You may have heard of a friend's alternator going bad but do you really know what it does? Luckily, we here at Hassett Ford-Lincoln are here to teach you all of the basics.

The main function of an alternator is to produce an electrical current. This electrical current then circulates back to the car battery so that it remains charged. Without it, the battery would die after only a few uses as opposed to lasting years at a time. Most service experts estimate an alternator will last up to 150,000 miles driven or up to 7 years from its installation date, whichever of the two should come first.

If you're looking for a quality service team to perform service on your vehicle for a very reasonable price be sure to give us a call or stop on by Hassett Ford-Lincoln in Wantagh today to schedule an appointment at our service center.