Starter Motor Repair in Abingdon

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Is the motor dead or merely making a clicking sound? Or is it turning but not 'catching'? It's likely that your starter motor will require rapid repair or even replacement to get your car up and running again. If you’re stuck on the drive you can employ a mobile mechanic, or get the garage to take a look at your car battery too to see if that is responsible for halting the engine.

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Top garages for Starter Motor in Abingdon (19 found)
Protyre Abingdon
638 Jobs Completed
Abingdon
4.2 / 5

Jason and his team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre specialises in mechanical repairs including vehicle servicing and MO

Didcot Auto Centre
49 Jobs Completed
Didcot
3.4 / 5

"Didcot Auto Centre was established 5 years ago in our modern 4880 sqft premises. We provide car servicing, repairs and MOT testing. Over the years we have specialised in

AKI MOTORS LTD
640 Jobs Completed
ABINGDON
4.8 / 5

Our services include: Batteries, alternators brakes Servicing Steering and suspension Diagnostics Exhaust supply and fitment Clutches and Gearboxes Locking whee

TT MOTORGROUP
81 Jobs Completed
Didcot
3.5 / 5

Draycott Engineering ltd
169 Jobs Completed
Didcot
2.0 / 5

JP Autos - Abingdon
20 Jobs Completed
Abingdon
5.0 / 5

With over 15 years experience working on all makes and models of vehicles, including electric, our professionals will be able to assist you with any vehicle requirements

AJH Vehicle Repairs
201 Jobs Completed
Appleford
4.7 / 5

Established in 2016, we are a relatively new, independent company with a wealth of experience in car servicing and car repairs. Our professional mechanics are trained to

Hartwell Ford Abingdon
Member since 18 April 2024
Abingdon

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Hartwell Ford we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing you

Ridgeway Select Oxford
Member since 18 April 2024
Oxford

Ridgeway Select specialises in providing an unrivalled choice of hand-picked quality used cars, competitive prices and outstanding customer care. Buying a car through o

Humphris (Oxford)
Member since 18 April 2024
Oxford

Humphris Kia is the appointed dealership for the Oxford area. Our showroom and sales team will be delighted to discuss your motoring needs with you and can show our compr

DJ Matthews Mot, Service & Repair Centre Didcot
Member since 18 April 2024
Didcot

Class 4,5L, 7 MOT tests. All makes, cars and vans.

Michael Foden
Member since 18 April 2024
DIDCOT

I am fully mobile. Based in Didcot but can and will travel. Brakes, tyres, suspension, lights etc.....

All Parts Oxford
Member since 18 April 2024
Oxford

All Parts is an automotive parts retailer, not a garage, and this is a test account.

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Starter Motor Repair in Abingdon
Frequently asked questions
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What is a starter motor?

It is the component responsible for turning over or ‘cranking’ the engine to start the car. It is powered by the car battery, and battles both high friction and compression resistance to get your car up and running

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Where is the start motor located?

The starter motor can be found underneath the car on the driver’s side, it is just below the left cylinders.

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How long do starter motors last?

On average, a starter motor should function in your vehicle for 5 to 7 years. However, they can both die prematurely and last a lot longer than expected, often with no deciding factors.

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What are the signs of a bad starter motor?

To decipher whether your starter motor is faulty you can look out for these telltale signs:

●     A clicking noise when key turned on switched to start

●     Smoke coming from the car

●     The starter is soaked in oil

●     The engine just will not crank

●     A grinding noise when starting up

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How long does starter motor replacement take?

The process of removing a faulty starter motor and replacing it with a new one generally takes around 2 to 4 hours. The length is dependent on how easy it is to access and remove the part.

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What causes a starter to become faulty?

Occasionally it is simply age, as all starters will wear out overtime. Other causes include:

●     Incorrect connections

●     Faulty solenoid switches

●     Wiring issues

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Can you jump-start a bad starter?

No, jump starting a faulty starter will not spring it back to life as extra battery will not be enough to turn over the engine. Your starter needs to be functioning well to successfully crank the engine. 

Average rating for  Starter Motor in Abingdon bookings

5.00

1 reviews