Starting & charging systems

Starting & charging systems — Xavier Battery & Auto Electrical Works, Kaliyakkavilai, Kanyakumari district.

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What we repair under this

Battery New battery sales
Cell, battery down

Will not crank · clicking · dim lights · dead after standing

₹2,500 – ₹6,500
Self-starter / starter motor Self-starter / starter motor repair & rewinding
Self, starter, cranking motor

Clicks but will not crank · grinding · nothing on key turn

₹500 – ₹1,800
Alternator Alternator / dynamo repair, rewinding & replacement
Charging unit, generator

Battery light on · battery keeps dying · dim lights at idle

₹600 – ₹2,500
Voltage regulator / rectifier Voltage regulator / rectifier repair
RR unit, regulator

Bulbs blowing repeatedly · battery boiling · not charging

₹450 – ₹1,200
Ignition switch Ignition switch repair & replacement
Key switch, starting switch

Nothing happens on key turn · intermittent cut-out while driving

₹300 – ₹1,000

Starting & charging systems — vehicles we do this for

Three-Wheeler / Auto Rickshaw

Makes we service: Bajaj, Piaggio, TVS, Mahindra, Atul
Example models: Bajaj RE, Bajaj Maxima, Bajaj Compact, Piaggio Ape Xtra, TVS King, Mahindra Alfa, Atul Gem

Car / SUV (Passenger)

Makes we service: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Toyota, Honda, Kia, Renault, Nissan, Skoda, Volkswagen, MG, Jeep, Citroen, Ford (legacy), BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo
Example models: Swift, Alto, Baleno, WagonR, Ertiga, i20, Creta, Nexon, Punch, Scorpio, Bolero, XUV700, Innova, Fortuner, Amaze, Seltos, Kwid, EcoSport, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class

LCV / Pickup / Mini Truck

Makes we service: Tata, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki, Isuzu
Example models: Tata Ace, Tata Intra, Mahindra Bolero Pickup, Mahindra Jeeto, Ashok Leyland Dost, Bada Dost, Maruti Super Carry, Isuzu D-Max

Truck / Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Makes we service: Tata, Ashok Leyland, BharatBenz, Eicher, Mahindra
Example models: Tata Signa, Tata LPT, Ashok Leyland 1616, BharatBenz 1917, Eicher Pro 2049, Mahindra Blazo

Bus / Tempo Traveller / Van

Makes we service: Force, Tata, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Eicher
Example models: Force Traveller, Tata Winger, Mahindra Supro, Ashok Leyland school bus, Eicher Skyline

Earth Mover / Construction Equipment

Makes we service: JCB, Tata Hitachi, Hyundai, Komatsu, Caterpillar, ACE, Escorts
Example models: JCB 3DX, JCB 3DX Plus, Tata Hitachi EX200, Hyundai R210, Komatsu PC210, CAT 320, ACE mobile cranes

Tractor / Agricultural Equipment

Makes we service: Mahindra, Massey Ferguson, Sonalika, John Deere, Swaraj, Eicher, TAFE, Kubota, New Holland
Example models: Mahindra 575 DI, Massey 1035, Sonalika DI 745, John Deere 5050D, Swaraj 744, Eicher 380

Two-Wheeler

Makes we service: Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Yamaha, Suzuki
Example models: Splendor, Activa, Jupiter, Pulsar, Classic 350, Access

Vintage & Classic Cars

Makes we service: Hindustan Motors, Premier, Standard, Willys / Mahindra Jeep, Fiat, Morris, Austin, Land Rover (Series)
Example models: Ambassador, Premier Padmini, Standard Herald, Willys CJ3B, Mahindra CJ340, Fiat 1100

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