Starter Motor Repair in Strood

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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 Strood (64 found)
Elite Garages Strood
239 Jobs Completed
Rochester
4.1 / 5

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite

CF AUTOS
39 Jobs Completed
Gravesend
4.9 / 5

Formula One Autocentres - Strood
722 Jobs Completed
Strood, Rochester
4.0 / 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

Formula One Autocentres - Chatham
571 Jobs Completed
Chatham
3.6 / 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

autotrend motor services limited
329 Jobs Completed
CHATHAM
4.6 / 5

Autotrend Motor Services offers Car & Light Commercial Repairs, MOT Testing (Class 4 and Class 7), Welding, Air Conditioning, Servicing, Clutches, Tracking and Diagno

Mach 1 Automotive LTD
239 Jobs Completed
Chatham
4.9 / 5

We are a small family run business and 100% committed to customer satisfaction. We aim to provide a personal and high-quality service. We will back up all our work with a

Vehicle Mobile Solutions / VMS Customs Ltd
3 Jobs Completed
CHATHAM
5.0 / 5

Based in Chatham VMS have experience in carrying out all manor work on cars and vans. We have high cusotmer retention working on private vehicles and for a wide range

Smith Vehicle Services
387 Jobs Completed
Rochester
4.4 / 5

Mobile mechanic based in the Medway towns. Covering all of Medway, Maidstone, Swale & surrounding areas. 9 years experience working on all vehicles to a high level w

SM Mobile Mechanics
164 Jobs Completed
ROCHESTER
4.6 / 5

At SM Mobile Mechanic we are fully insured mobile mechanics, making your motoring needs simple and convenient. We offer a wide range of services including; servicing, bra

Black Lion MOT Centre
48 Jobs Completed
Gillingham
3.7 / 5

Black Lion MOT Centre is an established and respected local garage based in Gillingham. We are a family run business able to provide a wide range of automotive services a

Dealer Diagnostics
35 Jobs Completed
Chatham
5.0 / 5

Technician With over 20 years in the motor trade All carry up to date main dealer level diagnostic software. Able to carry out software updates and programming

CT Auto Repairs
82 Jobs Completed
Chatham
5.0 / 5

Our team have over 30 years experience in a large variety of mechanical repairs and services such as clutch replacements, diagnostics, brake discs and pads, gearbox repai

Singh fleet service ltd (mobile-mechanic)
44 Jobs Completed
Gillingham
4.0 / 5

Its a mobile garage that comes to you wether your at work or home, we fix all the leading brands of cars and vans,we are very reliable even at weekends it is paramount t

Choice Mobile Mechanics Medway
6 Jobs Completed
Rochester
4.5 / 5

"Choice Mobile Mechanics Medway have a team of mechanics working across the South of England, from Bristol to Maidstone. They offer convenient on-site servicing and repai

ASM Auto Centre Ltd
3 Jobs Completed
Gillingham
3.7 / 5

"We are a small locally run mobile mechanic business with a wide range in knowledge and skills offering you a personal but professional service at the best possible price

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Starter Motor Repair in Strood
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 Strood bookings

5.00

1 reviews

How much does Starter Motor cost in Strood?

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


Starter Motor Cost by Car Make in Strood
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£344.96
BMW£385.48
Audi£497.89
Vauxhall£436.01

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