Starter engine knackered :(

[Lore]

I can't start my car up - I had to call out roadside recovery last night and they said I had to get my starter motor replaced.

The problem is I'm at home now, no homeside recovery and I need to get my car to a garage!

Do garages offer pick ups? Or are they quite expensive?

Any suggestions would greatly appreciated!!

[jonnyk1984]

u cud try bump starting it!! most garages will recover ur car for around �50!!

[homer75]

Push start it - if it's only the starter that's the problem then it should fire up ok and get you to a garage.

[sddsddean]

... unless of your car is an automatic.

[PhilLew]

Try the yellow pages for a mobile mechanic, changing a starter motor is fairly straight forward and could be done at your house :-)

[wduk2005]

hit the starter motor with a metal bar if can wont bump start, that sometimes stops it jamming and might work a couple of times

[PhilBy]

If it is a case of a sticking starter motor then simply place the car in a high gear and rock the car backwards to free it.

[jon1968]

Check your roadside recovery details, it may be applicable if you break down as little as � mile from your house.

Book an appointment with the local garage beforehand and push/tow it that distance then get the recovery man to drop it off at the garage instead of your house. Not that I�ve ever done this of course!

PS. I live at the top of a hill so it was easier for me��.D�oh!!

[mr_pointment]

a new starter motor is not going to cost a lot to be put on.pretty straightforward job.the starter motor will be the main cost.i,d get a quote from a mobile mechanic if you cant get your car to a local garage.dont get ripped off with excessive towing charges.

[scrambler]

Yes, tapping the Starter Motor with, say the wooden end of a hammer will often shake the worn down brushes onto the armature, and the starter motor will work. you can get away with this a few times only.