Starter Motor Repair in Letchworth

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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 Letchworth (84 found)
Trusty Spanners
76 Jobs Completed
stevenage
4.5 / 5

Choosing the right mechanic for your car can be a daunting task, but with our mobile mechanic business, you can rest assured that you've made the right choice. Our team o

Formula One Autocentres - Stevenage (London Road)
438 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
3.4 / 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

qwiktyres.com limited
141 Jobs Completed
stevenage
4.5 / 5

We area small run independent garage who have been open for 8 years and thrive to do our up most best service to your car and treat your car as if it was one of our own

IN'n'OUT Autocentres Stevenage
1317 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.6 / 5

At IN’n’OUT Autocentres we offer fixed prices MOTs and Servicing for any make and model of car with no hidden extras. We are proud to be a ‘Which? Trusted Trader’ so we a

Dom`s Garage
434 Jobs Completed
Letchworth
5.0 / 5

Dom`s garage are a small family run independent garage, who take great pride in offering our customers a friendly, honest and high quality service that meets their needs

J Wilks Mechanical LTD
122 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
5.0 / 5

Whether your vehicle needs a quick mobile repair or a visit to a fully equipped workshop, I can help. Qualifying as a Master Technician with Ford during my career enables

Formula One Autocentres - Stevenage (Boulton Road)
500 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
3.2 / 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

WHITE EAGLE MOTORS
34 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
5.0 / 5

Hi. We provide all brands vehicle mobile mechanic service and repairs. Some of services we provide are vehicle inspections, servicing inc oil and filters and automatic ge

Hesketh Commercials ltd
209 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.4 / 5

Hesketh Commercials covers all makes and models but prides themselves as a larger vehicles and hgv specialists, their head mechanic worked in garages as a specialist for

AZ Autos
33 Jobs Completed
Hitchin
4.8 / 5

AZ Autos of Hitchin are dedicated to maintaining your vehicle to the highest standard possible. The servicing schedules for modern cars can vary greatly, between 10,00

Pitstop Letchworth LTD
92 Jobs Completed
Letchworth
5.0 / 5

Pitstop Letchworth LTD

Rayment's Mobile Auto Services
220 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.9 / 5

We are a fully insured, a reliable and trustworthy Mobile Auto service that cover Herts, Beds and Bucks and surrounding areas that will come to your work, home or whereve

A1 Autos Herts Ltd.
65 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.3 / 5

We are a family-run business with decades of experience between us. Our goal is to provide every customer with a fantastic, stress-free experience when it comes to their

D.A.T Tyre Supplier Ltd T/A Baldock Tyre & Exhaust
147 Jobs Completed
Hertfordshire
4.5 / 5

DAT Tyres is a family run business with over 50 years experience in dealing with customer's car needs. We operate from four branches, three in London situated in Kensingt

Hi Point Autos
68 Jobs Completed
Stevenage
4.8 / 5

Hi-Point Autos has built a reputation for prompt, efficient, reliable service combined with the skill and knowledge required to make any business a success, and with over

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Starter Motor Repair in Letchworth
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 Letchworth bookings

5.00

1 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Letchworth?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Letchworth
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Vauxhall£368.15
Ford£363.86

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