Most people realize that without a car battery, your vehicle would not start. But what they usually don't know is how that battery remains charged for so ling. That is why we here at Ford of Smithtown of Saint James want to give you the basics about your car's alternator.
As you drive, the alternator generates an electrical current. This electricity is used to recharge your car battery. That way, your battery is available to help start your car the next time you go for a drive. An alternator can last between 100,000 and 150,000 miles or up to seven years, whichever should occur first.
If you are looking for an experienced service team to perform any type of work on your car for a very affordable price be sure to give us a call or stop on by Ford of Smithtown in Saint James to schedule an appointment with our service center at your earliest convenience.