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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 Portishead (97 found)
Platinum-Autocare Ltd
17 Jobs Completed
Bristol
5.0 / 5

Platinum Auto Care is a trustworthy and friendly garage with over 25 years of experience serving North Somerset, Bristol, and the South West. Our team of expert technicia

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Formula One Autocentres - Bristol
1910 Jobs Completed
Bristol, Avon
3.8 / 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

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WESTERN AUTOMOTIVE LTD
81 Jobs Completed
BRISTOL
5.0 / 5

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DMS Autoservices Ltd
111 Jobs Completed
rogiet
4.0 / 5

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PC Motors.
1428 Jobs Completed
Bristol
4.4 / 5

Established in 1980, our main workshop is located in the Horfield area of Bristol. We have a thirty year heritage of being Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) specialists. As suc

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RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work – Bristol
314 Jobs Completed
BRISTOL
4.6 / 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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Protyre Nailsea
125 Jobs Completed
Bristol
4.8 / 5

The team at Coombe Garage Tyres in Nailsea - Team Protyre, pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The garage specialises in tyres for car

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Protyre Bristol (Bishopsworth)
76 Jobs Completed
Bristol
3.4 / 5

Bathwick Tyres - Bristol - Bishopsworth - Team Protyre team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre joined the Protyre network

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Protyre Bristol Church Rd
634 Jobs Completed
Bristol
4.4 / 5

The Protyre Bristol centre on Church Road, Lawrence Hill has had a mixed history. Originally built as a cinema before being demolished in the late 1950's and redeveloped

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Wessex Garages - Bristol
16 Job Completed
Bristol
5.0 / 5

Wessex Garages is an established Nissan specialist based in Bristol, Cardiff and Gloucester. We are passionate about what we do and provide friendly and helpful customer

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Tickenham Garage (CASWELL COMMERCIALS LTD)
57 Jobs Completed
Tickenham
3.0 / 5

We are RAC, AA, and Which? Trusted Trader Approved. Tickenham Garage are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nati

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S J B MOT & Service Centre
30 Jobs Completed
Newport
4.8 / 5

We're Available When You Need Us Most We provide a quick, efficient service and you can rely on us no matter what your vehicle needs are. To find out more, you can:

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TBD vehicle care
335 Jobs Completed
Bristol
4.9 / 5

Welcome to TBD Vehicle Care. We are an independent garage based in Bristol dedicated to providing an exceptional standard of workmanship. With over 25 years experience in

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Brunel Tyres & Autocare
121 Jobs Completed
BRISTOL
4.6 / 5

We are a family owned independent garage located a mile from Bristol city centre. We have always prided ourselves in putting our customers first and have always been foc

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Plev Garages
77 Jobs Completed
Bristol
4.5 / 5

Looking for great value car servicing? Need a reliable MOT test centre? We are specialists offering car servicing and MOTs at great prices. We pride ourselves on our exc

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Starter Motor Repair in Portishead
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 Portishead bookings

3.40

5 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Portishead?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Portishead
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£326.51
MINI£563.63
Audi£383.91
Citroen£316.38

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/01/2024 and 19/04/2024.

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