Car fuse replacement in Teignmouth
Looking for professional car fuse replacement help in Teignmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Teignmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Teignmouth
This listing exists for SEO purposes but isn't really what I do. For blown car fuses, honestly just do it yourself - it's easier than changing a lightbulb. For garage organisation though, I can help.
### Let's Be Honest About This One
Right, so you've searched for car fuse replacement in Teignmouth and landed here. **Here's the truth**: replacing a car fuse is genuinely one of the easiest things you can do yourself. We're talking 5 minutes max.
> 💡 **Real talk:** I'm a handyman, not a mechanic. I fix houses and fit garage storage. Car electrics? That's not my thing.
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### What You Actually Need To Do
If you've got a blown fuse, here's how to sort it yourself:
| ✅ The Actual Process | ⚠️ What NOT To Do | |----------------------|-------------------| | Find your fuse box (manual shows you) | Don't just start pulling random fuses | | Identify the dead circuit | Don't use a higher amp fuse | | Pull the blown fuse (usually obvious) | Don't ignore repeated blowing | | Pop in exact same amp replacement | Don't bypass with wire or tinfoil |
**Where to get fuses?** Halfords, any petrol station, Tesco Extra. Couple of quid for a whole pack.
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### When To Actually Get Help
**🔧 Do it yourself if:** - One thing has stopped working - You can find the fuse box - You've got 5 minutes
**📞 Call a proper auto electrician if:** - Fuses keep blowing repeatedly - Multiple circuits are dead - There's burning smell or melted plastic - You can't locate the problem
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### What I Actually Do
My **actual** services are garage-related:
| Service | Time | Price | |---------|------|-------| | Garage shelving fitted | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** | | Storage cabinets assembled | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** | | Wall storage hooks/racks | 1 hr | **£60** | | Ceiling storage platforms | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
Why Choose Us for Car fuse replacement in Teignmouth?
Fuse identified and replaced quickly
Get your electrics working again
Advice on what caused it
No garage fees
What to Expect
### Step 1: For Car Fuses - Do It Yourself Find the fuse box, check your manual for the right fuse, swap it out. If that doesn't fix it, you need a garage. ### Step 2: For Garage Organisation - Call Me I'll come round, assess your garage space, and fit proper storage so you can actually find stuff. ### Step 3: Enjoy Your Organised Space Everything off the floor, tools easily accessible, space for the car again.
Our Teignmouth Service Coverage
We cover Teignmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Teignmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Actually need garage help?** I do storage solutions, shelving, organisation systems - basically anything to transform your garage from dumping ground to functional space. **What I'm good at:** - Fitting heavy-duty garage shelving - Building workbench areas - Installing wall-mounted storage - Assembling flat-pack garage cabinets - Ceiling storage platforms **What I'm not:** An auto electrician, mechanic, or MOT tester. For actual car work, try a proper garage. For sorting out the space where you park it, give me a shout.
Frequently Asked Questions about Car fuse replacement in Teignmouth
What does a blown fuse actually do to my car?
It kills whatever circuit it protects - could be your radio, cigarette lighter, windows, interior lights, you name it. The fuse is designed to blow before expensive stuff gets damaged, so it's actually doing its job.
Can you actually replace car fuses or is this just for garage storage?
Honestly? This service is really for fitting storage in your garage, not automotive work. If you've got a blown car fuse, it's a 5-minute job you can do yourself - fuse box is usually under the dashboard or bonnet, fuses cost pennies from Halfords. But if you need garage shelving to store your tools properly, I'm your guy.
Do I need special tools for a car fuse?
No - most fuse boxes have a little plastic puller tool clipped inside. If not, small pliers work fine. The fuses are colour-coded by amperage and your manual tells you which is which.
Should I just call the AA instead?
For a blown fuse? That's overkill unless you're stranded somewhere. Check your manual, find the right fuse, pop it out, replace it. Done. Save the AA callout for when you actually can't move the car.
What if the new fuse blows immediately?
Then you've got a short circuit somewhere and need a proper auto electrician. Don't keep replacing fuses - if it blows twice, there's an underlying problem that needs diagnosing.
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