This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) — Your alternator is one of the ...

An alternator is a generator that produces the electricity stored in a vehicle’s 12-volt battery and powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, ...

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 ...

Your car’s alternator is the component responsible for charging the battery, which also acts as the source of electricity while the engine is running. If this vital system stops working, the car’s ...

When assessing your street rod's charging system, it's important to understand how an alternator works and what other factors may affect its performance. Simply put, alternators are converters. They ...

If you've ever wondered how your car's battery stays charged, wonder no more. I cracked open a junkyard alternator and recorded the wonders that lie within in the second installation of our new video ...

My daughter purchased a new Corsa 1.2 in January 2008. The car is used every day to commute to work, a round trip of 10 miles and in addition, it is used for social driving at weekends. It's normally ...