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A typical starter motor replacement in the UK costs around £148 - £410.
Depending on your Subaru Forester engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a starter motor replacement on your vehicle can be higher or lower. We computed prices for some of the best-selling cars in the UK in order to give you an idea of how much does a starter motor replacement costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range | 
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT | £148 - £233 | 
| Subaru Forester 2.5 Xten | £169 - £266 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 X | £162 - £255 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XC | £261 - £410 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 Xc Premium | £218 - £343 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XE | £172 - £271 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XEn | £183 - £288 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 Xe Premium | £176 - £277 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XS | £176 - £277 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 Xs Navplus | £190 - £299 | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XT | £183 - £288 | 
| Starter Motor | |
| No additional work without your approval | |
| We only use manufacturer parts or equivalent | |
| All parts and labour are protected with our Fixter 12-month warranty | 
The starter motor is the component responsible for turning over or ‘cranking’ the engine to start the car. Without a functioning starter motor, it’s not possible to start a car by using the ignition alone. The starter motor is a key component for a smooth running vehicle.
| Car model | Average labour time | 
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester 2 X | 1 h 27 min - 2 h | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XC | 1 h 25 min - 2 h 2 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XE | 1 h 23 min - 2 h 4 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XS | 1 h 33 min - 2 h 18 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XT | 1 h 31 min - 2 h 20 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 GLS | 1 h 17 min - 2 h 10 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 XEn | 1 h 15 min - 2 h 12 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT | 1 h 31 min - 2 h 16 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2.5 Xten | 1 h 30 min - 2 h 18 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 Xc Premium | 1 h 26 min - 2 h 2 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 Xe Premium | 1 h 24 min - 2 h 4 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 Xs Navplus | 1 h 22 min - 2 h 6 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2.0 Xc Premium | 1 h 20 min - 2 h 8 min | 
| Subaru Forester 2 X All Weather | 1 h 18 min - 2 h 10 min | 
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