Quality is key for rotating electrics
Renewed focus is being placed on the quality of automotive rotating electrics parts, with start-stop technology now commonplace on modern day vehicles, and rising pressure on vehicle manufacturers to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
With this in mind, PartsInMotion.co.uk is urging technicians to select high-quality brands for starter motors and alternators when looking for replacement parts.
As temperatures continue to drop, alternators are being put under more and more strain from increased use of the heater fans and demisters. Starting the engine in colder temperatures also requires more energy. Technicians need to ensure they are replacing these parts with high quality brands to avoid more problems and higher costs down the line.
Matt Gates, director of PartsInMotion.co.uk, said: “Autumn and winter are a notorious time of year for additional strain on the vehicle’s electrical components. It tends to be batteries that get the most attention as the cold weather arrives, but technicians should be mindful of the need to check and replace faulty or worn alternators and starter motors, and select from reputable, high-quality brands when choosing a replacement.”
A worn alternator in winter can be identified with a high-pitched squealing noise from under the bonnet that begins to dissipate once the car has warmed up. A worn alternator belt will mean the car needs to run for longer in order to adequately charge the battery.
Online vehicle parts supplier PartsInMotion.co.uk offers a wide range of starter motors and alternators from brands including Bosch, Apec, Borg & Beck and WAI for technicians to choose from when it comes to replacing rotating electrics this winter.
PartsInMotion.co.uk is committed to next-day delivery and stocking the necessary parts for garages, to meet the needs of the modern workshop and demands of the ageing vehicle parc.
PartsInMotion.co.uk offers fast delivery on leading automotive parts brands, including Blue Print, Borg & Beck, Bosch, Febi, Gates, LuK. If you’re in need of any parts or products to help keep your vehicle in good health, simply enter your vehicle registration at PartsInMotion.co.uk or speak to one of PartsInMotion.co.uk’s product experts to find out more.