Starter motor failure - again
Last summer the starter motor on my Multijet was intermittent. It would always start, but there was the occasional whirring without engagement. To avoid complete failure, I bought a new starter on 06/08/12 and it was fitted 2 days later (too awkward to do at home without ramps). 13 months later, it has failed.
Horrendous noise when you turn the key. It was a brand new RTX starter and the suppliers have just shrugged their shoulders and said "12 months warranty, mate." Do I have grounds to complain that it is defective? Car has done 13k in that time and been started about 8 times a day, weekdays only.
I have since found out that RTX starters don't have a good reputation amongst the online fraternity so I would avoid them if I were you. I bought it for £67, they are now almost £100. Bosch / Lucas ones are £125+. I see why now, quality. I've bought a used Lucas one from a breakers for £40 with a 6 month guarantee, being swapped over on Tuesday.
Last summer the starter motor on my Multijet was intermittent. It would always start, but there was the occasional whirring without engagement. To avoid complete failure, I bought a new starter on 06/08/12 and it was fitted 2 days later (too awkward to do at home without ramps). 13 months later, it has failed.
Horrendous noise when you turn the key. It was a brand new RTX starter and the suppliers have just shrugged their shoulders and said "12 months warranty, mate." Do I have grounds to complain that it is defective? Car has done 13k in that time and been started about 8 times a day, weekdays only.
I have since found out that RTX starters don't have a good reputation amongst the online fraternity so I would avoid them if I were you. I bought it for £67, they are now almost £100. Bosch / Lucas ones are £125+. I see why now, quality. I've bought a used Lucas one from a breakers for £40 with a 6 month guarantee, being swapped over on Tuesday.
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