Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma
1769 Bodega Ave, Petaluma, CA 95952 707-765-1975 repair@localheroesauto.com or freddyb@localheroesauto.com or conrad@localheroesauto.com WEBSITE: WWW.LOCALHEROESAUTO.COM

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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: May 11, 2025

Alternator Replacement at Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

Many Petaluma 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 warn...
Published on: Mar 29, 2024

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: Mar 14, 2022

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: Nov 04, 2020

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: Sep 28, 2016

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: Nov 27, 2015