Battery vs. Alternator | Battery Maple Street

Battery vs. Alternator | Battery Maple Street

When you’re running late for an important appointment, it always seems to happen: Your car won’t start.

You’re most likely to guess that your battery is at fault but you might be wrong; it could be a failed or failing alternator.

Tracy’s Automotive can track down the cause of your no-start vehicle and repair it.

“The battery gives your vehicle the juice the engine needs to crank daily. On the other hand, a bad alternator fails to recharge your battery as the car runs,” progressive.com says. “Plus, the signs of a bad alternator versus a bad battery are similar, making it difficult to diagnose the exact problem. But, knowing the different warning signs of each going bad can help.”

Signs of a dying battery:

  • Car is difficult to start
  • Car doesn’t hold a start for long
  • Your interior lights are dim
  • Your exterior lights – headlights and taillights – are dim and flicker.

Indications of a bad alternator:

  • Car dies after a jump start
  • voltage light on your dash could drop
  • the car might begin to vibrate
  • An alternator could fail because it’s old or is subject to power steering oil leaks
  • Salt water intrusion can also kill an alternator

The best way to decide if it is a dead battery or a faulty alternator is to have a trusted auto care technician like those at Tracy’s Tire Pros and Automotive find the cause and repair it.

Tracy’s Tire Pros and Automotive is here to help. And if you don’t have time or feel you can take your car to the shop, Tracy’s Tire Pros and Automotive will pick your vehicle up at your home or work. Then, after your car is serviced or repaired, Tracy’s Tire Pros and Automotive will bring it back to you thoroughly cleaned.

Tracy’s Tire Pros and Automotive’s passion for a better tire buying, auto care and auto repair experience drove us to develop our model of superior automotive care. Because, Tracy’s has turned hard work and inspiration into a booming tire and auto repair provider. Now Tracy’s has three locations and serves customers all over Wichita and Goddard:  West Maple Street auto care and auto repair, East First Street N. and West 21st Street N.We are thrilled to be a part of your family’s trusted brands for all auto repair and tire needs.

Tracy’s Automotive is a proud dealer for Jasper Engines and Vogue Performance Exhaust systems.

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