What to Expect With an Electrical System Service
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
Did You Know: The older a car battery is, the more susceptible it is to extreme temperature changes.
What Causes Electrical Problems in a Car?
Diagnosing your electrical issues can be dangerous. If your vehicle is experiencing obvious electrical problems, the safest thing to do is to take it in for inspection.
Most electrical problems stem from the following:
- Battery
- Alternator
- Starter
- Spark plugs
- Fuses
- Loose wires
- Ignition
- Electrical short
If you’re unfamiliar with the ins and outs of your vehicle, it can be challenging to determine the source of the problem. However, you may be able to safely solve some electrical issues on your own.
For example, if your battery is dead, solving your car problems could be as simple as calling a roadside assistance service to replace your old battery with a new one. But, if you’re unsure if the battery is the problem, you could be replacing a completely functional battery for no reason.
Additionally, if you notice one of your fuses has blown, solving an electrical issue could be as easy as replacing the blown fuse with a functional one.
FAQs
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Q. "What crucial parts make up my vehicle's electrical system?"
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Q. "How often should I have my electrical system looked at?"
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Q. "How do I know if something is wrong with my vehicle's electrical system?"
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"
Have more Questions?
Our friendly auto service experts have the answers.
Call your local Christian Brothers Automotive car shop today
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
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