The starter motor, also known as the ‘starter’, and alternator are essential components of a vehicle. They are largely responsible for a vehicle’s reliability and efficiency. A defective starter or alternator can cause considerable problems. It is therefore crucial for workshops to recognise and replace these components at an early stage. HELLA’s deposit-free starters and alternators mean that automotive professionals are making the right choice.

• Products in approved quality: All starters and alternators fulfil the particularly high quality requirements of the HELLA Competence Centre

• A perfect fit: Rely on products that are guaranteed to fit

• Broad range & high market coverage: With our wide range of vehicle-specific starters and alternators, you will always find the right product

• No deposit system! We do not have a deposit system, so there is no need to return used parts

The starter (motor) is an electric motor that starts a vehicle’s combustion engine. It receives energy from the battery and brings the combustion engine to a sufficient speed for the starting process via a gearwheel, also known as a pinion, to trigger it to start.

The Alternator’s job is to supply all electrical consumers within the vehicle with energy and to charge the starter battery at the same time. The alternator is usually driven by the engine via a drive belt. According to the induction principle, a charging current is generated that supplies the vehicle with electrical energy.

Good to know: Start-stop systems are often used to reduce emissions. For this purpose, the starters from HELLA have a heavy-duty design for a longer service life, and the alternators have a higher power.