Editor's note: The modern alternator is a very sophisticated piece of equipment which has virtually replaced the generator because of its lighter weight, higher efficiency, longer life and lower ...

Your car only starts reliably because two electrical workhorses share the load. The battery delivers instant power on demand, ...

The alternator and serpentine belt are part of the same system in your car. But does that mean you should replace the belt ...

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 ...

Owning a car might be the biggest, and worst, waiting game on the planet. Every single day that you step into the driver’s seat and wonder, “What might go wrong?” We’re not just talking rust buckets, ...

We all expect our car to start every time we turn the key. And it usually will, as long as there’s enough electricity stored in the battery to do the job. That’s especially important when the ...