“It’s like saying, ‘I can’t justify doing an oil change.’” That’s how one exasperated mechanic summed up a baffling back-and-forth with a customer who just couldn’t decide whether to spend $400 to fix ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Back in the day, you had to hand-crank your engine to start it. Thankfully, Charles Kettering and Cadillac gave us the electric starter motor ...

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The company reports that the 12-Volt starter motor connection lug could be fitted incorrectly, and touch a metal component. If the condition occurs, this could cause a short circuit, potentially ...

Subaru has announced a recall for its XV SUV and Impreza small car models, due to a potential problem with the starter motor. The carmaker says that drivers may inadvertently cause damage to the ...

BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles because their starter motors may overheat, risking a fire. The recall involves a number of sedans, coupes, and SUVs that were part of a previous recall for ...