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How much do electric car starters cost?
So my car has been unpredictable lately and I never know if it's going to start or not. A lot of the time I get no response with the key and some unusual noises as well. My neighbor used to be a mechanic and he said I probably need to replace my car starter. What even is a car starter? How much do electric car starters cost?
Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! A faulty starter is no joke. It’s such a drag when your car imposes on your well-made plans. If you have a diesel or
gas-powered car
, you need a healthy electric starter motor
. Here’s what we know about electric car starters and how much they cost:- First, take your car to the auto shop for a proper inspection. It’s possible that the issue could be a poor battery instead.
- The starter rotates the engine mechanically as it **supplies **electricity to the spark plugs. Before starter motors were invented, drivers had to manually crank the motor themselves!
- On the other hand, electric cars don’t have an auxiliary motor. Electric motors start by simply “starting” as if you flipped on a switch, and electricity is supplied to the motor.
- Car starters are composed of many parts including bearings and bushings, the shift fork, and electromagnetic field coils or permanent magnets. The range for a starter is between $50 and $350. That’s quite a range!
- For a well-qualified professional mechanic, expect to spend between $150 and $1,100 depending on where you go. The price can also depend on the make, model, year, and condition of your car.
Now that you have a good idea of how much cash to set aside to fix your vehicle, make sure you’re not spending _even more _money on overpriced car insurance. Most Americans overpay for their policy _every _month.
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