Starter Motor Repair in Alton

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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 Alton (21 found)
First Choice Automotive
2 Jobs Completed
Bordon
5.0 / 5

First Choice Automotive is a mobile mechanic service covering Surry,Hampshire and other areas. With over 10 years experience and an eagle eye offering an outstanding serv

Liphook Auto Services
57 Job Completed
Lindford
5.0 / 5

We pride ourselves on our customer service and our online feedbacks speak for themselves. We are based in Lindford at Broxhead trading estate. Come and experience how a g

KG VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND REPAIR LTD
8 Jobs Completed
ALRESFORD
5.0 / 5

Ace Automotive Repairs & Recovery
16 Jobs Completed
bordon
5.0 / 5

Based in Bordon Hampshire I am a dependable mobile mechanic that covers a wide range of services and repairs. With many years experience and extensive knowledge on all br

Car Care Auto Services
15 Jobs Completed
alton
5.0 / 5

All automotive services offered including: MOT work MOT Welding Clutch Replacement Tyres and Exhaust Engine Changes Vehicle health checks Brake checks and replacem

david hunt
60 Jobs Completed
Kingsley
3.9 / 5

"We are a small independendent garage with over 50 years combined experience. We have fully equipped facilities. We have dealer level diagnostics. We can cater for all m

Tvr101 ltd
Member since 23 April 2024
Bentley

"Specialising in sports cars and prestige,but have just opened up a workshop to cater for all vehicles"

PRC MOT LTD
Member since 23 April 2024
Bucks Horn Oak

"PRC MOT LTD - An Independent Car, Van & Light Commercial Garage. We offer MOT, Service & Repair. Paul Ritchens (Owner) & his team are proud of the reputatio

Forest Motors (Bordon) Ltd
Member since 23 April 2024
Bordon

"Here at Forest Motors we are members of the Good Garage Scheme & Motor Industry Code of Practice, we work to high standards of workmanship and strict guidelines. We prov

Chris Chandler Motor Engineers
Member since 23 April 2024
Mill Lane, Alton

"Chris Chandler Motor Engineers was established in 1984 and based mainly in Kingsley until the year 2000 when we took over Alton MOT Test and Service Centre in Mill Lane,

MK Autos
Member since 23 April 2024
Alton

Professional, friendly, honest and well skilled mechanic with very reasonable prices. Mobile or drop off service. Usual oil and filter changes, brakes servicing, exhaust

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Starter Motor Repair in Alton
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. 

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How much does Starter Motor cost in Alton?

The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Starter Motor is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in Alton for Starter Motor on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Alton
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Citroen£301.75

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 24/01/2024 and 23/04/2024.