Mobile Auto Electrician • Diagnostics • Coding • Electrical Repairs

Mobile auto electrician — dealer-level diagnostics, at your home or work

Modern cars are basically computers on wheels — packed with control modules, network communication, and safety systems. We specialise in fault-finding properly (not guessing), so you don’t waste money on random parts.

Fully mobile Driveway-friendly Dealer-level diagnostics Clear testing & reporting
Common fixes
Battery drain • Canbus faults • Wiring
We cover
Exeter → Cheltenham (M5 corridor)

Why electrical faults are harder than ever

Even “simple” symptoms can be caused by network communication, low voltage, water ingress, coding, or a module failing to sleep. Today’s vehicles often have:

Multiple control modules

Body control, gateway, infotainment, battery management, driver assist, airbags, ABS/DSC — all communicating together.

Vehicle networks

CAN/LIN (and sometimes FlexRay/ethernet). One fault can ripple into multiple warning lights and “random” issues.

Smart power management

Battery sensors, intelligent charging, start/stop, sleep states — a weak supply can trigger faults without any part being “dead”.

Our approach:
Scan → verify → test circuits → confirm root cause → repair with evidence.

Auto electrical services we handle

If it can be diagnosed safely at your home or workplace, we can usually handle it. Common jobs include:

Diagnostics & fault finding
Full system scans, live data checks, testing and clear reporting — not “guess and fit”.
Battery drain / parasitic draw
Sleep state checks, current draw testing and tracing the exact circuit/module causing it.
Wiring & connector repairs
Damaged looms, corrosion, broken pins, earth faults, water ingress — repaired properly and protected.
Coding / configuration support
Many parts need coding/adaptations — we can advise and diagnose what’s required.
Lighting issues
Indicators, LED flicker, xenon/ballast issues, short circuits, module-related lighting faults.
Starting & charging faults
Alternator control, voltage drops, poor earths, starter control issues and battery management faults.

BMW & Mercedes: why electrical faults aren’t “quick fixes”

Premium brands are brilliant when everything is healthy — but they’re also the ones where electrical faults are often caused by network communication, coding, or a single weak voltage supply affecting multiple systems at once.

BMW: modules, gateway + intelligent power management

Many BMWs rely on intelligent power management and multiple modules talking through a gateway. A “battery drain” can actually be an IBS/charging strategy issue, a module not sleeping, a weak earth, or a network wake-up event.

We test current draw properly, check sleep states, and confirm the cause before replacing parts.

Mercedes: CAN/LIN communication + coding dependencies

Mercedes vehicles often use multiple networks and control units that depend on correct configuration. A fault can be triggered by voltage drop, water ingress, connector corrosion, or a module needing coding/adaptations after replacement.

We diagnose with live data and network checks to avoid “guess and swap” repairs.

What this means for you

If your car has intermittent warnings, random faults, or multiple systems failing at once, it’s usually not “bad luck” — it’s a root cause issue we can trace with proper diagnostics.

Brands we work on

We support all major makes and models — petrol, diesel, hybrid and many EV-adjacent systems (12V side). If you don’t see your make listed, call us — we likely cover it.

BMW Mercedes-Benz Audi Volkswagen SEAT Škoda Ford Vauxhall Peugeot Citroën Renault Nissan Toyota Honda Hyundai Kia Volvo Jaguar Land Rover Mazda MINI Fiat Porsche …and more
Not sure if we cover your vehicle?
Call us with your registration and symptoms.

Areas we cover

We’re mobile and regularly travel along the M5 corridor. We typically cover a 50-mile radius around each main area.

Main areas

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Further out?

If you’re outside these areas we can often still help — we’ll just agree a fair call-out first, so everything is clear before we attend.

  • Transparent pricing agreed beforehand
  • Great for commuters & business vehicles
  • Ideal for “no time for a garage” situations

Mobile auto electrician FAQs

Quick answers to the most common questions we get.

Do you cover my area?
We cover Exeter, Paignton, Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham and surrounding areas — typically within a 50-mile radius. If you’re further out, we can often still help with a fair call-out agreed before we attend.
Can you diagnose intermittent electrical faults?
Yes. Intermittent faults are exactly where structured diagnostics matter — scans, live data, circuit checks, network communication checks, and verifying what triggers the issue.
Do you do coding / programming?
Yes. Many replacements require coding or configuration (and sometimes adaptations). We use manufacturer-level diagnostic capability where needed.
My car has battery drain — can you find the cause?
Yes. We perform parasitic draw testing properly, check sleep states, and identify which circuit/module is waking the vehicle up. This prevents wasted money on random batteries and alternators.
What do you need from me before attending?
Ideally your registration, symptoms, and any recent work done (battery changes, repairs, jump starts, water leaks). We’ll then confirm the best next step and agree pricing before attendance.

Book a mobile auto electrician

Ready to get it sorted? Book online or call us now — we’ll confirm the details and get you scheduled in.

Book diagnosis Call 0330 229 6099 Email contact@strivemotors.co.uk