Auto electrical repairs in Addington, Christchurch
Electrical faults can be hard to pin down. DAS AUTO finds the cause of battery, charging, lighting and wiring problems so the right thing gets fixed.
Battery and charging problems
A car that is slow to start or will not start at all is often a battery problem, but not always. The cause can be the battery itself, the charging system that keeps it topped up or a fault that drains it overnight.
We test the battery and the charging system so that you are not replacing parts on a hunch. If the battery is fine we look further.
Common electrical jobs
Starting problems
Cars that crank slowly or click and do nothing. We trace whether it is the battery, the charging system or something else.
Lights
Headlights and indicators that are dim or flicker or have stopped working. Lights are also a common WOF item.
Wiring faults
Damaged or corroded wiring and poor connections that cause intermittent trouble.
Fault finding
Electrical symptoms that do not have an obvious cause, such as things that work then stop. These need patient testing.
Fixing the cause and not just the symptom
Modern cars rely on electronics for far more than lights and the radio. A fault in one area can show up somewhere else, which is why a quick part swap does not always work. A proper test saves time and money in the end.
When the problem sits in an engine or hybrid system rather than the basic electrics, we may suggest diagnostics or hybrid servicing to follow it up.
Signs of electrical trouble
- Slow cranking or clicking when you turn the key
- Lights that dim or flicker
- A battery warning light on the dash
- A flat battery that keeps coming back
- Switches or accessories that stop working without warning
Electrical questions
How do I know if it is the battery?
A weak battery often shows up as slow cranking, especially on cold mornings. The only way to be certain is to test it, along with the charging system.
Will you check my lights before a WOF?
Yes. Lights are part of the WOF inspection so getting them checked first can save a failed result.
Can you track down a fault that comes and goes?
That is exactly what fault finding is for. Tell us what happens and when it happens and we will work from there.
Talk to DAS AUTO in Addington
Call during opening hours or send an enquiry and we will get back to you by phone or text.