Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

August 25, 2025

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is what puts out the electricity that powers such things as your lights, power windows, sound system, and na... More

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

May 11, 2025

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More

Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) Alternator Replacement Service in Fort Myers

September 29, 2024

Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Fort Myers is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More

Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)

May 1, 2022

If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More