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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 Newton Abbot (15 found)
RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Exeter
94 Jobs Completed
Exeter
3.4 / 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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Autosave
30 Jobs Completed
Newton Abbot
4.7 / 5

"We are an Rac approved garage specialising in diesels and diagnostics. We offer MOTs on motorbikes, cars, vans (up to 3.5 ton), motorhomes and minibuses. We have a fu

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K.P.Auto Services
3 Job Completed
Newton abbot
5.0 / 5

We are a family run local garage based in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, We specialize in honest work and customer service, we will always do our best to help our customers

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C K Motors
127 Jobs Completed
Newton Abbot
4.6 / 5

I am a level 3 qualified automotive technician, I am great with my diagnostic work and mechanical repairs . I have allot of experience working on all types of cars f

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Vospers of Torbay
Member since 24 April 2024
Torquay

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

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SEV Mobile Mechanics, Newton Abbot
Member since 24 April 2024
Newton Abbot

Welcome to SEV Mobile Mechanics! Our business is focused on delivering excellent service at an affordable price. Our roots can be traced back to the start in 1920, with

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SEV Mobile Mechanics, Torquay
Member since 24 April 2024
Torquay

Welcome to SEV Mobile Mechanics! Our business is focused on delivering excellent service at an affordable price. Our roots can be traced back to the start in 1920, wi

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Chelston Electrical Services Ltd
Member since 24 April 2024
Torquay

"Chelston Electrical Services Ltd are situated right in the heart of Torquay and enjoy an ever growing reputation for providing a professional and an excellent repair, ma

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Drive - In Auto Care
Member since 24 April 2024
Newton Abbot

"Drive-In Auto Care are a successful car servicing garage established in 1991. We began twenty years ago as a garage specialising in tyres and exhausts and have since exp

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j.cars
Member since 24 April 2024
teignmouth

"Fully qualified time served vehicle technician/mechanic, Familiar with all makes,offers advice/assistance to customers in the surrounding areas. Mots arranged,diagnostic

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Auto Servicing & Diagnostics Ltd
Member since 24 April 2024
Heathfield, Newton Abbot

Established for 20 years. Class 4 MOT test station. Servicing and repairs. Specializing in vehicle diagnostics, Mercedes Benz, BMW and 4x4 servicing. courtesy cars avai

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Hyundai Torbay
Member since 24 April 2024
TORQUAY

Situated in the heart of the English Riviera, Hyundai Torbay is the No1 name for Hyundai in the South West especially on the South Devon coast. We offer full main dealer

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1st&4Most Garage Services
Member since 24 April 2024
Teignmouth

1st & 4 Most is a well established garage that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 20 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professio

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RL Vehicle Services
Member since 24 April 2024
Newton Abbot

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Newton vehicle solutions
Member since 24 April 2024
Newton Abbot

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Starter Motor Repair in Newton Abbot
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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