A starter motor, is a high toque electric motor, which starts your car. It does this by turning the gear on the engine fly wheel. Before the invention of starter motors, cars were started with a hand crank.
A video explaining the workings of a starter motor and some repair tips.
A working starter motor is essential in modern cars. With out one, you won’t be able to start your car. In older cars, you can jump start them but a lot of modern vehicles aren’t capable of being started that way. If your looking for a replacement starter motor you could consider using used parts. They are considerably lower in cost and by recycling a part you are doing a service to the environment. Finding used parts is easy too, it’s as easy as filing in a form.
Note: This article is meant as guidance only, consult your manufacturers guide or a professional before performing any maintenance.