Starter Motor Replacement

One loud click and nothing, but the lights still work? We replace starter motors wherever your car is standing.

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Typical Duration 1.5 hours

We confirm the fault is the starter and not the battery, cabling or ignition switch, then remove and replace the unit. Supply cable and earth connections are cleaned and checked, and the vehicle is start tested repeatedly before we hand it back.

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6-month, 6000km warranty

The Most Trusted Mobile Starter Motor Replacement

One loud click and nothing. Or a grinding noise when you turn the key, while the lights and radio work perfectly. That combination, strong electrics but no crank, points at the starter motor rather than the battery. Michanic replaces starter motors wherever your car is standing.

Why Choose Our Mobile Starter Motor Replacement Services?

A starter motor failure strands the vehicle completely. Coming to you removes the tow entirely. Our mechanics first rule out the cheaper causes, a flat battery, corroded terminals, a failed solenoid or an earth fault, before condemning the starter.

Why We’re the Best Choice for Mobile Starter Motor Replacement

We fit a starter matched to your engine and transmission type, and check the supply cable and earth strap while the old unit is out, since a poor earth is a common cause of repeat failures. Once fitted we test several cold starts before leaving.

A starter motor rarely fails without warning, but the warnings are easy to dismiss as a slow start. Once it goes the car cannot be started at all and has to be recovered.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does a failing starter motor sound like?
    A failing starter usually makes a single loud click with no cranking, a rapid clicking, or a grinding or whirring noise while the engine does not turn. The lights and radio normally work as usual, which is what separates it from a flat battery.
  • Is it the starter motor or the battery?
    If the headlights stay bright and the dashboard does not dim when the key is turned, but the engine will not crank, the starter motor or its solenoid is the likely fault. A weak battery usually dims the lights and cranks slowly rather than not cranking at all.
  • Can I still start the car if the starter motor is failing?
    Sometimes tapping the starter frees a stuck solenoid for one more start, and a manual car can be push started. Neither is a repair. A starter motor that has begun to fail will strand the vehicle, usually sooner rather than later.
  • How long does starter motor replacement take?
    Most vehicles take one to two hours. Starters buried under the intake manifold or behind the exhaust take longer, and a few vehicles need the subframe lowered to reach the unit.
  • What else causes a no-crank besides the starter motor?
    A discharged battery, corroded battery terminals, a poor earth strap, a failed ignition switch or neutral safety switch, or a seized engine all cause a no-crank. These are checked first, because replacing a healthy starter motor fixes nothing.