While electric vehicles are stealing the headlines these days, many drivers don’t realize how important electrical systems are in an average internal combustion vehicle. These systems play a huge role … Continue Reading Automotive Electrical Repair at NAPA Auto Care
What Does a Starter Do in a Car? Nothing is more important than ignition and engine management when it comes to long-lasting, optimal performance for any family car, commuter vehicle, … Continue Reading The Best Alternators & Starters
What does an alternator do that a battery can’t? How can you tell when it’s failing? Learn how integral the alternator really is for your car’s longevity.
Solid Serpentine Alternator Pulleys and Automatic Belt Tensioners were first utilized by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in 1979. Their sole purpose was to transmit power to the alternator using one … Continue Reading Alternator Pulley Evolution
There was a time when DC generators were the go-to choice for creating an electric current, but the benefits of an alternator make it the preferred choice.
What is an alternator? Simply put, it’s a part of your car’s electrical system that you never really have to think about until it starts to cause you grief. Alongside your vehicle’s battery, the alternator is the backbone of the charging system in your automobile…