Starter Motor Repair in Dorchester

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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 Dorchester (24 found)
Mark Richards motor repairs
133 Jobs Completed
Weymouth
4.9 / 5

I am IMO trained mechanic that worked for Vauxhall and Suzuki for 15 years we are a family run garage we pride our self's on good work at fantastic prices

Duggie Mobile Mechanic
23 Jobs Completed
Bovington
5.0 / 5

Over 10 years experience in the trade Mobile Mechanic across DL9 area. All Mot's are required to have at least 1/4 of fuel as my test station is in Darlington.

Euro Car and Commercial
120 Jobs Completed
Dorchester
4.0 / 5

GP AUTOMOTIVE 2019 LTD
48 Jobs Completed
Weymouth
5.0 / 5

Welcome to Gp Automotive - Weymouths newest auto-centre. At Gp Automotive we are committed to driving down the cost of motoring, with low cost labour, fixed price ser

Protyre Weymouth
154 Jobs Completed
Weymouth
4.4 / 5

Bathwick Tyres - Weymouth - Team Protyre joined the Protyre network in 2018. The centre specialises in mechanical repairs as well as supplying and fitting tyres for cars,

Lynch Lane Car Care LTD
6 Jobs Completed
Weymouth
4.3 / 5

We are a small family run business employing experienced qualified technicians located in the south west seaside town of Weymouth, Dorset. We cover all your motoring nee

Winterbourne Abbas Tyre & Auto Services Ltd
14 Jobs Completed
Dorchester
5.0 / 5

We are a family garage business newly opened in Winterbourne Abbas, our premises are situated behind the Esso Filling Station on the A35. The services that we can offer a

C J'S Mobile Mechanic
104 Jobs Completed
Weymouth
4.8 / 5

C J'S Mobile Mechanics offer a wide range of services from servicing vehicles to full diagnostic checks. We have a wealth of experience which has been gained over the las

R M Service & Repairs
39 Jobs Completed
Dorchester
5.0 / 5

We are a newly formed independent garage based in Dorchester, Dorset, who offer customers a comprehensive list of mechanical repairs, maintenance work and servicing, with

Wool & Bovington Motors Limited
3 Jobs Completed
Wareham
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Wool and Bovington Motors we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when s

Casterbridge Motor Group Ltd
Member since 29 March 2024
Dorchester

Family run Mercedes-Benz Specialist in Dorset's county town. We are also RAC Approved offering to undertake warranty work. Offering a wide range of Automotive options at

Autopoint Service
Member since 29 March 2024
Wool

We are a high-quality, good-value tyre and automotive service centre with a customer friendly atmosphere. Our team of experienced technicians is ready and waiting to p

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Starter Motor Repair in Dorchester
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 Dorchester bookings

5.00

2 reviews