Starter Motor repair & replacement made easy

A starter motor is a heavy duty electric motor that has enough torque to turn the engine in order for it to start, it is powered by the car's battery. The basic concept is that when an electrical current is passed through coiled wires of the armature it reacts against the magnetic plates on the housing and spins it around.

What does a starter motor replacement involve?

Depending on the vehicle and the circumstances, the mechanic will carry out some or all the following

Mechanic will inspect the starter motor terminals and electrics of the ignition system.
Mechanic will subject the starter motor to voltage test.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the starter motor.
Mechanic will advise if any other parts need to be replaced.
Mechanic will start the engine to establish whether the starter motor works correctly.

Can I replace a starter motor myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend a starter motor replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

What are the symptoms of a bad starter on a car?

When you turn the key or press the button to start the engine, nothing happens!
When you do try to start it, knowing the battery is good, you may hear a single click from the starter motor, which is the solenoid firing, but there is no rotation.
Providing the battery is in known to be in good condition, it is the next obvious point of a vehicle failing to turn over.
Please do note though, if you hear a rapid clicking, that is more likely to be the battery not having enough power to actually turn the motor, but enough to keep firing the solenoid, in which case it's the battery that is faulty or discharged.
When the battery is known to be in good condition but the engine is very laborious when turning over.

How long does it take to replace a starter?

On average a starter motor replacement will usually take around 1 hours, but can take anywhere from under 1 to 2.5 hours. The time that the job takes will depend on a range of factors. For example, your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

How often should starter motor need to be replaced?

It is likely a vehicle will need a new starter motor at least once in its lifetime. Of course if it fails it needs replacing, otherwise you will be push starting the vehicle each time you want to use it.

If you notice that the engine is struggling to turn over though and you know the battery is in good condition and charge, then sooner rather than later is better to replace the tired old starter motor before it leaves you stranded.

How do you know if your starter motor is broken?

There are a number of symptoms that will tell you whether the starter motor is broken. The most obvious one being when you turn the key or press the button to start the engine and nothing happens.

Can I still drive with a faulty starter motor?

If you suspect there is any issue with your starter motor or if there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic immediate effect. The starter motor may still start the car but if its malfunctioning or only intermittently works there is of course a real risk it will leave you stranded on a journey at some point. It's best to get it checked and let a mechanic verify the problem as soon as possible.

How much does it cost to replace a starter motor?

Cost for a starter motor repair is on average £225, with prices ranging from £160 to £325. Ultimately, the cost depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your starter motor replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page

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These estimates may include Starter motor - inertia and Starter motor - pre-engaged

56 manufacturers for Starter Motor Repair

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £155.99 - £441.08 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 365	£326	£205 - £444	£285 - £593	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £179.99 - £404.15 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 3950	£347	£229 - £457	£314 - £643	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £99.02 - £247.69 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 16	£170	£143 - £255	£206 - £345	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £187.56 - £372.24 Labour time: 0-4 hours # of quotes: 12	£363	£234 - £505	£317 - £760	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £156.79 - £375.15 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 6520	£316	£206 - £414	£286 - £576	Get exact price
Cadillac Parts costs: £134.39 - £161.27 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£199	£200 - £200	£292 - £292	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £210.13 - £516.93 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 421	£364	£237 - £480	£307 - £615	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £193.36 - £344.83 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 620	£297	£221 - £336	£286 - £443	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £132.62 - £335.74 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 5383	£258	£182 - £362	£257 - £499	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £120.79 - £271.25 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 134	£225	£181 - £291	£264 - £402	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £121.11 - £434.14 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 29	£273	£170 - £411	£243 - £532	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £151.95 - £401.21 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 60	£284	£195 - £390	£269 - £511	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £175.99 - £439.70 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 158	£333	£222 - £415	£302 - £537	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £287.25 - £522.61 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£414	£345 - £518	£459 - £686	Get exact price
Ferrari Parts costs: £255.47 - £306.56 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£316	£318 - £318	£432 - £432	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £158.39 - £373.63 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 3659	£277	£207 - £374	£288 - £499	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £144.94 - £353.02 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 17521	£259	£194 - £343	£272 - £451	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £207.99 - £506.26 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1676	£375	£257 - £493	£347 - £648	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £137.59 - £353.99 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1660	£272	£181 - £344	£252 - £452	Get exact price
Infiniti Parts costs: £237.02 - £352.80 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3	£309	£286 - £343	£382 - £451	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £322.10 - £459.27 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 20	£392	£376 - £437	£493 - £568	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £262.51 - £388.03 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 96	£340	£301 - £372	£391 - £486	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £180.15 - £345.53 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 956	£290	£229 - £337	£314 - £443	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £186.56 - £481.26 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 321	£349	£236 - £488	£322 - £655	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £172.92 - £383.48 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1198	£285	£211 - £369	£284 - £481	Get exact price
Lancia Parts costs: £217.31 - £260.77 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£282	£303 - £303	£432 - £432	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £231.78 - £506.26 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2178	£375	£281 - £476	£376 - £615	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £178.83 - £297.21 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 231	£258	£205 - £297	£267 - £395	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £207.09 - £459.27 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 218	£348	£256 - £447	£346 - £587	Get exact price
London Taxi's International Parts costs: £295.99 - £355.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£344	£345 - £345	£453 - £453	Get exact price
Lotus Parts costs: £141.22 - £169.46 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£180	£190 - £190	£267 - £267	Get exact price
Maserati Parts costs: £194.44 - £739.49 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 7	£420	£244 - £694	£331 - £895	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £181.72 - £412.29 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 934	£306	£225 - £393	£305 - £510	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £159.04 - £410.72 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 4320	£357	£208 - £495	£289 - £715	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £139.43 - £287.96 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 193	£242	£183 - £305	£254 - £418	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £147.88 - £312.24 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 865	£277	£197 - £342	£275 - £475	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £181.19 - £391.82 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 518	£297	£230 - £376	£315 - £490	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £175.96 - £380.98 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3013	£294	£225 - £367	£309 - £479	Get exact price
Perodua Parts costs: £143.99 - £178.55 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4	£191	£193 - £198	£271 - £276	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £135.99 - £326.39 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 7695	£263	£185 - £354	£261 - £489	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £182.64 - £312.23 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 19	£276	£225 - £347	£304 - £486	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £238.43 - £423.19 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 148	£372	£301 - £445	£411 - £607	Get exact price
Proton Parts costs: £122.75 - £183.64 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 21	£184	£170 - £202	£242 - £281	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £136.83 - £357.70 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 5923	£294	£186 - £407	£262 - £575	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £116.01 - £403.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 321	£268	£149 - £385	£204 - £501	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £147.99 - £442.60 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 472	£297	£197 - £434	£275 - £573	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £151.19 - £332.70 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1002	£260	£200 - £326	£279 - £430	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £157.59 - £340.79 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 780	£270	£207 - £333	£287 - £439	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £159.19 - £314.36 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 402	£295	£208 - £371	£289 - £532	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £161.99 - £407.99 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 33	£273	£190 - £389	£251 - £506	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £213.99 - £331.19 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 81	£286	£230 - £325	£289 - £429	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £133.64 - £238.75 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 582	£220	£183 - £259	£258 - £358	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £167.95 - £381.43 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 3336	£288	£217 - £367	£299 - £479	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £134.41 - £316.79 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 13323	£262	£183 - £324	£259 - £436	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £171.88 - £368.32 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 6800	£299	£221 - £361	£304 - £477	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £163.99 - £355.82 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1146	£266	£202 - £346	£273 - £454	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a starter motor repair, are created by combining data from multiple third-party sources. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. We provide estimates on repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.

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Mechanics that undertake starter motor work

A M Mechanical, Southampton
Auto Solutions, Manchester
Auto-line Recovery And Repairs, Shardlow

Autosolutions Group Ltd, Great Ellingham
Jogia Services, Leicester
Jojo Mobile Mechanic, Bexhill On Sea

Terry Myers Mobile Vehicle Technician, Berkshire
The DPF & EGR Doc Ltd, Barnsley
Tyres Direct, Polegate

UHO LTD T/A GLASGOW MOTORS, Glasgow
Ws Services, Southampton

Recent Starter Motor repair quotes

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£164.32

Starter motor replacement

Peugeot 207

Cheltenham

£202.96

Starter motor replacement

Vauxhall Astra

London

£165.46

Starter motor replacement

Peugeot 107

Birmingham

£213.86

Starter motor replacement

Audi A4 Avant

Birmingham

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Want to learn more about Starter Motor repairs?

What is a starter motor?

What does a starter motor replacement involve?

Can I replace a starter motor myself?

What are the symptoms of a bad starter on a car?

How long does it take to replace a starter?

How often should starter motor need to be replaced?

How do you know if your starter motor is broken?

Can I still drive with a faulty starter motor?

How much does it cost to replace a starter motor?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Starter Motor repair. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£326

£205 - £444

£285 - £593

Audi

£347

£229 - £457

£314 - £643

Austin

£170

£143 - £255

£206 - £345

Bentley

£363

£234 - £505

£317 - £760

BMW

£316

£206 - £414

£286 - £576

Cadillac

£199

£200 - £200

£292 - £292

Chevrolet

£364

£237 - £480

£307 - £615

Chrysler

£297

£221 - £336

£286 - £443

Citroen

£258

£182 - £362

£257 - £499

Dacia

£225

£181 - £291

£264 - £402

Daewoo

£273

£170 - £411

£243 - £532

Daihatsu

£284

£195 - £390

£269 - £511

Dodge

£333

£222 - £415

£302 - £537

DS

£414

£345 - £518

£459 - £686

Ferrari

£316

£318 - £318