Starter Motor Repair in Thetford

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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 Thetford (17 found)
Protyre Thetford
172 Jobs Completed
Thetford
4.5 / 5

Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All our centres have comf

A & S Fleetcare
341 Jobs Completed
Bury St Edmunds
4.0 / 5

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Central Garage Lakenheath
66 Job Completed
Brandon
5.0 / 5

C D Automotive Ltd
89 Jobs Completed
Thetford
5.0 / 5

Working within the trade for over 25 years, our technicians have a great amount of experience and are fully insured; some of the many reasons for you to contact C D Autom

TEC41 Ltd (Thetford)
138 Jobs Completed
Thetford
2.0 / 5

At TEC41 we offer a wide range of services for cars, 4x4s and vans at competitive prices, with an accommodating and professional service. We service and repair all makes

Bakmor Auto Services ltd
37 Jobs Completed
Bury St Edmunds
5.0 / 5

We are a small independent garage based in Stanton Suffolk. We specialize in all German marques, Land Rover and Jaguar and also specialize in advanced diagnostics with th

EMG (Thetford)
1 Job Completed
Thetford
5.0 / 5

EMG is now a well established dealer partner with KIA MOTORS. Having held the franchise at our Kings Lynn branch for over 6 years, we were awarded the franchise at our Ca

Needham Analysis Ltd t/a Needham Services
Member since 19 April 2024
Stanton

We are an independent specialist services provider based at Stanton, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk. Our customer-focused business provides essential services to its customers

Gorse Motors Ltd
Member since 19 April 2024
Thetford

Gorse Motors is your one stop shop in Thetford for all your motoring needs, whether your vehicle is due for an MOT, Service or needs more power and economy. We can pr

Thetford Tyre and Exhaust Centre
Member since 19 April 2024
Thetford

"Thetford Tyre and Exhaust Centre is an auto workshop that has built up an excellent local reputation for an honest and reliable garage service since 1985. All of our car

JJ MOTORS.CO
Member since 19 April 2024
THETFORD

ONE SHOP FOR ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS Servicing all makes of vehicles - Oil changes - Exhaust Repairs and Replacement - Tyres; Batteries and Brakes - Car servicing

Needham Analysis Ltd
Member since 19 April 2024
Bury St Edmunds

I am a specialist services provider, carbon cleaning, dpf cleaning, tyre services, air conditioning servicing, on-car brake disc skimming, ozone cleaning. I am located i

Envirocar Services
Member since 19 April 2024
Bury St. Edmunds

You bought a German car because they're renowned for their reliability and safety record, so you don't want to compromise the safety or reliability of your vehicle just b

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Starter Motor Repair in Thetford
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. 

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