Compare Nissan electrical fault repair quotes from specialist garages

Nissan is one of the most popular car makers in the world, but few people know it also used to make spacecraft engines. The Lambda 4S-5, an experimental carrier rocket, was developed by Nissan; in 1970, it launched Japan's first satellite into space. Over the years, the brand has bolstered its success by entering a strategic alliance with Renault, a French manufacturer, and Mitsubishi, also based in Japan. The fastest car by Nissan is the GT-R, which can do 0-60 in less than three seconds - a genuinely eye-watering speed.

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.