Thorncliffe Automotive Repair
5515 4 St Nw Calgary, AB T2K 1B1 403-274-1749

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Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

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 wh...
Published on: Jun 28, 2023

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course...
Published on: Oct 06, 2019

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Overrunning Alternator Pulley System

Calgary drivers know that their alternator generates electricity to run the engine, all of the electrical systems, and to recharge the battery. Your serpentine belt spins the alternator to create the ...
Published on: Feb 17, 2019

Alternator

You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a...
Published on: Sep 23, 2018

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for Calgary drivers when their car won’t start. It’s inconvenient and you don’t know what’s going to be involved to get back on the road. In fact, it...
Published on: Sep 02, 2018

Alternator Replacement at Thorncliffe Automotive Repair

You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a...
Published on: Aug 20, 2017

Thorncliffe Automotive Repair Automotive Tips: Alternator Has Video

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of ...
Published on: Nov 10, 2015