Starter Motor Repair in Morpeth

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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 Morpeth (66 found)
AF Service Centre
849 Jobs Completed
Cramlington
4.9 / 5

Established in 1998, we are an independent garage with an aim to provide a first-class service to our customers both private and business. Delivering our customers with a

Redburn Mot and Service Centre - Bosch Car Service
306 Jobs Completed
Blyth
4.8 / 5

WE ARE WHO CAN FIX MY CAR 2018 AWARDS FINALISTS. Looking for great value car servicing? Need a reliable MOT test centre? We are specialists offering a full range of

RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Morpeth
10 Job Completed
Morpeth
5.0 / 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

BRUNSWICK MOT & SERVICE CENTRE
133 Jobs Completed
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
4.6 / 5

We are a small family ran garage newly opened on brunswick industial estate, we pride our self on excellent customer service and getting your car booked in as soon as pos

TDL Autos
56 Jobs Completed
Morpeth
5.0 / 5

We are a fully-fledged family owned garage based in Hadston, offering a wide range of car services including; - mechanical repairs (clutches, brakes, suspension, exhaust

Newcastle Garage Services Brunswick
143 Jobs Completed
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.7 / 5

At Newcastle garage services are values. we treat your vehicle with care and always fit protective seat covers. Ensure your vehicle inspected by our trained technician

Lion Garage Services Ltd
345 Jobs Completed
Bedlington
4.9 / 5

Family ran business which have a long standing reputation for looking after our customers and their vehicles. We carry out MOT Testing, Service, repairs and more in-dept

MJB Garage Services
2 Job Completed
Newcastle upon Tyne
5.0 / 5

MJB Garage services located in Tyneside autoparc Newcastle provide garage services on a wide range of vechicles including light commercial vehicles. Using OE quality part

Sovereign Motors Ashington
11 Jobs Completed
Ashington
5.0 / 5

Formed in 1995 Sovereign Motors has many years’ experience in the car repair and servicing trade and provides a reliable, competitive and friendly service to all customer

J.B Motors
28 Jobs Completed
Cramlington
4.9 / 5

Established in 2002 by sole trader John Batey, JB Motors is a quality driven business, providing a full range of garage services to domestic and commercial customers in C

Ashington Autodrome Ltd
1 Job Completed
Ashington
5.0 / 5

"We have a fully equipped workshop, with 3 ramps and up to date diagnostic equipment. We are also a VOSA approved MoT Station. "

Cramlington Ford
2 Job Completed
Cramlington
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Cramlington Ford we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing

Russell Jennings Service Centre
18 Job Completed
Guidepost
5.0 / 5

Russell Jennings Service Centre offers customers a high quality, professional and relaxed service every time they visit. For service and MOTs, we cater for all makes and

Astley Garage
Member since 24 April 2024
Blyth

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

Triple J Auto Repairs Ltd
Member since 24 April 2024
Ashington

Triple J Auto Repairs are a talented and reliable garage with passionate technicians boasting more that 25 years of expert experience working with a range of vehicles. Fr

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Starter Motor Repair in Morpeth
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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