Starter Motor Repair in Chelmsford

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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 Chelmsford (65 found)
Wickford Autocentre
1140 Jobs Completed
Wickford
4.6 / 5

Going by first impressions, Russel Gardens in Wickford may not be the sort of place where you would expect to find a modern auto centre, and especially not one that can o

Essex Motor Service Ltd.
163 Jobs Completed
Chelmsford
5.0 / 5

We are a family operated service and customization business with over 10 years of experience, covering Chelmsford and the surrounding area. We are a specialist in automob

LDN AUTO SERVICES LTD
81 Jobs Completed
Braintree
4.4 / 5

Welcome to LDN Auto Services, we take pride in offering a wide range of services to cater to all your vehicle repair needs. From basic maintenance tasks such as oil chang

Formula One Autocentres - Chelmsford
750 Jobs Completed
Chelmsford
3.5 / 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 Great Dunmow
312 Jobs Completed
Broadgroves
4.7 / 5

Tyremart Great Dunmow opened in 1984 on the Oak Industrial Estate opposite Ongar Motorcycles. The centre with its distinctive yellow and red colours has grown over the ye

Harris and box vehicle solutions ltd
209 Jobs Completed
Witham
4.0 / 5

Celitos
41 Jobs Completed
Chelmsford
4.9 / 5

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Protyre Maldon
210 Jobs Completed
Maldon
4.0 / 5

Our Maldon centre managed by Joe Hasketh was formerly known as Supertyres and provides a comprehensive range of fast fit services for car, van and 4x4 drivers including t

Quest Motor Group
27 Jobs Completed
Braintree
3.3 / 5

As an authorised Bosch Car Service workshop, you rest assured that we deliver high quality servicing, maintenance and repairs for all makes and models of vehicle. Our acc

Miles Motor Mechanics
73 Jobs Completed
Little burstead
4.4 / 5

began my mechanic career through Addison Lee the London taxi service and this was through Ford which was a scheme where both were involved. I served my time repairing the

BOOST'M
8 Jobs Completed
CHELMSFORD
5.0 / 5

NO JOB IS TOO BIG TOO SMALL,TUNNING,REMAPiNG, SUSPENSION

Autobahn Maldon
98 Jobs Completed
Maldon
4.9 / 5

Autobahn located in Maldon has established an excellent reputation locally for outstanding customer service and great prices on branded, new and part worn tyres and all a

HiQ Chelmsford
36 Jobs Completed
Chelmsford
4.8 / 5

HiQ Chelmsford is the complete car care centre offering Servicing and MOTs to dealer standard for all makes of vehicle. We have a huge stock of all the major brands of ty

SEV Mobile Mechanics, Chelmsford
Member since 24 April 2024
Chelmsford

Welcome to SEV Mobile Mechanics! Our business is focused on delivering excellent service at an affordable price. Our roots can be traced back to the start in 1920, with

Torque Monkey
Member since 24 April 2024
Chelmsford

Previously known as iTuning Autocenter, Torque Monkey is set to be the latest performance tuning centre and car repair auto shop in the Home Counties. With over 15 years

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Starter Motor Repair in Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford bookings

3.00

2 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Chelmsford?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Chelmsford
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£316.99

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 25/01/2024 and 24/04/2024.