HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman Starter motor replacement Cost
2003–2006 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$344–$656
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman starter motor replacement typically costs $344–$656.
Warning signs you need this repair
- 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)
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
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
Common questions
How much does starter motor replacement cost on a HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman?
Starter motor replacement on a HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman (2003–2006) typically costs between $344 and $656 including parts and labour at an independent garage.
What parts are needed for starter motor replacement on a HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman?
Common parts for this repair include: Starter motor.
How long does starter motor replacement take on a HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman?
Starter motor replacement on a HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours of labour at a garage.
How often does starter motor replacement need to be done?
For a HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman, starter motor replacement is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the HOLDEN Caprice/Statesman
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$421–$771
- ABS sensor replacement$173–$318
- ABS system bleeding$139–$254
- AC compressor clutch replacement$347–$635
- AC compressor replacement$371–$681
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- VOLKSWAGEN Passat$270–$495
- OPEL Insignia$270–$495
- AUDI A4 Avant$270–$495
- FORD Mondeo Hatchback$270–$495
- RENAULT Laguna$270–$495
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