Auto Electrical servicing is vital to ensure a modern car runs efficiently and safely and is best carried out by a qualified professional!

Modern cars have more electrical components in them than ever before and the list just seems to keep growing.

Gone are the days when a starter motor and a simple radio were the only electrical systems necessary for cars. Today's cars have many more components that require the electrical system to function. This includes a range of modern safety systems and controls, as well as electronic devices such as navigation systems and various entertainment devices.

A.B. Automotive Services will inspect and test your electrical system to identify anything that is or could be causing you problems.

Our auto electrical services include testing, servicing, refitting and repairing a whole range of electrical components fitted to different types of vehicles including:

• Fuel pumps
• Radios/stereos
• Trailer brakes
• Anti-theft devices
• Air conditioning systems
• Gauges and instruments
• Indicator units
• Control circuits
• DC generators
• Starter motors
• Alternators
• Batteries
• Electronic fuel injection systems
• Electric gear shift control systems
• Lights
• Ignition systems

• Battery - The battery provides the power required to start the engine
• Alternator - Maintains the charge level in the battery while the car is moving
• Starter motor - uses power from the battery to start the engine
• Solenoid -administers power from the battery to the starter motor
• Voltage Regulator - Ensure the correct voltage level in the system
• Fuse Panel - Provides protection for electrical components in the car
• Connectors and Wires - connect the electrical system and close circuits

The major components of a modern car's auto electrical system are inherently interconnected and when one fails it will usually affect at least some (if not all) of the other components in the system, often making it difficult to determine exactly what the problem is.

A.B. Automotive Services can conduct tests that allow us to quickly determine where the problem is and fix it with minimal hassle and inconvenience to you. That's real peace of mind.

• Alternator belt - The alternator recharges your battery by harnessing the power generated by the engine by means of a belt and transferring it to the battery. If the belt breaks, loses tension or comes loose the alternator will no longer be able to maintain the charge in the battery
• Broken or loose wiring - Electrical current requires a closed circuit to be conducted and the wiring system of your car connects the various electrical systems and provides the circuit. If an important wire comes loose, breaks, wears out or melts you could have a problem using your electrical components or even starting your car. This can be a difficult problem to diagnose.
• A flat battery - Flat batteries are a common problem and may not be cause for alarm. Accidentally leaving lights or other electrical items on without the engine running is often the cause. Once you have the car going the alternator should once again maintain a good charge. However, if, after driving or running the engine for a while, the battery goes flat again it means you have a problem elsewhere. The battery itself may need replacing, the alternator could be faulty, the voltage regulator may have a problem or it could even be a combination of these things.
• Normal wear and tear - All of your cars parts are susceptible to wear and tear in some form or another. The car's battery, solenoid and voltage regulator are auto electrical parts known to cause problems due to normal wear and tear.
• Blown fuses - Fuses in your car are a safety feature designed to protect your electrical components from surges and overloads. While this can happen occasionally, if it happens too often you should get your car's auto electrical system checked by a qualified professional.
• Car will not start despite having a good battery - The solenoid may not be working correctly and is not allowing a sufficient charge to start the car. The solenoid is a coil of wire around two magnets that administers higher voltage than normal from the battery to the starter motor.

You can rely on A.B. Automotive Services to identify & fix Auto Electrical related problems