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2002 Honda Civic Alternator Repar Estimate $170.00-$390.00

Compareautomechanics,

I would like an estimate on replacing my alternator on my

2002 Honda Civic. I had the battery tested and the

salesperson told me my alternator needed to be replaced.

Thanks,

2002 Honda Civic Alternator

Hello Abouelmagd,

We would estimate the repairs costs to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range - 1-2 Hours = $75.00-$220.00 (depending on shops hourly rate)

Parts Cost Range - Alternator=$115.00-$200.00

Core Reimbursement=-$20.00 to -$30.00 (part prices depend on part quality and manufacturer)

Total Repair Estimate Cost Range = $170.00-$390.00 (depending on shops hourly rate, part quality and manufacturer)

2001 Ford Taurus Alternator Repair Estimate $130.00-$340.00

2001 Ford Taurus Alternator

Hello,

I have a 2001 Ford Taurus and at night the lights are really dim.

The battery has been replaced and I believe it is the alternator. About

how much is that going to set me back?

Regards,

 Marcus   F.          Dallas,    Texas

Hello Marcus,

   We would estimate the cost's to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range - 1-2 Hours = $75.00-$220.00 (depends on shops hourly rate)

Parts Cost Range - Alternator= $75.00-$150.00

                 Core Reimbursement =-$20.00 to -$30.00 (part price depends on part quality and manufacturer)

2002 Chevrolet Silverado Alternator Repair Estimate $155.00-$270.00

Hello,

Can you give me an estimate on how much it would be to

2002 Chevrolet Silverado Alternator

Thanks,

Hello Jose,

We would estimate the alternator repair to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range - 1-2 Hours  $75.00-$150.00 (depends on shops hourly rate)

Rats Cost Range - Alternator = $100.00-$160.00

 Old Alternator Core Reimbursement= -$20.00 to -$40.00 (all part prices depend on part quality and manufacturer)

Total Repair Estimate Cost Range = $155.00-$270.00 (depends on shops hourly rate, part quality and manufacturer)

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Alternator Repair Estimate $175.00-$430.00

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Alternator

Hi CompareAutoMechanics,

 How much would it be to get my alternator repaired on my 2001 Chevy Malibu? My headlights are very dim it does not seems to be charging, sometimes it just dies and needs a jump start.

Thanks.

Crystal B.    Urbana, IL.

Hello Crystal,

    We would estimate the repair costs to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range = 1-2 Hours $75.00-$220.00 ( depends on shops hourly rate)

Parts Cost Range - Rebuilt Alternator - $90.00-$130.00

                                      New Alternator - $140.00-$175.00 (price range depends on part quality and manufaturer)

How to replace your alternator

car-alternator- courtesy of virginmedia.com

The alternator distributes power from the engine to the battery, and is one of the most important components of a car. Replacing an alternator can often be expensive at a shop, but if you have two to three hours to spare, and a bit of experience working with cars, you can easily replace it on your own. Since you must remove the V-belt in the process, this project is a good time to replace that, as well.

Repair Estimate on a 1996 Volvo 850 Alternator Replacement – $148 to $306

1996 Volvo 850 Alternator

I am having charging issues. How much would it be to replace the alternator on my 1996 Volvo 850?

Catherine  F.      Santa Barbara,  California

Hi Catherine,

We would estimate the repair to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range - 1.5 Hours  $112.50-$150.00 (depends on shops hourly rate)

Parts Cost Range - Alternator $111.00-$251.00

                                    Core Offset  $75.00-$95.00

Total Repair Estimate Cost Range = $148.00-$306.00  (depends on shops hourly rate, part quality and Manufacturer)

2001 Ford Windstar Altenator Replacement Estimate – $110 to $335

2001 Ford Windstar Alternator

Tim  R.     Elgin, Illinois

Tim we would estimate the repair to break down like this.

Labor Cost Range - 1 hour $75.00-$110.00 (depending on shops hourly rate)

Parts Cost Range - Alternator  $120.00-$275.00

                                     Core Offset  $-50.00 to $-85.00

Total Repair Cost Range = $110.00-$335.00 (depending on hourly rate, part quality and manufacturer)

Alternators and Alternator Repairs

Car Alternator Photo

Alternators and Alternator Repairs

For most auto consumers, the alternator is an often overlooked, but important part of the car. While the battery in your car is used to crank the ignition and start the car, the alternator’s basic function is to recharge the battery while the motor is running and to power the electrical needs of the automobile. Because the two work in tandem, when one fails, it is often very difficult to diagnose the problem.

Diagnosing Alternator Problems

I would like to get an estimate for replacing my 1995 BMW 318i’s alternator – $200 to $520

1995 BMW 318i Alternator

I would like to get an estimate on parts and labor for replacing my 1995 BMW 318i's alternator.

Hemant S.

Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania

We would estimate the repair to break down like this

Parts

Alternator cost range-refurbished   $125.00-$175.00

Alternator cost range-new  $210.00-$300.00

Alternator core reimbursement range $60.00-$125.00  (this means if you return your old alternator - you will get a rebate of $60 to $125.  the old alternator will then be refurbished and re-sold in the future.)

Labor

Labor cost range  1-2 Hours $75.00-$220.00 (depending on hourly rate)

Auto Parts – What is a Serpentine Belt?

1998 Ford Explorer Serpentine Belt

What is a Serpentine Belt?

Serpentine Belt in a car is a flat rubber belt that loops around like a serpent around pulleys in the engine compartment. It functions to drive many devices such as the alternator, water pump, air pump, A/C compressor, power steering pump etc.

Some cars and models use more than one belt, but more often than not nowadays you will only see one single serpentine belt.

If you hear squealing while driving the serpentine belt may be the culprit. You can inspect the belt yourself to see if it is frayed, cracked or otherwise broken, if it is it may need to be replaced.