Classic Car Electrician in Bracknell
From fault finding on systems with no fault codes to full rewires and getting a laid-up car running safely again, we look after classic car electrics at our Bracknell workshop. We find the fault properly and explain it in plain English before we fix anything.
Fault finding on older cars
- Fault finding on older systems that have no fault codes to read
- Tracing dim lights, slow starting, wandering gauges and faults that come and go
- Checking earths, fuses, switches and connectors before anything is replaced
- Positive earth systems
Wiring looms and rewires
- Wiring loom repairs, from one damaged section to a full rewire
- Replacing brittle, corroded or previously bodged wiring
- Getting a car that has been laid up or off the road running safely again
- Checking lights, charging and earths before it goes back on the road
Starting and charging
- Dynamo, control box / regulator and starter motor faults
- Dynamo to alternator conversions
- Battery isolator switches
- Battery and charging system testing
Ignition and lighting
- Points to electronic ignition conversions
- LED and halogen lighting upgrades
- Lighting faults, from bulb holders and earths to switches and flashers
Original or modified
- Sympathetic work that keeps the car looking original, where you want it to
- We tell you which upgrades change how the car looks and which do not, so you decide
- Modified classics: Madhouse also has a performance and racing side, so uprated and track-use builds are familiar territory
How we work
- We test before we replace parts, so you only pay for what is actually faulty.
- Every job is quoted before we start.
- You can see photos and approve work in our customer portal.
- We tell you what's urgent and what can wait.
- Also see our general auto electrics page
Price depends on the car and the condition of the wiring. We give you a clear quote before any work starts. Call 07758 833 127 or book in.
Common questions
Can you rewire my classic car?
Yes. We repair damaged sections of loom or carry out a full rewire, depending on what the car needs. We look at the existing wiring first and tell you honestly whether a repair will do or a rewire makes more sense.
Should I convert to electronic ignition?
It depends on the car and how you use it. Electronic ignition removes the need to keep adjusting and replacing points, but some owners prefer to keep the original setup. We explain the options and you decide.
Can you keep it looking original?
Where you want us to, yes. Tell us before we start and we will talk through what can be done without changing how the car looks, and which upgrades would be visible.
How much does a classic rewire cost?
It depends on the car and the condition of the loom. We give you a clear quote before any work starts, so call 07758 833 127 and tell us about the car.
Areas we cover
Our workshop is on London Road in Bracknell. Classic car owners also bring their cars to us from these nearby towns and villages. Each link goes to our auto electrics page for that area.
Book in with Madhouse Motor Company
Tell us what you drive and we'll confirm what's needed before any work starts.
- 07758 833 127
- madhousemotors@outlook.com
- London Road, Bracknell