VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio Starter motor replacement Cost
2011–2015 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$464–$3.1k
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. VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio starter motor replacement typically costs $464–$3135.
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 long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$446–$829
- ABS sensor replacement$184–$341
- ABS system bleeding$147–$273
- AC compressor clutch replacement$368–$683
- AC compressor replacement$394–$731
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$315–$585
- BMW Z4 Roadster$315–$585
- SAAB 9-3 Convertible$315–$585
- AUDI A4 Cabriolet$315–$585
- CHEVROLET Camaro Convertible$378–$702
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