Starter Motor Repair in Horsham

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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 Horsham (79 found)
Horsham Service Centre
97 Jobs Completed
Horsham
4.9 / 5

Welcome to Horsham Service Centre Horsham Service Centre is a family run business part of the Peter Cooper Motor Group offering servicing and repairs on all makes and

RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Brighton
67 Jobs Completed
Brighton
2.6 / 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

Lynx Auto Centre Limited
110 Jobs Completed
Near Horsham
5.0 / 5

Lynx Auto Centre is a family run business with a great pedigree and a trading history spanning 3 decades. We provide a comprehensive range of auto repair services for

Green Flag Mobile Services - Crawley
48 Job Completed
Crawley
4.0 / 5

We're Green Flag. We've been helping motorists all over the country since 1971. We're now offering a selection of services to help motorists with their service, maintenan

Formula One Autocentres - Crawley
924 Jobs Completed
Crawley, West Sussex
3.6 / 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

Protyre Crawley
168 Jobs Completed
Crawley
3.7 / 5

Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All our centres have comf

MES - Mechanical Engineering Services
138 Jobs Completed
Cranleigh
4.8 / 5

Welcome To MES. We are a leading Independent Garage covering Surrey and West Sussex, which has been formed on an ethos of high-quality servicing and repair at a fair pric

GOODFELLAS AUTOZ LTD
2081 Jobs Completed
Horley
4.8 / 5

We at Goodfellas Autoz Ltd are based in Gatwick Business in Horley near Gatwick Airport and provide full garage services such us car repairs, computer diagnostics, air co

Westbourne Motors - Hickstead
617 Jobs Completed
Hassocks
4.6 / 5

The Westbourne brand is the South’s leading repairer for household names such as Green Flag, AA & RAC. For the majority of repairs we can offer a mobile service

Elite Garages Horsham
187 Jobs Completed
Horsham
4.9 / 5

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite

Orchard Autos Ltd
10 Job Completed
Warnham
5.0 / 5

Orchard Autos Ltd is a family business located in the heart of West Sussex. We have an onsite workshop with fully trained Mechanics for any vehicle repairs, checks, fu

ST Autos
30 Jobs Completed
Newdigate
5.0 / 5

ST Autos is an independent garage located in Newdigate/Dorking and we pride ourself on offering honest prices for all our services that we offer. Although ST Autos is new

CCM Cranleigh.
18 Jobs Completed
Cranleigh
2.7 / 5

CCM Cranleigh was established in April 2019, after changing hands and becoming the 3rd CCM depot. The former Cranleigh exhaust centre was completely refurbished details a

Ross Champion Motors Ltd
8 Jobs Completed
Horsham
5.0 / 5

Business operates a mobile service doing vehicle service, brakes , suspension and parts fitting. Contracted to a car hire company at present, looking to expand . We supp

Fosters mobile auto repairs
22 Jobs Completed
Horely
3.0 / 5

Were a small independent mobile car repair business bringing the workshop to you.

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Starter Motor Repair in Horsham
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 Horsham bookings

5.00

1 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Horsham?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Horsham
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£281.52

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/12/2023 and 19/03/2024.