John's Thistle Auto
4892 Elliott St Delta, BC V4K 2X8 604-946-6626

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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 06, 2023

Alternator Replacement at John's Thistle Auto

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 20, 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 warning lights looks like a...
Published on: Jul 28, 2019

John's Thistle Auto Automotive Tips: Overrunning Alternator Pulley System

Delta 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 el...
Published on: May 05, 2019

John's Thistle Auto 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: Dec 16, 2018

John's Thistle Auto Automotive Tips: Starting Problems

It can be very frustrating for Delta 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 c...
Published on: Oct 30, 2015

John's Thistle Auto Automotive Tips: Alternator Has Video

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of ...
Published on: Sep 09, 2015