Alternator and starter repairs and testing

[Razor61]

I've just had the alternator my 98 LS400 tested just in case a power steering pump leak had caused any issues, dropped it off yesterday - tested and was ok - picked it up again today so very happy.
The company is Ribblesdale Auto Electrics and it's a fairly big and busy operation, just thought I'd mention them in case anyone needs their services, and they were really helpful and professional.
Easy location for me to visit cos it's near to me but they operate a delivery/pickup service as well and they provide other services as well.

Ribblesdale Auto Electrics
Phone:   01772 796047
Website:   https://www.ribblesdale.co.uk/

[steve2006]

Thanks for providing this information, these specialist companies seem to be disappearing at an alarming rate as owners retire and no new talent carries it on.

I remember in the 1970s my Brother had a 3ltr Ford Capri with a leaking radiator, I knew of an “olde Skool” repair place locally and they resoldered the header tank for a few quid while we stood and watched. Long gone now of course plus you wouldn’t get past reception these days never mind into the workshop area.

[Razor61]

48 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

Thanks for providing this information, these specialist companies seem to be disappearing at an alarming rate as owners retire and no new talent carries it on.

No problem, yep it's fast becoming or has already become a throw away society. Specialist repair/rebuild companies are few and far between, for my current 'issues' there is a steering rack/pump specialist close to me and Ribblesdale Auto Electrics as mentioned. The steering rack/pump specialist lead/turn around times are weeks, 4 - 5 weeks for a steering rack, symptom of not many specialists about I would think.

[Malc1]

I suppose these Specialist Repairers will emerge in other non- throwaway countries and we’ll be importing repaired bits and bobs ……. alternators whatever !
vide Sri Lanka where non-electric Singer Sewing Machines live forever AND are still sold brand new 

Malc  

[Tomtit]

On 11/23/2023 at 2:32 PM, Razor61 said:

I've just had the alternator my 98 LS400 tested just in case a power steering pump leak had caused any issues, dropped it off yesterday - tested and was ok - picked it up again today so very happy.
The company is Ribblesdale Auto Electrics and it's a fairly big and busy operation, just thought I'd mention them in case anyone needs their services, and they were really helpful and professional.
Easy location for me to visit cos it's near to me but they operate a delivery/pickup service as well and they provide other services as well.

Ribblesdale Auto Electrics
Phone:   01772 796047
Website:   https://www.ribblesdale.co.uk/

Thanks for the recommendation. They are only 20 minutes away from me so I will remember them if I have an electrical problem.

[Razor61]

17 minutes ago, Tomtit said:

Thanks for the recommendation. They are only 20 minutes away from me so I will remember them if I have an electrical problem.

The power steering specialist is Preston Power Steering, Inskip, Preston.

http://www.prestonpowersteering.co.uk/

[Tomtit]

11 hours ago, Razor61 said:

The power steering specialist is Preston Power Steering, Inskip, Preston.

http://www.prestonpowersteering.co.uk/

That is useful to know. Thank you.