If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to get your alternator checked by a professional mechanic to avoid further issues and to prevent being stranded with a dead battery or a stalled vehicle. Early detection can save you from more costly repairs down the line.

• Unusual Battery Issues: If you find that your battery keeps dying, even after being replaced, the issue may be with the alternator not charging the battery properly, even though the battery itself is in good condition.
• The Car’s Electrical Systems are Acting Erratically: If the vehicle’s electrical systems, such as the power steering, radio, or air conditioning, start behaving erratically, it could point to an alternator that is struggling to keep up with the demand for power.
• Car Stalls: If you find yourself stalled out on the side of the road, it may be due to the alternator not supplying enough power to keep the engine running.
• Burning Rubber Smell: Smelling that horrible burning rubber smell is the last thing you want in your vehicle. If you find yourself in that situation, your alternator belt could be slipping and causing that burning smell to fill the inside of your car.
• Difficulty Starting Your Car: If you notice a lag in starting your engine or a “clicking” sound when trying to start it, the alternator may not be charging the battery enough.
• Electrical Failures: Anything that is run off of electricity in your car can start not working if you are having issues with your alternator.
• Warning Light on Dashboard: The dreaded light that comes on the dashboard is a signal that it’s time to come in to see one of our technicians.
• Dim or Flickering Lights: When you find yourself feeling like you are stuck at a disco – it can be time to get your alternator changed!