Starter Motor Repair in Workington

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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 Workington (9 found)
Protyre Workington (Clay Flatts)
194 Jobs Completed
Workington
4.5 / 5

Lucy and her team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre specialises in mechanical repairs including vehicle servicing and MOT

Protyre Workington (Lillyhall)
209 Jobs Completed
Lillyhall
4.1 / 5

Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and at Workington, Lillyhall Protyre we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our cust

J Edgar & Son
Member since 19 April 2024
WORKINGTON

As an established Hyundai dealer, we are proud to represent the philosophy of New Thinking, New Possibilities. We believe in challenging conventions, not for the sake

West Coast Cars
Member since 19 April 2024
Workington

"Welcome to West coast cars, this family company is dedicated to supplying customers with the quality and service very few companies can match. Here we can offer you a pr

McKenzie Travel Ltd
Member since 19 April 2024
Workington

"McKenzie Travel Ltd is a family run business established in 1994, we began as a minibus company with wheelchair accessible vehicles. When we outgrew our garage and had

Greggains Ltd
Member since 19 April 2024
Maryport

"Our Services include: Vehicle Repairs & Service for Cars, Minibuses & Motorhomes, Mot Testing Class 4, 5 & 7, Fleet Vehicle Repairs, New & Used Car & Van Sales, Bodyshop

Myers & Bowman
Member since 19 April 2024
Workington

<Toyota Centre name> offers professional, competitively priced ownership services, along with exceptional customer service. Our expertly trained staff are on hand to ensu

Walkingshaw (Workington)
Member since 19 April 2024
Workington

Walkingshaw Workington is a long established respected company built on traditional family values, customer care, and integrity. This is a company that genuinely takes pr

gates tyres
Member since 19 April 2024
Workington

all aspects of servicing

Starter Motor Repair in Workington
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 Workington bookings

5.00

1 reviews