Yorktown. & Williamsburg, VA (757) 595-2755 Yorktown | (757) 220-8685 Williamsburg
| Automotive Starting & Charging Repair Services |
It is important to have your starting and charging system checked by a trained technician on a regular basis - typically before extreme temperatures cause common problems of the car starting slowly or needing to be jump started. For instance, heat is the primary cause of battery failure causing the water to evaporate, thus resulting in the positive charge plates to corrode more rapidly. On the other hand, extreme cold temperatures reduce the effectiveness of chemical reactions within the battery so in turn the battery's cranking power is weakened. Cars also require additional cranking power in colder weather. An old or weak battery can't keep up with these temperature demands.A vehicles starting and charging system consists of the battery, alternator, starter, and voltage regulator. Problems with starting or charging could be caused by wear or failure of any of these key components.  The battery stores electrical power for the starting system while starting and during periods of high electrical loads. Car battery life varies based on a variety of factors, howver typically they are manufactured to last two to five years. The alternator and voltage regulator provide power while the engine is running and maintains the battery's charge. The voltage regulator monitors the battery's state of charge and directs the alternator to recharge the battery as necessary.At American Pride Automotive, our ASE certified technicians perform a series of tests to determine the cause and what services your vehicle requires to fix a car's engine starting or charging problem.
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American Pride Automotive provides vehicle starting and charging repair services for residents in the following Tidewater, Virginia cities and counties of Yorktown - York County, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and Gloucester.
