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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 Felixstowe (118 found)
Integrity Automotive Ltd
647 Jobs Completed
IPSWICH
4.7 / 5

Integrity Automotive Ltd is a family run business with over 70 years combined experience. We can cater for all your motoring needs, from simple routine servicing and

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SJB Mobile Motor Services Ltd
12 Jobs Completed
Harwich
5.0 / 5

Welcome to SJB Mobile Motor Services Ltd, your go-to mobile mechanic serving Harwich, Colchester, Ipswich and nearby areas. With over a decade of experience, our skilled

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VR Car Services
617 Jobs Completed
Colchester
4.9 / 5

VR Car Services are a newly established business, owned and ran by good friends Rick and Vladis. We have been working side by side for the last 5 years, and we have over

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Protyre Ipswich
839 Jobs Completed
Ipswich
4.5 / 5

Autofit Ipswich - Team Protyre is located on Britannia Road just off Woodbridge Road, offering vehicle tyres from many manufacturers including Pirelli, Michelin, Bridgest

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Formula One Autocentres - Clacton on Sea
264 Jobs Completed
Clacton on Sea, Essex
4.8 / 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

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RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Colchester
73 Jobs Completed
Colchester
5.0 / 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

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Formula One Autocentres - Ipswich
629 Jobs Completed
Ipswich
2.8 / 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

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KW Autos
19 Job Completed
Felixstowe
5.0 / 5

Welcome to KW Autos - whatever you need to help keep your car or light commercial vehicle on the road, we can help. We can carry out all kinds of services and repairs, in

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Formula One Autocentres - Colchester
554 Jobs Completed
Colchester
3.7 / 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

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Easthill Garage
145 Jobs Completed
Colchester
5.0 / 5

East Hill Garage is a family run business and that means, no commissions and no up-sell. "If you don't need it it we wont fit it". Our motto is "Your trust fuels our

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Apex Tuning
36 Jobs Completed
Colchester
4.4 / 5

We are a well established company based in Colchester providing a huge variety of services completley mobile which means we can keep you going without you going out of yo

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Formula One Autocentres - Felixstowe
126 Jobs Completed
Felixstowe
4.0 / 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

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88 Motors and MOT Repairs
2 Job Completed
Colchester
5.0 / 5

For all your vehicle needs in Colchester, Essex from servicing, maintenance & repair to tyres , brakes, clutches and MOT from skilled mechanics in our garage works

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AA Motor Medic
69 Job Completed
Ipswich
5.0 / 5

"AA Motor Medic has a distinguished history in the automotive industry dating back 13 years. The Company has built up close relationships with many of its customers, thro

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GSM Motor Mechanics
154 Jobs Completed
COLCHESTER
4.9 / 5

Here at GSM Motor Mechanics we are a proud small family run business with 100% 5 star reviews on our business page. We do our upmost to keep all of our customers 100% sat

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Starter Motor Repair in Felixstowe
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. 

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