Douglas. Get it fixed, not replaced.
Douglas covers the university and hospital precinct, and a lot of the vehicles here are older, well-travelled and expected to keep going. That suits us — we would rather find the actual fault than sell a part that was never the problem.
Close to campus — drop in, or call to arrange a visit
The work round here.
Diagnose first, quote second
On an older car the difference between a $90 fix and a $900 one is usually diagnosis. We isolate the fault and tell you what it is before anything gets replaced.
Older wiring, honestly assessed
Perished looms, corroded earths and previous repairs done badly are common on higher-kilometre cars. We will tell you plainly what is worth repairing and what is throwing money at a vehicle.
Mobile testing
If the car will not start on campus or at home, we come out, test it there, and tell you whether it is the battery, the alternator or something else — before you pay for a tow.
Every service, on your street.
Every specialty is available in Douglas — these are simply the ones we get called out for most.
Auto Electrical
Starter motors, alternators, wiring faults, fuse issues. The bread and butter.
Batteries
Car, truck, marine, motorcycle, deep cycle, lithium. Test & fit, on-site.
Air Conditioning
Regas, leak detection, compressor replacement — keep your cab cool through wet season.
Common jobs in Douglas.
- Diagnostics on intermittent electrical faults
- Starting and charging system testing
- Wiring and loom repair on higher-kilometre cars
- Corroded earth and terminal repair
- Battery testing and replacement
- Air conditioning fault finding
On-site or in the workshop?
Some jobs are better done where the vehicle is, and some are better brought to us. Gear that cannot move, fleet work and bigger jobs are the ones that suit a visit; a single small job — a battery, a globe, one connector — is usually sorted faster at the workshop. Ring us with what you have got and we will tell you honestly which way works out better.
Douglas in our words.
Douglas work is mostly diagnostic. People are not looking for the most expensive fix, they are looking for someone to work out what is actually wrong — whether that is a battery at the end of its life or something further up the charging system. That is the part of the trade we like anyway.
Douglas questions.
Is it worth repairing the wiring on an older car?+
Can I pay for diagnosis only?+
My car has an intermittent fault nobody can find. Can you help?+
Something electrical in Douglas? Let's sort it.
Call (07) 4448 3602