Southern Tire & Auto
3060 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601 301.6451411

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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 wha...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

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 war...
Published on: Aug 11, 2023

Alternator

Question My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem? Answer Well, your problem could be caused by several things.  Let's start with a likely suspec...
Published on: Sep 01, 2021

Alternator Facts (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

When your vehicle doesn't start, the first thing you think of might be the battery.  That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad. An alternator sends power to...
Published on: Jun 12, 2020

Alternator

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question   My battery keeps going dead.  I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?   Answer   Well, your problem could be caused by sev...
Published on: Nov 05, 2018

Alternator Replacement at Southern Tire & Auto

Many Waldorf drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warni...
Published on: Oct 11, 2016

Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Published on: Nov 29, 2015

Alternator

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question: My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem? Southern Tire & Auto Answer: Well, your problem could be caused by several thin...
Published on: Oct 22, 2015