carosio Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The OP obviously needs quick assistance, but it would appear that there is something amiss with the ign. barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjr1988 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'm not even sure what a starter motor is.. i'm so clueless :huh: I cant get back to car till around 5ish either, probably clamped to add the cherry to the cake haha ---------- Post added 13-07-2015 at 20:41 ---------- I got to my car with my fingers crossed but it didn't start Luckily that garage behind sainsburys was open and guy had a look and he suspects it to be the starter motor or something. Got it.it booked in to be looked at, no doubt gonna be expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I said stater motor was favourite,check the connections before condemning the stater dirty terminals can render it useless,a good clean can bring it back to life if that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjr1988 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 The garage it's currently in is Nether Edge Garage I think it's called, apparently no obligation free quote but might not be till tomorrow. Fingers crossed! ---------- Post added 16-07-2015 at 12:10 ---------- So they finally got back to me today, said that the starter motor has gone and it's gonna cost me £137... Whatttttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The garage it's currently in is Nether Edge Garage I think it's called, apparently no obligation free quote but might not be till tomorrow. Fingers crossed! ---------- Post added 16-07-2015 at 12:10 ---------- So they finally got back to me today, said that the starter motor has gone and it's gonna cost me £137... Whatttttt Does that include the tow? New motor is £80 from Europarts for 1.3, £45 for 1.2, £69 for 1.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Does that include the tow? New motor is £80 from Europarts for 1.3, £45 for 1.2, £69 for 1.0. Add in removal and re-fitting the new one and you're roughly around the number the OP got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Add in removal and re-fitting the new one and you're roughly around the number the OP got. Yep, they can be awkward as well, I had an Astra Mk 3 1.7TD for 10 years, luckily I didn't have to remove the starter as I never found a way to get a socket or spanner on the mounting bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjr1988 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 My Corsa is a 1.2. I think it was more a case of pushing it into the car park than towing, I don't know if they charged me for that? I'm still waiting to see if they're gonna do it today or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Doubt if they would charge you for that! The labour charge depends on their hourly rate, plus vat of course. https://www.clickmechanic.com/price-estimates/vauxhall-opel/corsa-c/starter-motor-replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjr1988 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thanks for that link. I checked against my model and says '£75 - £157' for garage estimated costs. Guess I got a decent price? This cars on deaths door.. I really need to upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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