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3 auto electricians in Somerset West
Auto electrician Somerset West, Cape Town: 3 listed with ratings, phone numbers and hours from their Google Business Profiles, each checked against Google before it went up, so you can call them yourself.
★★★★★4.7 average rating·140 Google reviewsSuburb of Cape Town
About this listWhy this order, and what these listings are not
Featured profiles appear first as a paid placement. Everything below them is ordered by a weighted score built from Google review count and rating. That is our own calculation, not an official or independent ranking, and it does not measure workmanship, pricing or equipment. This is also not a complete list of auto electricians in Somerset West, and the listings come from public Google Business Profile data, so ratings, hours and contact details may be out of date. Read our full disclaimer
3 auto electricians listed in Somerset West
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Somerstrand Auto Electric(Pty)Ltd
4.639 reviews
Somerset West, Cape Town
Also covers Strand
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- 20 years' experience claimed
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Why an auto electrician gets called in Somerset West
Heat, cold mornings, salt air and heavy rain each change what fails on a car and when. These are measured for Somerset West itself, not written about the province.
Cape Town Central: most thefts from vehicles in SA
Cape Town Central police station recorded 2 425 cases of theft out of or from motor vehicles in 2024/25, the highest in South Africa. Bellville recorded 717 (ninth nationally) and Durbanville 480 (28th).
SourceCarjacking hotspots in Cape Town
Delft recorded 272 carjackings in 2024/25 (third highest nationally), Nyanga 268 (fourth) and Philippi East 251 (fifth), according to SAPS annual crime statistics.
SourceFinding an auto electrician in Somerset West
3 auto electricians are listed in Somerset West, part of Cape Town. Between them they carry 140 Google reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. None say they work mobile, so budget for a tow if the car will not start.
Before you book
Ask what the fault finding costs before anyone starts, because a diagnosis is often charged separately from the repair. If the answer is a new alternator or starter, ask whether the quote is to repair your unit or fit an exchange one, and what warranty comes with each. For a mobile job, ask about the call-out fee. Ask for the old part back: it is the simplest proof that it was replaced.
We have not vetted any of these businesses. Hours and phone numbers come from Google and can change, so confirm directly before you tow the car there or pay a deposit.
Auto electrician questions for Somerset West
How much does an auto electrician cost in Somerset West?
Most charge for fault finding first, then labour and parts once the fault is found. A mobile auto electrician usually adds a call-out fee. Ask what the diagnosis costs before they start, and whether a quote is for repairing your part or fitting an exchange unit.
Are these auto electricians vetted by you?
No. Every listing comes from a public Google Business Profile that we checked was still live, and the order comes from review count and rating. We do not inspect work, equipment or insurance. Treat this as a shortlist to phone, not a recommendation.
Which auto electricians in Somerset West come to you?
None listed here say they work mobile, on Google or on their own site. Some will still come out if asked, so phone around, or search a nearby town on our mobile auto electrician page.
My car won't start. Is it the battery, the starter or the alternator?
A slow crank usually points at the battery or its cables, a single click at the starter or its solenoid, and a car that starts on a jump but dies again at the alternator. A battery and charging test separates them in minutes. What to check when your car won't start