Starter Motor Repair in Brighouse

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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 Brighouse (115 found)
WESCO Services - Mobile Mechanic
112 Jobs Completed
Liversedge
5.0 / 5

Reliable and friendly mobile mechanic offering all aspects of mechanical work. I come to you and can carry out all repair or service work at your home or workplace. Over

Merlin Motors Huddersfield Limited
33 Jobs Completed
Huddersfield
5.0 / 5

We are a garage based in Milnsbridge Huddersfield, We offer full vehicle service and MOT from motorbikes, cars and vans up to class 7 vehicles. Car diagnostic, tracking,

Bankfoot Auto Clinic
1135 Jobs Completed
Bradford
4.7 / 5

We are an established independent garage based in Bradford which offers a range of mechanical services ranging from a simple light bulb change to complete engine rebuilds

Wilco Motosave - Huddersfield
272 Jobs Completed
Huddersfield
4.2 / 5

Wilco Motosave is one of the north's leading independent family owned motorists' stores and fitting centres. With 26 branches located throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshi

Markos Autos
50 Job Completed
Huddersfield
5.0 / 5

Here at Marko’s we have the very lastest in technology to help us keep your car in first class mechanical order or to help you get back on the road after a breakdown.

Dryclough Garage
5 Job Completed
Halifax
5.0 / 5

Dryclough Lane Garage's state-of-the-art equipment and expert team provides car servicing, MOTs, motor, mechanical and electrical repairs. We do tyre-fitting, and replace

Hunters Garage
38 Jobs Completed
Halifax
5.0 / 5

We specialise in VW and Fords Established 40 years ago family run business We do general work •servicing •MOT’s •clutches • cambelts • Tyres Pick up

MH Auto Services
88 Jobs Completed
Huddersfield
4.5 / 5

All prices excluding VAT

Howarths Garage Ltd
55 Jobs Completed
Mirfield
4.4 / 5

Howarth’s Garage Ltd is a family run business established in 1984 as a partnership and then changed to a limited company in 2019. Phil and his father Leslie first star

Stoneacre Halifax Ford
35 Jobs Completed
Halifax
4.3 / 5

Stoneacre Halifax is part of one of the country's fastest growing motor groups. The company was first incorporated on the 21st December 1994 and started off as a used veh

Five Star Autocentre
89 Jobs Completed
Paddock, Huddersfield
3.4 / 5

Winner of New Business of the Year. Five Star Autocentre located in Paddock, Huddersfield has won this very prestige title at the Huddersfield business awards which was h

Surefix Motoring
27 Jobs Completed
Halifax
5.0 / 5

Surefix Motoring are your local automotive repair centre. Our garage is open 7 days a week and we can usually offer same day appointment as we have a very large workshop

Gouranga Car Care Centre
140 Jobs Completed
Elland
4.2 / 5

We offer a wide range of services from simple fluid checks to full engine diagnostics and repairs. Our tyre fitting services can offer you anything from budget tyres r

Tyres 2 Go Ltd
103 Jobs Completed
Huddersfield
4.5 / 5

We are a family owned business, who have always prided ourselves on providing an excellent service whilst offering fair and competitive prices. We specialise in suppl

Huddersfield Exhaust Centre
79 Jobs Completed
Huddersfield
4.9 / 5

Huddersfield Exhaust Centre is a family business run by husband and wife team Des and Karen Taylor. Established for over 28 years the garage has a excellent reputation

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Starter Motor Repair in Brighouse
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 Brighouse bookings

4.83

6 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Brighouse?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Brighouse
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£251.57
BMW£425.36
Peugeot£431.08
Citroen£365.78
Nissan£374.68
Audi£407.33

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.