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Auto electricians in NZ

Batteries, wiring, charging. One checked local auto electrician, booked for you.

One checked local tradie in NZ, booked for you. Free for you. We're paid by the pros we match you with.

What a auto electrician can help with

  • Car battery replacement
  • Alternators and starter motors
  • Stereos, dashcams and reversing cameras
  • Lights and indicators not working
  • Electrical fault finding

Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.

What we check

Before we book a auto electrician, we check they hold insurance for the work.

How we check a tradie.

Companies OfficeAny NZ business Shows whether a business is a registered company and who runs it. Search it yourself

What auto electrician costs in NZ

Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your auto electrician quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.

JobTypical price
Alternator fitting, Aucklandcustomer-posted Airtasker budgets (a Lexus in July 2025 at $200, another in October 2026 at $350), not fixed prices, GST not stated$200 to $350Airtasker NZ, 2026
Starter motor replacement, Aucklandone customer-posted Airtasker budget from May 2026, GST not stated$500Airtasker NZ, 2026
Reversing camera installation, Aucklandone customer-posted Airtasker budget from December 2025, GST not stated$250Airtasker NZ, 2026
Workshop labour rate (general mechanics, not only auto electricians)per hour, the same page says dealerships can charge up to $180 and call-out fees are generally $80 to $120, GST not stated$100 to $140MyAutoShop, 2026

Before you say yes

Good questions to ask your auto electrician, and the warning signs to walk away from.

Questions to ask

  • Is the price for the part and the fitting together, and does it include GST?
  • Do you test the battery and charging system first, and is there a diagnostic fee?
  • Is the part new, reconditioned or second-hand, and what warranty does it carry?
  • Can you come to me, and is there a call-out fee?
  • Will the work affect my WoF or my vehicle warranty?

Red flags

  • They quote a big repair without testing the battery, alternator or wiring first.
  • They can't say whether the part is new, reconditioned or second-hand.
  • They won't put the price and warranty in writing.
  • They suggest a rewire or a replacement part but can't explain the fault.

How it works

  1. Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
  2. We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
  3. One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
  4. A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.

Auto electrician questions

Is it free to find a auto electrician with GoodTradie?

Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.

What do you check before booking a auto electrician?

We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.

Will I get several auto electrician quotes?

No. We book one checked local auto electrician. They look at the job and give you their own quote.

How do I know the price is fair?

We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.

How much does auto electrician cost in NZ?

Alternator fitting, Auckland: $200 to $350 (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Starter motor replacement, Auckland: $500 (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Reversing camera installation, Auckland: $250 (Airtasker NZ, 2026). Workshop labour rate (general mechanics, not only auto electricians): $100 to $140 (MyAutoShop, 2026). Your auto electrician quotes after looking at the job.

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