Larry's Tire & Auto provides Starter Replacement services to Richmond, VA, Glen Allen, VA, Henrico, VA, and other surrounding areas.

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

The Basics Behind Starter Replacement Services at Larry's Tire & Auto

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 Larry's Tire & Auto?

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 Richmond, VA, Glen Allen, VA, Henrico, VA, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Richmond, VA | Glen Allen, VA | Henrico, VA | and surrounding areas

Larry's Tire & Auto

For over 15 years, Larry's Tire & Auto has provided trusted auto repairs and service as well as great deals on name brand tires to customers throughout the Richmond-Petersburg Metropolitan area, conveniently located in Richmond, Virginia at 6714 Janway Road. Since opening our auto shop doors, our number one focus has been customer service and satisfaction. Larry's Tire & Auto employs a well-trained staff that specializes in the sale and installation of passenger car, performance and light truck or SUV tires. Complete under-car services, such as oil changes, brakes, shocks, struts, alignment, and transmission fluid flush are readily available at competitive prices. Take this opportunity to browse Larry's Tire & Auto website and then give us a call to schedule your next auto service!

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Phone: (804) 515-9500
Fax: (804) 515-7461
Address: 6714 Janway Road
Richmond, VA 23228

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6714 Janway Road, Richmond, VA
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