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Causes of auto electrical failure

When you have an auto electrical issue it is often easy to spot the symptoms. When the engine will not turn on, there are no lights on the dashboard or the headlamps are low, chances are you will notice there is a problem. Sometimes however the electrical system of your car will have issues that are not so easy to spot and even when it is relatively easy to spot the symptoms there can be many causes for the underlying failure such as:

  • Build-up of sulphur on the battery connection causing the battery to go dead.
  • No charge left in the battery.
  • The alternator is broken and there is no charge received from the battery to the engine.
  • The belts around the alternator are broken and no charge is being sent from the battery to the engine.
  • When the starter fails the fuel system will not be ignited.
  • There can be an issue with the car's computer causing an inability to start or causing the check engine light to be on.
  • There can be a leak in the hoses or the battery causing it to go dead.

You can Rely on Kiwi French Automotive to identify and fix most auto electrical related problems and we offer the following benefits;

  • Trust, Experience and Knowledge: We are members of the Repco Authorised Service network, with access to an exclusive knowledge base..
  • Peace of Mind: We give you peace of mind by backing all the work we perform with the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty.
  • Great Mechanics: The mechanics at Kiwi French Automotive are kept up to date on all the latest parts and services with ongoing training seminars and service bulletins from Repco.
  • Great Value: Our connection to local vendors around Brisbane and access to the Repco spare parts network helps us give you the best service at the best price.

If you think your vehicle might have an auto electrical related problem make an appointment with the mechanics at Kiwi French Automotive to have all these issues and more fixed today!

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