Compare electrical fault repair quotes from specialist garages in Leek

Leek is ten miles northeast of Stoke-on-Trent at the intersection of several key roads: the A523, which travels from Calton Moor House to Hazel Grove; the A53 between Buxton and Shrewsbury; and the A520, which runs southwest to Stone. Watch out for potholes because Leek's roads are notorious for them, and they could damage your car. Should you need public transport, several bus routes operate in Leek to destinations including Cheadle and Ashbourne. The nearest train station is in Congleton.

A car's electrical system has many components, including the starter motor, battery, alternator, indicators, lights, radio, power steering and heater. The battery stores electricity generated by the alternator and sends it to the vehicle's ancillary circuits.

Car electrical problems can vary greatly, from loose wires and faulty fuse boxes to starter problems, so it is difficult to know what is wrong without the help of a knowledgeable car electrician.

If your car doesn't crank properly, its headlights aren't working as they should, fuses keep blowing, or your battery dies, these are all signs your car's electrical system is failing.

Find out what to do when your car battery dies in this guide.

Some issues, such as a loose spark plug repair, are easy and cheap to fix, whereas an alternator replacement may be more costly. The good news is that mobile auto electricians will come to you if you can't get your car to a garage.