Signs your starter needs replacing

Engine turning over slowly or resisting
The starter is not spinning the engine at cranking speed.
Unusual noises
The drive gear is not meshing with the flywheel cleanly.
Non-reliable vehicle operation
The car starts sometimes and not others.
& more
Not sure which it is? Start with auto diagnostics.
(909) 987-5819
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If your car will not start reliably

Without a reliable starter, you can’t even be sure that your car will turn on! This fact alone makes your starter a significant part of your vehicle. Don’t risk getting stranded at home before work, at the park, at the store, or wherever because of a malfunctioning starter. Get your starter replaced or repaired as soon as possible to ensure that your vehicle is reliable whenever you need it the most. It’s crucial that you have an experienced mechanic perform your starter auto repair services. With such a significant piece of your engine ignition system, don’t trust just any shop, come visit us at Al and Sons Automotive.

Why it gets worse

These will only get worse over time, so the quicker that you can get the situation resolved, the better for you and your vehicle. Most of the time, when vehicles are hesitant or won’t start, we’ll begin at the starter.

Starter repair at Al & Son’s

Our expert start repair service will have you reliably back on the road in no time at all. Our mechanics are expertly trained, certified, and use only the latest tools to get the job done. Over the course of our 50 years as a business, we’ve learned the best techniques to resolve starter replacements quickly and effectively. Most of all, we make sure that our replacement or repaired starters run efficiently and consistently for the long haul. At Al and Sons, we don’t work on short term fixes, just long term solutions.

I just can’t say enough about this place. I wouldn’t take my car any where else and their prices are very reasonable. I never had any issues & they are even great about doing minor things for me like checking my oil & power steering fluids. My tire was low the other day & they filled all of them. They suggested taking my car back to America Tire where I purchased them last year. It turned out I had a razor blade embedded in my front tire. I’m so happy for listening to everything they suggest to me. I love this place!
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Judi Gregoire
1/31/2025