What Does the Alternator Do in My Car?

Many people simply think the battery is responsible for keeping everything up and running under the hood of the vehicle. It might come as a surprise that without the alternator, your driving experience would be far less pleasant than it is today.
The alternator is connected to the engine block by a belt, and as the motor runs, that belt spins to charge the alternator. The charged alternator must be in peak condition because it is gong to be responsible for powering many of the items you can't drive without.
