Question 1

What does a starter motor do?

Accepted Answer

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 of a smooth running vehicle. 
When you press the ignition to start the vehicle a charge is taken from the battery and used to start the engine.

Question 2

How often should you replace your starter motor?

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Your starter motor is working every time to use the ignition to start the vehicle. This can be even more depending on if you have start-stop technology in your car and the configuration of that system.  This is because coolant constantly cycles through to prevent overheating, which means you need to be careful with the signs of a malfunctioning radiator as it is an essential part of your cooling system. This being said, a damaged or leaking car radiator should be replaced immediately.

Question 3

What happens when we do a starter motor replacement on your car?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the starter motor and the parts around it for any potential issues.
Perform a diagnostic test on the starter motor system.
Replace the starter motor (if necessary)
Advise you if any other parts need to be replaced as well.

Question 4

What are the symptoms of a malfunctioning starter motor?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for: 
If the 'Check Engine' warning light is on.
When trying to start the car you hear a ‘clicking noise’. 
When trying to start the car you hear a grinding or whirring noise this may signify issues with your starter motor.
When trying to start the car you hear a buzzing noise, which indicates not enough electricity is getting to the starter motor.

Question 5

Vauxhall

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Vauxhall Motors Ltd. is a British car brand owned by German manufacturer Opel. Initially founded in 1857, but didn’t begin to build cars until 1903, the brand is officially over 160 years old.

Question 6

How popular is Vauxhall in the United Kingdom?

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Their popularity can be easily quantified by the 3.9million Vauxhall cars on the road in the UK today.

Question 7

Vauxhall: A car for every need

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By their own admission, Vauxhall has a car for the school run, a trip to the shops, a cross-country holiday, being the face of your business or delivering a van-load of goods. With such a wide range of vehicles, they’ve got every avenue covered.

Question 8

A forward-thinking company with traditional values

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Throughout their extensive history in the automotive industry, Vauxhall has featured predominantly in all areas. It produced the first sports car, also the first car to achieve over 100mph, it has launched award-winning models and consistently introduced pioneering technology.Their core brand values claim to be:
Ingenious—offering brilliant mobility
Progressive—as forward-thinking and innovative
Approachable—being authentic and simple

Question 9

The UK’s 3rd best selling car of 2018: The Vauxhall Corsa

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Competing with Ford Fiesta and VW Golf for the top-selling car in the UK, the Vauxhall Corsa has become a household favourite—and why not? Their supermini hatchback is stylish, nippy and economical to run. Neatly finished inside and out with a host of modern technology and features, you’re getting plenty of car for your money and all backed with Vauxhall’s reputation for building cars that go the distance.

Question 10

Vauxhall’s reliability and reputation

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Vauxhall ranked joint 11th place with Mazda out of the 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Their reliability efficiency score of 94.6% wasn’t too big a jump from top of the tree marque Suzuki, who scored only 3% more at 97.7%.

Question 11

Recent Vauxhall recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Vauxhall models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 12

30/12/2016 – Vauxhall Meriva (2009–2011)

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It is possible that the steel cable for attaching the seatbelt tensioner on the outer side of the seat may suffer fatigue

Question 13

11/11/2016 – Vauxhall Adam (2014–2015)

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Cracks in the steering box’s rack and pinion may lead to breakage and to steering failure

Question 14

26/03/2016 – Vauxhall Zafira (2005–2014)

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The resistor of the heater fan motor may not perform as intended

Question 15

13/05/2016 – Vauxhall Vivaro (2013–2014)

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An incorrectly installed passenger airbag module may increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident

Question 16

13/05/2016 – Vauxhall Movano (2015)

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An oil hose may be incorrectly crimped

Question 17

06/05/2016 – Vauxhall Mokka (2015–2016)

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Water ingress in the electronic brake control module control unit may cause a short-circuit

Question 18

13/11/2015 – Vauxhall Mokka (2015)

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A faulty steering column torque sensor can lead to a loss of steering assistanceAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Vauxhall Zafira-c-tourer 1.6 litres	£368.90	£310.00	16%
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 litres	£360.84	£300.70	17%
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 litres	£380.83	£325.50	15%
Vauxhall Astra-f-classic 1.6 litres	£388.24	£313.10	19%
Vauxhall Astra-f 1.6 litres	£372.59	£313.10	16%
Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 litres	£365.80	£310.00	15%
Vauxhall Insignia-a 1.6 litres	£393.33	£322.40	18%
Vauxhall Vivaro 2 litres	£373.67	£303.80	19%
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 litres	£365.18	£294.50	19%
Vauxhall Vxr8 1.6 litres	£367.19	£319.30	13%
Vauxhall Zafira-c-tourer 1.6 litres	£368.90	£310.00	16%
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 litres	£380.83	£325.50	15%
Vauxhall Astra-f-classic 1.6 litres	£388.24	£313.10	19%
Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 litres	£365.80	£310.00	15%
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 litres	£365.18	£294.50	19%

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