The battery starts your engine and runs the electrical components on the dash. The alternator, activated by the start of your battery, generates electricity to continuously power your battery. If both are working properly, they generate the perfect combination of power—a constant circuit of electricity that feeds itself for continuous performance.
Like all components in a vehicle, though, they wear out over time. A bad battery affects the alternator and vice versa. In most cases, a diagnosis of which one is bad at any point in time is tricky. If the alternator isn’t working properly, it leads to premature battery failure. If your battery can’t start your car, the alternator won’t kick in either. Get the car to T.O. Haas before it won’t start at all. We will diagnose the problem and advise you on the best course of action.