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  • Headlight bulb replacement
  • Starter motors
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Recent Auto Electrician reviews in East Brisbane

Great service and professional and in a timely manner

Autoelectrician Required

$250

Awesome job, thank you !

Auto Electrics

$80

An absolute legend in sorting out my decable of truck wiring. This is your guy to get it done.

Auto electrician

$200

Very efficient and cost effective

Auto Electrician required

$100

Excellent work. Very friendly

Change Jeep headlight bulb 💡

$100

Great job showed up fast

Starter motor supply and install

$300

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

$115 - $270

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$115

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$190

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$270

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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 East Brisbane

Installing LED lights into an 2023 Mitsubishi outlander car

$200

Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia

6th Aug 2026

installing LED light's slips into an 2023 Mitsubishi outlander

Electric Window replacement on 2006 VZ commodore

$100

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

5th Aug 2026

I have the window already I need the new window installed it's an electric window drivers side door on a 2006 v commodore

Install car stereo Subaru xv 2019

$300

Victoria Point QLD 4165, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I want a stereo upgrade installed. Must have insurance. Install includes key 200 amp. 6 speakers and a under seat sub. Clean install. I already have the parts .

Remove starter motor and test it ZD30

$120

Redland Bay QLD 4165, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Need someone to remove the starter motor from my Nissan GU Patrol ZD30 CRD (manual). I’ve already removed the mounting bolts, but I can’t get the electrical connections off. I also accidentally pulled off two vacuum hoses near the starter and need them reconnected. I don’t need a new starter fitted at this stage—just the old starter removed and tested, vacuum hoses put back on. The car is on Grass and can not move The starter motor has a lot of oil on it from a previous oil leak

Need electrical looked at on 500cc quad

$400

Redland Bay QLD, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

No spark, dodgy wiring. Was going a yr ago went hunting5 days no problems now no spark

Shutter roller installation for BYD SHARK 6

$280

Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

31st Jul 2026

I purchased a electric roller shutter from UniUte (see the link below for details), need someone to help install it to my BYD SHARK6. https://uniute.com.au/products/byd-shark-6-roller-shutter-2025-electric-roller-cover?_pos=6&_sid=4e36f5039&_ss=r

Dash cam - ACC wire installation

$80

Manly West QLD 4179, Australia

25th Jul 2026

I’ve got a front and rear dash cam in my car that I’ve partially installed with a hard wire kit. The only part I’m having trouble with is connecting the ACC wire from the battery to my fuse box so that the dash cam parking sensor knows when you turn on and off automatically without draining my battery. The negative and the positive wires are already connected to the battery. It is not a full installation as most of it is already done. I JUST need the acc wire connected that is it!!!!!

Ford F250 1989 Mechanical & Electrical Help

$1,234

Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Restoring a 1989 Ford F250, RHD-converted, 302 Windsor EFI with C6 auto. I've handled bodywork, cosmetic restoration and some mechanical fitment myself, but need someone who genuinely knows these trucks for the mechanical/electrical side. NEED HELP WITH: - Engine bay assessment — unidentified components/routing on a 302 Windsor EFI - Alternator/charging wiring — no harness diagram survives the RHD conversion - Unlabelled connectors/wiring in engine bay and firewall needing ID and correct termination - AC routing — no firewall penetration yet for HVAC lines & Condensor - Suspension/steering — ball joints, radius arm bushes, sway bar bushes (parts on hand) - Brake system check before first fluid commitment - Pre-start sign-off — fuel system, belts, general check before first start IDEAL PERSON: - Experience with classic American V8s/Ford F-series, ideally RHD conversions - Comfortable fault-tracing without a full wiring diagram - Happy to explain as they go, not just take it away On-site, Cleveland QLD, truck not driveable. Ongoing work preferred. Quality parts on hand. Flexible with weekdays/ weekends

Mobile Auto Electrician needed for my ute

$125

Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Auto Electrician need for my ford ranger 2019 3.2L px3 Fault codes are - RCM- B1414:13-8B U3000:49-08 Would prefer a fault find done this week but am flexible. ($$ is based on fault finding i am aware of additional charges)

Change headlights on Mercedes a200

$200

Sheldon QLD 4157, Australia

14th Jul 2026

I have new headlights for the car just need them swapped over

Car stereo install

$150

Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

13th Jul 2026

I have a new Sony double DIN head unit and the required cabling to be installed into a 1999 Nissan GU Patrol. The old stereo has already been removed and the dash fascia is also off as I’m replacing the old cracked one with a new one that I’ve sourced.

Ashton was awesome, super quick install, great job.

UHF and antenna install in truck Brisbane Mount cotton

$150

Brisbane QLD 4165, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

UHF and antenna installation in truck

Installed UHF in truck .Done extra work without asking for more money.

Install headlight bulbs

$25

Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

I have 3 bulbs out, one park light, one reverse and one brake that need changing. I’ve already bought the bulbs just need help doing it

Install a uhf radio

$180

Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

27th Jun 2026

I need someone with auto electrician knowledge to come install and wire up my uhf radio to my car.

He did a great job at installing my UHF.

Installation of apple carplay

$150

Gumdale QLD 4154, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I’m not very good with electrics and need This done as I have bought a new head unit and fascia for my car.

Did a good job of fitting the product.

Aftermarket Spoiler riser installation

$100

Manly West QLD 4179, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Install MK8 Ford Fiesta ST spoiler risers https://vuduperformance.com/products/enhanced-performance-spoiler-risers-mk8-mk8-5-fiesta-multiple-colours?srsltid=AfmBOorJUWKQ_UM40OWjemqSnSoJXYonBYuLeaLMOgRrsOpe8mf0irMr

Auto Electrican to fit mirror reverse camera kit

$15

Capalaba QLD, Australia

31st May 2026

I have 2006 Ford (TX, AWD) Territory. I need auto electrician to fit 4.3" mirror mounted reverse camera kit

Bruce was wonderful, very professional, would absolutely use him again

Need to connect central locking on my egr gen3 canopy ford ranger

$10

Hemmant QLD, Australia

15th May 2026

I have a egr gen3 canopy and need to connect central locking to my car, px2 ford ranger.

Bruce was a legend, I didn’t have the right parts for the job but still tried to make it work. No complaints will be using him again.

John Deere LT180 starter/electrics

$200

Wellington Point, Queensland

18th Apr 2026

My John Deere ride on LT180 is running but recently it just stopped. I charged the battery and won't even turn over when I turn the key. Looking for someone to come and take a look at who knows how to fix electrics/starter issues

Thanks to Paul, he went above and beyond and got my ride on mower working, and then went on to try and fix the previous mechanic's mistakes

Someone good with auto electric

$150

Thorneside QLD, Australia

13th Apr 2026

My brake lights are stuck on i have replaced the brake switch and they are still on need help trying to figure out the problem

Very efficient and good communication