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Capitol City Tire & Service provides Starter Replacement services to Augusta, ME, Gardnier, ME, Farmingdale , ME, and other surrounding areas.

Approx. Time: 60 Minutes  |   Price Range: Get Quote for Price

The Basics Behind Starter Replacement Services at Capitol City Tire & Service

The starter is a motor that, when supplied with electricity from a vehicle’s battery, will engage the flywheel ring gear and crank the engine. When a driver turns the key to start the engine, the battery sends a small supply of electricity to the starter solenoid. In turn, the solenoid powers the motor which sends a gear to mesh with the ring gear on a vehicle’s flywheel. Depending on the vehicle, the starter may be a direct drive (DD), planetary gear (PLGR), permanent magnet gear reduction (PMGR), permanent magnet direct drive (PMDD), or offset gear reduction (OSGR). In a DD starter, components are attached in a line and run off the armature. A PLGR starter has a shaft that the armature uses and is good at increasing torque. A PMGR starter is similar to a PLGR starter except the PMGR starter uses permanent magnets instead of field coils. Similarly, PMDD starters are akin to DD starters except PMDDs use permanent magnets instead of field coils. Finally, OSGR starters do not run directly off the armature. No matter the type, each starter ultimately plays an essential role in powering a vehicle.

Why Should You Have Starter Replacement Services Performed at Capitol City Tire & Service?

In addition to an inoperable engine, there are other factors that indicate a replacement is needed. If your starter is making a clicking sound that lasts momentarily or the crank is operating slowly, you may need to change your vehicle’s starter. We can look over your starter and review whether or not it is the culprit of current vehicular troubles. If you are unfamiliar with the type of starter your vehicle uses, we will help you find the right one for your vehicle make and model. Our goal is to get your vehicle running again.

We proudly service the Starter Replacement needs of customers in Augusta, ME, Gardnier, ME, Farmingdale , ME, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Augusta, ME | Gardnier, ME | Farmingdale , ME | and surrounding areas

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Capitol City Tire & Service in Augusta, ME

Have you been to Capitol City Tire & Service? If not, you really need to check us out. We're in business to show you everything an automotive repair shop should be. Family-owned and operated, our business has been a trusted name with local families across Augusta, ME, Gardnier, ME, Farmingdale, ME, Vassalboro, ME, Belgrade, ME, China, ME, and surrounding areas for decades. Come to us for new tires or learn more about the many automotive services we provide. If you'd like to troubleshoot your car first, we invite you to use our free, online diagnostic center. When you're done online, schedule your service with us for professional work from a friendly staff.

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Address: 240 Riverside Drive
Augusta, ME 04330

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