If the starter motor on your car stops working, you have two options: Replace it, or repair it. Most people (including me), would probably just buy a new starter and chuck the old one in the trash if ...

BMW investigated four incident reports on 3 Series and 4 Series starter motors showing thermal damage, received a field return part showing thermal damage, and was able to replicate the issue in bench ...

Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these electric machines are available for a minimum of cost and contain all kinds of great parts: some power electronics and a ...

Modern starter motors make getting on the road as simple as turning a key or pressing a button — until they stop working. When a starter fails, your car won’t crank at all, leaving you stuck and ...

Your car’s starter motor is the unsung hero that gets your engine running, but when it fails, you’re stuck. Knowing how to diagnose and maintain it can save you from costly repairs and roadside ...

You hop in your Dodge diesel and turn the key only to be greeted with a click-click sound, instead of the more familiar whirring of your starter motor. Something is wrong. You somehow knew that the ...

Yes, starter motors seem like a natural for the job, delivering high torque in a compact package. But starting a car engine is the very definition of a low-duty-cycle application, since it should only ...

Our writer tested nine jump starters and found two models that deliver the right combination of safety, guidance and ...

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