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BERLIN'S #1 AUTO REPAIR CENTER
89 Harding Street • Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 829-7377 • HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm, Sat 8:00am - 1:00pm, Closed Sundays

Kensington Auto Service Ltd. provides Starting, Charging & Batteries services to New Britain, CT, Southington, CT, Newington, CT, and other surrounding areas.

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Description of Starting, Charging & Batteries

Your vehicle’s starting and charging system is involved in regulating multiple electrical processes to start your vehicle's engine and keep it running. The starting system consists of the battery, a starter motor, and a starter solenoid responsible for starting the engine, while the charging system consists of an alternator and voltage regulator. The charging system is responsible for routing energy throughout the entire electrical process while sustaining the battery’s charge. The battery supplies the electric power necessary to start the vehicle. This process starts when you turn the ignition. Then, the starting system sends power from the battery to the starter solenoid to the starter motor, which turns the engine in order to begin the internal combustion process. The alternator powers the other electrical components in your vehicle while the regulator controls the voltage supplied to each component. The regulator also ensures that the alternator maintains the battery’s charge so that the entire cycle can continue.



Benefits of Starting, Charging & Batteries

Slow cranking engines and dim headlights can sometimes point to a problem with your vehicle’s starting and charging system. Because the battery is required for the electrical charge needed to start the rest of the electrical system, a weak or dead battery can also prevent your car from starting. If a jump start refuses to revive your battery and the starting system, our staff may need to take a closer look at the other components of the starting and charging system to determine whether or not you need a starter replacement or an alternator replacement. All components within your vehicle’s starting and charging system are necessary to ensure proper working order, and one bad link between them can render the entire electrical process useless. If you experience problems with starting your vehicle or maintaining its power even after trying a jump start, then allow our service staff to perform a starting and charging system check on your vehicle today.

Kensington Auto Service Ltd. proudly serves the Starting, Charging & Batteries needs of customers in New Britain, CT, Southington, CT, Newington, CT, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : New Britain, CT | Southington, CT | Newington, CT | and surrounding areas

Alternator Replacement

An alternator is part of a vehicle’s charging system and an essential component in keeping a vehicle operable...

Approx. Time: 120 Minutes

Battery Replacement

An automotive battery works with a vehicle’s voltage regulator and alternator to supply electricity to the vehicle...

Approx. Time: 15 Minutes

Starter Replacement

The starter is a motor that, when supplied with electricity from a vehicle’s battery, will engage the flywheel and crank the engine...

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes

Starting & Charging System Check

The starting and charging system is responsible for starting and keeping the engine running. The starting and charging system is also...

Approx. Time: 15 Minutes

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Kensington Auto Service

The next time your check engine light turns on, check in at Kensington Auto Service. We have ASE-certified technicians on staff to handle a wide variety of automotive repair services. From engine repair services, including diesel engine repair, to transmission replacement, brake repair, and automotive A/C services, we're the only stop you need to make for professional service at an affordable price. We also serve as a local tire dealer with great prices on popular tire brands like Hankook, Toyo, and Michelin®. Call for a competitive price quote on new tires or custom wheels. We handle common and complex automotive services. Stop in for your next oil change or wheel alignment today. We perform all our auto repair and preventive maintenance services at highly competitive prices. Use our website to learn more, then come visit us for personalized service.

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Phone: (860) 829-7377
Fax: (860) 829-1660
Address: 89 Harding Street
Berlin, CT 06037

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