Starter motors sit at the center of every modern ignition, yet most drivers only notice them when the key twist leads to silence. I want to unpack what that small electric motor actually does, how it ...

Q: Recently you replied to a question about an intermittent starter problem on a 2015 Honda Accord. Honda has TSB 16-002 about the issue. There is an issue with the clearance between the starter and ...

Before you call a tow truck, it's worth trying a few of these tips to get your car up and running.

When it comes to turning over, it always seems that Corvette starters tend to dislike two things: Compression and heat. Increase the compression ratio and the starter isn't happy. Increase the ...

Car Craft recently built a new Chevy 383 stroker that produces nearly 460 hp. While most everything on the engine was new, the original 1969-spec starter was reused. When the engine is cold, our old ...

I recently acquired a 1968 Chevy truck with what is probably a replacement 350 motor. It had sat a long time and was in unknown condition. I thought it might run if it could get fuel and spark. I made ...