Alternators Gone Bad.

It happens if you own your vehicle long enough.  You turn the key, and instead of firing up the engine, all you hear are rapid clicks.  Is your battery dead?  Maybe, but the same situation could happen again with a new battery, if you miss signs of a failing alternator.  An alternator charges the battery while the vehicle is running.  

Here are some symptoms of a failing alternator –

1.  Dimming or flickering lights

2.  Odd noises…usually coming from the serpentine belt

3.  The engine stalls

4.  The dreaded “check engine light” goes on and STAYS on

Alternator or battery, whatever the problem there is always one sure solution in the Kansas City area.  That’s Able Auto Service.  The A-Team is standing by to get you back on the road better than ever.  Trust Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS for all your auto repair needs.  Call ahead for an appointment at (913) 321-1030.

There’s No Alternative to your Alternator.

People may believe that the battery powers all of the electric functions in your car, but that's not the case.  The battery does provide electricity needed for the electric starter motor to start the car.  However, when the car is running, it is the alternator that generates energy to feed the electrical system and charge the battery.

It used to be called a generator, and it works in the same way. In this case, a car's gas engine spins wheels under the hood which crank a wheel on the alternator and generates energy.  In principle, this is the same as water falling over a hydroelectric dam and spinning wheels along the way generates energy.

You may ask whom in the Kansas City area offers a lifetime guarantee on nearly all of its alternators?  That answer is simple…Able Auto Service at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  When you buy an alternator from them and have one of their A-Team install it you know you are good to go!  Call Able Auto Service at (913) 321-1030.

The Alternative is Not Pretty.

A properly functioning alternator is essential for the continued performance of your vehicle.  What does the alternator do?  Well, it recharges your battery, using engine power, and it also delivers power to your car’s electrical components.  Essentially, it keeps the battery from losing charge, and of course if your battery dies, your car is no more than an expensive paperweight.

In the past, your alternator didn’t have to do much more than just power your headlights, and a few accessories like your radio. Think about all the accessories your car comes with today…entertainment systems use up a lot of power, and then you may have on-board navigation, power windows, power mirrors, and perhaps even heated seats.

Alternators, batteries, mufflers, heaters, engines…oh my!  So much can go wrong with your vehicle this winter.  To prevent being stranded on the side of the road visit Able Auto Service.  The A-Team will troubleshoot any and all potential problems.  Call ahead for an appointment at their 837 Osage Ave. shop in Kansas City KS at (913) 321-1030.