
Signs You Need Alternator Replacement
- Battery keeps dying even after replacement
- Dimming headlights or flickering dash lights
- Battery or charging warning light is on
- Burning rubber smell from under the hood
- Whining or grinding noise from engine area

Alternator or Starter in Bloomington
If your car keeps dying after a jump, the alternator is a likely suspect. We diagnose it and replace it where the car sits in Bloomington. See our alternator replacement page for the full service breakdown.
We tell you alternator or starter before any work, and quote up front. We cover the whole area, and you can see it on our Bloomington location page.
How It Works
Three simple steps from broken down to back on the road.
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Tell us what's going on and where your vehicle is.
We Come to You
Our mobile mechanic arrives at your home, work, or roadside with the right tools.
Fixed On Site
We diagnose, repair, and get you back on the road. No tow, no shop visit.
Why Bloomington Residents Choose Backyard Mobile Repair
- We come directly to your location anywhere in Bloomington, MN
- No tow truck needed. We fix it right where your car is parked
- Fast response times, same-day service available
- Transparent pricing with no hidden shop fees
- Experienced mobile mechanic serving the greater St Paul area
Questions Bloomington drivers ask us
Areas We Serve Near Bloomington
Also need Battery Replacement or Diagnostic Services? We handle that too.
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What alternator replacement looks like at your Bloomington address
We test the charging system first.
We check voltage at the battery and at the alternator, so we know it is the alternator and not a bad battery or a fuse.
We relieve the belt tension.
We move the belt off the pulley to get clear access to the unit.
We swap the alternator.
The old one comes out, the new one goes in, and we torque the mounts.
We start it and verify.
We start the car, check the voltage, and confirm it is charging the way it should.

We tell you alternator or starter before any work, and quote it up front.
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