Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

      Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auto Repair Davenport - Dale's Service Center

      Auto Repair Davenport - Dale's Service Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Plaza Tire Service

      Plaza Tire Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

      Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Forest City Auto

      Forest City Auto

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Seasons Automotive

      All Seasons Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Express Lube

      Express Lube

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Wheelock's Auto Service

      Wheelock's Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Wallick's Auto Service

      Wallick's Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fast T's Mobile Auto Service and Roadside Assistance

      Fast T's Mobile Auto Service and Roadside Assistance

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Sa 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Hilltop Tire Service

      Hilltop Tire Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Chumbleys Auto Care

      Chumbleys Auto Care

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Scott's Automotive Services Inc

      Scott's Automotive Services Inc

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Acheson Auto Works

      Acheson Auto Works

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      ATS Automotive

      ATS Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 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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