Starter Motor Repair in Peterlee

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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 Peterlee (9 found)
Bespoke services (ne) LTD
63 Jobs Completed
Durham
5.0 / 5

PJA Motors Ltd, Bosch Car Service
70 Jobs Completed
Quarrington Hill
4.0 / 5

PJA Motors LTD is a Bosch Car Service Centre Based in Quarrington Hill, County Durham, PJA Motors. provides a totally independent Vehicle Care, Repair and Maintenance

Slaters Motor Group
224 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
4.2 / 5

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

Lido Garage
3 Job Completed
Hartlepool
5.0 / 5

Lido Garage in Hartlepool are your local family garage that has been established since 1963. We trade as a fully independent workshop with full Bosch approval and are pr

Aspired Motors Limited
Member since 19 February 2025
Peterlee

We are an independent garage, RAC Approved that is family run and puts the customer at the front of everything that we do. We are based on Brackenhill Business Park, Pete

Sherwoods Durham
Member since 19 February 2025
County Durham

PEUGEOT SERVICING AND PARTS Whenever you and your Peugeot model need support, the team at Sherwoods is here to help. Our on-site service centres have state-of-the-art

Starter Motor Repair in Peterlee

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 Peterlee bookings

3.67

3 reviews