Best Auto Electricians in New Plymouth
We assessed 7 auto electricians in New Plymouth and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 333 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 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 New Plymouth
The top 5 auto electricians in New Plymouth are #1 Total Auto Solutions, #2 New Plymouth Auto-Electrical, #3 Auto Instrument Services, #4 AutoCity Auto Electrical, and #5 Autotech Taranaki, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Total Auto Solutions
★ 4.8 146 reviews Top5 Score 1615★ 134 4★ 8 2★ 1 1★ 3Total Auto Solutions picks up electrical and mechanical faults that dealers and agents have missed, including warranty-covered issues customers didn't know they had. Pricing on parts is confirmed before work starts, and any additional costs flagged along the way, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
location_on 38 Dawson Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
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New Plymouth Auto-Electrical
★ 4.5 102 reviews Top5 Score 1475★ 78 4★ 12 3★ 1 2★ 5 1★ 6New Plymouth Auto-Electrical takes on urgent, unplanned auto electrical jobs, including caravan wiring, motorhome faults, alternator failures, and camera or starter motor installs, often fitting people in on the day they arrive. Kent and the team are noted for sticking to agreed budgets and pointing customers toward other trades when the fault turns out to be non-electrical.
location_on The Valley, 18 Smart Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth
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Auto Instrument Services
★ 5.0 33 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 32 4★ 1Auto Instrument Services repairs instrument clusters, speedometers, and speedo cables, and is a practical option when local workshops have already given up on the fault. Send the part in and most jobs come back within a few days, with the invoice enclosed rather than payment required upfront.
location_on 16/18 Corbett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth
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AutoCity Auto Electrical
★ 4.5 28 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 21 4★ 3 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1AutoCity Auto Electrical gets people back on the road fast, covering starter motor faults, battery diagnosis, head unit installs, and custom cable work without turning away unplanned arrivals. Their team has taken in vehicles late in the afternoon, sourced parts before closing time, and completed wiring jobs like DRL setups within the hour.
location_on 86 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
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AUTOTECH TARANAKI -Autoelectrical and Air Conditioning
★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 8Autotech Taranaki fixes air conditioning faults and broader auto electrical work quickly, with multiple customers noting they were back on the road faster than expected. Pricing comes in below what people anticipated for the standard of work done, and Mike is specifically called out as someone who goes out of his way when customers are in a bind.
location_on 134 Connett Road West, Bell Block, New Plymouth
Before you book an auto electrician in New Plymouth
Drawn from 230 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 New Plymouth shops sitting toward the lower end of that national range. A separate diagnostic or fault-finding fee is common, usually between $80 and $150 plus GST, and some workshops will credit this toward the repair if you proceed.
Review feedback here points to pricing being reasonable at most local operators, though at least one customer flagged a $134 diagnostic fee as steep for a simple fuse check. Confirm upfront whether the diagnostic fee is credited, and ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
What should a proper auto electrical diagnosis include, and what does it cost? expand_more
A scan tool reading fault codes is only the starting point, not a complete diagnosis. A thorough job also involves circuit testing, voltage drop checks, and physical inspection to confirm what the fault code is actually pointing to, since a code alone does not identify the failed component.
Review evidence here shows that the best outcomes came when workshops explained findings clearly and gave accurate cost options before touching anything. Expect to pay between $80 and $150 plus GST for a proper diagnostic assessment, and ask before you book whether that 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 high-voltage EV and hybrid systems, which operate above the 60V DC threshold that WorkSafe New Zealand uses to define high voltage. Technicians working on these systems should hold unit standards aligned with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) framework, delivered through providers such as Competenz, the Industry Training Organisation for the automotive sector. Review evidence locally does include one operator with specific hybrid experience flagged by customers, but before leaving any EV or hybrid, ask the workshop directly whether their technician has completed recognised high-voltage training and whether they hold appropriate insulated tooling and testing equipment.
What are the warning signs of an auto electrician you shouldn't trust? expand_more
- –Vague or no explanation of what was actually done, leaving you unsure whether the work was completed at all.
- –Charging the full quoted amount without calling you first when the job scope changed or took longer than expected.
- –Returning your vehicle with a new fault that was not present when you dropped it off.
- –Failing to capture your contact details at intake, meaning follow-up communication is left entirely to you.
- –Repeat return visits required to fix the same fault, with the problem still not fully resolved after multiple attempts.
- –No warranty offered on parts or labour, or the warranty is vague when you ask about it 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 proceed with the work.
- –Ask for a written estimate and confirm they will call before exceeding that amount.
- –Ask how long the diagnosis will take and when you can expect an update, not just a vague timeframe.
- –Ask whether they use genuine manufacturer parts or aftermarket alternatives, and what the difference means for your warranty.
- –Ask what warranty they provide on both parts and labour, and get it confirmed in writing.
- –Ask whether they have experience with your specific vehicle make or fault type, especially for intermittent or complex electrical faults.
Also recommended auto electricians in New Plymouth
Ranked 6 to 7 on the same public review record.
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Evtech Automotive new Plymouth
★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 8Evtech Automotive puts time into finding the most cost-efficient fix rather than the most obvious one, with hybrid vehicles specifically called out as an area of strength. Customers who have brought in vehicles mid-trip report being seen promptly and charged fairly, which makes them a practical option for travellers passing through New Plymouth.
location_on 31 Clearmont Crescent, Blagdon, New Plymouth
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Installer Services Taranaki
★ 4.9 8 reviews Top5 Score 1265★ 7 4★ 1Installer Services Taranaki comes to you, covering automotive audio wiring, entertainment system diagnosis and replacement, and Japanese import language conversions at your home or workplace. Alex fixes jobs others could not resolve, sourcing parts overseas when needed, and has refused extra payment when work ran longer than quoted.
location_on 607a South Road, Omata
About this ranking
What the 7 auto electricians listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
Across the 14 locations we assess auto electricians in, the 135 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.7, and one-star reviews are 5.7% of their total.
How are the top auto electricians in New Plymouth chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for auto electricians in New Plymouth. 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. 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
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for auto electricians in New Plymouth. 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.