Mobile repair · Yuba-Sutter
Starter repair at your driveway.
When the lights are bright but the engine won't spin, the starter or its circuit is the usual suspect. We test the circuit first, then replace the starter in your driveway on most vehicles.
Sound familiar?
Signs to call us
- A single heavy click and nothing else
- Grinding or whirring when you turn the key
- Starts fine some days and not others
- Tapping the starter gets it going for a while
On site
What we do
- Confirm the battery is healthy so we're not chasing the wrong part
- Check voltage at the starter and the signal wire from the key
- Replace the starter and inspect the cables
- Test several starts with you watching
Good to know
A few engines bury the starter under the intake. Give us the year, make, and model and we'll tell you on the phone if it's a driveway job.
Questions
Starter questions
Is it the battery or the starter?
Bright lights with one click usually point to the starter. Dim lights and fast clicking usually point to the battery.
How long does it take?
Most starters take one to two hours on site.