Starter Motor Repair in Preston

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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 Preston (77 found)
All Hours (NW) Ltd
4 Jobs Completed
Leyland
5.0 / 5

Mobile service offering general vehicle diagnostic, maintenance, service and repair to the customer in their time of need, and at time and place that suits there day.

Ventus AutoWorX ltd
149 Jobs Completed
Leyland
4.8 / 5

Welcome to Ventus AutoWorX - The home of Trust in the Motor Trade. A highly skilled, multi-franchise experience business delivering dealership standard to your doorste

Ace Elite Autos LTD
124 Jobs Completed
Preston
4.4 / 5

HERE AT ACE ELITE AUTOS LTD, WE TAKE PRIDE IN ALL WORK CARRIED OUT. WITH OUR IN-HOUSE QUALITY CONTROL, WE ENSURE EACH AND EVERY VEHICLE LEAVES TO A SATISFACTORY STANDARD

Nuttall Automotive Ltd
12 Jobs Completed
Longridge
5.0 / 5

Based in Preston, not only do we specialise in servicing, MOTs and diagnostics for cars of every make and model. We also, specialise is supply and sourcing quality used c

Georges Mechanical Services LTD
63 Jobs Completed
Preston
5.0 / 5

BMW qualified senior technician, authorised MOT examiner, High Voltage certified. I operate fully mobile and can carry out work at your home address or place of work.

RPM CUSTOM PERFORMANCE LTD
5 Jobs Completed
Preston
3.0 / 5

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Protyre Preston
284 Jobs Completed
Preston
4.6 / 5

The team at Protyre Preston pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre known as Protyre Preston is a recently opened addition to t

Protyre Leyland
451 Jobs Completed
Leyland
4.1 / 5

The Barry and Wilkinson Tyre and Exhaust Centre in Leyland was opened in the 1980s and joined the Protyre network in 2009. The centre was extensively refurbished in 2014

Autoserve Mobile
310 Jobs Completed
Leyland
4.7 / 5

Autoserve provides a mobile mechanic service covering the Northwest. All our friendly fully qualified mechanics have a minimum of 10' years experience & travel to you

Preston Auto Fix Ltd
24 Jobs Completed
Preston
5.0 / 5

Since 2007, Preston Autofix Ltd has been your go-to destination for automotive care. Our commitment extends beyond vehicles; we prioritize our customers. Specializing in

Millward's Autocare Ltd
121 Jobs Completed
Preston
3.3 / 5

Millward's Autocare Ltd are a proud garage serving the local community of Ingol, Preston for many years. We have built up a team of very experienced and highly qualified

T.K Mobile Mechanic
10 Jobs Completed
Bamber Bridge
5.0 / 5

Hi, My name is Tom, I am based in the Bamber Bridge area. I have been a mechanic for the last 15 years. 10 of those working in very busy garages. I have decided t

ALFA AUTOWORKS LTD
30 Jobs Completed
Preston
5.0 / 5

HERE AT ALFA AUTOWORKS LTD, WE TAKE PRIDE IN ALL WORK CARRIED OUT. WITH OUR IN-HOUSE QUALITY CONTROL, WE ENSURE EACH AND EVERY VEHICLE LEAVES TO A SATISFACTORY STANDARD A

Wellhams Automotive Services Limited
34 Jobs Completed
Preston
5.0 / 5

We are a small family run, fully mobile mechanical business offering complete free repairs and services and take pride in what we do and in doing so we have excellent rev

Ace Car Sales Ltd
82 Jobs Completed
Preston
5.0 / 5

We are a local independent garage serving Preston and the surrounding areas who carry out all aspects of repairs and servicing to all makes and models of cars and light c

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Starter Motor Repair in Preston
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 Preston bookings

3.50

2 reviews