Starter Motor Repair in Irvine

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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 Irvine (39 found)
LM MOTOR CLINIC
634 Jobs Completed
KIlmarnock
4.8 / 5

Welcome to LM Motor Clinic in Kilmarnock. We are a long-established well run RAC approved business providing exceptional garage repair services all provided by fully qual

Horner Auto Group - Kilmarnock
7 Job Completed
Kilmarnock
5.0 / 5

Welcome to Horner's. You'll find us at 208 Western Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1NJ where our fully trained and helpful staff are on hand to assist you with anything from the

RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Kilmarnock
13 Jobs Completed
Kilmarnock
3.7 / 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

Bridgend Motor Group
45 Jobs Completed
AYRSHIRE
4.5 / 5

Independent used car retailer All work undertaken - cars, lcv's, hybrid and electric vehicles Bosch Service Centre

T & K Motors
580 Jobs Completed
Ayr
5.0 / 5

T&K Motors have been established for more than 30 years and are a helpful friendly garage, we carry out MOT’s, servicing and mechanical repairs on all makes and model

Kerr And Smith Ayr Ltd
216 Jobs Completed
Ayr
4.6 / 5

Kerr and Smith Ayr Ltd based at 50 Green Street Lane Ayr offers All makes Accident Repair, Roadside Breakdown and Recovery and Onsite Service Maintenance and Mechanical

Ferguslea Motors Ltd
240 Jobs Completed
Ayr
4.3 / 5

Having being in Ayr for over 40 years, Ferguslea Engineering LTD has always been repairing and servicing vehicles. Many years ago we overhauled and ground crankshafts for

RepAyr My Car
76 Jobs Completed
Ayr
5.0 / 5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

Kingcase Garage Ltd
10 Jobs Completed
Prestwick
3.0 / 5

Kingcase Garage is no ordinary garage. What sets us apart is our passion delivering the very best customer service we possibly can.Which is reflected in every area of our

Arnold Clark (Ayr)
4 Jobs Completed
Ayr
4.7 / 5

Arnold Clark Ayr offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensure y

Millar Motor Engineering Ltd
1 Job Completed
kilmarnock
5.0 / 5

Car and light commercial servicing and repairs all parts supplied and fitted, diagnostics, welding , M.O.T, M.O.T preparation and repairs, all work undertaken at very com

Planet Performance
Member since 20 April 2024
Dundonald

While there are lots of garages to choose from, being able to offer the best of everything is what we believe sets us apart from the rest. The Planet Performance Car Care

Parks Ayr
Member since 20 April 2024
AYR

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

Springside Motors (Irvine)
Member since 20 April 2024
Irvine

Springside Motors is a family run business, based in Springside, near Irvine in Ayrshire and was founded in 1987. It is one of Scotland's longest and most established Kia

Ingram Hyundai - Ayr
Member since 20 April 2024
AYR

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

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Starter Motor Repair in Irvine
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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