Depending on where you live, you MAY be able to find a local auto parts retailer that has the ability to test your alternator. They generally test the entire charging system and do not charge for the service since they're trying to get you to buy parts from them. You're right to not trust the dealer, their mechanics are paid partially by commission and tend to want to replace as many parts as they can.
The voltage regulator is part of the engine computer. That will have to be replaced by the dealer.
$500-$600 w/ the dealer. They have to pull the radiator out to get down to the alternator underneath it. Happened to me.
I was told $337.95 from a dealer in eastern nc.
The regulator is internal to the alternator! Just replace the alt. The alternator has an internal regulator that can be replaced by itself; however, when there is an issue with the alternator, it often involves diodes in alternator instead of or in addition to the regulator. better repair shops will often take an alternator to an automotive electrical repair shop for same-day rebuilds, with the value much higher than a cheap rebuild in a chain parts shop, and hundreds less than a dealer replacement. You want Bosch or your own Bosch rebuilt
Estimate from the Dealer was $850, my mechanic charged me $500. Half cost of remanufactured alternator and the other half is for installation.
Alternator belt $5.50 Labor: $25.00 Knowing you could have done it in fifteen minutes: priceless
An alternator for a Rover 214 can be ordered from the dealer or from a local auto parts store. In addition, an alternator can be found at a junk yard.
At the dealer ~$850.00 depending on the year and the location. But, on my 2007 car, i have bought a rebuilt one for $150.00 on ebay, and replaced it at a local shop for $80. So ended up very cheap compared to the dealer.
alternator charging too high need replacing per dealer
do you mean the aluminum bracket holding the alternator broke at the bolt holes? do you know that there should be a steel bracket BEHIND the alternator also? when engine usually replaced, sometimes this steel bracket is not replaced and instead a shorter bolt is used to fasten alternator (3 bolts) to aluminum bracket. there should be a longer bolt which goes from the front of the alternator on the left side, thru the alternator and thru that steel bracket and into part of engine?? this part not clearly understood as explained to me by mechanic husband. he had the same problem and corrected when bracket kit purchased from local Chevy dealer; about $197 in Hawaii. hope this bit helps...
About $700 - $800 at a dealer and $200 - $300 off at a local auto shop.
take to the dealer