OEM Starters for Reliable Cranking
A single click, slow cranking, intermittent no-start, grinding during startup, or a starter that continues running can indicate a failing starter or solenoid. Battery condition, cables, grounds, relays, and ignition controls should also be tested before replacement.
S&W sources original-equipment starters from cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Each application is compared by engine, electrical connector, tooth count where applicable, nose and mounting design, and clocking, then checked for cracked housings, damaged terminals, and visible gear wear.
Why Buy Starters from S&W?
- Engine-Specific Match: Mounting pattern, nose depth, electrical terminals, and drive gear must match the engine and transmission.
- Terminal Inspection: Electrical studs, plugs, housing, and mounting ears are checked for visible damage.
- Drive Gear Review: Accessible pinion teeth are inspected for obvious wear or damage before the starter is offered.
- OEM Fit & Alignment: A correctly matched factory starter preserves the intended relationship with the flywheel or flexplate.
Search Our Inventory
Search current inventory and bring the VIN or original starter number. Confirm the mounting pattern, terminals, and engine application before pickup.
Starters Questions
Does S&W pull used auto parts for customers?
S&W handles the part for customers buying through Full Service. In the U-Pull yard, customers bring their own tools and remove their own parts, so choose the operation that matches the help you need.
What information does S&W need to find the right used auto part?
Have the vehicle's year, make and model, the part needed, and the VIN when available. Relevant engine, transmission or vehicle configuration details can also help a parts specialist identify possible matches.
Can S&W use my VIN to help find the right auto part?
A VIN can help S&W identify details about a vehicle's configuration and narrow the search for a compatible used part. It supports the parts specialist's search, but it is not an automatic universal fitment guarantee.