Importance of inspecting your vehicle’s starting, charging, and batteries

A typical vehicle is made up of several electrical processes that are required to get the engine started and to ensure your vehicle keeps running. These processes are the starting and charging system; the starting system is made up of a starter solenoid, a starter motor, and the battery while the charging system is made up of the voltage regulator and the alternator. If there is a problem with the starting system, then your vehicle will not start.

How do the starting and charging systems work?

The charging system sustains the battery charge and also transmits the energy needed for the electrical process. When you turn the ignition, the battery provides the electric power that is required for the vehicle to start. Thereafter, the
starting system
transfers power to the starter motor and solenoid from the battery and this starts the internal combustion process within the engine. The other electrical components are powered by the alternator while the voltage supplied is determined by the regulator. The entire cycle continues because the regulator allows the battery to remain charged by the alternator.

Starting and Charging System Service
Ensure reliable vehicle operation with thorough inspection of starting, charging, and battery systems for optimal performance.
Starting and Charging System Services:
  • Battery Testing
  • Starter Inspection
  • Alternator Check
  • Electrical System Diagnostics
  • Preventive Maintenance

The advantages of starting, charging, and batteries inspection

A tell-tale sign of a problem with the starting and charging system is slow turning engines and dim headlights. If your battery has run out, your car would not start and this would necessitate a jump start which may not work in some cases. By inspecting these components, you will be able to detect any problem with your vehicle early, thereby preventing further damage. You will also save money on expensive repairs in the long run.

If you experience any of these problems, then you need to schedule a service with us, so we can inspect your vehicle and provide you with the solution.

Key Benefits of the Service

Taking your car in for regular service help you in ensuring everything is working properly and also to avoid such issues before they arise.

Time Saving

Find issues before repair become expensive

Increase Safety

Regular tire inspection will keep you safe

Frequently Asked Questions

You can make an appointment by calling Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tires in DeKalb at 815.754.4200 or Bockman’s Auto, Truck & Tires in Sycamore at 815.756.7413, or using our Make an Appointment request form.

As for a quote, when you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time estimate.

The time needed by a vehicle to completely get repaired typically depends upon the level of repair required and availability of auto parts. When you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time estimate.

When you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time and cost estimate. Our invoices reflect the total cost in parts and labor increments. You can be certain that the parts used were purchased according to your vehicle’s needs and requirements.

In many cases, depending on the design of the vehicle, locating an electrical problem or replacing a part requires disassembly of a section or removal of other parts to access the area for repair. When you drop off your vehicle, our technicians will carefully examine your vehicle and provide you with an accurate time and cost estimate.

Our top priority is to keep you and your passenger’s safe while riding in your vehicle. If the repair can wait, the advisors and the technicians will work together to help you prioritize the urgency of the repairs and maintenance needed.