Starter Motor Repair in Ashford

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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 Ashford (49 found)
Protyre Ashford (Victoria Rd)
421 Jobs Completed
Ashford
4.6 / 5

Gary, the current centre manager has years of experience fitting tyres and advising customers of the best tyres to meet their driving needs. Protyre Victoria Road has gai

Formula One Autocentres - Ashford
202 Jobs Completed
Ashford
3.9 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Protyre Ashford (Crownbridge Rd)
129 Jobs Completed
Ashford
5.0 / 5

Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All our centres have comf

Ivydene Ltd
324 Jobs Completed
Ashford
3.4 / 5

We are a family run business who have grown from strength to strength over the years, and are recognised by Bosch as a centre of excellence. Established in 1981, we have

HiQ Tyres & Auto care
59 Jobs Completed
Ashford Kent
4.8 / 5

RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Ashford
Member since 24 April 2024
Ashford

The RAC offers complete peace of mind for 12 million drivers. We’re best known for our breakdown service, and now - our new RAC Mobile Mechanics are here to make everyday

Protyre Ashford (The Parade)
214 Jobs Completed
Ashford
4.4 / 5

Ashford's newest MOT centre is now open at The Parade. Tyreweb Orbital Park, positioned next door to McDonalds, is easily accessed from the A2070. The centre also boasts

Phipps Motors Ltd
10 Jobs Completed
Ashford
5.0 / 5

Welcome to Phipps Motors, a local, dependable, family run garage serving the mid-Kent area since 1984. Whether you need an MOT, routine service, diagnostic/electrical rep

MasterTech Automotive - Ashford
34 Jobs Completed
Charing
4.0 / 5

"MasterTech Automotive - We are BMW, Porsche and German Specialist Catering for ALL MAKES including prestige, performance and profile vehicles.Specialist in hard to trace

For The Road
609 Jobs Completed
Ashford
4.8 / 5

For The Road - Automatic Gearbox and Engine Re-Build Specialists FOR THE ROAD is a well established independent garage, specialising in Engine Reconditioning, that has b

Ashford Performance
28 Jobs Completed
Ashford
3.3 / 5

Here at Ashford Performance, our aim is to provide high-quality repairs and fantastic customer service at competitive prices. We cover a wide range of repairs and service

Kenhire Ltd
Member since 24 April 2024
Ashford

Kenhire have been helping private and corporate customers in Ashford, Kent since 1949, providing a level of service that only a local, family run business can. With f

A&h movements
Member since 24 April 2024
Ashford

Plant agriculture fitting Vans and 4x4 servicing

Ashford Garage Services
Member since 24 April 2024
Ashford

Ashford Garage Services Ltd is an independently owned car garage and a member of The Good Garage Scheme. Having expertise in all makes and models of vehicle, we are dedic

SEV Mobile Mechanics, Kent
Member since 24 April 2024
Ashford

What Do We Do? “Our business is focused on delivering excellent service at an affordable price. We pride ourselves on making it easy to have your car serviced or repai

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Starter Motor Repair in Ashford
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 Ashford bookings

4.80

5 reviews