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How long can I drive with new battery and dead alternator?

I got a new alternator installed on my car 6 months back. I have 1 year warrenty on my alternator, but my mechanic is 40 miles away from my car. I can not tow my car that far, it's too costly. Can I put a brand new battery in my car and drive to my


you are forgetting that if youre alternator is not working then your car will overheat, which in turn will blow the head gasket and cost you a lot of money. at full chat your car would last by itself for around 20 minutes then die.. dont risk it get it

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