Starter Testing & Replacement
How do I know I need a Starter Replacement?
Your vehicles starter does exactly what its name says: starts your vehicle. It is an electric motor, which uses electrical energy provided by your battery, to move the internal components of your engine, by spinning your vehicles flywheel or flexplate. Once the initial turning over of the engine is complete, the starter is designed to disengage and remain off, until needed next time you start your vehicle.
Signs of a bad starter:
- Clicking/no-cranking
- Intermittent clicking or no-crank situation, followed by the vehicle starting normally.
- Grinding
- Freewheeling (Here the starter spinning but nothing else happens)
- Starter fails to disengage once the engine is running
How much will it cost?
The typical cost for the testing and replacement is between $130-$500 for parts and labor. This price range is averaged across all passenger vehicles. The actual cost depends on your specific make, model and year. Depending on your specific vehicle, this cost may be lower or higher. This cost estimate is for the specific repair listed and doesn’t include additional, related items that may require repair.
What is included:
- Starter testing
- Cable inspection
- Battery test – to ensure there are not other issues
- Installation of new starter if needed
- Starters come with a limited lifetime warranty
Additional components requiring repair or replacement, may result in additional charges
How it works
Request a service:
Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.
Choose your service time:
Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online. We will confirm appointments and send reminders.
Get your vehicle repaired:
No waiting at the shop. Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you. All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.
What what need from you
A safe place to work on your vehicle:
No working on the side of busy roads, No working on unstable or steep surfaces. We do not perform repairs during severe weather.
Authorization from a property owner or management.
If you rent please ensure work can be performed where your vehicle is. If your repair work is being done in a parking lot or at your place of employment, please ensure you have permission to have work performed. We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.
How is Fixitfor.us different from other repair shops?
Our service is an on-demand approach. Unlike traditional shops, there is no additional time taken out of your day. There is no need to arrange dropping off your vehicle, no need sit in a waiting room and we help avoid towing your vehicle to the shop if its undrivable.
Why should I choose mobile vehicle repair?
Save yourself time and energy. No need to spend your off-time arranging how to get your vehicle to and from the repair shop. Schedule your repair and go about your day.
Do you service all makes and models?
Yes. We are able to serivce all manufactures. Our technicnas have the required tools and experience.
What type of parts does Fixitfor.us use?
All parts we use are designed to meet or exceed OE quality.
What should I expect during my appointment?
After you request a free quote you will receive an estimate, which is our best guess, based on the information you provided. Our technician will arrive your location with all tools and parts required for the repair. They will inspect the vehicle and get your approval for any changes or additional work that needs to be done.
Am I in our service area?
Our primary service area is greater Grand Rapids, including Comstock Park, Kentwood, Walker and Wyoming.
We will travel, to other locations in west Michigan including Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon and their surrounding areas.
