Starter Rebuilding in Detroit
Clicking, grinding, or dead silence when you turn the key? Before you pay for a whole new starter, bring it to Manfield. We test it free and rebuild it right, usually same day.
Signs your starter is failing
- One loud click or rapid clicking when you turn the key
- Engine cranks slowly or intermittently
- Grinding noise when starting
- Starter spins but the engine doesn't turn over
- Dash lights work but nothing happens on start
- Smoke or a hot smell after trying to start
What a starter rebuild includes
- Free bench test to confirm the starter, not the battery, is the issue
- Rebuilt or replaced solenoid and contacts
- New brushes and bushings as needed
- Cleaned and inspected armature and drive gear
- New bearings for reliable engagement
- Full load test on the finished starter before it leaves
Rebuilt to crank, every time
Your starter has one job: spin the engine fast enough to fire. When it fails, it's usually the solenoid, the contacts, the brushes, or the drive, not the entire unit. We tear it down, replace the worn parts with quality components, and reassemble it so it engages cleanly and cranks strong.
Like every job here, your rebuilt starter gets load-tested on the bench before you leave, so you're not gambling on a part that dies in your driveway. You'll see the same test equipment we use throughout the shop.
Drop off the starter or the whole vehicle for a free test. Have your year, make, model, and engine size ready when you call so we can quote you fast.
Not sure what you need? Bring it in for a free test, we'll tell you straight.
Good to know
Why does my car click but not start?
Can you rebuild the starter solenoid too?
How long does a starter rebuild take?
Do rebuilt starters come with a warranty?
Won't Start? Battery Light On?
Bring your alternator or starter in for a free test. Most rebuilds are done same day, call now and talk to a real rebuilder.