Starter Motor Repair in Solihull

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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 Solihull (172 found)
SDJ CARS LTD
122 Jobs Completed
birmingham
5.0 / 5

RAC Mobile Mechanic - We Come to You. Servicing on your drive or at work - Birmingham
1422 Jobs Completed
Moseley
4.5 / 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

Auto Solutions & Parts Limited
877 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.9 / 5

1) ENGINE REBUILDING ( RECONDITIONING ) 2) All mechanical work including MOT, Servicing, Brake Discs & Brake Pads, Automatic Gearbox Service, DPF Regen, Welding work

4 Tonnes Automotive Centre
54 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
5.0 / 5

We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work at very competitive prices.

Gate St Autos
5 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
5.0 / 5

At Gate Street Autos, we understand that your car is more than just a vehicle - it's an essential part of your life. That's why we offer reliable and high-quality car rep

Sakis Auto Centre
935 Jobs Completed
Warwick Road
4.0 / 5

Sakis Auto Centre

The Mechanic.
848 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
3.9 / 5

After successfully managing a MOT station and an extremely busy work shop, I decided to set up an MOT station of my own and to make it a modern looking, state of the art

GLA Autos Ltd - Kings Heath Birmingham
375 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.9 / 5

We are GLA Autos Ltd - MOT Service and Repair Centre based in Kings Heath serving Birmingham and the surrounding area. We cater for all makes and models and offer a comp

Priory Service Station
167 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.0 / 5

Priory Service Station Family run business, been going for over 40 years. friendly staff, we cater for cars vans and motorhomes, MOTs repairs and services as well as di

Smart MOT & Service Centre
438 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.7 / 5

Smart MOT & Service Centre are your local independent garage based in Aston and Nechells who take great pride in being able to offer our customers a fast, affordable

T&G Autos
251 Jobs Completed
Westmidlands
5.0 / 5

T&G Autos, mobile Mechanic offering servicing and repairs

Oliver Prior
8 Job Completed
ERDINGTON
5.0 / 5

Hastingwood Auto services West Midlands based independent Garage, offering honest and reliable automotive services. Based in Erdington, we offer vehicle maintenan

City Fleet Care.
116 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.9 / 5

We are a independent RAC & AA approved, family run garage that has been running for almost 20 years We offer a wide range of services from MOT class 4,5 & 7 to s

The Garage Midlands Motors Ltd
21 Job Completed
Birmingham
5.0 / 5

The Garage has been open since 2007 so we have a lot of experience,we all work as a team and we are the best at what we do.We offer pick up and drop off service,and with

Speedy Repairs
273 Jobs Completed
Birmingham
4.8 / 5

At Speedy Repairs we offer a full range of mechanical repairs including gearboxes, clutch repairs, brakes and pads, exhaust repairs and replacement, steering and suspensi

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Starter Motor Repair in Solihull
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 Solihull bookings

5.00

6 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Solihull?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Solihull
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
BMW£343.75
Vauxhall£323.54
Ford£284.49
Nissan£314.01
Mercedes£438.00
Citroen£456.81
Peugeot£370.02
Renault£257.74
Volkswagen£275.56

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 29/12/2023 and 28/03/2024.