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Alternator Testing & Replacement

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Your vehicles alternator is responsible for re-charging your automotive battery and providing power to things like your stereo, headlight and climate control, while your vehicle is running.

Signs of a bad alternator:

  • Battery or Generator light illuminated
  • Dim or flickering lights
  • Bearing noises or Squeaking
  • Vehicle starts with jump start but dies once disconnected
  • Vehicle has trouble starting or is slow to start.

How much will it cost?

The typical cost for the testing and replacement of an alternator is between $180-$730 for parts and labor.
The cost depends on your specific make, model and year. The cost depends on your specific make, model and year.  This price range is averaged across all passenger vehicles. The actual cost depends on your specific make, model and year. Depending on your specific vehicle, this cost may be lower or higher. This cost estimate is for the specific repair listed and doesn?t include additional, related items that may require repair.

Here is what is included:

  • Alternator voltage test
  • Alternator load test
  • Cable inspection
  • Battery test – to ensure there are not other issues
  • Installation of a replacement alternator (if needed)
  • installation of a replacement battery (if needed)
  • Alternators come with a limited lifetime warranty

How it works

Request a service:
Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.

Choose your service time:
Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online. We will confirm appointments and send reminders.

Get your vehicle repaired:
No waiting at the shop. Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you. All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.

What what need from you

A safe place to work on your vehicle:
No working on the side of busy roads, No working on unstable or steep surfaces. We do not perform repairs during severe weather.

Authorization from a property owner or management.
If you rent please ensure work can be performed where your vehicle is. If your repair work is being done in a parking lot or at your place of employment, please ensure you have permission to have work performed. We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.

Are you in our service area?

Our primary service area is greater Grand Rapids, including Comstock Park, Kentwood, Walker and Wyoming.

We will travel, to other locations in west Michigan including Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon and their surrounding areas.


What our customers say:

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Good
Based on 3 reviews
Kassidy Garza
Kassidy Garza
2023-09-26
recommends
I contacted SEVEN auto shops and none responded. Aaron actually reached out to me through Yelp & I am SO THANKFUL HE DID!! Him & his partner came and were able to get my alternator done in two hours! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Lisa Mclean
Lisa Mclean
2021-07-15
recommends
got my egr valve, hood supports, and new keys programmed on a chrysler 300 for way cheaper than the dealer, and was very easy because they come to you.
Brandon Carpenter
Brandon Carpenter
2020-07-03
not recommends
is not licensed or insured and will break your car no more