Cost Guide
Starter motor replacement
Single loud click when turning the key (solenoid engaging but motor not spinning). Price varies by make, model and region — select your car below for an accurate estimate.
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Parts, labour and total cost for your exact make and model.
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Common symptoms
- Single loud click when turning the key (solenoid engaging but motor not spinning)
- Grinding noise during engine start
- Engine turns over intermittently — starts sometimes but fails other times
- Whirring sound without the engine catching and running
- Nothing happens at all when the key is turned (battery is known good)
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing