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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 Morningside (82 found)
Realdeal car service
7 Job Completed
Dalkeith
5.0 / 5

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D&G Autocare - Edinburgh West
1252 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
4.6 / 5

Proud to be Central Scotland’s No.1 autocare centre, D&G Autocare provide our customers with the best deals on MOTs, tyres, exhausts, brakes, servicing, suspensions,

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Balmoral Motor Company
97 Jobs Completed
Dalkeith
5.0 / 5

Vehicle repair services and MOT centre in Dalkeith, Midlothian. At the Balmoral Motor Company Ltd, we have more than 60 years of experience repairing and servicing all ma

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RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work – Edinburgh
155 Jobs Completed
EDINBURGH
2.6 / 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

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D&G Autocare - Musselburgh
815 Jobs Completed
Musselburgh
4.7 / 5

Proud to be Central Scotland’s No.1 autocare centre, D&G Autocare provide our customers with the best deals on MOTs, tyres, exhausts, brakes, servicing, suspensions,

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Rentec Autocare
258 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
4.7 / 5

"Established in 2008, we are an Independent Renault specialist who has over 30 years’ experience in the motor trade industry. Rentec Autocare are a new breed of car rep

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E-Vehicles
177 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
5.0 / 5

Please note this portal (Who can fix my car) is not a free service and all quotes come with a job fee. Charged by who can fix my car . If a quote is accepted by you then

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Steins Garage Edinburgh
648 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
5.0 / 5

Craig Stein Kindly requests that you check our Reviews on this fab website & on Google.(Check Daniels Google Review) Dated 11th December!

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Reith Motors LTD
210 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
4.8 / 5

Reith Motors is a family run business that understands the importance of providing a first class service at competitive prices. We pride ourselves in being car service ex

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Autofix Garage
91 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
3.9 / 5

We are a local garage based on West Harbour Road (EH5) in Edinburgh. We carry out all forms of mechanical repairs, maintenance work, electrical work and servicing as wel

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Auto-Technical Edinburgh
17 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
4.0 / 5

VW AUDI specialist , providing dealership quality at an affordable price .

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McLennans Garage
144 Jobs Completed
Loanhead
3.4 / 5

"Established in 1992, McLennans Garage is a family-run, independent garage located in Loanhead near Edinburgh.Over the 20 years we have been in existance our main focus h

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Qwiklube - Edinburgh
379 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
4.9 / 5

Our philosophy is simple a fair price for an excellent job with outstanding customer service! We are so confident about the standard of workmanship and quality of the

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Qwiklube - Musselburgh
81 Jobs Completed
Musselburgh
5.0 / 5

Our philosophy is simple a fair price for an excellent job with outstanding customer service! We are so confident about the standard of workmanship and quality of the

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Kenny Logans Garage Ltd
18 Jobs Completed
Edinburgh
5.0 / 5

Kenny Logans is a newly refurbished garage fitted with state of the art technology to help get your car back on the road as quickly as possible. Co-owned by two long term

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Starter Motor Repair in Morningside
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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