Starter Motor Repair in Heywood

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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 Heywood (78 found)
Brook Street Motors Bury
971 Jobs Completed
Bury
4.9 / 5

Brook Street Motors are an established independent garage in Bury. We are Vauxhall specialists with over 10 years main agent experience under our belts. We have a wide e

Automaster repair centre limited
15 Jobs Completed
Chadderton
4.0 / 5

Autozone Manchester MOT & Repairs
234 Jobs Completed
Manchester
4.5 / 5

Autozone Manchester MOT & REpairs is a family run garage in the heart of Manchester close to the city centre, we carry out all kinds of mechanical and electrical work

CTS Servicing and Repair Centre LTD
250 Jobs Completed
Radcliffe
4.8 / 5

We cover all aspects of work for you vehicle including: MOT's, Servicing, Tyres, Suspensions and Diagnostic’s. We also Buy and Sell cars of any age and condition.

M&A MOT and Repair Centre
307 Jobs Completed
Rochdale
4.4 / 5

With more than 30 years experience in the motor trade we have the knowledge to give our customers excellent service. Based in Rochdale we offer a wide range of garage

Piston&Rotor The Garage
2948 Jobs Completed
Bury
4.7 / 5

We are an independent garage located in Bury and serving the Greater Manchester area. We specialise in engine and gearbox rebuilds, we have state of the art diagnostics

Formula One Autocentres - Heywood
663 Jobs Completed
Heywood
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

Eviva Automotive
120 Jobs Completed
Heywood
5.0 / 5

Independent Mercedes, BMW and VW Audi Group specialist, also electric vehicle and hybrid specialist. At Eviva Automotive, we operate with a full spectrum of services f

Wilco Motosave - Rochdale
262 Jobs Completed
Rochdale
4.6 / 5

Wilco Motosave is one of the North's leading independent family owned motorists' stores and fitting centres. With 26 branches located throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshi

Gideon Mobile Mechanic
42 Jobs Completed
Manchester
3.2 / 5

ANA Garage and MOT Services ltd
526 Jobs Completed
Rochdale
4.7 / 5

A.N.A Garage and MOT Services Ltd has a proven track record of innovative and effective problem solving and attention to detail and our aim is to meet and exceed the expe

Bury Motors
17 Job Completed
Bury
5.0 / 5

The Car Group
Member since 19 April 2024
Bury

The Car Group

Quick Lane - Prestwich
76 Jobs Completed
Prestwich
4.9 / 5

- Extraordinary service for routine maintenance - We recognise the importance of placing your car in safe hands, and we aim to provide peace of mind to every customer th

Autozone Manchester MOT & Repairs
36 Jobs Completed
Manchester
2.0 / 5

Looking for a reliable, trustworthy garage? Then you've come to the right place! We carry out almost all repairs including MOT, Service, Clutch Repairs, Gearbox/Transmiss

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Starter Motor Repair in Heywood
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 Heywood bookings

4.17

6 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Heywood?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Heywood
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£316.80
MINI£273.31
Renault£309.87
Vauxhall£265.19
Toyota£310.08
BMW£370.16
Peugeot£352.63
Audi£318.37
Citroen£227.08
Mercedes£552.80

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.