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Engine Management Light on- Instant Fail at MOT Test!

Engine Management Light on- Instant Fail at MOT Test! Engine Management Light on your car or van? This isnt something you should ignore! Don’t wait—this issue must be resolved before your next MOT test. An eml or engine warning light showing on your vehicle at MOT Test is an instant MOT fail. This warning light can display for many reasons and needs investigating to determine why. The vehicle will store fault codes that trigger that light to display on your vehicle.  Many people believe that the fault code tells you what is wrong and needs fixing. Unfortunately its not that simple, the diagnostic computer doesnt tell you what is causing the fault. Often it will provide a fault code that indicates the area that has a problem, this then needs investigating and testing to determine what is causing the problem … Continue reading

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Looking for a mobile auto electrician in the Southampton areas?

Looking for a mobile auto electrician in the Southampton areas? Look no further! Our expert team specializes in vehicle electrical diagnostics and repair services that bring solutions right to your doorstep. Understanding vehicle electrical issues is crucial, as they differ significantly from mechanical faults. With mechanical problems, there’s often visible evidence—like worn brake discs or a broken coil spring—making them relatively easier to identify. However, when it comes to electrical faults, the complexity increases. Modern vehicles contain numerous computers, modules, relays, fuses, and intricate wiring, making diagnosis a more challenging task. Sometimes the issue lies with primary components like the starter motor, alternator, or headlights. Other times, complications arise from fault codes or malfunctioning parts. Our process involves thorough investigations using detailed wiring diagrams, tracing connections to identify the exact cause of the problem. Common culprits can be simple, such … Continue reading

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Southampton-based Auto Electrician

Southampton- based Auto Electrician: Our Southampton-based Auto Electrician provides vehicle electrical diagnostics & repair services to Southampton, Hedge End, Eastleigh, Redbridge, Nursling, Totton, Marchwood, Lyndhurst, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Ringwood, Fawley, Hythe, Dibden Purlieu, Holbury, Langley & other surrounding areas. As auto electricians, a significant part of our job involves fault finding & diagnosing vehicle problems. Vehicle electrical faults differ from mechanical faults. Mechanical issues often have visual evidence or produce sounds that help identify the problem. For example, worn or damaged discs & pads are easily noticeable, & a broken coil spring is visually apparent. While not all mechanical faults are straightforward to fix, they are generally easier to diagnose quickly. On the other hand, vehicle electrical faults are more complex. Modern vehicles feature multiple computers, modules, relays, fuses, & extensive wiring that can all be connected to electrical components not … Continue reading

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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

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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

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What Car & Van Electrical Problems have we seen recently?

What Car & Van Electrical Problems have we seen recently? Recently we have seen a wide variety of car & van electrical problems, no two days are ever the same.  We see a large range of makes and models covering a mixture of faults and repairs. So what have we been up to? What cars & vans have we seen & with what faults? ABS Sensor Fault on a Ford Focus No Starting Renault Ford that won’t start Tail Lights and Marker lights not working on a Citroen Van Kia that keeps breaking down when driving randomly Central Locking Faults Vw with headlight fault Seat Leon with EML light on Ford Wing Mirror indicator fault Rewiring work for broken wire A tailgate / boot that wont open Relay fault Ford Focus Instrument cluster fault Kia wing mirror adjustment not working … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Mobile Car Electrician that will visit your Home!

Mobile Car Electrician that will visit your home!  – Yes this is a service we provide Do you have a problem with your car, but don’t want to have to take it to a Garage – We provide a Mobile service and will look at your car on your drive or if its parked in a private car park – so you can stay in the comfort of your own home whilst we investigate the problem for you. AMC Car Repairs, Auto Electrics & Diagnostics covers the Southampton & New Forest Areas, with our Mobile Car Electrician and Diagnostic services. We provide: Auto Electrics, Diagnostics, Programming, General Car Repairs, Instrument Cluster Repairs, Investigate No starts, Servicing, Fuse box repairs, Limp modes, Immobiliser faults and so much more. Recently we have been to: Langley,Blackfield, Fawley, Holbury, Hythe, Dibden, Exbury, Marchwood, Totton, … Continue reading

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Mechanic / Auto Electrician who will visit your car at your home:

Mechanic / Auto Electrician who will visit your car at your home: Mechanic / Auto Electrician who will visit your car at your home & specialises in Auto Electrics & Diagnostics.  We cover Southampton, New Forest & surrounding areas. If your vehicle is parked on a private driveway or in a private car park (with no height restrictions) with room for us to open the doors and to park our van.  We will visit you at your home or work address, to investigate why your vehicle has broken down or is faulting. We specialise in Factory Fitted Auto Electrics & Diagnostics / Fault Finding.  There is no typical day for us the variety of faults we see varies hugely. We can see: battery drains, vehicles not starting, Module Faults, broken wires, faulty sensors, central locking problems, electric window faults, instrument … Continue reading

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