An alternator is an essential component of your car’s engine, but it can be a costly one to replace. When you find yourself in need of a new alternator, you can either end up stranded on the side of the road, or you can replace it. To do so affordable prices, consider used alternators from Auto Parts City. Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin from our Chicago area locations, Auto Parts City is the only resource you need for all of your used car parts needs, including your need for a used alternator.
Why Alternators Are Critical to Your Vehicle
The alternator charges your car’s battery, converting the AC charge into DC charge, then sending the charge into the battery while the car is running. When it fails, the battery cannot recharge, and your engine will not function properly. Replacing a malfunctioning or failing alternator with a working one is critical to keeping your car on the road. Shopping for used alternators will help you save money on this critical repair task.
Trustworthy Used Alternators from Auto Parts City
Because the alternator is so critical to your vehicle’s performance, you want to purchase one you can trust to do its job well. When you shop with Auto Parts City, you can be confident that your used alternator is going perform properly. Our parts experts thoroughly inspect and test all parts we place up for sale in our Chicago area recycling facilitys, so you can shop confidently.
If you would rather do the inspecting for yourself, we offer our Pick a Part Junkyard, where you can head into the recycling facility and find the used alternators you need for your repair projects, then remove them right from the vehicle yourself. Either way, you will save money while getting a reliable alternator to complete your project.

Find Your Next Used Alternator at Our Clean, Eco-Friendly Junkyard
Heading to the recycling facility to find a used alternator does not have to be a chore you dread. When you shop with Auto Parts City, you can get high quality, used alternators at a fraction of the new parts pricing, all while shopping in a clean, attractive and eco-friendly setting. We strive to have a recycling facility that is an asset to the Chicagoland area, and you will be impressed with the cleanliness of our facility. We also strive to be organized, so your search is a pleasant one. We have a searchable database that makes it simple to find the parts you need, and our friendly team will assist you in locating an alternator that will fit your vehicle.
We stock used alternators for all types of vehicles, including:
- Cars
- Trucks
- Vans
- SUVs
- Work vehicles
- Specialty vehicles
- Vintage vehicles
- Rare vehicles
- Collectible vehicles
No matter what type of vehicle you are working on, trust our team to provide you with an alternator that will keep it running well.
Stop into Auto Parts City today to shop our extensive selection of used alternators, or give us a call to have us check what we have in stock. Get your hands on an affordably priced alternator today, and finish your engine repair project quickly and easily.