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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: suggs on February 25, 2008, 16:02:50

Title: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: suggs on February 25, 2008, 16:02:50

i need a new starter, so whats the better make Valeo or Britpart. both about the same price

cheers

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: V8MoneyPit on February 25, 2008, 16:36:48

Given similar prices, I would go for the Valeo. They are OE suppliers to many car companies. I'm sure the Britpart one would be fine though. Just my personal preference.

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: Guardian. on February 25, 2008, 16:59:12

i wouldnt be given britpart let alone buy it, it is crap, all the things ive had in the past have broken almost straight away, and the build quality is hideous on some of the stuff. thats my opinion.

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: Tommo on February 25, 2008, 17:21:08

yep britpart is total crap most of the time. its just made to the cheapest possible cost.

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: Defender on February 25, 2008, 22:15:43

Go for the Valeo one.
I got a cheaper one (can't remmember the make) for mine, but took it straight back as the design incorporated vent holes in the body. Not much good on a vehicle that gets used in mud & water.  :lol:

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: Les Henson on February 26, 2008, 08:20:53

There are three main makes of starter - Prestolite (rhymes with S*** for good reason), Valeo, which are very popular, and then Bosch, which are the best and most expensive. I wouldn't fit a Britpart one unless I needed practice in replacing starters quite often :)


Les.

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: suggs on February 26, 2008, 20:10:57

think ill get a Bosch, not a massive differance in price but best quality.
the valeo one i saw was second hand for £40, i got it mixed up with another one so thought it was new. dont think its worth the risk of a used one..

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: Range Rover Blues on February 27, 2008, 03:37:07

I'd buy Bosch without a seconds thought, valeo are good but think Lucas when you are considering it's quality.  If it were Britpart I'd want to know they had re-boxed something like a Valeo TBH.

Title: Re: Valeo or Britpart starter motor??
Post by: suggs on February 28, 2008, 18:19:42

pulled the old one out today and its a valeo, im thinking maybe get it refurbed..