# Rebuilt Starter **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 17, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-starter/29262 "2009-04-17T15:09:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![shamch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2009, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-starter/29262/1 "2009-04-17T15:09:30Z")
At times I would start my car by steping on the gas pedal and turning the ignition at the same time (which I believe damaged my starter)…I thought I needed to step on the gas pedal to start the car. My mechanic wants to give me a rebuilt starter. Are rebuilt starters ok? ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-starter/29262/2 "2009-04-17T15:35:21Z")
There are good rebuilds and bad rebuilds. In many cases the quality of the rebuild is directly proportional to the parts warranty. I tend to pay a bit more, use a namebrand (Delco, Autolite, Motorcraft, etc), and try to get a life warranted product. I try to balance price vs warranty in my consideration. Your mechanic may have a preference for a particular brand or vendor; ask him and ask about the parts warranty provided. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-starter/29262/3 "2009-04-17T17:02:18Z")
Rebuilt starters are as good or better then new…And usually a lot cheaper. There is no direct correlation between pressing on the gas pedal when starting a car and the starter being damaged. There is a INDIRECT correlation. Pressing on the gas pedal (especially in a fuel-injection motor) could make starting the car harder…THUS the starter will have to work harder to finially get the engine to start. May I suggest you read you owners manual on how to properly operate your car. ---
**Author:** ![shamch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-starter/29262/4 "2009-04-17T17:11:41Z")
I really appreciate your advice. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![shamch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@shamch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamch)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-starter/29262/5 "2009-04-17T17:13:15Z")
Your help is very much appreciated. I now have more knowledge. Thanks