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      Top 26 Alternator Repair Shops in Tacoma, WA

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      The Car Guy 38th

      The Car Guy 38th

      5
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ball Auto Sales & Service

      Ball Auto Sales & Service

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      NW Autowork

      NW Autowork

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSMISSION

      PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSMISSION

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Tacoma Subaru Service Department

      Tacoma Subaru Service Department

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Bristow's Auto Repair

      Bristow's Auto Repair

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

      Total Performance

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

      Simmons Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Rolf's Import Auto Services

      Rolf's Import Auto Services

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      South Tacoma Auto

      South Tacoma Auto

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Toyota Service - Titus-Will Toyota

      Toyota Service - Titus-Will Toyota

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Courtesy Auto Service and Tire of Tacoma

      Courtesy Auto Service and Tire of Tacoma

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Erker's Auto & Truck Repair

      Erker's Auto & Truck Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Roopair Specialties

      Roopair Specialties

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Self Serve Garage

      Self Serve Garage

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Sa 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      University Place Tire & Auto

      University Place Tire & Auto

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      University Place Auto Service

      University Place Auto Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      TruckPro / Drivelines NW

      TruckPro / Drivelines NW

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Emily's Garage

      Emily's Garage

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Rich-Tuned Motorsports

      Rich-Tuned Motorsports

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Expert Muffler and Auto Repair

      Expert Muffler and Auto Repair

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Zyggi's Auto Shop

      Zyggi's Auto Shop

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Jones Automotive Clinic

      Jones Automotive Clinic

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Austin's Pro Max

      Austin's Pro Max

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Jiffy Lube

      Jiffy Lube

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Bitterling's Auto Service

      Bitterling's Auto Service

      4.4
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed

      How weather affects Alternator Repair

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

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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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