Frequently Asked Questions

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📍 Mobile Service & Location

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• What areas of Adelaide do you service?
  Polar Auto Electrical is a fully mobile service. We travel directly to your home, workplace, or property across Adelaide and selected outer suburbs. Because we come to you, you don't have to worry about dropping your vehicle off or losing your day to a workshop waiting room.

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• Do you have a physical workshop or storefront?
  No, we operate exclusively as a mobile auto electrical service. All tooling, diagnostic equipment, and supplies are brought straight to your location to carry out professional installations on-site.

🔋 Dual Battery Systems & 12V Setups

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• Can you install a dual battery system in a Next-Gen Ford Ranger?
  Yes, we specialize in 12V setups for the Next-Gen Ranger. We offer tailored configurations to suit your touring needs, including clean under-bonnet mounts, space-saving wheel arch bracket setups, tub installations, behind seat set-ups or custom canopy builds utilizing premium slimline lithium batteries. All of these options are available for most popular makes and models.

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• What brands of 12V management systems do you supply?
  We supply and install industry-leading, dependable brands, including Redarc Dual Battery Systems (such as the BCDC range), Victron, Projecta and Custom Lithium. This ensures your system is safe, compliant, and capable of handling demanding Australian touring conditions.

• Can you build a custom setup for my specific needs?
  Absolutely! Every touring setup is unique.
  We tailor our mobile 12V installations to your specific power requirements, travel style, and budget - whether you need to run a 12V fridge, power camp lights, or charge devices via custom USB and accessory outlets.

🛑 Electric Brake Controllers

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• Is an electric brake controller compatible with my modern vehicle's safety features?
  Yes. We have extensive experience fitting premium electric brake controllers to modern 4WDs and SUVs equipped with advanced safety tech like AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), and ABS. All wiring is completely compliant and safely integrated without interfering with your factory safety systems.

• Which electric brake controllers do you recommend and install?
  We specialize in supplying and installing the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite and LV Automotive Electric Brakes. These systems provide smooth, safe proportional braking while keeping the vehicle dash looking completely neat and factory-clean.

🚐 Caravans, Campers & Towing Accessories

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• Do you provide auto electrical services for caravans and trailers?
  Yes, we provide mobile 12V electrical installations and repairs for caravans, camper trailers, horse floats, and standard car trailers. We can come to your location to wire up charging circuits, troubleshoot electrical faults, or install internal 12V accessories.

• What types of towing and power plug connections do you install?
  We install heavy-duty Anderson plugs for clean power transfer to your caravan or camper, alongside standard 7-pin or 12-pin trailer plugs, camera cables, and ignition-isolated circuits to protect your starter battery.

• Can you install LED driving lights and spotlights on-site?
  Yes, we supply and install a massive range of 12V vehicle lighting, including LED light bars, spotlights, driving lights, camp lighting, and tool box lights. Every installation features professional, clean relay wiring and high-quality dash switching.