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      Top 100 Alternator Repair Shops in Iowa (page #5)

      River City Tire & Automotive

      River City Tire & Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Condon's Services Ltd

      Condon's Services Ltd

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      Tandem Tire & Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Brad Holtkamp Automotive Inc

      Brad Holtkamp Automotive Inc

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

      Minor Wreck Express

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Willard Garage

      Willard Garage

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Professional Muffler Inc

      Professional Muffler Inc

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Whitedog Import Auto Repair

      Whitedog Import Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Cars Trucks & Vans

      Cars Trucks & Vans

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      CFI Tire Service

      CFI Tire Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      John's Automotive Service

      John's Automotive Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Fr 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midwest Frame & Axle

      Midwest Frame & Axle

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

      Midas

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

      Al's Full Service Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Joey's Auto Shop

      Joey's Auto Shop

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

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Accurate Automotive

      Accurate Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      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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