Alternator Reconditioning
Often the alternator core is sound and only the brushes, regulator or bearings need replacing.
Often the alternator core is sound and only the brushes, regulator or bearings need replacing.
Pricing varies based on your vehicle
We remove the alternator, strip and inspect it, and replace the worn serviceable components. The rebuilt unit is tested for correct output before refitting, and the charging system is checked on the vehicle once it is back in.
Not every failing alternator needs to be thrown away. On many vehicles the unit itself is sound and the fault is in the brushes, the voltage regulator or the bearings, parts that can be replaced for a fraction of the cost of a new alternator. Our mobile mechanics assess whether yours is a candidate, and tell you honestly when it is not.
Reconditioning makes sense when the core is in good condition and the wear is in the serviceable parts. It is a common choice on older and imported vehicles where a new unit is expensive or hard to source. We will always tell you when replacement is the better call.
Our mechanics strip the unit, replace the worn components, then reassemble and bench test it before refitting. You get a clear answer on whether reconditioning is worth it for your vehicle before any work starts, and the workmanship is covered by our six month warranty.
Reconditioning replaces the parts of an alternator that actually wear, rather than discarding a sound unit. On older and imported vehicles a replacement can be expensive or slow to source.