Won't start? We test before we replace.
If your car won't start or your battery keeps dying, the starter or alternator is likely the culprit. We test both and replace only what actually failed.
The short answer
STARTER & ALTERNATOR at Nick's Tire & Auto, 17625 Euclid Ave in Cleveland/Euclid, OH: FREE test. Walk in 7 days a week — no appointment needed, and you don't pay until you say yes. Call (216) 862-0005.
STARTER & ALTERNATOR — TRANSPARENT PRICING
Concrete starting prices below. Free written estimate before any wrench moves — you see what's needed before you commit.
Starter replacement
$250–$500
Alternator replacement
$350–$700
Charging system test
FREE
Most vehicles. Pricing varies by vehicle and parts. Call for exact quote.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
When your car won't start, Nick's tests the battery, starter, and alternator to find the actual cause -- no parts-swapping guesswork. Free charging system test, same-day replacement for most vehicles, and a 12-month warranty on parts and labor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A clicking sound when turning the key can be either. We load-test the battery first — if it passes, the starter is likely failed. If the battery is dead, we test the alternator to make sure it was actually charging. This prevents you from replacing the wrong part.
Text me a quote.
Drop your name + number. A master tech texts you a real quote for starter & alternator within a few minutes.
BOOK YOUR STARTER & ALTERNATOR
Most starter and alternator replacements completed same day.
Pull Up · We Work First Come First Served
Need starter-alternator? No appointments to chase. Drop your car off if you can't wait — we'll text you the second it's ready.
$10 down on tires · 4 financing partners · we text when your car is ready. No appointment needed — never has been.
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