Bashis Auto Electrics

23/10/2026

Towing a caravan? The braking requirements change depending on the trailer’s weight, and electric brakes are not automatically required in every situation.

Our latest article covers when caravan brakes are required, where electric brakes fit in, what a brake controller does and when a breakaway system becomes necessary.

Do you need electric brakes to tow a caravan? Brake requirements depend on trailer weight, braking type and the setup fitted to the tow vehicle.

16/10/2026

Brake lights that stay on after releasing the pedal can drain the battery and may point to a switch, wiring or pedal contact problem.

07/10/2026

If your trailer lights flicker on the road, the cause may be a loose connection, poor earth, damaged wiring or a faulty trailer plug.

22/09/2026

Headlights dimmer than usual? The cause may be weak charging voltage, poor earths, damaged wiring or a problem with the battery or bulbs.

09/09/2026

Reverse camera cutting in and out? Loose connections, damaged wiring, poor earths or an intermittent power supply may be causing the problem.

31/08/2026

Corroded or damaged car wiring can cause intermittent faults, blown fuses, starting problems and unreliable electrical systems.

27/08/2026

Car misfiring or running rough? Worn spark plugs, failing ignition coils or another ignition fault may be causing the problem.

24/08/2026

A USB port that keeps blowing a fuse may have a damaged socket, wiring fault or circuit overload. Bashi’s Auto Electrical can diagnose the cause.

14/08/2026

If your car smells like burning plastic, the cause may be damaged wiring, a loose terminal, an overloaded circuit or a failing component.

24/07/2026

Trailer power cutting in and out while driving may come from plugs, wiring, earths or the tow vehicle. Bashi’s diagnoses trailer electrical faults.