Recommendation re Auto Electrician in South Australia

Submitted: Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:11
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We are currently in Port Augusta and received advice yesterday from a garage servicing our car that our "charging system" is not working - which came as a complete surprise [our two under bonnet batteries seem to be well charged]. On Monday we are moving on to the Yorke and then the Fleureau Peninsulas.
I would be grateful for any advice on where I can find a good auto electrician in this region to check out our dual battery system, preferably if possible on the Yorke Pen.
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Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:33

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:33
Sorry, but I can't remember their name, but they gave me excellent service last year.
They are located on the right, about 500 metres from McDonalds heading back towards Port Augusta.

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:35

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:35
Obviously I should have read your whole post, the one that I am referring to is in Port Augusta, maybe they can help you this morning.
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Follow Up By: Happy Frank - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:38

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 09:38
Ralph's Auto Electrical on the Hwy in Port Augusta would be the one you're thinking of.
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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:08

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:08
Ralphs closed about 3-4 years ago after Ralph sold the business and another guy bought it, had a few business issues and closed it and moved.






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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:02

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:02
Thanks Shaker: Will be leaving PA Tuesday so will drive by to check out the site.
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Reply By: olcoolone - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:11

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:11
You could try G.P Auto Electrical in Pt Augusta..... had business dealing with them and they seem very good and the reps from businesses we buy from talk highly of them.

https://plus.google.com/117056260782968904602/about?gl=au&hl=en

Yo make mention that you will be going to the Yorke and then the Fleureau Peninsulas....... mate each places cover a big area, where abouts on the Yorke and then the Fleureau Peninsulas will you be going.

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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:06

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:06
Thanks olcoolone: Will look at these guys on Monday
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Reply By: Pradobob - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:39

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:39
G'day Lynton.
This guy is pretty big in Port Pirie.
Haven't heard any negatives about him.

Coe's Auto Electrical
Address: 75 Esmond Rd, Port Pirie SA 5540
Phone:(08) 8633 2678

It's worth looking around Pirie for a day or two before you move on. Some historic stuff there, and all services.
It's about a 2km walk to the caravan park on Beach Rd, if needed.

Cheers
Bob
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:09

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:09
Thanks Pradobob: We shall be staying a while in Port Pirie. We need to attend to other issues as well as our faulty? charging system!
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Follow Up By: P and JM - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 21:27

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 21:27
Lynton B,

I agree Neville Coe and his son Viv in Port Pirie know the Auto electrics.

They relocated and expanded the business approx 2 years ago, and it's a family business. Nev is well known, and been in Pirie for Years and years.

Cheers P&J
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:53

Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:53
Thank P&J: The charging system seems to be performing adequately at the moment; but if I have any dramas shortly after leaving PA, Coe's will be my first port of call.
Regards
Lynton
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Reply By: Member - poppasmurf - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 13:00

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 13:00
If your coming to Moonta on Yorke Peninsula there is a auto electrician on the right hand side of the road coming in from Kadina or a mobile fella as well, just ask when and if you get here to Moonta.
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:11

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:11
Thanks Poppasmurf: Can you recommend this guy?
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Follow Up By: Member - poppasmurf - Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 09:13

Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 09:13
The mobile guy has done work for me and is great he is J&D Auto Electrical 0428252402 and the one on the main road coming into Moonta is Protea Auto he has a good name around town, I have only brought stuff from him. His number 0419829007.
Hope this helps enjoy your stay on the Peninsula.

David
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:57

Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:57
Thanks again poppasmurf, this time for the details of the guys in Moonta.
Regards
Lynton
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Reply By: Member - Brian P (SA) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 15:16

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 15:16
Copper Coast Auto Electrical
Kadina 88 214 000

G & D Auto's
Wallaroo 88 232 078

Both of these are really good auto electricians. But I use the Wallaroo one. Cheers Brian.
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:13

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 17:13
Thank you very much Brian P: This is what I am looking for. A business recommended through personal experience. Should be able to make these locations without any dramas.
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Follow Up By: Member - Tommy T (Moonta SA) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 23:03

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 23:03
Highly recommend Copper Coast Auto Electrical, Port Rd, Kadina tel: 8821 4000. Ask for Chris Scarce & tell him I suggested you contact him re your electrical problem.

Regards Tommy T
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Monday, May 27, 2013 at 11:02

Monday, May 27, 2013 at 11:02
Thanks Tommy: For your strong recommendation and referral. If I get to Kadina without any major dramas beforehand I shall call in for a check.
Regards
Lynton
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Follow Up By: Member - Brian P (SA) - Sunday, Jun 02, 2013 at 15:43

Sunday, Jun 02, 2013 at 15:43
How did you go Lyndon? Get it fixed yet?
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Follow Up By: Member - Lynton B (QLD) - Sunday, Jun 02, 2013 at 18:28

Sunday, Jun 02, 2013 at 18:28
Hi Brian
Everything seems OK at the moment. We are in Port Pirie and should be in Kadina before the end of the week. Will make an appointment to see Copper Coast Auto Electrical then. Will let you know how we go.
Thanks again for your interest.
Regards
Lynton
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 19:55

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 19:55
Hi Lynton

If by any chance you are passing through Clare, Paul at Clare Valley Auto Electrical is very good.

If you need any further details you let me know.



Cheers


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