Learn more about starter motor replacement
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Learn moreHow much does a starter motor replacement cost for Smart Forfour?
A typical starter motor replacement in the UK costs around £245 - £724.
Depending on your Smart Forfour engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a starter motor replacement on your vehicle can be higher or lower. We computed prices for some of the best-selling cars in the UK in order to give you an idea of how much does a starter motor replacement costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range |
|---|---|
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Edition 1 | £418 - £656 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Edition Black | £382 - £600 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Edition White | £390 - £613 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Passion | £461 - £724 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Passion Premium | £410 - £645 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Prime | £418 - £656 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Prime Premium | £418 - £656 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Prime Premium Plus | £418 - £656 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Prime Sport Premium | £410 - £645 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Prime Sport Premium Plus | £391 - £614 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Proxy Premium | £418 - £656 |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Urban Shadow Edition | £418 - £656 |
| Smart Forfour 1.1 Passion | £252 - £396 |
| Smart Forfour 1.3 Coolstyle | £266 - £419 |
| Smart Forfour 1.3 Passion | £266 - £419 |
| Smart Forfour 1.5 Brabus | £266 - £419 |
| Smart Forfour 1.5 Passion | £245 - £385 |
| Smart Forfour 1.5 Pulse | £266 - £419 |
| Smart Forfour 1 Edition | £382 - £600 |
| Smart Forfour 1 Edition Black | £418 - £656 |
What's included in a starter motor replacement for Smart Forfour?
What's included
| Starter Motor | |
| No additional work without your approval | |
| We only use manufacturer parts or equivalent | |
| All parts and labour are protected with our Fixter 12-month warranty |
The starter motor is the component responsible for turning over or ‘cranking’ the engine to start the car. Without a functioning starter motor, it’s not possible to start a car by using the ignition alone. The starter motor is a key component for a smooth running vehicle.
How long does a starter motor replacement for Smart Forfour take?
| Car model | Average labour time |
|---|---|
| Smart Forfour 1 Prime | 2 h 51 min - 3 h 24 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Proxy | 2 h 49 min - 3 h 26 min |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Prime | 1 h 5 min - 1 h 46 min |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Proxy | 1 h 3 min - 1 h 48 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Passion | 2 h 43 min - 3 h 32 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.1 Pulse | 59 min - 1 h 52 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.5 Pulse | 1 h 15 min - 2 h 12 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Edition | 2 h 19 min - 3 h 4 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.5 Brabus | 1 h 12 min - 2 h |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Passion | 2 h 44 min - 3 h 20 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.1 Passion | 1 h 6 min - 1 h 46 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.3 Passion | 1 h 4 min - 1 h 48 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.5 Passion | 1 h 20 min - 2 h 8 min |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Edition 1 | 2 h 36 min - 3 h 28 min |
| Smart Forfour 1.3 Coolstyle | 58 min - 1 h 54 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Edition Black | 2 h 38 min - 3 h 21 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Edition White | 54 min - 1 h 41 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Prime Premium | 2 h 51 min - 3 h 25 min |
| Smart Forfour 1 Proxy Premium | 2 h 31 min - 3 h 9 min |
| Smart Forfour 0.9 Edition Black | 1 h 5 min - 1 h 47 min |
