Physically inspecting your alternator is the next step in identifying a problem if you've heard any of these odd noises. You can do a visual check for looseness in the drive belt, signs of cracking, ...

A faulty alternator not only makes the safe operation of a car impossible but can significantly damage the entire vehicle. For instance, faults in the electrical part of the alternator lead to severe ...

Dimmed headlights: Your headlights may appear dimmer due to inadequate power from a failing alternator. Illuminated dashboard warning lights: These can include the battery light, ALT, or ‘check ...

Cook describes his morning routine. The first thing Tim Cook does when he wakes up is check his iPhone. Tim has long been ...

Cars don't like the cold. Frigid temperatures weaken batteries, but they also affect other automotive systems that can keep ...

We should say up front that the required modifications to the alternator are quite extensive, so before you get too excited about building your own budget e-bike, you should check out the previous ...

While a "harmonic balancer" sounds like some form of auto-tune, it's actually a necessary component for your car. What ...

Repairers and insurers both need to understand how to handle the batteries and their sophisticated management systems.

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Jeffrey Gaskin says as LED technology continues to evolve, so too does apparatus emergency and scene lighting.

With a shortage of new and used cars, flood cars from the recent rains may be making their way into the used car market.