Mahle Starters

Prior to the invention of the starter, engines were fired by way of various methods including springs, gunpowder cylinders, and the hand crank. In 1911, Charles Kettering and Henry Leland invented the first electric starter. It first appeared on the 1912 Cadillac and has since gone on to be incorporated in just about every vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine. The starter motor provides torque to spin the engine internals, creating suction to draw in air for combustion. Startup is when a vehicle actually experiences the most wear, especially in the starter motor and the engine itself. Your engine’s starter motor, while expertly engineered from the factory to perform on demand, can eventually succumb to the effects of time and wear. At that point, you have two options: either purchase a brand new replacement starter, or you can save money by repairing the stock unit yourself. No matter which way you choose, Discount Starter & Alternator has quality replacement, brand new OEM-spec aftermarket starters, parts, and repair kits. We’re a proud retailer of Mahle, one of the world’s top premier automotive parts manufacturers and suppliers. With Mahle’s history in automotive performance, motorsports, and motor vehicle engineering, rest assured that your Mahle brand replacement starter has been engineered and manufactured with the latest, state-of-the-art design and technology. Browse our online inventory and shop with full confidence at Discount Starter & Alternator.