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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 Reading Borough

Reverse Camera on Prius

£40

Whitley, Berkshire

31st Oct 2024

I have installed an android headunit on my Prius 2013. I have the reverse camera that just needs installation. I don't have the tools to do it myself.

I need a Garmin Dash cam fitted

£55

Purley On Thames, Berkshire

10th Aug 2024

I have a Garmin Dash cam that I need fitted, removed from old car but not retail store will fix as not purchased from them. I have a parking cable and low profile mount.

It's easy to see why Joe has a great rating. The process was simple from the start. Great communication and really helpful. Turned up on time, quick chat and just got on with job. Did a great job and finished in no time. Would highly recommend Joe.

Need to have my car stereo checked

£50

Coley, Berkshire

17th Jun 2024

Need to have my car stereo checked as it is not turning on

Reverse camera

£125

Coley, Berkshire

14th May 2024

Fot a reverse camera and a dash camera

Starter motor

£300

Tilehurst, Berkshire

7th May 2024

Starter motor need replacing on a ford transit connect Fy08oyu

Electric bike repair

£50

Caversham, Berkshire

23rd Apr 2024

ebike motor does not give an assist although it shoud

Car electrical wiring

£200

Whitley, Berkshire

14th Apr 2024

Rat chewed few wires of my BMW 420i, need them reconnected.

Dash cam installation

£90

Whitley, Berkshire

10th Jan 2024

Dash Cam (70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus) installation in a Kia Picanto (front and rear hardwired). By Sunday 24th Dec, after 1pm - Due date: Before Saturday, 23 December 2023 - Due date: Flexible

Need to install reverse camera system in car

£50

Coley, Berkshire

24th Oct 2023

I want reverse camera and monitor to be installed in car - Due date: Flexible

Hard wire a dash cam in audi a3

£100

Whitley, Berkshire

28th Aug 2023

hard wire a dash cam that i have - Due date: Before Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Upgrade existing camera and install rear parking sensors

£250

Tilehurst, Berkshire

7th Jul 2023

Mitsubishi L200 2014 Barbarian LB The old camera was taken off when my rear bumper was changed and now won’t fit back . I need a new camera hard wired into Kenwood stereo/audio unit . And rear parking sensors too . - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Reverse camera installation

£60

Caversham, Berkshire

3rd Jul 2023

Need to install reverse camera and monitor in Honda Civic - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Motorbike electrics for immobiliser

£200

Whitley Wood, Berkshire

21st May 2023

Bike doesnt start due to No key for Immobiliser. We would like to remove the immobiliser wires so I can get some practise in - Due date: Flexible

Reverse camera

£500

Sonning Common, Oxfordshire

2nd May 2023

Reverse camera for ford fiesta 2018 - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 13 May 2023

reversing camera and apple CarPly on 2019 Mercedes Vito

£500

Whitley, Berkshire

17th Apr 2023

Supply and fit Apple car play and reverse camera on 2019 Mercedes Vito - Due date: Flexible

Quick wifi reverse camera installation on car

£50

Reading, Berkshire

4th Apr 2023

Need to install a reverse camera to my car dacia Sandero. It's a wifi camera. Just needs installation near the number plate and connection to the battery in some way. Camera details here. Look at the video to get clues about installation. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMfIk9s It should be straight forward install. If you have a garage or a shop I can come to you. - Due date: Flexible

Fix my electric bike brake

£50

Reading, Berkshire

11th Feb 2023

Bike brakes does not work - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 11 February 2023

BMW X6. Fit radio+camera. Link to radio: ebay.co.uk/itm/333914750162

£100

Whitley Wood, Berkshire

11th Nov 2022

BMW X6 2008 LF08 ACO Fit radio + rear view camera Link to radio: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333914750162 - Due date: Flexible

Car battery checked and replaced if need be

£30

The Mount, Berkshire

8th Nov 2022

My car has been parked for some time about 3 weeks now and its no longer starting - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Fix headlight of my car

£125

Lower Caversham, Berkshire

29th Sep 2022

Headlight (Driver Side) of my car is not working. I was told in my MOT test, there is water ingress in the headlamp and it effected the main control unit. I've tried it with a new bulb but it didn't fix it. Then I purchased a new Xenon headlight unit and ballast control module. I tried the new parts without removing the faulty headlight unit from the car by just connecting the cables to the new one and the lights worked. Now I need someone to remove the old headlight unit from the car and install the new unit and ballast control module. The car is Vauxhall Insignia 2011 2.0 Diesel. The headlights are Xenon. - Due date: Flexible