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Hi All,

To cut a long story short, my car has decided to continuously blow the same fuse on multiple occassions of late ( SEE HERE for a more detailed explanation), so I think I need to pay a auto-electrician a visit to try and rectify the problem.

Can anyone recommend a good, trustworthy auto-electrician, preferably in the Parramatta or Hills areas?

(I've done a quick search, but couldn't really find many recommendations).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks :rofl:

the closest one to parramatta that i know of is Annandale Automotive (aka grey imports). Good auto-electrician. 9519 5150, albion st annandale (just off paramatta road near stanmore maccas). tell Nathan I sent you down. wont do anything for you, but it'll make me look like a good friend for plugging his business! lol.

Whoever you go with make sure you know what they are doing. After my car was broken into and needed some work went to one guy who was clueless and did half assed work. Its not like skylines are hugely diff from normal cars but some car elecs are clueless. Wasted 700 at the first guy second guy cost me 800 but did an awesome job and went through the car completely and fixed up a lot of stuff.

Hes out Penrith way if you want his details let me know. I can also tell you who to stay away from out this way.

Thanks for the recommendations - much appreciated.

Richard,

Would you know if Grey Imports are open on Saturday's (unfortunately I don't have an easy way of getting back to work if I drop the car to him during the week). I've only heard good stuff about Nathan, just didn't realise he did auto electrical work as well - so I'd be keen to get him to have a look at it if possible.

Raz0r$harP,

I know exactly what you mean, I've also been screwed around previously which is the main reason why I'm looking for reputable recommendations. If you don't mind, could you please PM me the details of the auto electrician you used? If I can't get to Grey Imports, I should be able to organise to get the car to Penrith as my brother works out that way.

Cheers,

Brenden

nathan is open probably 3 out of 4 saturdays till midday. best to give him a ring and try and figure out a good time to drop off the car. and yes he also does pretty much all auto-electrical work.

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