If your car was built in the last 100 years or so, chances are that it has some sort of accessory that runs on electrical power. While older vehicles had their own ways of getting power, modern vehicles at Philpott Pre-Owned Super Center all use an important component called the alternator. Understanding what this component does will give you a much bigger view of its importance.
The alternator in a car works just like a generator because that's exactly what it is. Instead of being powered by steam or moving water, though, your car's alternator is powered by the movement of your engine. Thus, whenever your car is running in Nederland, it is making electrical power thanks to the alternator.
After the alternator creates power, it is sent to all of your vehicle's electrical accessories. These accessories include the headlights, radio, navigation system, dashboard lights, and many more. Since today's vehicles have technology at their core, the alternator continues to increase in importance.