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      Top 97 Alternator Repair Shops in Richmond, VA (page #5)

      Clover Hill Tire & Auto Center

      Clover Hill Tire & Auto Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      In & Out Auto Services

      In & Out Auto Services

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Meadowbrook Tire and Auto

      Meadowbrook Tire and Auto

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      RVA Auto Service

      RVA Auto Service

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Aarrow Transmissions & Automotive

      Aarrow Transmissions & Automotive

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Meineke Car Care Center

      Meineke Car Care Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Victory Lane Auto Sales & Repair

      Victory Lane Auto Sales & Repair

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Lloyd's Tire & Auto Repair

      Lloyd's Tire & Auto Repair

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Thurston Spring Service Inc

      Thurston Spring Service Inc

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      EuroTune

      EuroTune

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Hilliard Automotive - Import and Domestic Repair

      Hilliard Automotive - Import and Domestic Repair

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Tire X Inc

      Tire X Inc

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fetty's Service Center

      Fetty's Service Center

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      4 Wheel Drive Specialty Co

      4 Wheel Drive Specialty Co

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

      Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Talley's Auto Services Inc

      Talley's Auto Services Inc

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 3:00 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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