The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

All batteries need to be charged at some point and, for most cars, it’s the alternator's job to do it. Sooner or later, every car will have a failing alternator, which means drivers could be stranded ...

When your car alternator stops functioning, without a doubt your anxiety levels will shoot up. Why? Your car won't move an inch. And the frustration that comes with an immobile car when you have a ...

Most mechanics would go back to basics for this one. With the engine running, you place the leads of a volt-meter across the terminals of the battery. This will tell you how much power the alternator ...