Alternator & Starter Motor Northumberland
Car clicking but not turning over, or the battery light on while you drive? We test the starting and charging system on the spot and replace what has failed.
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Tell us your postcode, reg and what the car is doing.
Starting and charging faults sorted
A car that won’t start isn’t always a flat battery. A worn starter motor or a failing alternator can look exactly the same, and fitting a new battery won’t fix either.
We test the battery, starter and alternator properly, find the real cause and replace the part where the car is, so you don’t need a tow into town.
Signs of a starter or alternator fault
- Clicking when you turn the key
- Engine cranks slowly or not at all
- Battery warning light on while driving
- Lights dimming or flickering
- Battery keeps going flat
- Whining or grinding from the engine bay
- Burning smell near the alternator
Common questions
How do I know if it is the battery, starter or alternator?
A test of the battery and charging voltage usually tells us within minutes. A battery that keeps going flat often points to the alternator; a single click with good lights often points to the starter.
Can you replace a starter motor at my house?
On most cars, yes. Some need a lot of dismantling, and if yours is one of them we will tell you before we start.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Amble and cover Northumberland: the coast from Berwick to Blyth, Alnwick, Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington, Cramlington and the Tyne Valley out to Hexham. Not sure if we reach you? Call and ask.
Car won’t start?
Call now or ask for a call back and we’ll talk you through the next step.