The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Editor's note: The modern alternator is a very sophisticated piece of equipment which has virtually replaced the generator because of its lighter weight, higher efficiency, longer life and lower ...

There are worse things that can break under the hood, so it’s not the end of the world—or your bank account. Alternator trouble is a very common occurrence, and unless you live with a silver spoon in ...