Starter Motor Repair in South Shields

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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 South Shields (20 found)
Duffys Motors
2305 Jobs Completed
Gateshead
4.9 / 5

Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s

SURE VEHICLE CENTRE
227 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
5.0 / 5

Wilsons Auto Service Centre
1022 Jobs Completed
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.7 / 5

Why choose Wilson's? One stop car care shop Competitive prices Quality parts only Dealership service without the dealership prices Professional

City Auto Solutions
1557 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
4.3 / 5

If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we

Cartech North Shields
631 Jobs Completed
North Shields
4.6 / 5

If you're looking for car servicing and repairs in the north east come to the experts here at Cartech. With over 29 years of experience within the auto trade, you can cou

AF Service Centre
898 Jobs Completed
Cramlington
4.9 / 5

Established in 1998, we are an independent garage with an aim to provide a first-class service to our customers both private and business. Delivering our customers with a

Prestige German Cars - Independent German Car Specialist
202 Jobs Completed
South Shields
4.2 / 5

BMW | Mercedes Benz | MINI | Volkswagen | Audi | Skoda | SEAT | Smart Welcome to Prestige German Cars, established in 2003 and located in the North East of England. Bo

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

Washington Auto Repair Centre
37 Jobs Completed
Washington
3.7 / 5

Finding a garage you trust can be difficult. It's easy to take your car in with a flat tyre and come out with a massive bill for brakes you never asked to be repaired. Yo

MotorFreakz
22 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
4.0 / 5

With over 14 years experience we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the motor trade industry. We are an independent garage that can provide you with dealer

Redgate Lodge, Bosch Car Service
18 Jobs Completed
Shiremoor
3.7 / 5

Customer service is at the forefront of everything we do, and we endeavour to deliver the most enjoyable car service and maintenance work you have ever experienced. Our a

Mayfair Service Station
Member since 19 February 2025
Sunderland

Family run main road garage / service station est in 1977, we offer MOT, service, repair, tyre, exhaust, brakes, welding and any other vehicle repair service using ONLY t

HGV TRUCK TECH LTD
Member since 19 February 2025
SOUTH SHIELDS

HGV TRUCK-TECH is an independent garage which has been established since 2001. Serving the North East for almost 20 years. We Service, Repair and maintain fleet for a

Station Garage East Boldon LTD
Member since 19 February 2025
East Boldon

Station Garage of East Boldon Welcome to Station Garage, A family run garage offering a comprehensive service in East Boldon, Tyne & Wear. Welcome to Station Ga

Auto Repair Centre
Member since 19 February 2025
Newcastle upon Tyne

"MOT and Service From -ú90 Servicing - MOT Testing Brakes andClutch Services Exhausts, Fault Finding Batteries- Tyres- Exhausts Car Breakdown Recovery"

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Starter Motor Repair in South Shields

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 South Shields bookings

5.00

6 reviews

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BMW£414.12

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