The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...

If you've ever wondered how your car's battery stays charged, wonder no more. I cracked open a junkyard alternator and recorded the wonders that lie within in the second installation of our new video ...

When a car fails to start, most motorists look at the battery paying little attention to the alternator, writes Joseph Kato. Geoffrey Wanjala, a senior motor mechanic at Good Life Motor Garage on ...

When it comes to building hot rods there's always a few gremlins that sneak into the mix along the way. One frustrating malady is a malfunctioning or inadequate charging system. Having to jump-start ...