Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd
509 Dundas St W Whitby, ON L1N 2N1 905-666-1816

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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: Jul 30, 2023

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: Nov 03, 2019

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for Whitby 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: Jan 28, 2018

Alternator Replacement at Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd

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: Nov 26, 2017

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd Automotive Tips: Overrunning Alternator Pulley System

Whitby 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 e...
Published on: Apr 09, 2017

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: Jan 28, 2016

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd 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: Sep 22, 2015

Gord Garner Automotive Services Ltd 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: Sep 15, 2015