When your car won’t crank
If the lights come on but the engine won't turn over, use the sound, dash behavior, and jump-start result to narrow down the next check.
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Starting & electrical
Separate a flat battery from the rest of the starting system.
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Alternator replacement cost
RepairPal puts US alternator replacement at $809–$1,088. See the parts and labor breakdown, what the estimate excludes, and how to compare local quotes.
Starter replacement cost
US starter replacement averages $565–$796 in RepairPal's estimate. Learn how vehicle access, starter fit, diagnosis, and scheduling affect your quote.
A battery that drains overnight
Tell parked battery drain from weak battery capacity, poor connections, or undercharging. Learn how shops measure key-off current and trace intermittent loads.
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