D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD.
810 Confederation Street Sarnia, ON N7T 2E3 519-337-3666

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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

D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. 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 Replacement at D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD.

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: Nov 04, 2018

D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for Sarnia 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: Oct 22, 2017

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 08, 2017

Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Published on: Jan 27, 2016

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: Jan 02, 2016

D & S SERVICE CENTRE LTD. Automotive Tips: Overrunning Alternator Pulley System

Sarnia 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 e...
Published on: Nov 20, 2015