Compare Audi alternator repair cost and specialists near you
The car’s alternator plays a crucial role in keeping the battery charged.
You may be able to spot that it isn’t working properly if your headlights are dimmer, you can small burning rubber or a growling/whining noise.
Your car battery acting up may also be the result of starter motor failure.
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You probably already knew that National Rescue have been recovering customer's vehicles in the local area for over fifty years, but did you also know that our well equipp
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Kam Servicing, trading for approx 30 years, recognised by both the RAC and the AA for warranty repairs.We are a local, family run business with complete dealer facilities
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Brook Street Motors are an established independent garage in Bury. We are Vauxhall specialists with over 10 years main agent experience under our belts. We have a wide e
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The car's alternator performs a simple but vital job: to keep your car's battery charged. The battery is responsible for starting the car, spark plugs, lights, electrics, and sometimes power steering - quite a job - so it's essential that it's topped up - and that's what the alternator does.
The alternator acts like a small generator: the engine spins, and the alternator turns that spinning motion into electricity. The most common problems are worn brushes (the component that maintains constant electrical contact with the spinning alternator) and a failing voltage regulator (which ensures that the charge is sent to the battery at the correct voltage.)
Common signs of car alternator problems include the 'charge' or battery lights flashing on the dashboard, flickering or dimming headlights and interior lights and a growling or whining noise under the bonnet.
An alternator can be rebuilt as opposed to replaced, however in truth the difference in cost is often quite small. Either way the most common repair cost is around £150-200.
A simple way to test an alternator for problems is to do what's known as the headlight test. Park your car with the headlights on or run it in neutral, then rev the engine. If the headlights dim you could well have an alternator problem. A better test is to take your car to a garage, where a car alternator can be tested using a multimeter tool.
If your alternator fails, your car battery won't charge and, very soon, will have insufficient charge to start the car.
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Very good service and work
Called before arriving, very friendly and replaced my alternator within the hour.
Overall, very pleased. Friendly and efficient. Competitive prices. I will return in future and would certainly recommend
Good work by Foxhayes garage, all done, plus to book it ahead of other garages. Took extra time to do as V6 Audi Sport is complex & needs hours to remove front body work to access alternator. They spotted wrong/generic part supplied initially by motor factor and got correct one before commencing. Good price....I recommend them.
Alternator repair prices can vary depending on your Audi model due to differences in labour time and parts needed but you can expect to pay between £250-£300. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.
| Audi Model | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | £473.77 | |
| Audi A4 | £562.17 | |
| Audi A5 | £624.96 | |
| Audi A1 | £483.83 | |
| Audi A6 | £556.20 | |
| Audi A7 | £1043.82 | |
| Audi Q7 | £1004.00 | |
| Audi Tt | £437.96 | |
| Audi Q3 | £529.32 | |
| Audi Q5 | £697.85 | |
| Audi A2 | £421.83 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.
Although the alternator is a relatively simple Audi part, it plays a critical role in your vehicle’s operation, so it’s essential any alternator problems are diagnosed correctly and fixed.
Here are some of the most common signs that your Audi alternator is on the blink:
The average Audi alternator repair cost is between £200 and £300, depending on the model of your Audi, so it’s important you make sure you find the best deal. And that’s where we can help.
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