Car aerial replacement in Exeter
Professional car aerial replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Broken car aerial replaced with a new one. Radio working properly again, no more dodgy reception or that sad little snapped-off stub on your roof.
Got a Broken Aerial Stub on Your Roof?
You know the one - that pathetic little metal stump where your aerial used to be. Either you forgot to remove it before the car wash, or some charming individual snapped it off in a car park.
Now your radio sounds like it's broadcasting from the moon, and you're stuck with AM stations and static.
💡 Pro tip: Modern cars often have aerials built into the rear window. If your radio's rubbish and there's nothing on the roof, that's probably cracked. Different job (and harder to fix).
Why Get It Sorted?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Left Broken |
|---|---|
| Radio stations come in clear | Nothing but static and AM |
| Car looks smart, not neglected | Broken stub screaming "forgot about car wash" |
| 30 minutes, sorted for years | Months of terrible radio |
| Can actually listen to music/news | Stuck with your phone's battery dying |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | See what type you need, confirm it'll fit |
| Remove | Old broken bit comes off (usually easy) |
| Fit | New aerial screwed in, cable connected |
| Test | Radio scan to prove it works |
📦 You're Left With
- Working radio reception
- Smart-looking aerial
- All your stations back
- No more static nonsense
Pricing Guide
| What's Included | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial fitting (you supply) | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Fitting + aerial from factors | 30-45 mins | £85-110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Aerial from factors adds £15-25 depending on your car.
Perfect For Your Car If...
✅ Snapped off at car wash - the classic mistake
✅ Vandalized in car park - some people are just lovely
✅ Corroded and won't come off - salt from winter roads
✅ Lost in house move - removed it and now can't find the damn thing
Why Choose Us for Car aerial replacement in Exeter?
New aerial fitted and tested
Radio reception restored properly
No more whistling or broken stub
Works with most car makes/models
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Check
I'll check what type of aerial your car takes and make sure I've got the right one. Some are simple screw-in, others need the cable reconnecting inside.
Step 2: Off With The Old
Remove the broken stub or old aerial. Usually straightforward, occasionally needs a bit of persuasion if it's corroded.
Step 3: Fit & Test
New aerial goes on, gets tightened properly, and I test your radio reception before leaving. Should get all your usual stations back.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to fit it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spanner or socket set (usually 10mm or 12mm)
- Cloth to protect paintwork
- WD-40 if the old one's stuck
- Your car's manual (to find cable route if needed)
📻 Basic fitting
- Unscrew old aerial (anticlockwise) - careful not to scratch paint
- If it won't budge, spray WD-40 around base and wait 10 minutes
- Pull up old aerial - cable might come with it or stay inside
- Feed new aerial cable down (if separate cable type)
- Screw new aerial in hand-tight, then quarter turn with spanner
- Test radio reception
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Over-tightening and cracking the base
- Forgetting to route cable properly (dangles in engine bay)
- Buying wrong thread size (metric vs imperial on older cars)
- Not testing before putting interior trim back
💡 Pro trick: Put a blob of clear silicone around the base once fitted - stops water getting down into your headlining. Saved many an Exeter car from that musty smell.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📻 Car wash users: Get into the habit of unscrewing your aerial before the wash and screwing it back after. Takes 5 seconds and saves you £85 when the rollers snap it off.
Getting it done at your place? I can fit it on your drive - don't need any power or special setup. Just need access to the car.
Older car with weird aerial? Some 80s/90s cars have electric aerials that go up and down. These are a different job (and often not worth fixing vs a manual replacement). I'll tell you honestly if yours is one of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does car aerial replacement involve?
I remove your old broken aerial (usually just a sad little stub by this point) and fit a new one. Takes about 30 minutes including testing your radio reception works properly afterwards. Most aerials are universal fit but I'll check yours first.
Can you replace the aerial on my older car?
Yes, most older cars are actually easier - the aerials tend to be simpler screw-in types. I've done everything from 90s Fiestas to newer models. If you've got something unusual I'll let you know when you call, but 99% of cars are straightforward.
Do I need to buy the aerial myself?
Either way works. I can pick one up from the motor factors for you (adds about £15-25 to the price depending on your car), or if you've already got one that's fine too. Just make sure it's the right type for your make/model.
Will my radio work properly after?
Yes - I test it before I leave. You should get all your usual stations back. If your radio's been dead for ages because of the broken aerial, it might need retuning but that's just pressing the scan button.
How long does the aerial last?
New ones last years if you remember to unscrew them before the car wash! That's what kills most aerials - the car wash rollers snap them clean off. Takes two seconds to remove and refit before and after.
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