Starter Motor Repair in Kirkcaldy

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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 Kirkcaldy (35 found)
The Garage..
678 Jobs Completed
glenrothes
4.5 / 5

Situated in Glenrothes, Fife, The Car Garage is an independent vehicle repair company offering MOT preparation and service facilities on-site. We pride ourselves in provi

Bodywyse Autocare Ltd Kirkcaldy
7 Job Completed
Kirkcaldy
5.0 / 5

R&B AUTOS REPAIRS AND SALES
196 Jobs Completed
Kirkcaldy
4.9 / 5

R&B Autos is an independent garage located in the heart of Kirkcaldy, near the High Street. We are proud to provide the best car services for a wide range of mechanic

Fife Autocentre - Kirkcaldy
370 Jobs Completed
Kirkcaldy
4.2 / 5

Fife Autocentre has since 1993, become a household name and is now established as Fife's leading dealer and distributor of tyres, brakes, servicing, mot’s, batteries, exh

Fife Autocentre - Glenrothes
193 Jobs Completed
Glenrothes
4.7 / 5

Fife Autocentre has since 1993, become a household name and is now established as Fife's leading dealer and distributor of tyres, brakes, servicing, mot’s, batteries, exh

D&G Autocare - Glenrothes
206 Jobs Completed
Glenrothes
4.9 / 5

Specialists in * MOTs up to Class 7 * tyres, winter tyres, 4×4 tyres, cross country vehicle tyres * engine diagnostics * engine fault code diagnosis * timing belts f

D&G Autocare - Kirkcaldy
240 Jobs Completed
Kirkcaldy
4.8 / 5

With 16 garages across Central Scotland in Dunfermline, Fife, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling and East Kilbride offering the best deals in tyres and car repairs visit your loc

Robert Hutchison Service Center
32 Jobs Completed
Leven
5.0 / 5

We are a well-established independent garage based in Kennoway near Leven, who have been in operation since 1986. We run an exceptionally clean and tidy workshop, from t

Fife Autocentre - Leven
151 Jobs Completed
Leven
4.5 / 5

Fife Autocentre has since 1993, become a household name and is now established as Fife's leading dealer and distributor of tyres, brakes, servicing, mot’s, batteries, exh

Methven Mills Motors Ltd
30 Jobs Completed
Kirkcaldy
5.0 / 5

Methven mill motors was started in 2015 after working in the trade for 18 years between other garages it was time to fly the nest as they say and give it a go of having

Jacksautocarkare
3 Job Completed
Glenrothes
5.0 / 5

We are a family run business, that do all aspects of car & van repairs, including mots and all the repairs that go with that, the list is endless, clutches, timing belts,

East of Scotland Auto Centre Limited.
21 Jobs Completed
Glenrothes
5.0 / 5

East of Scotland Auto Centre Ltd are an independent garage established back inEquipped with state of the art specialised tools, we are prepared to take on a wide range of

Rothes Automotive
5 Job Completed
Glenrothes
5.0 / 5

Rothes Automotive is a small,friendly garage,catering for all makes and models of Cars,4x4s and Commercials up to 3500kg (large Transit size). Our well equipped Works

Craigs Motor Services
14 Jobs Completed
Kirkcaldy
4.7 / 5

Welcome to our organisation, our aim is to provide solutions for all your motoring needs with the aim to reduce your cost of ownership of your motor vehicle. We specialis

Pauls Garage Services
8 Jobs Completed
Leven
4.4 / 5

Hi, I'm Paul. My passion for repairing motors started when I was about 8 years old. My father owned a business similar to my own and he allowed me to tinker around with c

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Starter Motor Repair in Kirkcaldy
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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