Starter Motor Repair in Kirkham

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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 Kirkham (14 found)
RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Preston
123 Jobs Completed
PRESTON
4.6 / 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

Mobile Mechanic / DPF Doctor (Work or Home We Come To You)
400 Jobs Completed
Preston
4.4 / 5

Mobile Mechanic / DPF Doctor (Work or Home We Come To You) uses a innovative machine to clean all your engine components, including EGR/DPF and Piston Chambers, we also

Vantage Toyota Preston
Member since 28 March 2024
Preston

Vantage Toyota Preston offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to en

Vantage Hyundai - Preston
Member since 28 March 2024
Preston

Welcome to Vantage Hyundai Preston, part of a leading motor group with 25 centres across the UK. Driven by principles and fuelled by passion, Vantage is committed to q

Blackpool Motor Works
Member since 28 March 2024
Lytham St Annes

"If you're looking for a professional, high quality independent BMW and MINI specialist in a convenient location, you'll find it all at Blackpool Motor Works. We are high

124 Works
Member since 28 March 2024
Preston

"124 Works was founded with the intention of offering good old fashioned value and service for the owners of classic Mercedes W123, W124, W126, W201, W202, W210 models wh

Signature Automotive Ltd
Member since 28 March 2024
Preston

"Signature Automotive was set up in 2005 and we have been offering specialist servicing to MG & Rover customers in the area as well as competitively priced servicing to c

Back Home Performance
Member since 28 March 2024
Blackpool

"Back Home Performance is a family run business based in Blackpool, Lancashire. We provide vehicle maintenance and servicing for all makes of vehicles. We specialise in

Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd - Preston
Member since 28 March 2024
PRESTON

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

Lloyd Blackpool
Member since 28 March 2024
Blackpool

As a family owned business, we take pride in offering you a 5 Star experience every time you visit our premises, with the highest recognition from our customers and havin

Brake-Fit
Member since 28 March 2024
Preston

Welcome to Brake fit professional mobile mechanic operating in Preston and surrounding areas within Lancashire. I am a Level Four City and Guilds qualified mechanic, main

A & M Autos
Member since 28 March 2024
Wesham

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Starter Motor Repair in Kirkham
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 Kirkham bookings

3.50

2 reviews