Starter Motor Repair in Darlington

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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 Darlington (74 found)
Darlington Mot Centre
134 Jobs Completed
darlington
5.0 / 5

Darlington Mot Centre Mot cars, vans , motor homes , motorbikes , trikes ,quads • Comfortable reception to wait in • Motorcycle class 1 and 2 only £25 • Class 4 car

Protyre Stockton on Tees
553 Jobs Completed
Stockton on Tees
4.5 / 5

Tyre Exchange Teeside Stockton On Tees joined the Protyre family in June 2015, with the centre providing a comprehensive range of services for the motorist including MOT

Darlington Motor Vehicle Service ltd
516 Jobs Completed
Darlington
4.4 / 5

GEARBOX, CLUTCH, TIMING BELT AND CHAINS, HEAD GASKETS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION, ENGINE ETC

RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Middlesbrough
192 Jobs Completed
Stockton-on-Tees
3.5 / 5

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

KP Services - Car & commercial
14 Jobs Completed
Newton Aycliffe
5.0 / 5

KP Services recently opened their doors to local residents & businesses and would like to take this opportunity to welcome old and new customers along to the new work

Esteem Automotive ltd
104 Jobs Completed
Stockton
5.0 / 5

Esteem Automotive are based in Stockton on Tees and has over 15 years experience working in the Motor Industry and have built up an honourable reputation. We offer a

Maltech
53 Jobs Completed
Stockton
4.9 / 5

We provide services for all makes and models,anything from a bulb to an engine rebuild we do it all including remapping services, tyres brakes clutches, bearings, exhaust

M-Tech Autocentre Ltd
13 Jobs Completed
Darlington
4.8 / 5

M-Tech Autocentre LTD is a family run MOT, Service and Repair centre that prides itself on value for money whilst not compromising on the excellent customer service it of

Yarm Mot
16 Jobs Completed
Eaglescliffe
4.9 / 5

"Family run business trading over 25 years, specializing in all aspects of motor vehicle repair.All parts fitted are guranteed for 12 months.We offer a local pick up serv

Gregg Little Testing Centre Ltd
2 Job Completed
Newton Aycliffe
5.0 / 5

"Gregg Little Testing Centre is a local, independent garage serving County Durham and the surrounding area. We are a Unipart Car Care Centre which means all parts fitted

Holdforth Garage.
3 Job Completed
Aucklands
5.0 / 5

Holdforth Garage is a family run garage established in 2007, Our 2 technicians are on hand with a wealth of experience. We carry out minor to major repairs and always kee

Hilton Road Garage
Member since 24 April 2024
Newton Aycliffe

We are members of the Bosch Car Service Network which is a national network of independent garages. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly and professional servi

S G Petch
Member since 24 April 2024
DARLINGTON

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

Maz & Sons MOT & Auto Repairs
Member since 24 April 2024
Darlington

Maz & Sons is a registered MOT centre based in Darlington, who also carry out all forms of mechanical servicing, maintenance and repair work, as well as class 4 MOT’s

Jennings (Stockton-on-Tees)
Member since 24 April 2024
Stockton-on-Tees

Kia Franchised Dealer. New Car Sales, Used Car Sales, Warranty and Retail Service and Repair

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Starter Motor Repair in Darlington
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 Darlington bookings

5.00

3 reviews