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Our website - sixstarautomotive.com At Six Star Automotive, efficiency isn’t just for the shop floor—it starts in the front office. In this video, I show the process of building a brand-new service advisor desk designed to streamline daily operations. By centralizing...
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We have invested heavily in our shop to serve you better. In this tour, I walk you from the frontage and after-hours drop box through our front shop (new floor + new lifts + reorganized layout for efficiency), into the inventory room where we stock high-quality OE...
The alternator is an amazing piece of automotive technology. The fact that we always seem able to overcome every hurtle placed in front of us astounds me. Your car’s alternator is more important than you think—it’s not just for charging the battery. In this video, we explain how alternators work, how to spot early signs of failure, and why a bad alternator can leave you stranded with a dead battery and no warning.
🔋 Covered in this video:
What the alternator does and how it works
Symptoms of a failing alternator (dim lights, warning lights, dead battery)
Difference between a bad alternator and a bad battery
How to test alternator output
Charging system warning lights and what they mean
What causes alternators to fail
How long alternators typically last
Why jump-starting might not fix your issue
Tips to extend alternator and battery life
Whether you drive a Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, or anything in between, knowing how your alternator works can save you time, money, and headaches down the road.
⚠️ Don’t get stuck with a no-start—learn how to spot the signs early.
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