A vehicle’s alternator generates the power that charges the battery, and when that power flow slows to a trickle or stops, you will be unable to use its electrical accessories, or the car will just ...

Q: I have a Nissan pick-up truck and the alternator is not working. I checked for a few obvious things and replaced the alternator with a rebuilt unit from the local parts store. The truck is better ...

For example, one internet user claimed her Toyota Corolla just passed 100K miles and that they plan to continue driving it, and several mechanics have noted the dependability of Toyota vehicles.

When a car fails to start, most motorists look at the battery paying little attention to the alternator, writes Joseph Kato. Geoffrey Wanjala, a senior motor mechanic at Good Life Motor Garage on ...