How to get car fixed, broken starter motor.

blue5

Hi, I think the starter motor is gone on the car. Do I just ring Joe Duffy BMW garage to tow it to them & get it fixed at extortionate prices or do you guys have any suggestions?

All recommendations appreciated!

Thanks.

Anan1

First off, what makes you think the starter motor needs replacing?

blue5

There's power in the battery, the engine just ticks repeatedly when turning the ignition. Point is I can't tow it to the garage, what's the best plan!

Anan1

blue5 wrote: »

There's power in the battery, the engine just ticks repeatedly when turning the ignition. Point is I can't tow it to the garage, what's the best plan!

Sounds to me as though the battery has enough power to engage the starter solenoid but not to turn the engine over. The best plan is to either charge the battery or jump/push start it. If it happens again (and you're sure you haven't left anything on), replace the battery.

Henry Ford III

Agreed. Hook up a booster pack to the battery. If it fires up normally replace the battery.

blue5

Great I'll give that a go, thanks for your replies!