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      Top 25 Alternator Repair Shops in Pleasanton, CA

      Harry's Auto Repair

      Harry's Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and grateful
      Precision Auto Repair, Inc.

      Precision Auto Repair, Inc.

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and fantastic
      SAS German Auto

      SAS German Auto

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as fantastic and helpful
      Seever & Son's Tire

      Seever & Son's Tire

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and nice
      East Bay MINI Service Center

      East Bay MINI Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and outstanding
      Dublin Automotive and Smog

      Dublin Automotive and Smog

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and helpful
      Tri-Valley Automotive

      Tri-Valley Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and best
      Kahler's Werkstatt

      Kahler's Werkstatt

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as helpful and nice
      Dublin Mazda Service

      Dublin Mazda Service

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Dublin Toyota Service Center

      Dublin Toyota Service Center

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Su 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Advanced Auto

      Advanced Auto

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and outstanding
      R & C Auto Repair and Service

      R & C Auto Repair and Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and nice
      autoTECH Blackhawk

      autoTECH Blackhawk

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as grateful and nice
      AutoTECH San Ramon

      AutoTECH San Ramon

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and nice
      Autowerks European

      Autowerks European

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      EDGE Motorworks - San Ramon

      EDGE Motorworks - San Ramon

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as grateful and outstanding
      Tri Valley Car Care Service Center

      Tri Valley Car Care Service Center

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

      Fremont Auto Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and helpful
      Olsen's Automotive Repair

      Olsen's Automotive Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and nice
      European Autotech

      European Autotech

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as helpful and nice
      San Ramon Valley Import Center

      San Ramon Valley Import Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and perfect
      West Coast Auto Repair

      West Coast Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      T&L Elite Automotive

      T&L Elite Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and fantastic
      Escutia's Auto Repair

      Escutia's Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and helpful
      Ace Auto Repair & Tire

      Ace Auto Repair & Tire

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and helpful

      How weather affects Alternator Repair

      Do you plan to take your vehicle to a place like Elko, NV with prolonged heat/cold or humidity in the next 3 months? Please consider the following impact on your vehicle:

      The cooling system is one of the parts most significantly impacted by cold weather. The coolant circulating through it might be freezing partially or completely. Radiator and cooling system, which have to accommodate the expanding of the frozen liquid, are affected. Cracks may form resulting in a leaking cooling system. The cold might also be causing your radiator to contract, causing hoses and hose clamps to come loose if they're not tightened. Slower chemical reactions can extend the life of a battery by slowing the degradation. Batteries in cold climates can last up to 20% longer than in mild climates. However, when it gets cold fast, the much slower chemical reactions mean lower battery output. Remember when it seemed your battery instantaneously stops working at rapidly falling temperatures in Elko, NV?

      High Humidity such as in Elko, NV increases the likelihood of condensation inside the headlight housing. Water and electricity don't mix, which may cause a short circuit leading to failure of your lightbulb. In addition, any condensation water coming in contact with a hot light bulb may cause the bulb to break. Many different sensors in your vehicle let its car computer know if a potential problem is detected because they sense temperatures, pressures, filling level etc. to be out of normal range. Excess moisture from heavy humidity in Elko, NV might cause the sensors to trip inadvertently and create a false positive, meaning they signal a problem even when there really isn't one. Every time a warning or the check engine light is on, get it diagnosed by a professional before you worry about the malfunction of your car.

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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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