Starter motor replacement cost by country
| Country | Parts | Labour | Total 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (USD) | $130–$600 | $95–$660 | $225–$1,260 |
| Canada (CAD) | CA$180–CA$840 | CA$110–CA$740 | CA$290–CA$1,580 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | £125–£570 | £60–£480 | £185–£1,050 |
| Australia (AUD) | A$210–A$960 | A$120–A$780 | A$330–A$1,740 |
| France (EUR) | €135–€630 | €65–€460 | €200–€1,090 |
| United Arab Emirates (AED) | AED 505–AED 2,340 | AED 130–AED 1,200 | AED 635–AED 3,540 |
Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
Buy the parts yourself: save $95–$660
Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $130–$600 in the US.
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Symptoms that lead to this job
- Single click and no crank
- Intermittent no-start when hot
- Grinding on start
What a fair quote includes
- Starter
- Terminal and earth-strap clean
- Crank test
Red flags
- No voltage-drop test on the earth straps first
How to pay less
- Check the earth strap — it fixes a surprising share of 'starter' faults
Frequently asked questions
- How much does starter motor replacement cost in 2026?
- In the US expect $225–$1,260 in total — $130–$600 in parts and $95–$660 in labour at $95–$165 per hour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
- How long does starter motor replacement take?
- Book time is roughly 1–4 hours. DIY difficulty: Hard.
- How often is starter motor replacement needed?
- Typically 120,000+ miles
- Can I save money by supplying my own parts?
- Yes. Parts are $130–$600 of the job, and many workshops will fit customer-supplied parts for labour only. Confirm the warranty position first.
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