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Recent Auto Electrician reviews in South East Melbourne

Muni was on time and very helpful, he closed window in our car.

Auto electrician

$200

Fantastic what great guy awesome installation

Install uniden 4x4 uhf radio and antenna on 2021 bt 50

$265

Thank you great job

Dash cam installation

$100

Very pleasant to work with, good explanation. Nil issues during installation.

Dash cam installation and hardwiring

$120

Shane is a very good professional and done the job excellent.

I need car CD player installation

$90

Great communication, arrived on time, friendly and explained everything. Camera and monitor installed, cabling very tidy. Great job and thanks Ericson!

Reverse Camera Installation

$110

What's the average cost of an auto electrician in South East Melbourne

$120 - $175

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$120

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$140

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$175

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What do auto electricians do?

Warning lights on your dash or flickering headlights may indicate an electrical issue, or perhaps your car just won’t start. Fortunately, many auto-electricians offer a mobile service to ensure you’re not left stranded on the side of the road if something unexpected happens. 

Here are some common issues that your auto electrician can help with:

Engine electrics and brakes

It’s important to act on any warning lights on your dash, especially your anti-lock braking system (ABS) to fix any issues before they become unsafe. Firstly, your auto electrician will use a diagnostics machine to review the health of your battery, alternator, and starter motor. 

  • A flat battery can be the cause of many electrical issues but fortunately, they’re easily replaced. However, if your battery isn’t holding charge, your auto electrician will consider whether the alternator (which charges the battery when the car is running) is working.

The starter motor may be the problem if your car won’t start, and this can either be repaired or replaced. An auto electrician can complete checks on fuel pumps and your electronic fuel injection (EFI) system to repair or improve your car’s engine. 

Auto electricals

Having trouble with auto electrics such as central locking, cruise control, windscreen wipers, power windows and mirrors? Your local auto electrician will check for blown fuses or short circuits to isolate and fix the problem.

Lighting systems

Functioning lighting systems are required for safety and legal reasons, so it’s important to have any issues fixed quickly. Lighting issues are often associated with the battery and alternator. 

Car security systems

Keep your vehicle safe and secure with a car alarm and immobiliser installed by a qualified auto sparky. An alarm acts as a deterrent to car thieves and an immobiliser ensures the engine won’t start if entry is gained to the vehicle. Plus, installing a dash cam and reversing camera is another smart safety and security measure.

Emergency roadside assistance

If you find yourself stranded with a car that won’t start, a mobile auto electrician near you can help you get back on the road sooner. Their vehicle is fully-equipped with the necessary tools to diagnose the problem, so they can repair many issues on the spot. For any complex problems, you’ll need to arrange a tow truck to take your car to a safe location for further work.

Recent Auto Electrician tasks in South East Melbourne

Bullbar, rear step bar and tow bar installation

$300

Narre Warren, Victoria

8th Mar 2026

Hi everyone, I have a bullbar , rear step bar for my Toyota HiAce 2019 and I need someone to install all of it

Front control arm installation for Subaru Forester

$180

Oakleigh South VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Front right control arm installation for a 2017 Subaru Forester. I got the spare part, I only need a professional to install this for a reasonable price.

Dashcam installation front and rear hardwired

$200

Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Hardwired Dash Cam installation, DriveVision make, front and rear in a 2019 Toyota CHR. I may include a 2015 Honda HRV if comes at a reasonable cost.

Very experienced in his work. Pleasure to work with.

Auto Electrician

$100

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

5th Mar 2026

My toyota rukus auto lock/unlock is playing up. it can lock but it can't unlock. Currently i'm accessing the car via the physical key on the driver side door. When pressing the key fob to unlock, the car beeps a number of times but the doors are not unlock. Locking the car however is not an issue. To unlock the passenger doors, i have to do so from internally.

Headlights restore

$100

Keysborough VIC 3172, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I want to restore my headlight

Needed: Gas,Electricity & plumbing Compliance certificate.

$300

Dandenong VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Hi, I have an imported food trailer located in Dandenong VIC. The trailer was built to Australian standards overseas, and I now require a licensed professional to inspect the existing installations and issue the relevant Victorian compliance certificate. If any minor updates are required to meet compliance, I am happy to complete them as advised. Please provide your license number, experience with food trailers, inspection fee, and availability. Access is available this week. Thank you.

Dashcam installation

$120

Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Need dashcam installation for Denza B5. Viofo A229 Ultra front and rear with HK4 hardware kit.

Awesome guy. Perfect job for our new car, so happy.

Repair an electrical wire on motorbike

$100

Doveton VIC 3177, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Looking for someone who can come pretty much now and fix a wire on a Honda cbr that has been partially melted with what appears to be a jet lighter. It's not melted all the way through but enough to be messing with the electronics. Should be a pretty straightforward job for someone who knows what they're doing, only one fairing to be removed. Needs to be done asap.

Had my bike roaring as she should do within no time at all. Legend 🤘

Apple CarPlay Retrofit Installation F32 BMW 435i (2014)

$125

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Need experienced installer to supply & install CarPlay (MMI). Must have F-series experience. Cheers!

Auto electrician

$150

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Looking for somebody to connect some switches in a 200 series land cruiser Will have Car panels removed for access and wires run just need them connected correctly One switch is a replacement for a reverse camera The other is a remote switch to turn on a power supply to the rear of vehicle Switches are from air on board which I have

Audi A5 2017 Front Grille Installation – Today (Cranbourne East)

$150

Endeavour Hills, Victoria

19th Feb 2026

Looking for an experienced mechanic or automotive installer to replace the front grille on my 2017 Audi A5 Sportback. I already have the new grille ready to install. The job involves removing the front bumper, swapping the grille, and reinstalling everything properly. Car has: • Parking sensors • Standard front setup I need someone who: • Has done bumper removals before • Knows how to handle sensors safely • Has their own tools • Can do it carefully without damaging clips or paint Location: Cranbourne East Looking to get this done today if possible. Please comment with: • Your experience • Availability today • Your quote Happy to bring the car to you if nearby. Thanks!

Caravan Electrical work and certification

$800

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

18th Feb 2026

MUST BE LICENSED TO CERTIFY ELECTRICALS AND UNDERSTAND AUST CARAVAN REGS 3 small campers Inspect, test, and certify the camper’s 12 and 240v electrical systems to ensure full compliance with Australian Standards and applicable regulations. The camper includes: 12V DC electrical system 240V AC electrical system Battery AGM 1 x Solar panel roof-mounted Solar charge controller PowerPoints with USB and USC outlets x 3 & 12v outlets Work required: Install the earth wiring system Relocated RCD switch - currently located under the seat Check PowerPoints and replace if not compliant Check AGM battery health Replace any wiring identified as not compliant or safe. Separate 240 and 12v wiring and install conduit protection as needed

Toyota alternator replacement

$80

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Toyota Alphard alternator replacement : Removing from one Alphard and replacing into other.

Looking for a auto electrician

$15

Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Got issues with my camry s aircon Blows on drivers side but not passengers side

Remove and replace alternator

$10

Clyde VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Need old alternator removed and new alternator put in. It’s a Jeep Cherokee 2015 2.0L diesel. Alternator is in a hard position. It’s near the side bottom of the engine on drivers side

Reverse camera installation

$20

Hallam VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Need a reverse camera installed on a ford falcon 2007 that has a tray and canopy setup

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Easy going and easy to deal with would definitely recommend him.

Dash cam installation

$50

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2025

I already have all the cables run and it’s up and running the only thing I need help with is connecting it to the fuse box

David was super quick to get my job done. Was around the corner when I accepted the offer and was here in no time. Smashed out the job in 10 minutes. Happy with his work

Auto electrician to wire tail lights

$200

Dingley VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Auto electrician needed to wire rear tail lights on 1993 GQ Patrol. Reverse, indicator, brake lights. Old plugs have been cut, either need them hard wired in or new plugs made.

On time and did exactly what I needed, thank you!

Headunit installation

$200

Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

7th Oct 2025

We have a headunit going in to a Toyota Noah, all the wiring looms, should be plug and play Ive attached a link to what we have https://www.cjindustriesaustralia.com/products/toyota-noah-voxy-esquire-2014-2021-plug-play-head-unit-upgrade-kit-car-radio-with-wireless-wired-apple-carplay-android-auto?srsltid=AfmBOor-gzIFshn0HwznoMLZ4EIUjx7rj95wW5wSCMX5Er9MHAphaE9m

Excellent service, very thorough

Auto Electrical work

$100

Berwick VIC, Australia

27th Sep 2025

Truck cabin lights is on always

Excellent Friendly service