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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 Lothian Edinburgh
There’s an issue with my headlight connection
£40
Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh
22nd Feb 2024
My main headlights aren’t coming on. They work when you put the fog lights on, so it’s not the bulbs, and the smaller lights above are coming on but not the main headlights
Car reversing camera installation
£150
Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh
30th Jan 2024
Looking to get a reversing camera fitted on my Vauxhall Astra 2016,I've already purchased the camera so only need the installation of it. - Due date: Flexible
Reversing camera installation
£150
Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh
26th Jan 2024
Reversing camera installation required. The car is a Vauxhall Astra 2016. I've already bought the camera. - Due date: Flexible
Circuit board battery replace
£10
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1
9th Dec 2023
It's a small simple circuit board with some LED lights powered by two AA batteries, however the battery box is made of plastic and cracked so it could not hold battery in place anymore and needs a replacement. - Due date: Flexible
Car electric problems solved
£150
Brunstane, City of Edinburgh
4th Dec 2023
Intermittent electrical fault . Starts by indicating fault in esp system. This is followed by message stating there is a handbrake fault (electric handbrake). These messages flash on and off. Cruise control fails. This all started to happen after I attached a small trailer that had been unused for 5 months. Fault did not appear until I had driven approximately 15 miles in damp rainy weather. - Due date: Before Sunday, 10 December 2023
Install reverse camera
£75
Canonmills, City of Edinburgh
22nd Nov 2023
just simple camera with reverse camera function to assit parking - Due date: Before Friday, 24 November 2023
Converted camper electrics need looked at
£500
Stockbridge, City of Edinburgh
16th Nov 2023
I bought a partly converted Mercedes Sprinter MWB. It came with the electrics below. They are not functioning properly. They could do with some checking and repairs I think, and I could do with some advice on how they work. Is that a service you could offer? Many thanks 300w solar panel Vicron mppt 290ah AGM battery sterling B2B charger 600W 230 inbetter - Due date: Flexible
Glow plugs replaced
£200
Baberton, City of Edinburgh
16th Nov 2023
Replacement glow plugs in van - Due date: Flexible
Ring camera
£250
Bonaly, City of Edinburgh
28th Oct 2023
2x floodlight cams need installing - Due date: Flexible
Dash cam installation needed (Wolfbox G900)
£60
Blackford, City of Edinburgh
26th Oct 2023
I need someone to install Wolfbox G900 to my Honda Jazz. Front and rear - Due date: Flexible
Reverse camera
£50
Marchmont, City of Edinburgh
22nd Oct 2023
Reverse Sensor Car Installation - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 29 October 2023
Dash cam installation
£20
Morningside, City of Edinburgh
29th Aug 2023
Installation of dash cam, front and rear - Due date: Flexible
Battery lawnmower wont start
£50
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1
26th May 2023
Battery charged but motor wont run. Lawnmower was hosed clean and has not worked since. Humming noise from lawnmower when attempting to start - Due date: Flexible
Fit a radio/cd player
£100
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1
14th Mar 2023
Fit a radio/cd player wires behind are a bit mixed up - Due date: Flexible
Retro fit reversing camera on BMW 5 series
£400
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1
27th Jan 2023
retro fit reversing camera on BMW 5 series - Due date: Flexible
Car reversing camera installation
£200
Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh
3rd Jan 2023
I'm looking for car reversing camera installation on my Vauxhall Astra K - Due date: Flexible
Electrician - power for electric car
£50
Corstorphine, City of Edinburgh
21st Dec 2022
The power for our electric car power socket has failed. I’ve checked the fuse box- it asnt tripped. Any other ideas? Happy to do this online or in person? Accept price is negotiable- please advise wht the price might be depending on what the issue may be. - Due date: Before Monday, 26 December 2022
Remove headlight and put in new one which I have purchest
£150
Saughton, City of Edinburgh
15th Dec 2022
Left passenger light cracked needs replacing - Due date: Flexible
Installing dash cam
£50
Muirhouse, City of Edinburgh
29th Nov 2022
I purchased a wolf box dash camera and need a professional to install it neat and nice - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 December 2022
Install reversing camera
£200
Newhaven, City of Edinburgh
24th Aug 2022
I need install reversing camera (supply and fit) in Edinburgh. Mercedes CLA 2018 petrol. - Due date: Flexible