Q: how much to replace starter ball park on BMW 2010 535xi
when I put the key in and push the start button sometimes engine does not start. I have to take it out and try a few times and then it works. sometimes it starts at the first time - intermittent. also when it does not start it makes a clicking noise.
My car has 95000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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