{"id":569,"date":"2019-06-28T10:01:53","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T10:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2019-06-27T19:48:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T19:48:39","slug":"how-much-does-alternator-repair-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-much-does-alternator-repair-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does Alternator Repair Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your car\u2019s electrical systems are acting up, it could be\ndue to a failing alternator. There are many signs of a malfunctioning\nalternator, such as dimmed lights, short battery charge, or in more serious\ncases, the smell of burning plastic due to burning wiring or internal components.\nIf your car is exhibiting these same signs, you are in need of immediate\nalternator repair or replacement. Fortunately, alternator repair is not as\nexpensive compared to other major automotive repairs, like engines and\ncatalytic converters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to learn more about alternator repair\ncosts, including the difference among new, used, and refurbished alternators.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alternator-Repair-Services-Indianapolis-IN-e1561664862142-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Alternator Repair \" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alternator-Repair-Services-Indianapolis-IN-e1561664862142-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alternator-Repair-Services-Indianapolis-IN-e1561664862142-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alternator-Repair-Services-Indianapolis-IN-e1561664862142-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Alternator-Repair-Services-Indianapolis-IN-e1561664862142.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Alternator Repair 317-475-1846<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Your car\u2019s alternator is important because it converts the revolutions\nof the engine into electrical energy, which in turn, recharges the car battery\nand allows for all your electrical systems to operate. Such systems include\nyour interior and exterior lights, stereo, GPS, wipers, spark plugs, and more.\nBasically, if your alternator stops working, eventually your car won\u2019t drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternator Repair Prices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The price to repair a failing alternator depends on several\nfactors. Such factors include the make and model of your vehicle, as well as,\nthe extent of damage to the inner components and more. On average, the cost to\nrepair is less than the cost to replace, as a new alternator will run anywhere\nfrom $200 to $600, not including parts and labor. You can opt for a refurbished\nor used auto part, which will save you a lot of money. Refurbished alternators\nwill likely come with a 1 year warranty too, so they come recommended, but used\nparts may suddenly break down at any time, so tread carefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the cost to repair or install an alternator, you can\nexpect to pay anywhere from $200 to $400, depending on the above-mentioned\nfactors. Luxury and exotic vehicles will be more expensive to repair, while\nolder cars may be easier, which means paying less in labor. Just be sure to\nchoose a reputable and professional Indianapolis auto repair shop to ensure you\nare getting quality work at a fair price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indianapolis Alternator Repair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Northeast Auto Service at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for ASE certified alternator repair in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide comprehensive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"automotive electrical repair and service (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/services\/auto-electrical-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\">automotive electrical repair and service<\/a> for all make and model vehicles, as well as, free estimates, free advice, and auto repair coupons! Schedule an appointment for a free estimate, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ASE-Certified-Automotive-Mechanics-Indianapolis-1.jpeg\" alt=\"ASE Certified Automotive Mechanics 317-475-1846\" class=\"wp-image-534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ASE-Certified-Automotive-Mechanics-Indianapolis-1.jpeg 590w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ASE-Certified-Automotive-Mechanics-Indianapolis-1-300x146.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your car\u2019s electrical systems are acting up, it could be due to a failing alternator. There are many signs of a malfunctioning alternator, such as dimmed lights, short battery charge, or in more serious cases, the smell of burning &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/how-much-does-alternator-repair-cost\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":570,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[319,1,277],"tags":[315,316,259,44,317,313,318],"class_list":["post-569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-electrical-service","category-uncategorized","category-mechanic-advice","tag-alternator-repair-cost","tag-alternator-replacement-cost","tag-alternator-replacement-indianapolis","tag-auto-electrical-repair","tag-cost-to-replace-alternator","tag-indianapolis-alternator-repair","tag-price-to-repair-alternator"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=569"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":572,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569\/revisions\/572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}