Starter Motor Repair in Galashiels

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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 Galashiels (22 found)
JCS VEHICLE SERVICES
342 Jobs Completed
PEEBLES
4.7 / 5

My name is Robert and I am the owner of JCS VEHICLE SERVICES. We are a small family run business based near Eddleston in the scottish borders. I have been working in th

Williamson Bros
57 Jobs Completed
Gorebridge
5.0 / 5

Williamson Bros LTD. Garage Services, we offer a friendly and competitive service where nothing is too much trouble. We’re aLTD company owned and run by Paul Collins and

RA Oliver Motor Mechanics
Member since 19 April 2024
Hawick

R.A Oliver Motor Mechanic is based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. We are here for all your automotive service, repairs, diagnostic work and MOT preparation. The ga

Belmont (Selkirk)
Member since 19 April 2024
Selkirk

Belmont took on the Kia franchise in Selkirk in 2009 and due to it's success The John Martin Group have also added it in to the Belmont Sighthill Showroom. Both branches

Central Saab Specialist
Member since 19 April 2024
Edinburgh

Welcome to Central SAAB Specialist, one of Scotland's leading SAAB servicing centres. With over 14 years' experience in SAAB servicing, we provide top-quality garage serv

DS Dalgleish - Galashiels - Nissan
Member since 19 April 2024
Galashiels

Service, Parts & Repair with D.S. Dalgleish & Son At Dalgleish, our aim is to ensure your car or van is maintained to the highest level of quality possible. Our

Ettrickside Garage
Member since 19 April 2024
Selkirk

Ettrickside Garage (selkirk) Ltd is a Independent Garage located in Selkirk , specialising in servicing and repairing vehicles. We offer a range of services ...

Kane Stephenson
Member since 19 April 2024
Gorebridge

I am a mobile mechanic, all jobs undertaken mots also a like to build a relationship with all my costumers and do fair work at a fair price

S.B Vehicle Services
Member since 19 April 2024
Peebles

Services Offered Being a mobile mechanic there are many services I can offer at your home, or place of work these include: Servicing. Safety inspections. Long distanc

Tweeddale Motors
Member since 19 April 2024
Peebles

Welcome to Tweeddale Motors, we are a third generation family-run business. Based in Peebles in the Scottish Borders, we provide a trusted service to fulfil all of your m

Brown Brother Peebles
Member since 19 April 2024
PEEBLES

We are a Renault and Dacia main dealer with the knowledge, specific tooling and diagnostic equipment to efficiently repair and maintain all Renault and Dacia vehicles. Co

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Starter Motor Repair in Galashiels
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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