Alternators & Electrical System
Modern vehicles are much more complicated than they were in the past. This is not just the product of bored engineers looking for ways to make things difficult – it is a direct result of the push by manufacturers to make better vehicles. Vehicles that go faster, get better gas mileage, and provide you with more features as a driver. As a result, modern cars have intricate electrical systems and computers that make car electrical repair and service more complicated and require greater knowledge of these systems than ever before.
You might wonder, "Can I still do some work on my vehicle at home?" As long as you have the right knowledge and equipment, of course, you can. This often gives you great results that keep your vehicle running smoothly and give you the satisfaction of knowing your connection with your car is strong. However, there are some things that you should not try to do yourself. Unless of course, you have a lot of experience and specialized equipment, such as car electrical repair. There is a big difference between draining and replacing your motor oil, and running a diagnostic to determine what part of your electrical system is messed up.
Here at Kings Ford Quick Lane, our specialists and service professionals are highly trained to understand every last part of your vehicle's systems. We have the knowledge, the diagnostic equipment, and tools to make sure your car electrical repairs and services are performed correctly every time. Improper repairs can make a situation worse, or they can cause other malfunctions that require even more work and expense to you. Bring your vehicle to us to ensure the job gets done the first time correctly, and to stay confident on the road. Expert Service Professionals
Proper service and car electrical repairs start with the right training, which is why our service professionals and technicians are the best around. Here at Kings Ford Quick Lane, our people have the training they need to specialize in working on the vehicles that come to us every day. They know Fords as well as anyone and have a tremendous amount of experience when it comes to working on them, including performing car electrical repairs.
The complex electrical systems and other components in modern vehicles require a lot more information and more diverse skills than previous generations of cars. Those classics were fantastic, but in terms of performance and the kind of technology in them, they really could not hold a candle to what vehicles can do today. That means that a lot more is required to work on them than used to be necessary. The training and education that our mechanics and technicians receive prepare them for working on your vehicle.
You can typically still change a spark plug, replace your oil, or do other basic maintenance yourself on a modern vehicle. Any time the electrical system of your car, truck, or SUV is involved; however, things become a lot more complicated. Whether it is your serpentine belt, the alternator on your engine, or any other component in the electrical system, determining what has gone wrong requires a lot of work. You want to make sure service and repairs are done correctly too. If not, you can end up with a much bigger hassle and more expensive work than you expected.
Diagnostic Tools and Software
Having the right people to work on your vehicle is the first part of the solution for car electrical repairs, but without the right tools, all that knowledge goes to waste. Just like modern medical equipment has evolved to diagnose illnesses in people better, modern automotive repair equipment has also greatly improved to diagnose problems. You might realize you have an electrical problem when a warning light comes on, your headlights aren't as bright as they should be, or strange sounds are coming from your engine. Once you bring your vehicle to us, however, we need to be able to determine exactly what is wrong with your vehicle. That warning light tells us there is a problem with the electrical system, but there are a lot of things that could be the cause of that problem. That is where our diagnostic tools and software come into play to let us figure out exactly what is wrong. This is often a multi-step process because complicated vehicles often have complicated problems, and we want to make sure we figure out exactly what the issue is. We can begin with testing your battery and alternator to make sure they are both properly receiving a charge. We will look at your alternator and the serpentine belt ensure that they look good and do not show signs of wear or breakage. From there, our diagnostic software lets us go down the list, component by component, to determine where the problem is. We want to make sure we get your car electrical repairs done right the first time. The last thing you want to do is take your vehicle to a shop that tries the simplest solution and calls it a day – only for you to discover that was not the problem. Come to us at Kings Ford Quick Lane, and we will make sure the job gets done right the first time.