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2235 Taney Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116 816.842.1777

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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant.  But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024

Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Published on: Jun 28, 2023

Alternator Facts (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

When your vehicle doesn't start, the first thing you think of might be the battery.  That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad. An alternator sends power to...
Published on: Jan 23, 2022

Alternator

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question   My battery keeps going dead.  I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?   Answer   Well, your problem could be caused by sev...
Published on: Apr 12, 2021

Alternator

Question My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem? Answer Well, your problem could be caused by several things.  Let's start with a likely suspec...
Published on: Jun 02, 2019

Alternator

You’ve probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine.  They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK.  One of the war...
Published on: May 24, 2018

Alternator Replacement at Northtown Auto Clinic

Many North Kansas City drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of...
Published on: Sep 23, 2016