Top 10 Starter Manufacturers
TOP 10 best starter manufacturers
10 Eltra (PRAMO)
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.3
The Pramo company presented in our rating, founded in 1917, represents a wide range of automotive equipment for trucks and cars, as well as for agricultural and military equipment. This manufacturer, among other things, offers thermostats, starters, alternators and other high-quality assembly parts, which also attract owners of "people's" VAZ cars at an affordable price.
Separately, geared starters manufactured by Pramo can be distinguished. They are leaders in the number of enthusiastic consumer reviews regarding their technical characteristics. Starters work quietly, instantly set the motor in motion and at the same time save battery power. However, not all motorists are pleased with the fact that there are no spare parts for these starters - if they need to be repaired, a repair kit is far from being available everywhere, and ordering via the Internet takes time for delivery.
9 StartVOLT
Country: Russia (produced in Korea)
Rating (2022): 4.5
One of the most famous Russian manufacturers of starters and alternators is StartVOLT, whose product range is focused exclusively on domestic car brands such as VAZ, UAZ, Chevrolet. In reviews of products of this brand, they note the best performance and long service life of the equipment.
A distinctive feature of starters manufactured by this company is their increased performance, achieved by increasing the torque. Such products start the engine much faster than analogues, while energy costs remain at the same level. This was made possible thanks to the company's own research work and the introduction of the latest patented technologies in the production process.
8 FENOX
Country: Belarus
Rating (2022): 4.6
FENOX starters attract consumers with their price and better wear resistance. The presented company fully automated the production process, thanks to which it was possible to significantly reduce factory defects and ensure the highest assembly accuracy. Owners of foreign and domestic models of GAZ and VAZ positively note the change of original starters to FENOX products - they fully correspond to the factory dimensions and are installed without any difficulties.
Despite the availability of products from this company, they have the best technical and operational characteristics in their price segment. Thanks to the introduction of innovative solutions, this manufacturer has managed to significantly increase the efficiency of starters and increase their resource. There are reviews in which the owners confirm the absence of breakdowns for more than 5 years, and this is provided that the car is parked even in winter under the open sky.
7 KZATE
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.6
The Saratov Machine-Building Plant produces high-quality products that are in demand not only in our country and in European countries, but also on the American continent.The modern design of the starter makes it easy to replace worn brushes without dismantling the entire housing.
This solution allows many car owners of domestic VAZs to independently service the equipment without resorting to the help of a specialist. In the reviews of off-road enthusiasts, the advantages of this model over others are especially noted due to the vertical arrangement of the brushes. Incoming water does not cause serious damage to the equipment, quickly flowing down.
6 BATE
Country: Belarus
Rating (2022): 4.7
The Belarusian manufacturer produces both conventional and gear starters for various car brands, including the most popular VAZ models in Russia. The range of component parts is well represented on the domestic market, so the repair of this electrical equipment is distinguished by affordability and the constant availability of the necessary components for sale.
Low energy consumption of BATE geared starters reduces the load on the car's on-board network, which significantly increases the life of the battery and wiring. In the reviews, the owners note the availability and ease of self-maintenance due to the presence of a special window for changing the lubricant without disassembling the starter.
5 Remy (Delco)
Country: USA (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.7
One of the oldest auto parts manufacturers, Remy Delco, is today a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation. In the domestic market, the brand is represented by a wide range of automotive components and parts.Among other things, the company is engaged in the processing and manufacture of alternators, starters and ignition systems, which are characterized by durability and exceptional reliability.
Remy Delco geared starters use the latest technology and the finest materials. The final stage of the production process is product testing, due to which there is almost no defect in the retail network. The range of starters manufactured by the company includes models for both trucks and cars, including the most popular VAZ cars in Russia.
4 CARGO
Country: Denmark
Rating (2022): 4.9
The international corporation CARGO has been present in the auto parts market for more than 50 years. Its products are of high quality and fair price, covering a range of more than 35 thousand components for various car brands. It is this characteristic in their reviews that the owners who bought gear starters of this brand give.
The divisions of the company, located around the world, are engaged in a comprehensive repair of their electrical equipment, thanks to which the consumer manages to save a lot. The use of an old housing significantly reduces the price of a remanufactured starter that has all the characteristics of a new unit.
3 Delta
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.9
This German starter is more affordable, although there are absolutely no complaints about the build quality. The gear starter is immediately ready for installation - it has enough lubrication for normal operation.The company produces a serious range of models with different starting power, suitable for machines of almost all leading manufacturers in the world.
Owners highly appreciate the universal maintainability of Delta starters - you can install reliable components from a more expensive Bosch brand. In addition, in the reviews, consumers express satisfaction with the company's pricing policy - this is especially noticeable when replacing original components from brands such as Ford, Renault or Mercedes.
2 Bosch
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 5.0
One of the best packaging manufacturers in the world guarantees the high quality and reliability of its products. Bosch geared starters are distinguished by the reliability of not only the electrical circuit of the equipment, but also its mechanical part.
The manufacturer produces a wide range of models suitable for almost any car. Installation is also possible on the VAZ brand. Judging by the reviews, Bosch starters are unlike any more durable and reliable than domestic products. At the same time, the brand is well represented on the market, has a high maintainability and enjoys steadily growing demand from buyers.
1 Denso
Country: Japan
Rating (2022): 5.0
Starters of this company are installed on cars coming off the assembly lines of Japanese manufacturers. Toyota, Mazda, Subaru and other brands of cars from this country are famous for their reliability and endurance. This fully applies to the company's gear models supplied to the spare parts market.
In addition, the line of models allows you to install Denso starters on European car brands, as well as on domestic VAZs.The high reliability of starters (according to reviews, they cover more than 200 thousand km without repair) and maintainability make the choice in favor of products of this brand the most rational solution.