We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

(iSeeCars) – Your alternator is one of the hardest working parts on your vehicle. It’s a common misconception that the battery in your vehicle is what supplies your power while the vehicle is running.

There are worse things that can break under the hood, so it’s not the end of the world—or your bank account. Alternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in ...