Best Auto Electricians on the North Shore
We assessed 11 auto electricians on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 951 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 31 July 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, 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 on the North Shore
The top 5 auto electricians on the North Shore are GT Auto Electrix, Ace Auto Electrical, Browns Bay Auto Electrical, Superior Automotive, and North Harbour Auto Air, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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GT Auto Electrix
★ 4.9 268 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1715★ 257 4★ 5 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 3GT Auto Electrix takes on tricky electrical jobs others struggle to solve, from seized alternator shafts to full wiring loom rebuilds on project cars. Gareth will come out after hours and on weekends when a job genuinely can't wait.
Reviews most often describe: Complex wiring jobs, camper vans, and classic cars
- ✓ After-hours and weekend callouts
- ✓ Charges only for time actually spent
- ✓ Walks you through reassembly at no charge
location_on 5 Parity Place, Hillcrest, Auckland
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Ace Auto Electrical
↑ 2★ 4.5 144 reviews +2 Top5 Score 159 +55★ 119 4★ 9 2★ 1 1★ 15Ace Auto Electrical turns around urgent jobs fast, with a starter motor replacement completed inside 24 hours and a caravan wiring fault sorted on the spot in under 30 minutes. They walk customers through what is wrong, how they will fix it, and the cost before starting work, then hold to that price even when a job runs longer than quoted.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent electrical faults needing same-day turnaround
- ✓ Same-day and on-the-spot repairs
- ✓ Loan vehicles available during repairs
- ✓ Price held when job runs over
location_on 7 Saturn Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Browns Bay Auto Electrical
★ 4.7 129 reviews +2 Top5 Score 159 +25★ 114 4★ 6 3★ 1 1★ 8Browns Bay Auto Electrical turns around same-day electrical fixes, including alternator replacements on tight engine bays just before Christmas. They have a track record of talking customers out of unnecessary parts when a diagnosis shows nothing is actually wrong.
Reviews most often describe: Honest diagnosis on tricky or older vehicle electrical faults
- ✓ Honest diagnosis before charging
- ✓ Same-day fault tracing and repair
- ✓ Works on older and classic vehicles
location_on 751 Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
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Superior Automotive Service
↑ 1★ 4.3 172 reviews Top5 Score 1545★ 133 4★ 12 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 24Superior Automotive gets electrical jobs like flat batteries and starting faults turned around quickly, often within a lunch break. Staff have flagged warranty coverage and unnecessary repairs that saved customers hundreds of dollars.
Reviews most often describe: Battery, electrical faults, and starting issues
- ✓ Battery tested before replacement recommended
- ✓ Same-day turnaround on electrical faults
- ✓ Flags unnecessary repairs unprompted
location_on 3 Woodson Place, Glenfield, Auckland
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North Harbour Auto Air & Electrical ltd
↑ 1★ 4.5 109 reviews Top5 Score 1525★ 90 4★ 7 2★ 3 1★ 9North Harbour Auto Air explains repair urgency plainly and steers customers toward the most cost-effective fix rather than the most expensive one. They also offer short-notice slots and a complementary ride to work while your car is in.
Reviews most often describe: Locals wanting honest advice and fair pricing
- ✓ Transparent pricing with options explained
- ✓ Short-notice bookings accommodated
- ✓ Ride to work while car is in
location_on 10 Cebel Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Before you book an auto electrician on the North Shore
Drawn from 148 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do auto electricians typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Labour rates at Auckland workshops run between $90 and $150 plus GST per hour, with North Shore shops sitting toward the upper end of that range. A separate diagnostic or fault-finding fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is common, and some shops credit this against the repair cost if you proceed. Common jobs such as a starter motor replacement or alternator swap can run $250 to $600 all up, depending on parts and labour time. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, any repair must be completed with reasonable care and skill, giving you a legal basis to dispute work that fails that standard.
What should a proper auto electrical diagnosis include, and what does it cost? expand_more
A thorough diagnosis starts with a scan tool reading of fault codes, but a reputable workshop will go further, testing circuits, checking voltage drops, and verifying the fault is active rather than just stored. Expect to pay $80 to $150 for a basic scan, with additional testing charged on top if the fault requires deeper investigation. Reviews show the better North Shore operators explain their findings clearly, call before costs exceed an agreed threshold, and confirm what the code means in plain language before quoting repairs. Ask upfront whether the diagnostic fee is deducted from the total bill if you proceed, as this varies between workshops and can meaningfully affect your overall cost.
Are all auto electricians qualified to work on EVs and hybrids? expand_more
Standard auto electrical training does not cover high-voltage hybrid and EV systems, and WorkSafe New Zealand guidelines require technicians working on systems above 60V DC or 25V AC to hold specific competency training aligned with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) framework. The relevant pathway is the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 4) with an Electrical Systems strand, and high-voltage specific units are delivered through providers like Competenz, which is the Industry Training Organisation for the automotive sector. Before leaving an EV or hybrid, ask the technician directly whether they have completed recognised high-voltage unit standards and whether the workshop holds insulated tools and testing equipment rated for those systems.
What are the warning signs of an auto electrician you shouldn't trust? expand_more
- –Parts billed on the invoice do not match what was physically installed, which came up in at least one review from this group of shops.
- –Labour charges escalate well beyond the initial estimate with no call to you before work continues.
- –The shop cannot explain what was actually done, offering vague descriptions rather than a clear account of the fault and fix.
- –A repaired fault returns within weeks and the shop attributes it to your driving rather than reviewing their own work.
- –New problems appear after collection that were not present at drop-off and the shop disputes any connection to their work.
- –No warranty is offered on the repair, or the shop cannot state clearly how long parts and labour are covered.
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 is not standard practice across all shops.
- –Confirm they will call you before costs exceed a set amount, and agree on that threshold in writing before leaving the vehicle.
- –Ask how long the diagnosis is expected to take so you can plan transport, and whether a courtesy car is available if the job runs longer.
- –Find out whether parts used will be genuine manufacturer parts or quality aftermarket alternatives, and what warranty applies to each.
- –Ask what warranty covers both parts and labour on the completed repair, and get that commitment noted on the invoice before you pay.
Auto Electricians ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore
They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.
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Auto Electricals and Diagnostics
★ 5.0 49 reviews Top5 Score 1505★ 49Auto Electricals and Diagnostics gets cars diagnosed and fixed on the spot, including complex European vehicles like the Porsche Macan. Bash will take same-day bookings and travel to wherever the vehicle is stranded, carpark or otherwise.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and last-minute electrical fault diagnosis
- ✓ Same-day and last-minute bookings
- ✓ On-site callouts to breakdowns
- ✓ Books reverse camera installs overnight
location_on 118B Sunnybrae Road, Hillcrest, Auckland
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North Harbour Auto Electrical Ltd
★ 4.9 47 reviews +1 Top5 Score 148 -15★ 46 2★ 1North Harbour Auto Electrical turns around fault diagnosis and repairs, including ABS faults, air conditioning, and wiring issues, often by the next day. James and the team explain problems in plain terms and have kept repeat customers coming back for over a decade.
Reviews most often describe: Locals wanting honest diagnosis and fast turnaround
- ✓ Next-day turnaround on fault repairs
- ✓ Explains problems in plain language
- ✓ Free battery testing on the spot
location_on 31A Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, Auckland
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Auto Diagnostics Limited
↑ 1★ 4.8 17 reviews +2 Top5 Score 133 +25★ 16 2★ 1Auto Diagnostics coordinates on-site vehicle electrical repairs and ADAS calibrations for trade clients across the collision repair industry, fitting around workshop schedules. Their office staff field bookings and keep jobs moving, so technicians arrive punctually and complete work without needing follow-up from the client.
Reviews most often describe: Trade businesses needing on-site electrical work and calibrations
- ✓ On-site calibrations at your workshop
- ✓ Bookings met without chasing
- ✓ Covers wiring repairs through airbag replacement
location_on 11L Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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A J Auto Electrical Limited
↑ 1★ 4.5 11 reviews Top5 Score 1255★ 8 4★ 2 1★ 1AJ Auto Electrical travels out to workshops and job sites to diagnose tricky electrical faults on the spot. Pricing is straightforward, and owners tend to get a clear recommendation rather than just a quote.
Reviews most often describe: Car electrical faults needing honest diagnosis and advice
- ✓ Mobile callouts to workshops
- ✓ Honest diagnosis and advice
- ✓ Fair pricing on electrical work
location_on C6/5 Douglas Alexander Parade, Rosedale, Auckland
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Armstrong Auto Electrical Ltd
★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 5We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on Sequoia Place, Sunnynook, Auckland
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About this ranking
How are the top auto electricians on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for auto electricians on the North Shore. 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. See how we rank for the full method.
How often are rankings updated? expand_more
Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 31 July 2026.
Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more
No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for auto electricians on the North Shore. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 5. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.