Heritage Auto & Tire
8304 Fairmount Dr Se Calgary, AB T2H 0Y8 403-258-3030

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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: Aug 20, 2023

Heritage Auto & Tire 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: Dec 23, 2018

Heritage Auto & Tire 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 17, 2018

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: Oct 01, 2017

Alternator Replacement at Heritage Auto & Tire

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: Aug 27, 2017

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: Aug 26, 2016

Heritage Auto & Tire 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: Jun 19, 2015