Gladesville, NSW & surrounds
Tow wiring, batteries, air con, dashcams and the electrical gremlins nobody else can find — 45 Buffalo Road, Gladesville. 4.8 stars from 91 Google reviews.
91 reviews
Local business
Australian owned
Every job comes with straight answers, upfront pricing and work we're happy to put our name on.
The electrical gremlins nobody else can find — traced, explained and fixed properly.
Full tow setups wired properly — Anderson plugs, brake controllers, camera monitors.
No-start mornings fixed fast — batteries, alternators and starters tested and replaced on the spot.
Dashcams, driving lights and accessories installed with cabling so neat reviewers mention it.
Air con faults and electrical gremlins in the system sorted — before summer does its worst.
Windows, seats and locks fixed properly — sometimes without a single new part.
'Get the best, go to Star Auto' — what a Gladesville mechanic told his own customer. Other workshops send people here.
82 of them five-star, built on fair pricing and faults found properly the first time.
Owner-operated on the same Buffalo Road strip for decades. The person who quotes your job does your job.
Reviewers keep comparing the bill to dealer quotes — an Audi seat fixed without parts the dealer wanted to replace.
'Euro vehicles never have simple wiring diagrams' — and Dave fixes them quickly anyway, per the reviews.
"I was referred by my regular mechanic. They said, 'Get the best, go to Star Auto,' and 'Euro vehicles never have simple wiring diagrams.' Dave rectified my job very quickly - he knows his stuff! Speedy, efficient and a really nice bloke."
Jeff
European wiring fault
"Excellent service and very happy with the workmanship of the install. Had Ford wired up to tow with Anderson plugs, electric brakes, camera monitor and scan guage. Price was great. Highly recommend Dave."
Mark
Tow wiring
"After receiving an outrageous quote for an alternator replacement by another local auto electrician, I went to David at Star Auto. I could not be happier with his work, customer service, price and honesty."
Alexander
Alternator
"David did a great job fixing electric seats problem for my Audi. He managed to find a problem and fix it without ordering new replacement parts and only charged fair amount for his labour. For comparison, official dealers quoted a replacement and labour at a much higher price point."
Vlad
Electric seats
"Star Auto Electrics fixed my reverse camera, high mount brake light, tail light, and reverse light for an unbelievable price. I felt like I ripped them off. They're honest and trustworthy. I booked in our second car upon completion of this job."
Dee
Lights & camera
"David is a legend, when my DC2DC wasn't charging my lithium battery he discovered that the original installer hadn't used the correct diameter wire and fuse to do the job. He explained how and why and replaced it, I'm very happy with the result."
Glenn
DC-DC / lithium battery
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Star Auto Electrics — the team or owner at work
We've been on this strip in Gladesville for a long time — a family business, owner-operated, the kind of place where the person who quotes the job is the person who does it. A fair few of our customers were sent here by other mechanics. We're fine with that. It's the best advertising there is.
Find the real fault first
Electrical gremlins get traced properly — not fixed by swapping parts until the bill hurts.
Repair before replace
If a part can be fixed properly, it gets fixed. Customers mention it in the reviews by name.
Charge for the time it took
Fair pricing is the single most common theme across 91 Google reviews.
Based in Gladesville, NSW — servicing:
Not listed? Ask us — if you're nearby, we can probably help.
We're at 45 Buffalo Road, Gladesville NSW 2111 — look for the red STAR lettering on the white brick shopfront and the Lion Batteries board. There's parking out front. If you're coming from Ryde, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove or Drummoyne, it's a few minutes off Victoria Road. Call (02) 9809 5444 if you need directions.
Yes — European wiring is some of our most-praised work. One customer was sent here by his own mechanic with 'Euro vehicles never have simple wiring diagrams' — and the fault was fixed quickly. Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and the rest are all welcome at the Buffalo Road workshop.
Yes — tow bar wiring, Anderson plugs, electric brake controllers, camera monitors and scan gauges are regular jobs. Most tow wiring is done same-day at the Gladesville workshop, cable-managed neatly and tested before you leave. Call (02) 9809 5444 to book the car in.
You'll know before work starts — fair pricing is the most common theme across our 91 Google reviews. We diagnose first, quote clearly, and where a part can be properly repaired instead of replaced, we'll tell you. Customers regularly compare the bill favourably to dealer quotes.
Yes — customer-supplied gear is welcome. Dashcams get hardwired from the fuse box with cabling reviewers describe as managed 'very well', and driving lights are fused and mounted properly. Bring it in or call (02) 9809 5444 first and we'll confirm the job and timing.
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Closed Sundays. The phone — (02) 9809 5444 — is the quickest way to reach us during trading hours.
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you promptly — usually the same day. Prefer to talk? Call (02) 9809 5444.
Phone
(02) 9809 5444Hours
Service area
Gladesville · Ryde · Hunters Hill · Lane Cove · Putney · North Ryde · Drummoyne · Boronia Park · Tennyson Point · East Ryde
Call Star Auto Electrics today or send a message — we'll get back to you fast.