Autoelectros ‘reman and return’ service set for peak
Autoelectro believes its ‘reman and return’ service is more important than ever with classic car season well and truly underway! But what does it entail? Here’s Harnek Bhogal to explain.
With many vintage car owners and enthusiasts preferring to restore original components back to OE specification, we can guarantee an exact fit and function, one that maintains authenticity, performance and, crucially, aids resale value.
At Autoelectro, our remanufactured starter motors and alternators are tested individually to meet – or exceed – OE specification. This is achieved thanks to the latest OE specification test equipment available in the market.
The alternative is a mass-produced copy version that, while often readily available, may not offer the same level of precision or compatibility required for classic vehicles. By choosing remanufactured OE units, enthusiasts can be assured of both authenticity and dependable performance, preserving the vehicle’s heritage and long-term value.
What can go wrong on a classic car?
It is a myth that classic cars are tougher to fix than today’s modern vehicles; in fact, as starter motor and alternator technology is much less complex than newer units, such as an iStARS (integrated Starter-Alternator Reversible System) or BSG (Belted Starter Generator), technicians should feel confident about fitting them.
Worn bearings are a common sight on older alternators; they allow the rotor inside the unit to spin, so if one is worn, it can lead to excessive noise – comparable to a grinding or whining noise – and reduced charging efficiency. Corroded or loose wiring is also prevalent; this can lead to intermittent charging issues.
Switching to starter motors, a bad earth – which can lead to weak cranking – and worn bushes – that can wear down over time and lead to starting issues – are two of the most typical faults associated with vintage units.
If you are searching for a particular part number, you can utilise our business WhatsApp service. By sending images of units to our base in Bradford, a member of the engineering team can identify that unit and offer a solution.
For any classic car owner looking to maintain authenticity, reliability and performance, working with a skilled and experienced re-manufacturer – not to mention passionate classic car enthusiast – we can give old units a new lease of life, without compromising its heritage.
What’s available?
We have more than 5,000 unique part numbers in stock – from fastmoving, technologically modern to specialist, traditional units. This is possible because of our engineers and technicians’ ability to source core, disassemble, inspect, assemble and test units.
Standout, timeless units include an alternator for an Aston Martin Lagonda 5.3 V8 petrol (1990- onwards), starter motor for a Talbot Express 2.5 diesel (1989-onwards), water-cooled alternator for a Bentley Arnage 6.7 V8 petrol (2000-onwards) and starter motor for a Suzuki Alto 0.8 petrol (1985-onwards).
