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Have you ever wanted to
know more about your auto repairs,

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but were afraid to
ask your mechanic?

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This brief video provides
you with information designed to

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help you make the right
decisions about your auto repairs.

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The alternator is an important
component that charges the

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battery in your car.

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It's an electrical generator
that converts mechanical energy

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to electrical energy in
the form of alternating current.

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Ask your service advisor to
inspect the condition of the

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charging system during
every major service.

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But if you lose power in your
headlights or your takes a while to start.

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Your alternator may be losing power
and can't keep your battery charged.

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By replacing your
alternator now,

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you can avoid damaging the
rest of the charging system.

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Because if the alternator
is not working properly,

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even the best car battery
will eventually run down.

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Failure to change your
alternator will force your

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battery to work harder,

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leading to premature
failure and replacement.

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And from a safety standpoint,

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there's a slight safety risk
because of failing that could

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leave you stranded on
the side of the road.

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But from an environmental
point of view,

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there's a low impact from
a worn or failing alternator.