Car Electrics inspection, repair & replacement
The car's electrical system is responsible for powering and controlling different parts and functions. It comprises wiring, fuses, switches, relays, and electrical devices that work together to perform critical tasks like starting the engine, operating lights, controlling heating and cooling, managing entertainment features, and more.
The battery is the heart of a vehicle’s electrical system as it supplies the necessary power needed to start the engine. The lights such as headlamps and indicator bulbs are also important for the driver's safety.
Electrics services we offer
Brake Light replacement
Aside from physical damage, brake lights can fail due to wiring issues or bulb failure. During a brake light replacement, the light housing is accessed, brake light is removed and replaced with a fresh one.
Car Sensor repair
Cars have various sensors to help complex mechanical and electrical systems work together. Some of these sensors include engine coolant temperature sensor, fuel pressure sensor, intake air temperature sensor, manifold absolute pressure etc. A car sensor repair will involve removing and replacing the faulty sensor with a new one.
Central Locking repair
Most modern cars have a central locking system which allows the locking and unlocking of all doors with a single point of control. During a central locking repair, the system is inspected for mechanical and electrical faults and replaced with new parts as needed.
Car Lights replacement
A vehicle has multiple lights both on the front and rear, allowing the driver to see the surroundings clearly and alert fellow drivers on the road. During car lights replacement, the faulty lights are inspected and replaced as needed.
Windscreen Washer Pump replacement
During a windscreen washer pump replacement, the component that sprays the windscreen wash required to clean off debris and dust from the glass is inspected and replaced with a new pump.
Wiper Linkage repair
A wiper linkage connects the wiper motor to the wiper arms. A wiper linkage repair involves inspecting the linkage for damage and replacing it so it can perform smooth and synced wiper operation.
Alternator repair
During an alternator repair, the mechanical part responsible for generating electrical power and charging the battery while the engine is running is replaced with a new one.
Car Battery replacement
A car battery is the primary source of electrical power without which it is impossible to start the vehicle. During a car battery replacement, the faulty or dead battery is disconnected and removed before replacing it with a new compatible battery.
Electric Window Motor replacement
During an electric window motor replacement, the motor that powers the window mechanism to allow for smooth operation is checked for faults and replaced with a new one.
Battery Cable replacement
Battery cables are critical in supplying power to the electrical components and accessories in a vehicle. WIth a battery cable replacement, the faulty or corroded cables are inspected and replaced with new cables.
Windscreen Wiper Motor repair
The windscreen wiper motor powers the wiper blades that help clear away rain and debris from the windscreen. Wiper motor repair involves inspecting the faulty motor and replacing it with a new part as needed.
Brake Light Switch replacement
A brake light switch is a component that activates the brake lights when the driver presses the brake pedal. A brake light switch replacement involves removing the faulty switch and replacing it with a new one.
Fog Light replacement
Car fog lights are specially designed lights that help drivers in low visibility or adverse weather conditions. During a fog light replacement, the bulb is replaced with a new one.
Headlamp Bulb replacement
The bulbs in headlamps play a critical role in providing low-light visibility for a driver. During a headlamp bulb replacement, the damaged or dead bulb is replaced with a new one.
Indicator Light Bulb change
Indicator bulbs are critical lights for the driver to alert pedestrians and other drivers on the road of their actions such as turning or switching lanes. During an indicator light bulb change, the old bulb is replaced with a new one.
Indicator Light Switch replacement
An indicator light switch allows the driver to activate the turn signals essential to alert other drivers of their intended actions while driving. An indicator light switch replacement involves the removal and replacement of the faulty light switch.
Electric Window Regulator replacement
An electric window regulator controls the up-down movement of the car windows. During an electric window regulator replacement, the faulty or damaged regulator is replaced with a new part.
Some of the Car Electrics jobs we offer
- ABS wheel speed sensor replacement - front (one)
- ABS wheel speed sensor replacement - rear (one)
- Alternator replacement
- Battery cable to body earth replacement
- Battery cable to engine earth replacement
- Battery cable to starter/solenoid replacement
- Battery condition check
- Battery replacement (vehicles with stop/start system)
- Battery replacement (vehicles without stop/start system)
- Boot lamp replacement
- Brake light bulb replacement
- Brake pedal switch replacement
- Bulb replacement - unspecified (one)
- Central Locking Inspection
- Check Charging system
- Cigarette lighter replacement
- Combination lamp assembly replacement - rear (driver side)
- Combination lamp assembly replacement - rear (passenger side)
- Combination lamp assembly replacement - rear inner (driver side)
- Combination lamp assembly replacement - rear inner (passenger side)
- Combination lamp assembly replacement - rear outer (driver side)
- Combination lamp assembly replacement - rear outer (passenger side)
- Combined brake/tail light bulb replacement
- Coolant temperature sensor replacement
- Dip/main/flash switch replacement
- Dipped beam relay (separate) replacement
- Door lamp replacement - front
- Door lamp replacement - rear
- Driving lamps relay replacement
- Electric window winder mechanism replacement - rear (driver side)
- Electric window winder mechanism replacement - rear (passenger side)
- Engine speed sensor replacement
- Fog lamp replacement - front (both)
- Fog lamp replacement - front (driver side)
- Fog lamp replacement - front (passenger side)
- Fog lamp replacement - rear (driver side)
- Fog lamp replacement - rear (passenger side)
- Front washer motor replacement
- Front wiper motor replacement
- Fuel level sender unit replacement
- Fuel level sender unit replacement (both)
- Fuel pressure sensor replacement
- Fuel temperature sensor replacement
- Glove compartment lamp replacement
- Glow plug relay replacement
- Handbrake warning lamp switch replacement
- Hatch/tailgate lamp replacement
- Hazard warning lamps relay replacement
- Hazard warning lights switch replacement
- Headlamp alignment check & adjust
- Headlamp bulb replacement - high beam (one)
- Headlamp bulb replacement - low beam (one)
- Headlamp bulb replacement - one
- Headlamp bulbs replacement (both)
- Headlamp bulbs replacement - high beam (both)
- Headlamp bulbs replacement - low beam (both)
- Headlamp wash/wipe relay replacement
- Headlamp washer motor replacement
- Headlamps relay replacement
- Headlight replacement (driver side)
- Headlight replacement (passenger side)
- High mounted brake lamp replacement
- Horn replacement
- Indicator bulb replacement (front/side/rear)
- Indicator relay/flasher unit replacement
- Indicator stalk / switch replacement
- Inlet manifold pressure (MAP) sensor replacement
- Intake air temperature sensor (IAT) replacement - diesel
- Intake air temperature sensor (IAT) replacement - petrol
- Interior cabin bulb replacement
- Interior lamp replacement - front
- Interior lamp replacement - rear
- Knock sensor replacement
- Main beam relay (separate) replacement
- Main lighting switch replacement
- Number plate lamp replacement (both)
- Number plate lamp replacement (one)
- Petrol coolant temperature sensor replacement
- Petrol fuel pressure sensor replacement
- Rear screen wiper arm replacement
- Rear wash/wipe relay replacement
- Rear washer jet replacement
- Rear washer motor replacement
- Rear wiper motor replacement
- Reversing lights switch replacement
- Screen washer pipework replacement
- Side indicator lamp replacement (both)
- Side repeater lamp replacement (one)
- Sidelight bulb replacement
- Speedo drive sensor replacement
- Speedometer cable replacement
- Stop lamps switch replacement
- Sunroof motor replacement
- Tail light bulb replacement
- Vehicle/road Speed Sensor replacement
- Wash & wipe stalk / switch replacement
- Window motor replacement - front (driver side)
- Window motor replacement - front (passenger side)
- Window motor replacement - rear (driver side)
- Window motor replacement - rear (passenger side)
- Window winder mechanism replacement - rear (driver side)
- Window winder mechanism replacement - rear (passenger side)
- Windscreen wiper blades (front - all) replacement
- Windscreen/wiper washer jet replacement (both)
- Windscreen/wiper washer jet replacement (one)
- Wiper blade replacement - rear
- Wiper linkage replacement
- Xenon/HID headlamp bulb replacement (one)
- Xenon/HID headlamp bulbs replacement (both)
- Xenon/HID headlamp bulbs replacement - high beam (both)
- Xenon/HID headlamps check & adjust
- Xenon/HID headlight replacement (driver side)
- Xenon/HID headlight replacement (passenger side)
How much does a Car Electrics inspection, repair & replacement cost?
You can expect a car electrics inspection to cost around £80 depending on the location of the car. Depending on what repairs or replacements are needed after the car electrics inspection is carried out, the additional cost will differ in each case. To get an exact price for a specific car electrical repair, enter your vehicle registration number along with your postcode above to get an instant price.
Check out the ClickMechanic price for a car electrics inspection, repair & replacement. See the averages for different makes below. We consolidate industry standard data with millions of data points to give you the most accurate price.
| Name | Average Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | £256 | Get exact price |
| BMW | £252 | Get exact price |
| Citroen | £258 | Get exact price |
| Ford | £212 | Get exact price |
| Land Rover | £305 | Get exact price |
| Mercedes-Benz | £281 | Get exact price |
| Nissan | £218 | Get exact price |
| Peugeot | £245 | Get exact price |
| Renault | £261 | Get exact price |
| Toyota | £225 | Get exact price |
| Vauxhall | £206 | Get exact price |
| Volkswagen | £209 | Get exact price |
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Mechanics that undertake car electrics work
- A & M Motors, Hampshire
- AB Auto Repairs, Axminster
- Alperton Car Clinic Ltd, London
- B.M Mechanical, Rame
- CTH RECOVERY, Chelmsford, Essex
- Car Dealer & WORKSHOP, Weston Super Mare
- Grays Autos, Broadstairs
- Higgins Autocare, Perth
- K & T Automotive LTD, Rowley Regis
- Oliver Fox Professional Mechanic, Wisbech
- One Stop Motor Services, Chipping Norton
- RC Mobile Vehicle Servicing, Wokingham