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      Top 31 Alternator Repair Shops in Sunnyvale, CA

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      Allied Auto Works

      Allied Auto Works

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Stress-Free Auto Care

      Stress-Free Auto Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and helpful
      De Anza Auto Repair

      De Anza Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and nice
      Tony & Brothers German Auto Repair

      Tony & Brothers German Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as nice and perfect
      Keep It Runnin Smog and Auto Repair

      Keep It Runnin Smog and Auto Repair

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and best
      Hank Auto Repair

      Hank Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and nice
      Sunnyvale Foreign Car Service Inc

      Sunnyvale Foreign Car Service Inc

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as helpful and outstanding
      MTY Auto Repair | Body Shop

      MTY Auto Repair | Body Shop

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Bavarium Autoworks Service & Repair for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, MINI, & Volvo In Mountain View

      Bavarium Autoworks Service & Repair for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, MINI, & Volvo In Mountain View

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Expert Auto Care

      Expert Auto Care

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and grateful
      Euro Clinic

      Euro Clinic

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and best
      Kevin's Auto Repair

      Kevin's Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and happy
      Foreign Affair Auto Repair

      Foreign Affair Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and happy
      Level Up Auto Styling / Griffin’s Auto Repair

      Level Up Auto Styling / Griffin’s Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as awesome and best
      Helming's Auto Repair

      Helming's Auto Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and helpful
      Smog It Mercedes Service

      Smog It Mercedes Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Yarnell Service Center

      Yarnell Service Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and fantastic
      Precise Auto Repair

      Precise Auto Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and helpful
      J Speed

      J Speed

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Tu 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      We Closed
      Th-Sa 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as helpful and nice
      Independence Car Service

      Independence Car Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Stress-Free Auto Care / German Motor Specialist

      Stress-Free Auto Care / German Motor Specialist

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and strong
      The Car Doctor Tire Pros

      The Car Doctor Tire Pros

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as nice and super
      AAA Mountain View Auto Repair Center

      AAA Mountain View Auto Repair Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as fantastic and helpful
      Felix's Auto Service Inc

      Felix's Auto Service Inc

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Shoreline Auto Care

      Shoreline Auto Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Master Automotive

      Master Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and perfect
      Cupertino Auto Care

      Cupertino Auto Care

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and nicest
      K & S Complete Auto Repair

      K & S Complete Auto Repair

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as happy and nice
      Professional Auto Repair

      Professional Auto Repair

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and helpful
      Auto Smog Test & Repair

      Auto Smog Test & Repair

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
      Sa 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and fantastic
      MINI of Stevens Creek Service Center

      MINI of Stevens Creek Service Center

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed

      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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