How much should I pay for a starter motor

gt568

I need a new starter motor for my 1993 corrola, and I've been quoted £134 for a new one. Does this sound reasonable? Any idea where I could get a cheaper one? MTIA

northern_munky

You could try a local breakers yard, plenty of Jap specialists around.

There's some on ebay, they look reconditioned with 12 months warranty

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/S798-Toyota-Corolla-Starlet-85-95-Starter-Motor_W0QQitemZ220060897541QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10428QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

jimbo_the_jetset

gt568 wrote: »

I need a new starter motor for my 1993 corrola, and I've been quoted £134 for a new one. Does this sound reasonable? Any idea where I could get a cheaper one? MTIA

I paid ~£100 for my 205 not so long ago. I trust that is a fitted price in VAT?

lolly5648

gt568 wrote: »

I need a new starter motor for my 1993 corrola, and I've been quoted £134 for a new one. Does this sound reasonable? Any idea where I could get a cheaper one? MTIA

I was quoted £42 for one for my 1990 Corolla from 24/7 spares. I would then have to get a local mechanic to fit it.

At the moment it jams about once every 3 weeks or so and I can usually bump it to start but I think it is on the way out.

Let me know if you replace yours and what the total cost is so I am prepared.

Thanks, Lolly

gt568

jimbo_the_jetset wrote: »

I paid ~£100 for my 205 not so long ago. I trust that is a fitted price in VAT?

Hmm no thats just for the motor, thought it seemed a bit pricey