Starter Motor Repair in Bridgend

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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 Bridgend (15 found)
Protyre Bridgend (Coity Rd)
185 Jobs Completed
Bridgend
4.9 / 5

Bathwick Tyres - Bridgend - Pen-y-bon - Team Protyre team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre joined the Protyre network in

Rent-A-Tech Vehicle Services
265 Jobs Completed
Bridgend
4.8 / 5

We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and good quality of work. We have been trading for over 12 years with over 35 years' experience from franchised main deale

Protyre Bridgend (Princes Way)
261 Jobs Completed
Bridgend
4.5 / 5

The Protyre retail network of garages, a subsidiary of Micheldever UK, has a history of more than 50 years in the tyre industry. Here at Protyre Bridgend, Celtic Tyre

LT Tyres and Autocare
394 Jobs Completed
Bridgend
4.5 / 5

Here at Tyres and autocare, we aim to help our customers save money every way we can. Our established workshop is a newly refurbished unit which is home to 4 tyre bays an

LKF Automotive
55 Jobs Completed
Bridgend
4.8 / 5

Newly established garage, I have 20 yrs experience working in the garage trade. We are BMW and VW trained. We have the desire to make car maintenance as cost effective

Gravells (Bridgend)
Member since 19 April 2024
Bridgend

Gravells Kia Bridgend is Wales' newest and largest Kia dealership. We provide a sales and after sales service for all Kia vehicles. We also sell Kia approved used cars, a

Hutchings Hyundai - Bridgend
Member since 19 April 2024
BRIDGEND

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

1 Stop Auto
Member since 19 April 2024
Pyle

In our well equipped workshop we are able to cope with nearly any kind of work. We have a wide variety of specialist tools and diagnostic equipment to suit most makes and

Bridgend Ford
Member since 19 April 2024
Bridgend

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

BCP Specialists
Member since 19 April 2024
Bridgend

BCP Specialists offer customer’s car servicing and repair's at prices lower than the main dealers thus offering the same high standard customer service that they would ex

SHG Motorsave
Member since 19 April 2024
Bridgend

Welcome to SHG Motorsave - we offer car repairs in Bridgend and surrounding areas thanks to our recovery service. We cater for all makes and models and for all common rep

FRF Motors Bridgend
Member since 19 April 2024
Bridgend

offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensure you and your Toyo

LT`S Tyres.
Member since 19 April 2024
Bridgend

LT`S Tyres

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Starter Motor Repair in Bridgend
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 Bridgend bookings

4.00

1 reviews