How much is an alternator?

**redorange** · May 18th, 2007 10:33 PM

My wife is currently in the Philippines to see my ailing father-in-law and their car brokedown. Their favorite mechanic looked at it and told my sister-in-law it was the alternator. Now my wife just called asked if I could find out how much an alternator is and what shop would be good to take the car. She mentioned Rapide but having read the other threads here I made sure she didn't take it there. It's too bad I am not in the Philippines myself otherwise I would repair the car and not take it to a shop. Need you help guys in finding a good shop around Sucat/Alabang area and what the price is for the alternator? Btw the car is a 96/97 Corolla GLI.

TIA

**afrasay** · May 18th, 2007 10:51 PM

nasa around 5k yun reconditioned (new brushes, bearings). DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO RAPiDE. Sa HandyMan may mga alternator almost same price as the surplus/recon ones, brand new pa. They have units for popular car makes.

**redorange** · May 18th, 2007 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by afrasay

nasa around 5k yun reconditioned (new brushes, bearings). DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO RAPiDE. Sa HandyMan may mga alternator almost same price as the surplus/recon ones, brand new pa. They have units for popular car makes.

Where is Handyman located? Also do you know of any shops around the Sucat/Alabang area to take the car for repair?

Again TIA

**OTEP** · May 18th, 2007 10:57 PM

I think I paid Php4,500 for a refurbished one. That includes labor for the install already. And this was for a diesel with a huge alternator. Unfortunately I'm in QC.

Handyman is in Ayala Malls if I'm not mistaken.

**afrasay** · May 18th, 2007 11:04 PM

red,
samin sa robinsons east mall na handyman madaming parts alternator, water pump, filters, etc. parang auto supply na rin sila. Sa ATC mayrun handyman. Yun sa amin ni otep pang diesel (may vacuum pump) kaya ganun ang price. baka mas mababa yun sa gasoline car.

**redorange** · May 18th, 2007 11:12 PM

Thanks guys

If they lived in the Cainta area it would be easy because I have family there but they're from Sucat and I am not familiar with the area. I'll YM them the info now. Now just gotta find a shop.

It was kind of funny because her first comment on the phone after letting me know they broke down was "can you check with the people in Tsikot how much the alternator is and where to get it fixed?" This from the woman who made fun of me because I kept going to the forum. LOL

**OTEP** · May 18th, 2007 11:27 PM

She can also try SM Hardware.

The SM Hardware here in QC also has some alternators in stock. Prices may not be rock bottom, but it's a pretty safe venue for someone who's not really into cars.

**redorange** · May 19th, 2007 01:44 AM

*Otep-Thanks I will let them know.

Hopefully members living around the Sucat/Alabang area can recommend a good shop.

**valskie01** · May 19th, 2007 12:06 PM

ishin denki brand yung binebenta sa handyman. i think around 4-5k yata ang price for that car model. you can also call revzone parts* 733-5994 dealer din ng ishin denki (though manila area sila) for price reference.