Our team at Ruxer Truck Center agrees: alternators are one of the most unsung, ignored, important auto parts. The battery gets your engine started, but the alternator keeps the battery charged and powers everything electrical inside and outside your vehicle. Without a working alternator, your battery has no juice and nothing electrical in your vehicle works properly. Here's why.
The motion of your vehicle traveling in city streets or over distant country roads creates mechanical power. Your car's alternator transforms this mechanical power into electrical juice that keeps your battery charged. The electricity flows through the battery, powering your car's high-tech infotainment system, all the "power" features, the radiator fan, windshields, etc.
A lifespan of seven years or 100,000 to 150,000 miles is typical of a quality alternator. It can sometimes be difficult to tell if your battery or the alternator is to blame for failing electrical systems. That's why it's important to have your vehicle properly serviced on a regular basis.
Make an appointment or just drive on down to see us at the dealership at any time. Let our super-capable team of trained techs give your vehicle a thorough once-over to ensure it's in optimal health.