Starter Motor Repair in Leighton Buzzard

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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 Leighton Buzzard (90 found)
CARSUPKEEP LTD
216 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
4.8 / 5

Whether were coming for a routine inspection or a Mobile Service , we promise that you will be completely satisfied with our work. We provide 12-month warranties with al

Protyre Milton Keynes
408 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
4.6 / 5

Offering vehicle tyres from many manufacturers including Pirelli, Michelin, Bridgestone, GT Radial, Goodyear, Hankook and Falken with same day fitting available on a sele

S H Service Centre Ltd
543 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
4.7 / 5

We are an independent garage based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, who can carry out all forms of mechanical repairs, maintenance work, servicing and MOT’s, with no job bein

Formula One Autocentres - Dunstable
781 Jobs Completed
Dunstable
3.1 / 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 Leighton Buzzard
272 Jobs Completed
Leighton Buzzard
4.6 / 5

Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and at Leighton Buzzard Protyre we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers

QCD Vehicle Centre
1935 Jobs Completed
Stoke Hammond
4.5 / 5

PROVIDING STRAIGHTFORWARD QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE CARE QCD Vehicle Centre has been established to offer customers quality workmanship, cost-effective solutions and delivery

Formula One Autocentres - Milton Keynes
592 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
3.9 / 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

MILTON KEYNES AUTO CENTRE LTD
119 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
4.6 / 5

Refinish Centre
31 Jobs Completed
Shefford
4.3 / 5

Dev Auto Workz
19 Jobs Completed
Dunstable
5.0 / 5

With over 13 years of experience in the industry, working with well known car dealerships and roadside assistance. 5 years of full time education dedicated to the motor i

The Bletchley FastFit Station
231 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
4.2 / 5

.Here at Fastfit Station, we are a well-established garage with workshops in Bletchley, Kingston and Wolverton. Our Wolverton Garage opened back in 2004 and is now home t

Anthony Betts (Leighton Buzzard)
100 Jobs Completed
Leighton Buzzard
2.8 / 5

MC & SONS MANUAL GEARBOX AND CLUTCH SPECIALISTS
174 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
4.8 / 5

"SPECIALISE IN GEAR BOXES AND CLUTCHES , ALSO UNDER TAKE ALL SERVICES AND REPAIRS .Find us on Facebook "

Carters MOT
14 Jobs Completed
Milton Keynes
5.0 / 5

Carters MOT are a family run independent business, established in 2004, who focus on providing the highest level of customer service. We carry out all forms of mechanica

GARAGE JDM Fresh
193 Jobs Completed
bletchley
4.3 / 5

"Mot's for cars, vans class 7 and 4x4. Campers and Services and repairs."

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Starter Motor Repair in Leighton Buzzard
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 Leighton Buzzard bookings

5.00

2 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Leighton Buzzard?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Leighton Buzzard
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£369.86
Vauxhall£430.76
Renault£602.84

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 29/12/2023 and 28/03/2024.

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