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1370 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 716.873.1193

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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 wha...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

Alternator Replacement at Bison Automotive

Many Buffalo drivers have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warni...
Published on: Jan 03, 2022

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: Apr 28, 2020

Alternator Facts (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

When your vehicle doesn't start, the first thing you think of might be the battery.  That may be the culprit, but it also might be that your alternator has gone bad. An alternator sends power to...
Published on: Jun 29, 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 war...
Published on: Jun 30, 2018

Alternator

{{ image('MzUx') }} 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 sev...
Published on: Feb 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: Nov 02, 2015