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Recent Auto Electricians tasks in Bournemouth

Diagnose & fix electrical fault on Vauxhall Movano (per hour)

£80

Burton, Dorset

19th Dec 2025

QUOTES PRICED PER HOUR (NOT FOR COMPLETE JOB) Symptoms: Van wont start Injection fault light Stop light Service light Engine light Upon fiddling with wires, the van started with some easy start on the 6th try (I can show you where these wires are). What we have tried: Changing fuel pressure sensor Fuel filter Checked fuel pump pressure on diagnostics (by disconecting and reconnecting the sensor) leading us to belive that it is not the high pressure fuel pump Checked for accelaration issues (confirming not the turbo) Other parts changed: Clutch Timing belt ECU Camshaft sensor Dog Bone Bolt and bracket Glow plugs __________ This is a diagnostics job to verify which wires are fualty and will take a good electrical mechanic. Once diagnosed I need it to be repaired and a new quote. Please only quote if you are confident with electrical mechanics. Based in Fairmile, Christchurch (van is not running), so will need the mechanic to be mobile or I will organise recovery to your garage (please note this is a high top van - 5.5 meters long and 2.3 meters wide). I will only organise the van to be moved if you are confident on repairing the van (not just diagnostics). Thanks for reading and hopefully you can help get our motorhome back on the road!

Diagnose and repair electrical fault/short preventing start. 05 vivaro

£150

Townsend, Dorset

1st Oct 2025

Starter turning strong but engine not firing. Mobile mechanic has done checks on ECU, fuses etc and believes there is a short in wiring preventing positive signal being sent to ECU requiring further investigation by auto electrician familiar with vauxhall vivaro 2005 vans.

Find issue which is potentially electrical fault in engine of car

£300

Wallisdown, Dorset

19th May 2025

2012 Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 Petrol Car switches itself off entirely intermittently. After a short time the car is able to switch back on again and drive a short distance. Roadside mechanic suggests that maybe the fusebox has an issue as one of the relays/pins was getting hotter and causing the car to switch off.

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What does an auto electrician 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 electrical businesses 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 an 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 technician 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 technician 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. 

Car electrics

Having trouble with auto electrics such as central locking, cruise control, windscreen wipers, power windows and mirrors? Your auto technician 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 electrician. 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 automotive 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 vehicle to a safe location for further work.

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Recent Auto Electricians tasks in Bournemouth

Mobile auto electrician

£500

Springbourne, Dorset

24th Mar 2025

Wiring issue on a Land Rover discovery sport Throwing codes which are all linked on same circuit

Egr valve & glow plug

£300

Jumpers Common, Dorset

14th Feb 2025

Aa checked vehicle, surging when driving, AA advised it was a slightly blocked egr valve & needed one glow plug replaced

Replace starter motor 1998 MW R100

£250

Linford, Hampshire

7th Dec 2024

Failed starter motor in R100 trike.

Led lights installation on interior dashboard , around radio , etc

£100

Wick, Dorset

1st Sep 2024

Image is of the interior , want it as previously said around the radio and the dashboard will have the led lights ready just need installation

My vwt4 won't start, glow plug relay buzzes and ticks

£100

Boscombe, Dorset

30th Aug 2024

Changed ignition barrel, new glow plug relay but still not working 😕

Fit a tow bar and wire in the electrics

£100

Branksome Park, Dorset

17th Aug 2024

Fit a tow bar on a XC40 car for a bike wrack

Parking sensor fix or replace

£100

Mill Throop, Dorset

19th Mar 2024

Parking sensors not working on ford smax

I need a reverse cam or sensors on my van

£350

Pokesdown, Dorset

6th Feb 2024

Need reverse camera or parking sensors installed on my ford transit high top 68 reg asap

Reverse camera installation

£50

Boscombe, Dorset

22nd Jan 2023

reverse camera installation Camera kit - XTRONS 3-in-1 Car Camera with Sensors Wide Angle Reversing Camera with Built-in Parking Sensor Waterproof Parking Aid Radar Car - 2015 Peugeot 2008 - Due date: Flexible

Parking sensors

£100

Moordown, Dorset

13th Jan 2023

Need front and rear parking sensors to be fixed - Due date: Flexible

Reverse camera installation for new tiguan

£500

East Cliff, Dorset

24th Sep 2022

Reverse camera installation in new tiguan - Due date: Flexible

Glow plug replacement

£130

West Parley, Dorset

14th Jul 2022

Glowplug replacement Audi Q5 - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 14 July 2022

Repair led lights on car

£300

Avon Common, Dorset

19th Jun 2022

I have led lights on rear of vehicle,some are workind some not - Due date: Flexible

Front and rear parking sensors after rear shunt

£500

Pokesdown, Dorset

16th May 2022

my car was involved in a rear end collision, now my parking sensors aren't working front or rear - Due date: Before Saturday, 21 May 2022

My car was involved in a rear end shunt, parking sensors not working

£500

Pokesdown, Dorset

16th May 2022

my car was involved in a rear end collision and now my front and rear parking sensors aren't working - Due date: Flexible

Fix parking sensors

£150

Southbourne, Dorset

12th May 2022

Front and rear parking sensors suddenly stopped working. Local garage thinks it might be the modulator but not sure. Ford galaxy. - Due date: Flexible

Dash cam installation

£40

East Cliff, Dorset

27th Feb 2022

Front and back dash cam installation with hard wire kit in ford focus 2013 - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 5th Mar 2022