‘How long should a replacement starter last?’
The Car Doc weighs in.
Boston.com Cars is your go-to resource for coverage of local car news, events, and reviews. In the market for a car or truck? Check out our new car specials and used car specials curated by our local dealer network.Q. I had a new starter put in my car about two years ago, and now it’s acting up. The first starter lasted six years. How long should a replacement last?A. Most replacement starters are not new, but rebuilt or remanufactured. How long the replacement lasts is really determined by what was replaced in the rebuilt starter and the quality of the replacement parts. I replaced the starter in my car about 16 months ago, and it recently failed. Fortunately, the starter came with a limited-lifetime warranty. I was happy it was under warranty and disappointed I had to replace it again.John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician. He answers readers’ questions each Saturday. You can tune in to his radio program Saturday morning from 8:30-10 a.m. on 950AM WROL or wrolradio.com. Email your car question to [email protected].
