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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 Balham (320 found)
Wimbledon Autocentre
1087 Jobs Completed
Wimbledon
4.4 / 5

Established in 1987, we’ve enjoyed a long and rich history servicing motorists who appreciate both our technical expertise and affordable prices. Renowned in the area for

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kevs auto services
1150 Jobs Completed
raynes park
4.6 / 5

repairs to most make and models inc cam belts, clutches servicing diagnostics brakes mot, we take all major debit cards

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TN Motor Services
76 Job Completed
croydon
5.0 / 5

Our mechanics are handpicked professionals dedicated to providing a top quality service and have 10-25+ years of experience working in dealerships and private shops. We t

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Kar Klinik Se16
28 Jobs Completed
London
3.7 / 5

Kar Klinik is well known for MOT testing and car servicing in Bermondsey. For absolute professionalism, quality, and attention to detail in all aspects of MOT and car ser

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SAIMitcham Ltd
278 Jobs Completed
Mictham
3.3 / 5

At SAI Mitcham Cars we deal with various car services such as full MOTs, body repairs and spraying, mechanical work, tyre fitting, car sales & much more. Here at

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MMM Auto UK
1413 Jobs Completed
Mitcham
4.5 / 5

We are an independent Vehicle service station situated in Liongate Enterprise Park on Morden Road. Specialist is German and Japanese cars. Along with MOT testing station

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Sds motors ltd
67 Jobs Completed
London
4.7 / 5

SDS MOTORS is a family company responsible for inspecting and repairing vehicles, diagnosing problems and performing maintenance work on them. Shpetim the mechanic of

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Mobile Mechanic Apollo Car Services
2267 Jobs Completed
London
4.6 / 5

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SAI Wimbledon Ltd
1084 Jobs Completed
London
3.8 / 5

SAI MOT Centre is one of Wimbledon's leading auto repair, full car service and MOT testing stations for many models of cars and other utility vehicles. SAI MOT Centre ca

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Andrews garage
1287 Jobs Completed
LONDON
4.7 / 5

Established since 1974 Andrews Garage has been serving the local area for all its car related needs, such as, MOT'S, Servicing, Tyres, Bodywork (crash repairs), 3D 4 Whee

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We Fix Any Car LTD
59 Job Completed
London
4.0 / 5

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AMC
376 Jobs Completed
croydon
4.7 / 5

Here at AMC, we run an independent Mot Station, Garage and Tyre shop with 7 highly trained mechanics working 6 days a week 9:00 to 6:00 Monday to Saturday to provide a qu

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Ross Motors LTD
1444 Jobs Completed
Lambeth
4.6 / 5

Ross Motors provide full garage services, car repairs, dealer level diagnostics, tyres, bodywork and MOT's. We have fully functioning workshops based in Streatham and Cro

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Eagle Autos
2138 Jobs Completed
South Wimbledon
4.7 / 5

Eagle Autos provide a personalised quality service for all makes and models and include cars that are still within the manufacturer’s warranty period and also cars that a

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Executive Motor Services
1046 Jobs Completed
Camberwell
4.3 / 5

Executive Motor Services is a high quality establishment, offering car service to customers across South East London which was established over 30 years ago and specializ

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Starter Motor Repair in Balham
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 Balham bookings

4.15

13 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Balham?

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 Balham for Starter Motor on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Balham
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£298.71
Vauxhall£408.14
Volkswagen£332.37
BMW£378.86
Mercedes£361.50
Renault£309.39
Toyota£329.63
Audi£364.33
Peugeot£403.85
Citroen£353.11
MINI£414.03
Nissan£562.70

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 19/01/2024 and 18/04/2024.

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