My alternator belt snapped about a third in, so it is still connected with 2/3rds about. The broken part started flapping around which is what me realize something was wrong. I pulled over and decided to leave it in the parking lot in the mountains about 60 miles away from my house and take the ride back while I had it. I originally thought it was the timing belt because I am dumb, but did more research and realized it was just the alternator belt. (Probably would have driven home if I knew this)

I have three options:

  1. Get it towed back home and fix it myself in the comfort of my own garage
  2. Bring the proper tools up to the location and attempt to fix it myself
  3. Cut off the tag end and drive it back as is.

I am primarily wondering if it is safe to drive it back with the belt partially broken. I assume it is and even if it fully snaps I can just not stall my car, and make it home, maybe lose some power steering and headlights in the worst-case scenario.

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