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      Top 53 Alternator Repair Shops in Fort Collins, CO

      AutoTechIQ's Featured Certified Shop
      BG Automotive

      BG Automotive

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 35 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Customers reviewed this shop as loveliest and excited
      BG Automotive, Subaru formerly Nice Car

      BG Automotive, Subaru formerly Nice Car

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 4 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Customers reviewed this shop as best and nice
      A&B Import Auto

      A&B Import Auto

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as excellent and surprised
      BG Automotive

      BG Automotive

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 1 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Customers reviewed this shop as nice and awesome
      BG Automotive, Formerly Fred's Automotive

      BG Automotive, Formerly Fred's Automotive

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as fantastic and best
      EAS Tire & Auto

      EAS Tire & Auto

      4.3
      Certified
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Nelsen's Auto Tech Center

      Nelsen's Auto Tech Center

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      ASR Automotive Service & Repair

      ASR Automotive Service & Repair

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Rocky Mountain Automotive

      Rocky Mountain Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Gilsdorf Garage

      Gilsdorf Garage

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Houska Automotive

      Houska Automotive

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Fry's Auto Care

      Fry's Auto Care

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Fort Collins

      Christian Brothers Automotive Fort Collins

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Tech Automotive West

      All Tech Automotive West

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      European Motor Cars Inc.

      European Motor Cars Inc.

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Scott's Fort Collins Auto

      Scott's Fort Collins Auto

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Campus Repair

      Campus Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      King's Auto Center - Subaru, Import and Domestic Specialists

      King's Auto Center - Subaru, Import and Domestic Specialists

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Weston Automotive

      Weston Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive

      Fort Collins Muffler & Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Tech Automotive East

      All Tech Automotive East

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Lou's Autobahn

      Lou's Autobahn

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      McCormick Automotive Center

      McCormick Automotive Center

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Seneff Transmission And Performance

      Seneff Transmission And Performance

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hawker's Automotive & Economy Mufflers

      Hawker's Automotive & Economy Mufflers

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Old Town Import Repair

      Old Town Import Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Carl Duke Volvo Repair

      Carl Duke Volvo Repair

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fort Collins Foreign Car Service

      Fort Collins Foreign Car Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Meineke Car Care Center

      Meineke Car Care Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Carriage Shoppe

      Carriage Shoppe

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Lundstedt Automotive

      Lundstedt Automotive

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fort Collins 4x4

      Fort Collins 4x4

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Auto Trends

      Auto Trends

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Jiffy Lube Oil Change & Preventive Maintenance

      Jiffy Lube Oil Change & Preventive Maintenance

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Grease Monkey

      Grease Monkey

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

      AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Scott's Automotive & Tire of Fort Collins - Laporte Ave

      Scott's Automotive & Tire of Fort Collins - Laporte Ave

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      UpTown Auto, Inc

      UpTown Auto, Inc

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Advantage Automotive

      Advantage Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Expert 4WD & Auto

      Expert 4WD & Auto

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Windsor

      Christian Brothers Automotive Windsor

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

      AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Scott's Loveland Auto

      Scott's Loveland Auto

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Luke's Auto Care

      Luke's Auto Care

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Loveland CO

      Christian Brothers Automotive Loveland CO

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      A & E Tire

      A & E Tire

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hawker's Automotive & Muffler

      Hawker's Automotive & Muffler

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed

      How weather affects Alternator Repair

      Do you plan to take your vehicle to a place like Dickinson, ND with prolonged heat/cold or humidity in the next 3 months? Please consider the following impact on your vehicle:

      The cooling system is one of the parts most significantly impacted by cold weather. The coolant circulating through it might be freezing partially or completely. Radiator and cooling system, which have to accommodate the expanding of the frozen liquid, are affected. Cracks may form resulting in a leaking cooling system. The cold might also be causing your radiator to contract, causing hoses and hose clamps to come loose if they're not tightened. Slower chemical reactions can extend the life of a battery by slowing the degradation. Batteries in cold climates can last up to 20% longer than in mild climates. However, when it gets cold fast, the much slower chemical reactions mean lower battery output. Remember when it seemed your battery instantaneously stops working at rapidly falling temperatures in Dickinson, ND?

      High Humidity such as in Dickinson, ND increases the likelihood of condensation inside the headlight housing. Water and electricity don't mix, which may cause a short circuit leading to failure of your lightbulb. In addition, any condensation water coming in contact with a hot light bulb may cause the bulb to break. Many different sensors in your vehicle let its car computer know if a potential problem is detected because they sense temperatures, pressures, filling level etc. to be out of normal range. Excess moisture from heavy humidity in Dickinson, ND might cause the sensors to trip inadvertently and create a false positive, meaning they signal a problem even when there really isn't one. Every time a warning or the check engine light is on, get it diagnosed by a professional before you worry about the malfunction of your car.

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      Any or all of the following fixes might be proposed by your shop in Dickinson, ND to restore your brake system to operate as designed and meet safety standards. THESE FIXES are offered by all shops IN the neighborhoods

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      Symptoms of a bad alternator

      A bad alternator can take a toll on your vehicle’s electrical system, affecting the dashboard, lights, multimedia, AC, etc. This is because the alternator is one of the "pulsing hearts" of your vehicle's electrical and charging systems, acting as a power supply to many components. If you suspect an alternator issue in your car, read our checklist below to try and find similar symptoms to yours.

      1. Dim or Flickering Headlights

      A failing alternator struggles to provide consistent electrical power, causing headlights to dim or flicker.

      2. Battery Warning Light

      The vehicle’s dashboard illuminates the battery icon when the alternator fails to charge the battery adequately.

      3. Dead Battery

      A bad alternator fails to recharge the battery, eventually leaving it drained and unable to start the car.

      4. Electrical Failures

      Insufficient power output from the alternator can cause issues like malfunctioning power windows, radio, or dashboard lights.

      5. Strange Noises (Whining or Grinding)

      Worn bearings inside the alternator or a loose serpentine belt can create whining or grinding sounds near the engine.

      6. Burning Rubber or Electrical Smell

      Overheating in the alternator or a slipping belt can cause a distinct burning smell.

      7. Car Stalls or Struggles to Start

      A failing alternator can't supply enough power to keep the engine running or to start the car reliably.

      8. Dim Interior or Dashboard Lights

      A bad alternator reduces electrical power to the vehicle’s interior lighting and dashboard displays.

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