Trailer light repair in Sidmouth
Looking for professional trailer light repair help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable vehicle services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Trailer lights diagnosed and repaired properly. All connections cleaned, bulbs replaced, wiring traced and fixed. Tested to make sure everything works before you tow away.
### Get Your Trailer Legal Again
Broken trailer lights are **more than annoying** - they're illegal, dangerous, and an easy way to get pulled over. One set of lights not working and you're driving illegally. Both sets out? You're not going anywhere.
I fix trailer lights properly. Not just slapping in a bulb and hoping for the best - actually diagnosing the fault, fixing it right, and making sure it'll stay fixed.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Test your trailer lights before every long trip. Five minutes checking could save you getting stopped 50 miles from home.
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### Why Trailer Lights Always Play Up
Here's what kills trailer lights:
| ✅ What Should Happen | ❌ What Actually Happens | |----------------------|-------------------------| | Clean, dry connections | Water gets in, everything corrodes | | Solid earth connection | Earth wire corrodes, lights flicker or fail | | Protected wiring | Cables chafe against the trailer frame | | Secure bulb holders | Vibration loosens everything over time |
Trailers have it rough. Water spray, salt, vibration, getting bashed about. Connections that would last years in a car fail in months on a trailer.
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### What You Get
**🔧 Proper Diagnosis**
| Problem | What I Check | |---------|-------------| | **Nothing works** | Plug, towing socket, main earth | | **Some lights work** | Individual circuits, earth connections | | **Intermittent faults** | Loose connections, damaged wiring |
**📦 Professional Fix** - Corroded connections cleaned or replaced - Blown bulbs swapped out - Damaged wiring traced and repaired - Earth connections checked and secured - Everything tested with you watching
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### Pricing Guide
| Problem | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | Bulb replacement + clean connections | 1 hr | **£60** | | Wiring fault diagnosis and repair | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Multiple light units + wiring work | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Bulbs and basic supplies included. Special parts charged at cost.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Lights have stopped working** - sorted quickly
✅ **Intermittent faults** - tracked down and fixed properly
✅ **Just bought a trailer** - get lights checked and working
✅ **MOT coming up** - make sure electrics will pass
Why Choose Us for Trailer light repair in Sidmouth?
Trailer legal and roadworthy again
All lights tested properly before you leave
Common issues diagnosed quickly
Advice on preventing future problems
What to Expect
### Step 1: Diagnosis I test everything systematically. Plug into your car's socket, check each circuit, trace where the fault actually is. No guessing. ### Step 2: The Fix Clean or replace corroded connections, swap blown bulbs, repair damaged wiring. Whatever it needs to work properly and stay working. ### Step 3: Testing Every light tested - brake, indicators, side lights, number plate, fog if fitted. You watch it all working before I pack up.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚗 **Towing soon?** Don't leave it until the morning you're meant to be going. Get lights checked a few days before so there's time to fix any problems. **Got multiple trailers?** I can check and sort all of them in one visit - more efficient than separate callouts. **Old trailer with dodgy wiring throughout?** Sometimes it's worth rewiring the whole thing properly rather than patching endless faults. I'll be honest about what makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trailer light repair in Sidmouth
Why aren't my trailer lights working?
Usually it's corroded connections, blown bulbs, or a dodgy earth. Trailer electrics get wet, salty, and bashed about - connections corrode fast. I check everything methodically: plug, wiring, earth points, bulbs. Most fixes are straightforward once you find the actual problem.
Can you fix my caravan or horsebox lights too?
Yes - same basic system whether it's a tiny camping trailer or a twin-axle caravan. The principles are identical: 12V system, standard plug connections, brake lights, indicators, side lights. I work on all types.
Do I need to provide the bulbs or parts?
I carry common trailer bulbs and basic electrical supplies. If you need new light units or special parts, I can advise what to get or pick them up from a local motor factors. Most repairs just need the parts I already carry.
How long does a trailer light repair take?
Simple fixes like bulbs or cleaning connections - about an hour. Tracking down wiring faults or replacing damaged cables can take longer. I'll give you a realistic time estimate once I've had a look at the problem.
Will the lights pass an MOT after you've fixed them?
If I fix them properly, yes. I test everything - brake lights, indicators, side lights, number plate light, fog light if fitted. All working as they should before you hook up and drive off.
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* Same rates for all locations in our service area
Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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