Starter Motor Repair in Orpington

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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 Orpington (62 found)
Mem's Mobile Mechanic Services
74 Jobs Completed
Sidcup, Blackfen
4.9 / 5

We come to you! Experienced MOT Tester & Mobile Mechanic with experience over 15 years. SERVICES OFFERED include : MOT Failure repairs Servicing including hybrid

R&R Mobile Mechanic
401 Jobs Completed
Orpington
4.3 / 5

Thank you for visiting the Page. We offer a wide variety of services including Call Outs (24/7) to diagnostics and repairs thereafter. Our services are transparent and p

Formula One Autocentres - Orpington
379 Jobs Completed
Orpington
4.1 / 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

DALE MOBILE MECHANIC
144 Jobs Completed
bromley
4.1 / 5

Dale Mobile Mechanic is a full-service Mechanic. We offer a wide variety of services to keep your vehicle running smoothly. We guarantee that our highly trained experts w

CKAutoCare
48 Jobs Completed
Orpington
5.0 / 5

CK AutoCare offer a fully insured and guaranteed mobile mechanic service in Bromley and its surrounding areas. With 30 years’ dealer experience and training specializing

chami motors and mobile mechanics
306 Jobs Completed
Orpington
4.7 / 5

We are CHAMI MOTORS AND MOBILE MECHANICS and we have been maintaining and repairing vehicles Bromley and surrounding area since 2020. If you are looking for a fully e

Sanu Motors
846 Jobs Completed
Bromley
4.9 / 5

Sick of having to drag your car over to the garage to get it checked or repaired? We at Sanu motors provide you the service of having your car inspected and carrying ou

Eltham Test Centre
105 Jobs Completed
London
4.7 / 5

We are a family run workshop which has been established for over 30 years and prides itself on quality workmanship and fantastic customer service, utilising its team of h

Swanley Garage
78 Jobs Completed
Swawnley
4.3 / 5

Welcome to Swanley Garage Services, on the following pages you will find some brief information about our Garage and the high quality, friendly and reliable services we o

KF Servicing & Repairs
23 Jobs Completed
Swanley
5.0 / 5

"Offering affordable car or van servicing, diagnostics, repairs, brakes, health checks and audio installations."

W J King Hyundai
4 Job Completed
BROMLEY
5.0 / 5

As an established Hyundai dealer, we're proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake o

Orpington Honda
22 Jobs Completed
Orpington
5.0 / 5

We are available for the lifetime of your vehicle to provide a range of aftersales care including servicing, certified MOT testing, and many forms of repair. We offer thi

VGS
5 Job Completed
Croydon
5.0 / 5

VGS is an Volkswagen & Audi Group specialist. We specialise in Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda. Typically, Our customers come to us as an independent Volkswagen Gr

Bromley Vehicle Test Centre Ltd
1 Job Completed
Bromley
5.0 / 5

We at Bromley Vehicle Test Centre, located in Bromley, Kent, are a family run business offering Good Old Fashioned Service with over 35 years experience in the garage tr

Aperfection Limited
5 Jobs Completed
swanley
2.5 / 5

"We are a multi functional car and van repairs garage, located in the Swanley Village area, we also cover areas such as: - Dartford - Bromley - Sevenoaks - Hextabl

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Starter Motor Repair in Orpington
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 Orpington bookings

5.00

2 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Orpington?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Orpington
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£297.14
BMW£377.52
Vauxhall£408.09
Audi£410.98
Renault£294.59
Toyota£340.23
Volkswagen£335.25
Mercedes£359.96
Citroen£418.11

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 24/01/2024 and 23/04/2024.