Mechanic Or Auto Electrician

The modern car relies just as much on its electrical systems (think your headlights, starter motor and battery, plus many other components) as it does its engine. So, if a problem arises, who do you take your vehicle to? 

Here at Pialba Auto Electric, we can help you determine whether you need the services of an auto electrician like ourselves or a mechanic to bring your car back to life, check out our guide below.

Mechanic vs Auto Electrician

A mechanic is responsible for servicing the internal systems of your car, including the engine, filters, brakes and brake pads. However, they can also handle repairs to the exterior parts and body components of your vehicle.

An auto electrician, on the other hand, is concerned with the electrical systems of your vehicle, such as the ignition, electric doors and windows, alarms, immobilisers, light bulbs, fuel injection systems, alternators and more.

With this in mind, let's look more specifically at issues you will need the help of an auto electrician for.

Bad Odours

If, while you’re driving along in your vehicle, you get a whiff of a burning plasticky sort of smell, you need to pull over immediately and contact us on  07 4128 4066  us  one of our Pialba auto electricians. This odour, whilst also being unpleasant, is a key indicator of an electrical fault occurring within your vehicle that you may not be able to see, and it can be dangerous to you and other motorists to continue driving.

Faulty Indicators

If your indicators, for example, or any other electrical sensor like this is acting temperamentally, you'll also want to bring your vehicle to an auto electrician. These blinkers respond to the electrical circuits within your car, and so lay in the domain of an auto electrician, rather than an ordinary mechanic.

Electrical Faults

If you have accessories such as air conditioning, reverse cameras, or electric tow bar controllers installed in your vehicle that are no longer functioning properly, an auto electrician is the expert you should turn to. At Pialba, our team members are well versed in understanding how to solve problems arising from these devices.

Alarm Systems

Alarm systems, whilst a very useful feature for protecting your vehicle from thieves, can be a source of embarrassment if they continually go off to the annoyance of you and your neighbours in the middle of the night. If your alarm system is misbehaving, this could be a sign of an issue within the electrical system, so again you'll need an auto electrician for this too.

Poor Signal

Finally, if you're trying to bop along to the local radio, or a CD on your car stereo while driving and the signal sounds distorted or frazzled, this could be a sign there's something wrong with the stereo itself. This is also another issue that requires the attention of one an auto electrician rather than a mechanic.

For more information about auto electrical faults, or for more general enquiries, please contact the friendly and professional team at Pialba Auto Electrics today.