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Here at Widnes Auto Electrical, we can either repair or replace Starter Motors . We will diagnose the problem and then find a suitable result to fix it, or if the Starer Motors cannot be fixed, we will replace it. Below is a short summary on how we test Starter Motors :
First of all the starter motor would be tested to see if it functions properly; there are a number of common symptoms of a bad starter…
- When you turn the key to crank the engine, nothing happens. The engine will not turn over.
- When you turn the key to crank the engine and all you hear is one loud click. The engine will not turn over.
- Or you turn the key to crank the engine and the engine turns over but very slowly and then stops.
- The battery might be good and you will know this if; you bought a new one thinking that was the solution to the problem, or you got someone to help you jump start the vehicle to no avail.
Summary of the On Car Starting Test:
This is a brief summary of the tests that we’ll be carrying out to get to the bottom of what’s causing a no crank condition on your vehicle. With the tests that we’ll be carrying out you’ll be able to say with absolute certainty it is a bad Starter Motors or completely eliminate it as the cause of your vehicles problem. Although the tests are fairly simple, if you do them on your own and you find the root of the problem, then all we need to do is fix your problem and everything will be solved much, much quicker.
When you bring the car or vehicle to Widnes Auto electrical, these are some of the checks we run:
- Firstly we test the battery before anything else. As this is a simple multi-meter test.
- Our trained mechanics will test that the Starter Motors is receiving 12 volts on the battery circuit.
- We will test that the Starter Motors is receiving the start signal from the ignition switch.
- A voltage drop test for the starter battery and the ground circuits.
- We will use a jumper-wire or an appropriate tool, apply 12 volts to the start signal wire.
- Checks will be done to eliminate a locked-up engine or a locked-up A/C compressor.
If you think you’re having problems with your Starter Motors, or you feel that you need it replacing then please contact us, also if you want to know more about the other electrical services we provide with vehicle electronics then again please don’t hesitate to contact us and a member of our friendly team will be in contact with you shortly.
Electric Vehicle Servicing, Maintenance and Repair – A question we are getting asked more and more is…. Do Electric cars still need the same vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair as a regular petrol or diesel car? Well the answer is simple. Yes they do.
For many the worry is how to find the right trained mechanic to fix their car. It is fair to say most mechanics are trained to work with regular internal combustion engines, but don’t have the equipment or staff training to maintain and service electric vehicles. However, just like when you have auto electric faults with your current vehicle, the idea is to find a good auto electrician to deal with these issues. Most experienced car or vehicle electrics specialists will be routinely upskilled themselves in the new requirements and equipment needed to help you.
So do electric cars also need an MOT?
Again the anwer is simple…Yes they do.. Just like a regular vehicle, an electric car will need to go on for an MOT annually after it is 3 years old. The GOV.UK website can be a source of confusion for drivers as it lists ‘good vehicles powered by electricity’ under vehicles exempt from MOT – however, this does not cover electric cars. So make sure you keep a record or check with your local garage what you will need for your mot
What are the typical costs of electric car maintenance of the course of the year?
Initially this is always hard to answer, because all vehicles are different and will vary in cost for their servicing and general maintenance. What I have noticed is that with electric motors, and their simplicity and overall low maintenance you could find yourselves with considerably lower maintenance costs saving you literally hundreds over the year.
Choosing a local auto electrician to maintain your electric vehicle
At Widnes Auto Electrical, our auto electrician have received specialist training to work competently on electric vehicles – we also have all the necessary testing and safety equipment in-house to carry out servicing and repair on electric vehicles. To find out more about how we can help feel free to give us a call or call into our auto-electrical repair centre in Widnes
Do you need a reliable Car Electrics Specialist in Liverpool?
Car Electrics Liverpool – Our team of auto electricians Liverpool, Widnes, Warrington, St Helens based are fully trained in identifying and repairing most vehicles’ electrical problems. We use specialised equipment to take readings from vehicles to identify any electrical fault, and once identified we can then repair or replace the faulty part.
We offer a range of services including installations, rewiring, diagnostics, alternators, fitting service, testing service, engine management, fuel injection, fault finding, car alarms, immobilisers, and central locking systems.
Auto Electrician Liverpool – A list of our services include:
- Car / Van / Vehicle Diagnostics
- Mobile auto electricians
- Car Electrics
- Auto Electrical Repairs
- Towbars
- Car / Van Security
- Vehicle Wiring Repairs
- Car Electrical Repairs
- Mobile Service
- Hands Free Phone Kits
- Trackers
- Alarm / Immobiliser Systems
- Parking Sensors
- Cruise Control
- OEM Upgrades
- Vehicle Accessories
- alarm systems
- audi garage
- bmw garage
- car alarm fitting
- car diagnostics
- car alarms
- car batteries
- car fuses
- car security
- car repairs
- commercial vehicle repairs
- diesel engines
- diesel fuel injection
- engine diagnostics
- garage services
- ford garage
- fuel injection engineers
- lost car keys
- online booking
- scooter repairs
- starter motors
- tow bar fitting
- Car Remapping
- Engine Tuning
We know that a lot of people need consistent maintenance to their vehicles, and that doesn’t fall short in terms of Alternators. That’s why we at Widnes Auto Electrical are here to provide you with all of your needs in regards to Alternators, so don’t you worry people of St Helens.
The Alternators primary function is to keep your battery charged. As well as that, it also provides your car with all of the means to be able to run things related to electricity. A tip to look out for, is lights can be dimmer, wipers slower and various warning lights on the dash because low voltage can cause many systems to fail. If this happens then pop into our workshop and let us test your car for you and we can sort your problems out quickly and cheaply.
Alternator repairs for Cars & Vans in St Helens
Need an alternator repair in St Helens for your car or van? Make your alternator repair quick & easy by calling into our auto electrical repair centre in Widnes.
Why service your vehicle air conditioning system?
Here at Widnes Auto Electrical we can repair any of your vehicle’s electronic parts, including Air Conditioning. Air Conditioning (A/C) is something that most cars on the road have equipped these days. Although if you feel like your A/C isn’t functioning properly (not enough air coming through it or you don’t notice the car getting cooler/warmer) then you may want to book your vehicle in with us so we can repair it so that it will be working properly for the warmer weather.
Air Conditioning Repairs Widnes
Your cars air conditioning system will lose 10-15% of its refrigerant every year, which can cause a build up of fungus and bacteria within the evaporator core, this can emit a peculiar smell and sometimes, in extreme cases lead, to an allergic reaction. If you’ve noticed a bad smell coming from your Air-Con system, then you may need to get it serviced, luckily we are fantastic at servicing air-con units and we’ll have you feeling cool in the summer again, without the smells.
What a service of a auto air-conditioning service includes:
- Removal of old gas
- System vacuumed and checked for leaks
- Oil and dye added to system
- New gas added and temperature checked
To enquire about your vehicle, please contact us with your vehicle details, where a member of staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, quote you and then if you’re happy they’ll book you in for when you’re next free too!
Did You know…Potentially thousands of car repair firms ‘face collapse’ after no-deal Brexit.
Did you know that within 2 weeks of Brexit happening at the end of this month, around 1,000 companies across the UK car-accident repair industry “could be on the brink” of closure. According to experts it could mean the cost of repairing your car would increase significantly due to parts becoming more difficult to come by.
Body shops that repair cars in accidents face a very uncertain future, business leaders warn
Body spraying a panel in a body shop – the Government has been accused of doing very little to help the industry which depends on speed at the border
New border checks risk slowing down business dramatically for an industry which relies on getting car parts in quickly from abroad, including Europe.
The Government is facing calls to take a ‘no-deal’ Brexit off the table from the car industry
According to car industry experts, the car repair industry had been ‘severely underinvested in for many, many years’ and therefore didn’t have the reserves to step up to the difficulties of a no deal – if the supply chain was hit with delays. Meanwhile Kate Goodwin, who fronts the repair programme and supply chain at The Innovation Group, an organisation which supports industry, added: ‘Repairers don’t get paid until a repair is completed, margins are tight.
According to the government the priority is to deliver a deal that will protect UK jobs and prosperity and provide certainty for businesses as we leave the EU. The Government is preparing to ensure the country is ready for every eventuality.
What we say is if you are in Widnes then don’t panic Brexit is potentially going to happen at the end of this month. The good news is that Widnes Auto Electrics are fully prepared for all outcomes and will be able to continue to provide car electrics for you regardless of the outcome
Jaguar will stop producing the XJ in July so that it can focus on producing an all-electric version. The current model is a favourite of British politicians, and is frequently the car of choice of the Prime Minister. The current X351 model has been on sale since 2009, when the Jaguar XJ debuted with an all-new aluminium structure.
The British manufacturer has confirmed that the final XJ will roll off the Castle Bromwich production line on July 5 – with more than 120,000 versions produced over the last decade.
A facelifted model went on sale in 2015 with revised styling and a much-improved infotainment system on offer, while 2017 saw the introduction of a powerful XJR model, which produced 567bhp.
And last year Jaguar unveiled the XJ50 – a special edition marking 50 years since the original went on sale in 1968. This features unique XJ50 branding, unique 20-inch alloy wheels and a gloss walnut veneer interior trim.
The firm’s flagship model is available in standard or long wheelbase versions, and it comes with just one engine an offer, a 296bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel, which proves a great match for the XJ. Prices start from £62,400, and rise to £83,145 for the range-topping XJ Autobiography.
From <https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/curtain-falls-on-jaguar-xj-to-make-way-for-electric-model>
Even though Brexit is was delayed the factories still closed and production fell over 40% according to to the SMMT who claimed only around 70,000 cars came of the production line; that was 56,999 fewer than in April a year ago.
The SMMT said car firms had brought forward their annual stoppages normally scheduled for the summer holidays.
It said the shutting of factories was part of a raft of costly measures, including stockpiling, training for new customs procedures and rerouting of logistics. It said the factories would not be able to repeat the process for the new 31 October Brexit deadline set by the European Union.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “Today’s figures are evidence of the vast cost and upheaval Brexit uncertainty has already wrought on UK automotive manufacturing businesses and workers.
“Prolonged instability has done untold damage, with the fear of ‘no deal’ holding back progress, causing investment to stall, jobs to be lost and undermining our global reputation.”
Global slowdown
The stoppages in the factories have exacerbated a continuing slow down in the global car industry caused by the trade tensions between the US and China, uncertainties over the arrival of electric and self driving cars, and tougher environmental controls after the VW emissions scandal.
April was the 11th consecutive month of output falls in the UK.
In the year to date, 127,240 fewer cars have been built compared with the same period in 2018 – a decline of more than a fifth.
The SMMT estimated production for the whole of 2019 would be about 10% down on last year. It said the market might pick up by the end of the year if there was a favourable deal between the UK and the EU and a substantial transition period to adapt to trading outside the single market.
But it said a no-deal Brexit would make the declines worse with the threat of border delays, production stoppages and additional costs.
Mr Hawes said: “This is why ‘no deal’ must be taken off the table immediately and permanently, so industry can get back to the business of delivering for the economy and keeping the UK at the forefront of the global technology race.”
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said: “The Government wants to see the UK automotive sector continue to grow and attract further investment.
“Through our modern industrial strategy we continue to invest in the future of our automotive industry, including £1bn for research and development into cleaner vehicles, and the Faraday Battery Challenge to develop the next generation of car battery technologies in the UK.”
Around 1,000 companies in the UK car-accident repair industry ‘could be on the brink’ of collapse within two weeks of a Brexit no-deal, business leaders have warned It could mean the cost of getting your car repaired goes up – as parts become more difficult to come by. Many other companies could be forced to close within a month, an industry meeting of 17 firms heard.
Body shops that repair cars in accidents face a very uncertain future, business leaders warn
Body spraying a panel in a body shop – the Government has been accused of doing very little to help the industry which depends on speed at the border
New border checks risk slowing down business dramatically for an industry which relies on getting car parts in quickly from abroad, including Europe.
The Government is facing calls to take a ‘no-deal’ Brexit off the table from the car industry
According to car industry experts, the car repair industry had been ‘severely underinvested in for many, many years’ and therefore didn’t have the reserves to step up to the difficulties of a no deal – if the supply chain was hit with delays. Meanwhile Kate Goodwin, who fronts the repair programme and supply chain at The Innovation Group, an organisation which supports industry, added: ‘Repairers don’t get paid until a repair is completed, margins are tight.
According to the government the priority is to deliver a deal that will protect UK jobs and prosperity and provide certainty for businesses as we leave the EU. The Government is preparing to ensure the country is ready for every eventuality.
A survey has found that just over half of Brits are not able to do basic checks on a car, such as a tyre change or checking coolant levels.
According to Tyre Shopper found that almost half of the 2000 asked didn’t know how to change a car tyre or check the coolant levels in their car. This appeared to be even more so when asking those under the age of 25’s compared to the over 55’s
The survey found that many of the youngsters didn’t have a clue and would always ask their parents to help them out with car issues; fathers were the most asked by almost double compared to those asking their mums for help with car maintenance issues.
After asking parents, next inline tended to be Google with almost 1 in 3 searching online for answers.