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Auto Electricians what do they do?
Auto Electricians what do they do? Auto Electricians are a niche area of the Motor services and Garage Repair industry. Cars have both mechanical and electrical components inside of them. Electrics have become more & more complicated often requiring the services of an Auto Electrician. So What do Auto Electricians do? cars have Charging systems, Lights, Electric windows, Central locking, alarm systems, horns, airbags, abs and a multitude of modules and computers that make it run. This list is not complete it just highliights some electrical areas. If it requires electricity/ power to run it, it will fall under an Auto Electricians remit. Many Garages focus largely on the Mechanical repairs, replacing wear and tear items such as brakes, suspension, clutches, steering and exhaust parts, again not a complete list just a few examples. Most Garages do not have their … Continue reading
Why might you need a Car Electrician at this time of year?
Why might you need a Car Electrician at this time of year? As we move into the Autumn & Winter season the nights start drawing in & the weather becomes colder & wetter. This change in seasons often highlights new problems with your vehicle, that you haven’t noticed over the past few months. Why might you need a Car Electrician? You may not of used your headlights for the past few months. As the nights draw in you may find that your lights are not working as they should. The best person to investigate this & any other car lighting issues is an Car Electrician. The fault might not be the light unit, it might be another electrical problem thats causing the issue. You might need a Car Electrician because your internal cabin heater isn’t blowing or isn’t producing heat, … Continue reading
The Type of jobs your Local Auto Electrician does:
The Type of jobs your Local Auto Electrician does: The Type of jobs your local auto electrician does are different everyday. We cover a huge range of electrical problems with vehicles including vans and cars. Its unusual to see two jobs that have the same symptoms & cause, if we do its often a long gap between seeing them. Everyday is different & as a mobile service visiting peoples home driveways & work car parks, we travel all over the new forest & southampton area. Every now & then i like to do a round robin update on what we have been up to & the vehicles we have seen.This gives new customers an insight into the problems that their local auto electrician does. As Specialists in Car & Van Electrics, every day we are investigating & fixing auto electrical … Continue reading
Car Battery draining overnight
Car Battery draining overnight why? Suspect your Car battery draining overnight? One of the main reasons we see for a car not starting when you try to use it the next day, is a car battery draining overnight. This isn’t the only reason for a car not starting when it was fine the day before, but it is a very common fault that we see on a regular basis. We often get called out when the customer has already had their mechanic change the battery, starter motor or the alternator and they still have a problem. Batteries, Starter Motors and Alternators are not cheap parts to replace so having an experienced auto electrician to investigate the fault prior to trying various parts is definitley worth considering. Cars have become more and more electrically controlled with sensors for this and computers … Continue reading
Engine Management Light on your car?
Engine Warning Light on your car? Don’t let an Engine Management Light on your car spoil your summer holiday plans! Get your car checked today! The Summer Holidays are in full swing, everyone is out & about enjoying the sunshine, which is great to see! We have already seen a few enquiries from people who are visiting the area and have car trouble which has interupted their Holiday. Some carried out long journeys with Engine Management lights on their car without getting it checked first! The light comes up as warning to alert you to take action as your car needs help! So Remember if you have an engine management light on your car, don’t ignore it! Best to get it checked as soon as possible, as you risk breaking down or having a more costly repair if you leave … Continue reading
Air Bag Warning Light
Air Bag Warning Light: Quite often the first way of knowing you have an Air Bag Fault, will be the Air Bag Warning Light showing on your car or van. This is there to alert you to a problem within the Air Bag system – unfortunately the light alone doesnt tell you whats wrong with the car. It could be one of many airbags that have a problem within your car or van : Front airbags on steering wheel and in glove box Side airbags on ceiling and sides Mid level airbags Curtain airbags at window level Seat belt This is where you need to contact an Auto Electrician / Car Electrician. To investigate why the error light has appeared on your car. It could be for many reasons, so firstly they will check what fault codes the car or … Continue reading
Would you like a Car Electrician to visit your home or workplace?
Would you like a Car Electrician to visit your home or workplace? Your Car has an electrical fault that you need sorting but scheduling your diary is difficult. Not having your car while it spends the day at the local garage is tricky for a lot of people. So would you like a Car Electrician to come to your home or workplace? You can stay in the comfort of your own home or workplace & get your car looked at, with very little disruption to your day. This is a Service that we provide! If you have a drive we can work on or space in a private car park then our Mobile Car Electrician Service can visit you. We carry out a wide variety of work when our car electrician comes to your home or workplace, here are some … Continue reading
What vehicle electrical faults have we looked at recently?
What vehicle electrical faults have we looked at recently? So what vehicle electrical faults have we completed recently? I use the word vehicle in this instance as we dont just work on car electrics, we also do van electrics as well. No 2 weeks are ever the same the variety of work we see is different every week, some weeks we see lots of similar jobs, others every job is different, you just never know whats going to be booked in next. Recently we have worked on a wide range of vehicles in a lot of different locations. As a mobile auto electrician service we travel all over the Southampton and New Forest Areas, recently we have visited Marchwood, Hythe, Beaulieu, Fawley, Cadnam, Lordswood, Ashurst, Nursling, Millbrook, Pilley, Totton, Lymington just to name a few. So some days we encounter … Continue reading
