Starter Motor Repair in Durham

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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 Durham (109 found)
Treadmark Tyres
91 Jobs Completed
Spennymoor
5.0 / 5

Treadmark Tyres are a local family run business that has been established in Spennymoor since 1981. We provide a comprehensive range of tyre services for the local commun

Protyre Durham
455 Jobs Completed
Durham
4.3 / 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

GP Autocare Ltd
708 Jobs Completed
Langley Park
4.9 / 5

Based in Langley Park, GP Autocare Ltd is home to a fantastic team of mechanics who have a vast amount of experience gained over many years. Our experience allows us to c

PJA Motors Ltd
52 Jobs Completed
Quarrington Hill
5.0 / 5

PJA Motors LTD is a Bosch Car Service Centre Based in Quarrington Hill, County Durham, PJA Motors. provides a totally independent Vehicle Care, Repair and Maintenance

WMNE LIMITED
15 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
5.0 / 5

Diamond Mot Centre
30 Jobs Completed
Langley park
5.0 / 5

We look forward to welcoming you to our new facility, fully equipped for all of your class 4 ,5L & 7 MOTS. Servicing, diagnostics with all the latest equipment and ve

Washington Auto Repair Centre
37 Jobs Completed
Washington
3.7 / 5

Finding a garage you trust can be difficult. It's easy to take your car in with a flat tyre and come out with a massive bill for brakes you never asked to be repaired. Yo

Origin Automotive Ltd
35 Jobs Completed
Durham
4.4 / 5

Origin Automotive is a vehicle MOT service and repair centre based in Durham, England. If you have a problem with your vehicle or should it need its annual service or

Coast Road Vehicle Repairs
19 Jobs Completed
Horden, Peterlee
4.9 / 5

We are a reliable, friendly garage and mobile team of trained technicians. Our garage is based in Horden, near Peterlee. Mobile work is available upon request. We are spe

ATP Auto Services
6 Jobs Completed
Stanley
5.0 / 5

Alan here from ATP Auto Services. I am a mobile mechanic based in Stanley offering all forms of mechanical repairs, maintenance work and servicing. Being mobile, I come

Sacriston Auto Services Ltd
99 Jobs Completed
Sacriston
4.3 / 5

We are dedicated to providing superior value in all parts installed and services performed. Quality and our desire for excellence are at the heart of this commitment. We

Tulip Tyre & Test Centre
12 Jobs Completed
CHESTER-LE-STREET
5.0 / 5

We are a family run business who have just recently opened, although we have many years in the industry you can find us on the Drum Industrial Estate. We provide a who

S-Cars Spennymoor
1 Job Completed
Spennymoor
5.0 / 5

S-Cars MOT and Service Centres are three large independent garages in Spennymoor and Coxhoe in County Durham. We have vast experience and knowledge of serving customers i

Autobar Bosch Car Service
22 Jobs Completed
Chester Le Street
4.8 / 5

Autobar Bosch Car Service is an independent authorised Bosch Car Service and Repair. Regular maintenance of your car is essential to safety and can help ensure trouble fr

J J Transport
4 Jobs Completed
Houghton Le Spring
5.0 / 5

J J Transport are your local indepedent garage based in Hetton-Le-Hole. We are a fully-fledged garage offering our customer all mechanical repairs, servicing, classand 7

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Starter Motor Repair in Durham
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 Durham bookings

3.75

4 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Durham?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Durham
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£344.55
Nissan£403.69
BMW£544.79

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 30/12/2023 and 29/03/2024.