When a car fails to start, most motorists look at the battery paying little attention to the alternator, writes Joseph Kato. Geoffrey Wanjala, a senior motor mechanic at Good Life Motor Garage on ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

Alternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in your mouth and have a dedicated person to do your dirty work, alternator trouble is in your future. When it ...

Last week, I talked about how the alternator in my daily driver 2003 BMW E39 530i died while my wife and I were in southern ...

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It is advisable to always open your car bonnet and check the alternator to make sure it is functioning well. NET Photo Differences in alternators Alternator in manual transmission cars do not differ ...

I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die. I know about bearings ...

16:39, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 Updated: 16:44, Thu, Apr 17, 2025 Top car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has revealed one simple problem that could suggest a major petrol and diesel car part is close to failing. Dim ...