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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 Penzance (15 found)
M R Autos
104 Jobs Completed
Penzance
5.0 / 5

We have been established for over 7 years and in that time have built up a great reputation. We pride ourselves with great customer care, honesty and reliability whilst s

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Automasters Vehicle Repair Centre
28 Jobs Completed
Penzance
5.0 / 5

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J.W.Autos Mobile Mechanic
545 Jobs Completed
Newlyn
4.7 / 5

Here at J.W.Autos we provide a friendly reliable service, with over 13 years of experience you can rest assured your vehicle is in safe hands. Our free collection and de

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Clutch Centre
51 Jobs Completed
Ludgvan
5.0 / 5

The Clutch Centre does a lot more than just fit clutches! We are part of the National Servicesure Autocentres programme. we can offer every service you will ever need

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Hawkins Motors (Hayle)
Member since 16 April 2024
Hayle

At Hawkins Kia, Hayle, we pride ourselves in offering the highest level of care whether your current model needs servicing, or you are looking to buy a new or used Kia. W

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Hayle Garage Services
Member since 16 April 2024
Truro

Hello there! Customer satisfaction is always paramount for us at Hayle Garage Services, with over 37 years’ experience, we have found that our keen attitude towards our c

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Thomas Auto Tec
Member since 16 April 2024
Hayle

"Thomas Auto Tec is an MOT, servicing and motorhome specialist. For over 40 years we have continued to grow by offering our customers good service and excellent value. We

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Sandows Garage Ltd
Member since 16 April 2024
Hayle

"Sandows Garage is a family run business with over 50 years experience based in the new MOT and vehicle service centre at Rose-an-Grouse. The new building is central heat

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Buryas Bridge Garage
Member since 16 April 2024
Penzance

"Buryas Bridge Garage caters to both the domestic and commercial markets throughout Cornwall. Based in Penzance we can offer you the very best in competitive prices combi

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Graham Eddy Motori
Member since 16 April 2024
Penzance

"Graham Eddy Motori - Italian car specialists, offering servicing and repairs on all Italian cars, modern and classic, by a fully qualified Alfa Romeo technician with 25

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Regent Green
Member since 16 April 2024
Penzance

"Regent Green based in St Just, Penzance are Volkswagen, Audi specialists offering diagnostics, Revo ECU tuning and remapping, fault code reading, servicing and repairs.

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Carn Bosavern Garage
Member since 16 April 2024
Penzance

"Carn Bosavern Garage based in St Just, between Penzance and Lands End, is a family owned business, where we specialise in classic cars from 1958 - 1978. We carry out res

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Automasters 2
Member since 16 April 2024
Crowlas

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SUMMERS SHOP
Member since 16 April 2024
St. Ives

MOBILE MECHANIC COVERING ST IVES, CARBIS BAY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. LOW PRICE PROMISE WITH UP TO DATE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE. 8 NYEARS MERCEDES BENZ EXPERIENCE WITH EXPERIEN

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EV TECHNICAL
Member since 16 April 2024
Penzance

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Starter Motor Repair in Penzance
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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