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About Llew's Auto Electrical
Port Elizabeth's specialist auto electrical and mechanical workshop — a complete automotive service provider, trusted since 2012.
Our Story
Founded on
curiosity
Llew's Auto Electrical was founded in 2012 by Llewellyn Ireland, drawing on industry experience dating back to 2004. From a young age, Llewellyn was fascinated by motor vehicles — always stripping something down to find out how it works. That curiosity grew into a passion for precision and the founding vision behind the workshop: honest workmanship, advanced diagnostics, and getting jobs right the first time.
Today, Llew's Auto Electrical operates as a complete automotive service provider. Our team includes qualified technicians, ECU specialists, service advisors and support staff handling every aspect of your vehicle — from advanced fault finding and ECU programming to mechanical repairs, vehicle servicing and air conditioning work.
Supported by a highly skilled team of technicians and service professionals, Llew's Auto Electrical has built a reputation for accurate diagnosis, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
Our team at the workshop — Newton Park, Port Elizabeth
The Difference
What sets
us apart
5-Star RMI/MIWA accredited
Accredited since 2018. One of the highest workshop accreditations in South Africa — public, accountable, audited.
Dealer-level equipment
The same diagnostic tools used by franchised dealerships — not just basic OBD scanners.
Specialist programming
Our dedicated ECU Testing, Programming and Repair Department — established in 2020. Capability most local workshops don't have.
All makes & models
German, Japanese, Korean, American, British. From daily drivers to weekend 4x4s.
Our Journey
Fourteen years
in Newton Park
- 2012
Llew's Auto Electrical founded
Llewellyn Ireland opens the workshop, bringing industry experience dating back to 2004.
- 2014
Moved to 99 Mangold Street
Into our current premises in Newton Park — still our home today.
- 2018
RMI/MIWA 5-Star Grading achieved
The highest workshop accreditation available in South Africa. We've held it ever since.
- 2020
ECU Testing, Programming & Repair Department
A dedicated department for ECU work, cloning and controller programming — capability most local workshops don't have.
- 2023
Mechanical Department launched
Mechanical repairs and servicing brought in-house alongside the electrical work.
- 2026
A complete automotive service provider
Diagnostics, auto electrical, mechanical repairs, vehicle servicing, air-conditioning repairs and ECU solutions — all under one roof.
From classics to late-model diesels
Accreditation
What RMI/MIWA 5-Star
graded actually means
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), through its Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) division, is the largest representative body in the South African automotive aftermarket. Its workshop grading system audits members on workmanship standards, equipment, customer service, business compliance, and consumer protection.
A 5-Star grading means a workshop meets the highest level across all criteria — and it's a public, verifiable accreditation. You can look it up. You can complain to the RMI if work is sub-standard. Your job is protected by the highest accreditation available to a South African workshop. We are proud to have held this grading since 2018.
Llew's Auto Electrical
5-Star Graded Since 2018
Merceta: 17/5046/2076111
RMI/MIWA: 7002109
The Workshop
Our team and
workshop
Inside Llew's Auto Electrical — a clean, equipped, professional workspace with the team that makes it all work.
The workshop floor
All makes, all eras
Where We Work
Our service areas
Proudly serving Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and the wider Nelson Mandela Bay metro.
Questions
The honest answers
The questions we get most often.
Do you work on my make of car?
Yes — all of them. German, Japanese, Korean, American, British, French, Italian, Chinese and Indian, petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric. If your vehicle has wheels and an electrical system, we've worked on one like it.
How much does a diagnostic or repair cost?
It depends on the vehicle and the fault, and we won't pretend otherwise. There's a standard assessment fee to connect your vehicle and run a full diagnostic, and we always quote in writing before any repair work starts. WhatsApp us your vehicle details and we'll give you the current figure.
The dealer wants thousands for a spare key. Can you really do it cheaper?
Usually significantly cheaper, and often faster. We supply and programme replacement keys and remotes for most makes using dealer-level equipment. Send us your make, model and year for a quote.
Another workshop couldn't fix my problem. Can you?
This is exactly what we specialise in. Intermittent faults and warning lights that won't stay off are usually misdiagnosed rather than unfixable. We trace the actual root cause instead of clearing the code and hoping.
Do I need to book ahead, or can I just pop in?
Booking is strongly recommended — the workshop fills up fast and walk-ins may have to wait or come back another day. WhatsApp us on 071 888 5499 with your vehicle details and we'll confirm a slot.
What does RMI/MIWA 5-Star Graded actually mean?
It's the highest workshop accreditation in South Africa, awarded by the Retail Motor Industry through its Motor Industry Workshop Association. We achieved 5-Star in 2018. It means we've been independently audited on workmanship, equipment, customer service and consumer protection — and if there's ever a dispute you can escalate to the RMI directly.
Got a different question? WhatsApp us on 071 888 5499 — we'll get back to you within business hours.
Come visit us
in Newton Park
99 Mangold Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30.