What Sets The Cost
- The alternator itself, which is most of the bill
- New or remanufactured part
- How deep in the engine bay the alternator sits
- Whether the battery was damaged by running flat and needs replacing too
- Whether the belt or tensioner is worn and should be done at the same time
YBE quotes the price for your car before work starts: call (202) 455-3822.
How Long It Takes
Testing the battery and charging system takes minutes. Replacing an alternator that is easy to reach is typically a one to two hour job; one buried under other parts can take most of a day. YBE tells you which yours is when it quotes.
How YBE Handles It
We test the battery, the alternator output and the belt before replacing anything, because a weak battery or a loose belt can look exactly like a failed alternator.
If the alternator is the problem, we quote the part and labor, replace it, and retest the charging system so you leave with the fault actually fixed. The shop is at 8632 Edgeworth Dr, a short run east of Southern Avenue.