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Alternator Replacement
Replace faulty alternator. Symptoms: battery light on, electrical issues.
Labour Time
1.5-3 hrs
Difficulty
medium
DIY Possible
Yes
Frequency
100000-150000
Cost by Brand (AUD)
| Brand | Total | Labour | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG | $320-$720 | $160-$360 | $0-$560 |
| Chery | $328-$738 | $160-$370 | $0-$578 |
| Haval | $332-$747 | $170-$370 | $0-$577 |
| BYD | $340-$765 | $170-$380 | $0-$595 |
| gwm | $340-$765 | $170-$380 | $0-$595 |
| ldv | $352-$792 | $180-$400 | $0-$612 |
| Suzuki | $360-$810 | $180-$400 | $0-$630 |
| Mitsubishi | $368-$828 | $180-$410 | $0-$648 |
| Kia | $372-$837 | $190-$420 | $0-$647 |
| Hyundai | $380-$855 | $190-$430 | $0-$665 |
| Nissan | $392-$882 | $200-$440 | $0-$682 |
| Toyota | $400-$900 | $120-$250 | $200-$550 |
| Honda | $408-$918 | $200-$460 | $0-$718 |
| Mazda | $420-$945 | $210-$470 | $0-$735 |
| isuzu | $420-$945 | $210-$470 | $0-$735 |
| Subaru | $432-$972 | $220-$490 | $0-$752 |
| Jeep | $448-$1008 | $220-$500 | $0-$788 |
| Skoda | $460-$1035 | $230-$520 | $0-$805 |
| Ford | $460-$1035 | $230-$520 | $0-$805 |
| ram | $480-$1080 | $240-$540 | $0-$840 |
| renault | $488-$1098 | $240-$550 | $0-$858 |
| Volkswagen | $500-$1125 | $250-$560 | $0-$875 |
| peugeot | $500-$1125 | $250-$560 | $0-$875 |
| lexus | $540-$1215 | $270-$610 | $0-$945 |
| volvo | $560-$1260 | $280-$630 | $0-$980 |
| Audi | $600-$1350 | $300-$680 | $0-$1050 |
| BMW | $620-$1395 | $310-$700 | $0-$1085 |
| Mercedes-Benz | $640-$1440 | $320-$720 | $0-$1120 |
| land-rover | $680-$1530 | $340-$760 | $0-$1190 |
| porsche | $800-$1800 | $400-$900 | $0-$1400 |
Tips
- ✓Check battery first - often the real culprit
- ✓Belt tension affects alternator life
- ✓OEM alternator recommended over aftermarket
DIY Estimate
This repair can be done at home in approximately 3 hours. You'll save on labour costs ($160-360 in labour).
You'll still need to buy parts: approximately $0-560 for parts.