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Your car alternator is the generator that supplies energy to your car battery and electrics when your car is in motion. As you drive through Southampton, your car transforms mechanical energy into electricity to power your windshields, headlights, other electrics and to keep your battery juiced. Considering how closely the alternator and the battery work, it's helpful to know how to properly troubleshoot the former.

Battery Vs. Alternator

Your car battery gets your car started, but your alternator keeps it going. One way to tell which one is in trouble is...

 

Indoor air in a home can actually be worse than the polluted air outside. This also applies to the air inside your car. It can be worse than the air outside in a city or highway. We at Land Rover Southampton want people to be aware of this.

The good news for you is that almost all cars come equipped with cabin air filters that remove contaminants such as mold from the A/C system in your vehicle. They will also remove dust and pollen as well. The car's filtration system creates cleaner and healthier air.

Changing the filter…

One of our goals at Land Rover Southampton is to help our customers keep their vehicles well-maintained. Your vehicle's brake pads are a vital component and should be replaced regularly.

Brake pads work to lessen friction between the brake caliper and rotor. When you engage the brake pedal, the brake caliper will squeeze the rotor, and the brake pads serve as a buffer. While brake pads are durable, the massive amount of friction they go through means they need to be replaced about every 50,000 miles. However, if you press the brake pedal and it vibrates, then you…

You don't have to live in the woods to incur rodent damage. Under cover of night, curious four-legged creatures might be tempted by your car's warm engine compartment or the leftover scent of food lingering in your car's interior. That's all the invitation they need to try making your car their home, and remaining proactive is the best way to dissuade rodent attention.

Avoid parking in outdoor areas with a lot of underbrush or in a garage with boxes that rodents can use for hiding places. Any opening in your car is fair game, so cover…