Lad's Auto
3832 16 St Se Calgary, AB T2G 3R7 403-263-0225

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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 02, 2023

Lad's Auto Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for Calgary 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 26, 2020

Lad's Auto 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, 2019

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: Jan 21, 2018

Lad's Auto Automotive Tips: Overrunning Alternator Pulley System

Calgary 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 ...
Published on: Jun 18, 2017

Alternator Replacement at Lad's Auto

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: Feb 19, 2017

Lad's Auto 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: Jul 16, 2015