Alternator Service Near Smithville

Close up view of a vehicle's alternator

Alternator Service at Victory Chevrolet of Smithville

Your alternator is an important component in helping you get around Smithville, Kansas City, and Independence in your vehicle. When it goes bad, you can end up stranded or stuck in your driveway. You can count on the service center at Victory Chevrolet of Smithville to get you back on the road with our alternator service.

The first step when you don’t know what’s wrong is to have the battery tested. Our service technicians will check to see if the battery still has life left. If it doesn’t need to be replaced, we will look at the other components of your starting system, including the alternator.

Repairing Your Chevrolet’s Alternator

Your alternator helps the battery and starter to start the engine. The alternator also keeps the battery charged for the next time you need to go somewhere. It has the job of helping provide enough power to your accessories, such as the lights, radio, and AC.

The alternator provides enough voltage to power these electrical components by pushing the electricity to the battery. If the alternator doesn’t work, it won’t allow the battery to stay powered.

How To Know If Your Vehicle’s Alternator Needs Replacing

You may notice some signs that the alternator is failing before it leaves you stranded. Pay attention if you see any of the following:

  • Battery light on the dash stays lit.
  • Lights inside and outside the vehicle dim when you turn on the engine or press the accelerator.
  • You smell something burning, which may mean a belt is being burned.
  • The battery won’t hold a charge even after being jumped and it’s not old.
  • You hear a squealing or grinding noise.
  • Other electrical systems start to have trouble.

What to Do if the Alternator is Going Bad

If the alternator is showing any of the above signs, don’t keep driving the vehicle. Get to a safe place and stop the vehicle. If you can drive it to Victory Chevrolet of Smithville, we’ll check your alternator and other starting components.

Once we diagnose the problem, we’ll let you know the cost and make the repair. You don’t want to delay the repair even if the vehicle is running. It’s only a matter of time before it will stop completely.

Our service team uses OEM parts for your vehicle to ensure maximum life and optimal performance. We’ll get the alternator replaced quickly and get you back on the road.

You can relax in our contemporary, clean waiting area while we test and repair your vehicle. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you occupied and free coffee while you wait. If you need to get home or back to work, our shuttle service can take you and bring you back once the vehicle is ready to go.

Don’t get stranded with a bad alternator. Let the service team of Victory Chevrolet of Smithville take care of your vehicle with our premier service center. Schedule service online or give us a call to make an appointment today.