Best Auto Electricians in Napier and Hastings
We assessed 11 auto electricians in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 724 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 8 October 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Auto electrical faults can be difficult to diagnose. Ask whether they charge a diagnostic fee, what equipment they use to read fault codes, whether they offer a mobile service if the vehicle will not start, and whether they have experience with your specific make and model, particularly for EVs or vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems.
Top 5 Auto Electricians in Napier and Hastings
The top 5 auto electricians in Napier and Hastings are #1 First Autoworks & RV, #2 Williams Auto Electrical, #3 Revolution Electrical, #4 East Coast Soundz, and #5 Reid Auto & Electrix, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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First Autoworks & RV 2022LTD
★ 4.8 146 reviews +1 Top5 Score 162 +15★ 132 4★ 8 2★ 1 1★ 5First Autoworks & RV fits in battery replacements, solar and 12V electrical work, and fridge and diesel heater repairs for motorhome and campervan travellers, including walk-ins with no appointment. Callum, Nathan, and the wider team have a track record of absorbing unexpected jobs mid-holiday and getting people back on the road within the same visit, sometimes at less cost than quoted.
location_on 6 Taradale Road, Marewa, Napier
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Marshall Batteries - Williams Auto Electrical
★ 4.8 107 reviews +1 Top5 Score 160 -15★ 93 4★ 8 3★ 3 1★ 3Williams Auto Electrical picks up wiring faults, battery replacements, and caravan electrical problems that other workshops have misdiagnosed or made worse. Several clients came in after months of failed attempts elsewhere and left with the fault found and fixed within hours, often for less than the initial estimate.
location_on 143 Carlyle Street, Hospital Hill, Napier
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Revolution Electrical
★ 4.7 103 reviews +1 Top5 Score 158 -15★ 83 4★ 15 3★ 3 1★ 2Revolution Electrical takes on ignition repairs, air conditioning, battery replacements, and caravan electrical faults, and their quotes have come in well under dealership prices on comparable jobs. Aaron and the team communicate progress through each stage and have been known to sort small extras, like a faulty light or a dry washer reservoir, without being asked.
location_on 303 Jervois Street, Mayfair, Hastings
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East Coast Soundz & Auto Electrix Ltd
★ 4.7 95 reviews +1 Top5 Score 157 -15★ 81 4★ 7 3★ 3 1★ 4East Coast Soundz fixes driver seat electrics, trailer wiring, and campervan electrical faults alongside head unit and audio upgrades, covering a broader mix of auto electrical work than most audio-focused shops. Peter walks customers through what the fault is, what the options are, and what was done, and jobs are regularly completed within the day, often for less than a competitor quoted just to diagnose the problem.
location_on 2 Dunlop Road, Onekawa, Napier
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Reid Auto & Electrix
★ 4.5 100 reviews Top5 Score 1505★ 80 4★ 7 3★ 3 1★ 10Reid Auto & Electrix covers ECU remapping, wiring, fuel injector fitting, and dashboard fault diagnosis, with the remapping work drawing specific praise for improving power and torque on vehicles like the Ford Ranger. Straightforward electrical checks, including charging system assessments on vintage cars and scooter faults, have been done on the spot without charge.
location_on 19 Sale Street, Napier South, Napier
Before you book an auto electrician in Napier and Hastings
Drawn from 163 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do auto electricians typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Hourly labour rates at New Zealand auto electrical workshops run between $90 and $150 plus GST, with Hawke's Bay workshops sitting toward the lower-to-mid end of that range. A separate diagnostic fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is standard, and whether that fee is credited against your repair cost if you proceed varies between workshops.
Common jobs like alternator replacement or starter motor work typically run $300 to $600 all-in for parts and labour, while central locking or audio installs can vary widely depending on complexity. EV or hybrid battery diagnostics sit at the higher end because of the specialist equipment and training required.
What should a proper auto electrical diagnosis include, and what does it cost? expand_more
A scan tool reading is only the starting point of a proper diagnosis, not the finish line, because fault codes point toward a system, not a confirmed cause. A thorough diagnosis also involves circuit testing, voltage checks, and physical inspection of wiring and connectors to confirm what is actually faulty before any parts are ordered.
One reviewer in this region described a shop that diagnosed and fixed a wiring problem in ten minutes after two other workshops had made the situation worse, which shows the difference between genuine fault-finding and guesswork. Expect to pay $80 to $150 for the initial scan, and ask upfront whether a deeper investigation will be charged separately and whether the diagnostic fee is deducted from the repair bill if you go ahead.
Are all auto electricians qualified to work on EVs and hybrids? expand_more
Standard auto electrical training does not cover the high-voltage systems in EVs and hybrids, and any technician working on systems above 60V DC or 25V AC should hold specific high-voltage competency training aligned with the NZQA framework, typically delivered through providers like Competenz. Before leaving an EV or hybrid, ask directly whether the technician has completed recognised high-voltage unit standards and whether the workshop holds properly insulated tools rated for HV work, because the qualification alone does not guarantee safe practice without the right equipment. None of the reviewed workshops in this region made specific claims about EV high-voltage certification, so it is worth confirming this directly with whichever workshop you are considering.
What are the warning signs of an auto electrician you shouldn't trust? expand_more
- –Charging a diagnostic fee and then returning the vehicle with the original fault unresolved and no clear explanation of what was found or done.
- –Returning your vehicle with new faults, such as non-working wipers, disconnected fuses, or a dead radio, that were not present when you dropped it off.
- –Quoting one price and billing significantly more without calling you first to authorise the extra work.
- –Replacing parts without confirming diagnosis first, effectively charging you to trial-and-error their way to a fix.
- –Refusing to itemise the bill or being vague about which parts were actually fitted and what labour was completed.
- –Dismissing your concerns or becoming hostile when you raise a complaint, rather than engaging with the issue directly.
What should you ask before leaving your vehicle with an auto electrician? expand_more
- –Ask whether the diagnostic fee is credited against the repair cost if you go ahead with the work, as this varies between workshops.
- –Confirm they will call you before exceeding the quoted or estimated amount, and get that agreement in writing if the job is complex.
- –Ask how long the diagnosis will take and whether they will give you a written report of fault codes and findings before you authorise any repair.
- –Check whether they use genuine manufacturer parts or aftermarket alternatives, and ask about the warranty period on both parts and labour.
- –If your vehicle is a campervan, motorhome, or has specialist electrics such as solar or 12V systems, confirm upfront that the technician has specific experience with that work rather than general auto electrical skills.
Also recommended auto electricians in Napier and Hastings
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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JK's Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning
↑ 1★ 4.9 35 reviews +2 Top5 Score 146 +55★ 33 4★ 1 1★ 1JK's Auto Electrical turns around battery replacements and air conditioning work at prices that reviewers specifically call out as fair and reasonable. Chris is named repeatedly as the person getting the job sorted, and walk-in battery replacements, including urgent van and trailer electrical work, have been done on the spot without customers needing to book ahead.
location_on 7B Donnelly Street, Havelock North
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Arrow Auto Electrix & Alarms
↓ 1★ 4.6 49 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1465★ 41 4★ 3 2★ 3 1★ 2Arrow Auto Electrix has built a reputation for pinning down electrical faults, car security system installs, and motorhome wiring issues that other workshops struggled to resolve, particularly through Kerry's 30 years of hands-on diagnostic experience. Where other shops have thrown parts at a problem and charged accordingly, Kerry identifies the root cause first and walks clients through exactly what needs fixing and why, with itemised billing to match.
location_on 12 Puketapu Road, Taradale, Napier
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Newports Hawkes Bay
★ 4.1 69 reviews +2 Top5 Score 141 +35★ 39 4★ 13 3★ 8 2★ 2 1★ 7Newports picks up starter motor diagnosis, brake controller fitting, and general auto electrical faults, and has a track record of finding the real problem rather than the assumed one. Pricing is described as fair, and jobs that could have grown bigger have been kept on budget with the customer kept in the loop throughout.
location_on 1220 Omahu Road, Twyford, Hastings
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Absolute Auto Electrical
★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 1285★ 10Absolute Auto Electrical gets parking sensor installs, alarm and immobiliser fitting, and vehicle fault repairs done promptly, turning up when agreed and completing work quickly. Brent has driven out to customers at home rather than requiring them to bring the vehicle in, and declined payment when the job was straightforward enough to sort on the spot.
location_on Tait Drive, Greenmeadows, Napier
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Sabo Suto Electrical and Air Conditioning
★ 4.6 10 reviews Top5 Score 1245★ 9 1★ 1Sabo Suto Electrical gets car lighting, radio and stereo installs, and general auto electrical work done the same day, with prices that reviewers specifically describe as fair and, in one case, over $600 less than a competitor's quote. Daman sources parts, communicates clearly throughout, and is frequently described as responsive to messages from the first contact through to job completion.
location_on 623 Heretaunga Street West, St Leonards, Hastings
About this ranking
What the 10 auto electricians listed above hold, at the 8 October 2026 check.
We first assessed auto electricians in Napier and Hastings in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Two different businesses have held first place; First Autoworks & RV has held it since August 2026. First Autoworks & RV, Williams Auto Electrical, Revolution Electrical and East Coast Soundz have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess auto electricians in, the 128 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.7, and one-star reviews are 5.4% of their total.
What has changed since July 2026? expand_more
- Oct 2026
- Aug 2026
New first place: First Autoworks & RV. Reid Auto & Electrix entered the top 5, up from #8. Sabo Suto Electrical entered the list at #10.
- Jul 2026
First check.
How are the top auto electricians in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for auto electricians in Napier and Hastings. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for auto electricians in Napier and Hastings. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.