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Recent Auto Electrician reviews in West Melbourne

Great service, excellent job. Looks very nice.

Dashcam installation

$80

Super knowledgeable with dash cams, installed it really quickly and gave me a tutorial on how to use it. Highly recommend David!

Hardwire Dashcam Installation - Toyota Corolla

$140

Adam has good work ethic and very helpful

Car hoist installation

$500

Awesome job highly recommend

Auto Electrician

$150

Great service quick and efficient friendly highly recommend

Dash cam installation, need dash cam to be reinstalled

$50

Very detailed and fast. He has eyws for excellence. Great job

Dash camera installation

$50

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

$120 - $189

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$120

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$140

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$189

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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 West Melbourne

Toyota RAV4 Headlight Cleaning & Dash Cam Install

$200

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Looking for someone who can remove, open, and deep clean the inside of both headlights on my 2008 Toyota RAV4. The lenses are very hazy from the inside, so I’m after a proper internal clean (not just an exterior polish). I also need you to install a dash cam on my car. i have the camera already (I just need it installed ) Please let me know if you can do both and send me a quote. Thanks!

Electrical work

$60

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

28th Jul 2026

My escooter needs some electrical repairs, wire casing torn, im too lazy to do. Any1? I dont want connectors as this needs to be slim as it slides beside the frame so I just want it the way it was. 1 wire Freying which why im putting it out there or else I would have thrown a sleve straight over it but I want it done properly n soldered or.wire replaced. Also anyone e know.where i can modify my escooter

Mobile auto electrician needed – LC105 fuel pump fault

$300

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

28th Jul 2026

I require a mobile auto electrician to diagnose an electrical fault on a 2000 Toyota LandCruiser 105 Series with a 1FZ-FE petrol engine and automatic transmission. The driver-side and passenger-side footwell junction blocks suffered water damage and have since been replaced with matching units. The vehicle cranks but will not start, the instrument cluster is not operating, and neither the main nor sub fuel pump is running. The replacement main fuel-pump motor has been bench-tested and operates correctly. Approximately 10.8 V is present at the disconnected pump connector, but the circuit produces only a dim test-globe result under load, indicating a likely high-resistance connection, relay, earth, junction-block or wiring fault. The dashboard and some interior components are currently removed, providing good access to the junction blocks, wiring, ECU, relays and connectors. The vehicle is not driveable and is located in Yarraville. Could you please advise your availability, call-out fee and likely hourly rate for fault-finding and repair? Thanks, Phil

Car seat installation

$40

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Changing rear facing to forward facing car seat brand Maxi Cosi Pria

Auto electrician

$200

Sydenham VIC 3037, Australia

27th Jul 2026

My cars jump start posts not working and need to jump start the car

2 channel dashcam installation - Footscray

$200

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

26th Jul 2026

I have a 70mai M800 dual channel dashcam that I need hardwire installed in my Skoda Superb wagon. I have the hardwire kit and dashcam, just looking for it to be installed. Looking for a super tidy install

Great service, quick responses to queries, neat install. Would recommend

UHF Radio Installers on LDV D-90

$150

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Uniden X76 In-Car Radio + Antenna

Car seat installation

$200

Rockbank VIC 3335, Australia

24th Jul 2026

I have 2 car seats that need to be installed properly so they don’t move one forward facing and 1 rear facing

UHF Radio Installers

$100

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Uniden X76 In-Car Radio + Antenna

Dashcam installation

$100

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

20th Jul 2026

3channel 7omai dashcam installation hardwired with parking mode. Car Hyundai Tucson.

Super quck and efficient

Dashcam Installation

$120

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

17th Jul 2026

Just got a Wolfbox front and rear dashcam and it needs to be installed to a Kia Pv5 Cargo Van. Cabin and cargo area is seperate and rear dashcam needs to be installed outside of the van since there is no backdoor window. Location is Werribee.

He is very good at his job and he did id very quick. I would defo call him again.

Dash Cam Installation – BMW X1 OEM-Style Front/Rear Kit

$100

Altona Meadows VIC 3028, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Mangoal Front 4K & Rear 1080p Dash Cam, custom-designed for BMW X1 Gen3 (U11), OEM mirror-style front unit, rear camera, WiFi/app control, GPS, 128GB card included. I already own the unit — just need it professionally installed. Product link for reference: https://amzn.asia/d/00vDJp9N Scope of work: • Remove and refit interior trim (A-pillar, headliner edge, boot trim) to hide wiring • Mount front camera behind the rearview mirror (OEM-style bracket) • Run rear camera cable to the tailgate/rear window • Test recording, WiFi/app pairing, and GPS function before finishing • Tidy cable routing, no rattles, no exposed wiring Requirements: • Experience installing dash cams in BMWs (ideally X1/X2/3 Series or similar interior trim) preferred • Own tools (trim removal tools, fuse taps/add-a-circuit, multimeter) • Please bring your own consumables (fuse taps, cable ties, etc.) — I’ll supply the dash cam kit itself

Efficient and Awesome

Dash Camera Installation

$10

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I need to get dash cam installed in my 3 cars. Hardwired, front and back. Cars are : 2009 mazda CX-9, Suzuki swift 2017, Toyota Fortuner 2022. Located Point cook. Can do all 3 together.

Great work. Highly recommended.

Auto electrician! Roof top tent

$250

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

30th May 2026

I need an auto electrician to look at my Anderson plug on my roof top tent! It’s hard to plug in in its current location and I’d like to try orginise something differant

Provided a quality job at fair pricing! Job ended up being a bit more annoying than first thought but he got the job done perfectly.

Headlight Restoration Please

$50

Harkness VIC, Australia

30th May 2026

Description:Hi everyone, I am looking for a mobile detailer to perform a professional headlight restoration on my 2001 Mercedes CLK. Both front headlight lenses are yellowed/oxidised and need to be cut, polished, and UV-sealed.Timing:I am home today (Saturday afternoon) if anyone can do a last-minute job.Otherwise, I am away tomorrow until next weekend. Requirements:Must be a mobile service and bring your own equipment i can offer power via extension lead .Must include a UV protection clear coat or ceramic sealant so they don't fade again quickly.Please send through your quotes and availability. Thanks!Location: Harknes

Very pleasant to deal with 100% will book this man again great bloke

Car headlight bulb change

$50

Williamstown VIC, Australia

27th May 2026

Replace globe in secondary headlight of a Holden Captiva. I have purchased the bulb already

Very friendly and very efficient work

Auto electrician for harley davidson

$10

Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

Harley 500 street Want to change handle bars from low to high bars and require wiring loom to be adjusted/lengthened In the bars its self some switches have 3 wires and the plugs have 2 wires Also have the bike here for you to be able to test My budget is for connection to be able to assist

Highly recommended Very talented

Dash cam installation

$100

Werribee VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

I’ve already purchased a VIOFO A329S 2CH with 128GB SD card, HK6 hardwire kit and fuse kit for my 2014 Toyota Corolla. Just looking for a quote for installation with front and rear cameras, parking mode setup and hidden wiring. Thanks.

He is such a good person, onetime, good communication. Professional setup. He is the guy

Dashcam Installation

$100

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

8th May 2026

I have a VIOFO A129 Plus Duo dash cam which needs to be installed on my Hyundai. I previously had a Garmin Mini dashcam hardwired. The wiring is still there but it's not compatible with the new dashcam. This kit is for a front and rear dash. It also comes with the HK3 hardwire kit

Fantastic work, highly recommend.

Dash cam installation. Front and rear

$150

Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia

3rd May 2026

I have an i30N and I’ve got a thinkware U1000 front and rear dash cam kit needing installation.

Great experience and very professional