With the transition into spring, WAI Europe is highlighting the significant role rotating electrics play in daily driving, key failures to look out for and underlining the importance of choosing high-quality parts.

Starter motors and alternators are critical to a vehicle’s electrical system. As vehicles transition out of winter and into spring, both components are susceptible to issues caused by increased seasonal strain.

Lower temperatures during winter are likely to have caused an increased electrical demand overall, putting strain on rotating electrics to work harder in tougher conditions. Starter motors will become overstressed when the oil required to start the vehicle becomes thicker due to cold weather, causing the component to wear out, whereas increased use of lights, heated seats and climate control will see alternators fail due to overload.

Going into spring – and peak MOT season – more cases of slow or laboured cranking, clicking with no start, grinding noises, or intermittent starting issues will come to fruition. All of which are potential symptoms of worn solenoids, tired internal components, or poor electrical connections exacerbated by winter conditions.

Richard Welland, Chief Commercial Officer at WAI Global, commented: “The potential damage that the winter period inflicts on rotating electrics is often underestimated. As the warmer weather arrives, WAI aims to provide workshops with the necessary resources to prepare for the influx of alternator and starter motor-related repairs.”

“WAI prides itself on the reliability and performance of its product range, implementing stringent quality control and an unwavering commitment to manufacturing high-quality components for all seasons.”

The age of a vehicle’s rotating electrics may also have a major impact on its capabilities, rendering starter motors prone to irregular noises and weakened performance.

Workshops will be able to detect a faulty alternator if interior lights appear to be flickering or dimmer than usual, along with decreased engine power and inconsistent ignition.

From precise design to rigorous testing periods, both WAI alternators and starter motors are produced to exceed OE specifications, offering workshops dependableaftermarket solutions all year round.

For more information about WAI’s range of rotating electrics and maintenance tips, visit https://www.waiglobal.com/uk_en/