Modern cars are packed with electronics, and when electrical systems go wrong, tracking down the fault can be expensive and time-consuming. From dead batteries to complex ECU problems, electrical issues can make a car unreliable, unsafe, or simply too costly to repair.
At Surrey Car Buyer, we buy cars with electrical faults of all kinds. No diagnosis required – just tell us what’s happening and we’ll make you an offer.
Types of Electrical Faults We See
- Battery and charging problems – failing alternators, parasitic drains, dead batteries
- Starter motor issues – clicking but not cranking, intermittent starting
- Dashboard warning lights – multiple lights staying on, false warnings
- Lighting failures – headlights, indicators, interior lights not working
- Central locking problems – doors not locking, key fob issues
- Window and sunroof faults – motors failing, switches not responding
- Sensor failures – ABS sensors, parking sensors, O2 sensors
- ECU problems – engine management faults, transmission control issues
- Wiring damage – rodent damage, corrosion, short circuits
Why Electrical Problems Are Tricky
Unlike mechanical faults that usually have obvious symptoms, electrical problems can be intermittent and difficult to diagnose. Mechanics often charge diagnostic fees before they even know what’s wrong, and the actual repair might involve:
- Hours of fault-finding at £60-£100 per hour
- Expensive replacement sensors or modules
- Specialist programming for ECUs and body computers
- Multiple return visits if the problem is intermittent
Total repair bills can easily run into hundreds or thousands of pounds, with no guarantee of success.
Symptoms You Might Be Experiencing
If you’re dealing with any of these issues, we can help:
- Car won’t start or only starts intermittently
- Dashboard lit up with warning lights
- Features randomly stopping working
- Battery going flat overnight
- Burning smell from electrics
- Flickering lights or gauges
How We Can Help
Selling your car to us means no more diagnostic bills, no more return visits to the garage, and no more unreliable transport. We’ll pay you cash for your car as it is, and collect it free from anywhere in Surrey.
Check out how our process works, or go straight to our quote page to get your valuation.
Surrey-Wide Collection
We collect from Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Camberley, and everywhere else in Surrey. Get in touch today.