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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.

To meet your other auto-related needs, check out the following:

Recent Auto Electricians tasks in Trafford

Reverse Camera and parking sensor

£100

Stretford, Greater Manchester

5th Mar 2025

Reverse Camera fit in two cars 1 Range Rover and other Suzuki Swift

Car headlights problem

£25

Gorse Hill, Greater Manchester

16th Feb 2025

Car headlights not working

Change glow plugs

£150

Carrington, Greater Manchester

5th May 2024

I have a fiat 500l Diesel 1.3 multijet. 14 plate. Glow plug warning light shows to check when turn ignition on. Car starts everytime. I have glow plugs to replace

Reverse parking sensor not working

£50

Timperley, Greater Manchester

10th Feb 2024

The reverse parking sensor does not sound. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Glow plugs replaced

£150

Sale, Greater Manchester

30th Oct 2023

I need my glow plugs replacing in Ford Transit 2015 model - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 3 November 2023

Car LED installation

£150

Old Trafford, Greater Manchester

4th Oct 2023

wire LED car lights without showing wiring - Due date: Before Friday, 6 October 2023

Car radio code

£40

Stretford, Greater Manchester

10th Jul 2023

Recently replaced the radio in a car with the same replacement radio but needs unlocking and coding I have recently installed a radio in my partners car, how ever the screen is just reading locked, it’s a 2016 Vauxhall viva, the new radio system needs unlocking and coding, is this something you’re able to do or do you know anyone that could

Moped won’t start, I think it’s the ignition or fuel pump.

£75

Gorse Hill, Greater Manchester

2nd Jun 2023

Engine won’t start, I hink it’s a problem with the ignition or fuel pump but not 100% sure. - Due date: Flexible

Car stereo needs replacing

£40

Stretford, Greater Manchester

31st Mar 2023

Hi, I need a car infotainment system installing. I already have the new one just needs installing. - Due date: Flexible

Dash cam installation

£50

Ashton Upon Mersey, Greater Manchester

6th Dec 2022

I have a dash cam and wanna Install it into the fuel box. - Due date: Flexible

Dash cam installation

£50

Ashley Heath, Greater Manchester

26th Oct 2022

Dash cam installation in landrover discovery - Due date: Flexible

Excellent service in fitting a dash cam. Thanks Paul 👍🏻

BMW 118i 2015 reverse camera installation

£200

Sale, Greater Manchester

6th Aug 2022

How much to install a reverese camera in my BMW 118i 2015? - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 8 August 2022

I need a reversing camera and front sensor for 2016 BMW 218d

£5

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14

9th May 2022

My 2016 BMW 218d, I want to add reversing Camera n front sensors. If you have experience on it, let find me. I have no idea on the cost. Please give me a quote - Due date: Flexible