Auto Electric Supplies

Auto Electric Supplies, electrical components for classic and modern vehicles

Auto Electric Supplies (AES) presents itself as a supplier of electrical components and accessories for modern and classic cars, an activity it also extends to the marine and nautical field. The company operates from the United Kingdom and sells its catalogue both online and by mail order, with the option to download a free PDF catalogue. It also has a French version of its website.

Catalogue of electrical components

The range offered by the company covers much of a vehicle's wiring and electrical equipment needs. The main categories include:

• Batteries and related items: battery cables, terminals and covers, connectors, junction boxes, clamps, isolator switches, starter solenoids, busbars, jump leads and specific tools.
• Bulbs: BA15s and BA15d caps, double filament for stop/tail, capless, festoon, headlamp, LED and miniature "grain of wheat" models, as well as bulb holders.
• Cable: standard PVC cable, thin wall, two core, battery, braided, high tension, Ocean Flex, multicore PVC and thin wall, trailer, speaker, mains and electric vehicle cable, along with reels and bundles.
• Cable accessories: fixings, markers, tape and grommets.
• Dynamos, regulators and brushes: Lucas and Bosch type regulators, dynamos, brushes, 10, 13 and 16 mm V pulleys, pulleys and fans, multigroove pulleys, twin V pulleys, Dynastart and rectifiers.
• Circuit protection: blade fuses, testers and extractors, circuit breakers, fuse boxes and kits, single fuse holders, PAL 295 fuses, PAL male and female, PAL J type, MIDI, MEGA, glass, continental and strip fuses.
• Ignition: HT cable, ignition lead accessories, distributor terminals and covers, spark plug terminals and covers, suppressors and joiners, distributor caps, condensers, ignition coils (general, Lucas, REMAX, Bosch and motorcycle), ballast resistors, HT terminal kits, thumb nuts, spark plug clips, ignition lead sets and HT testers.
• Lighting: 5 3/4" and 7" light units, bulb holders, free standing lamps, headlamp parts, indicator lamps and kits, interior lamps, lamp spares, multi-function and trailer lamps, number plate lamps, rear fog and rain lights, rear lamps, reflectors, side lamps and lighting wiring kits.
• Lucas parts: condensers, dynamo regulators, ignition coils, fuse boxes, indicator lamps, isolator switches, headlamps, lamp spares, number plate lamps, rear lamps, reflectors, relays, rheostats, side lamps, key switches, dip switches and toggle switches, other switches, miscellaneous parts and washer bottles.
• Hi torque starter motors: base units and WOSP motors, Hitachi spare pinions, Denso pinions and parts, cold start connector and WOSP solenoids.
• Upgraded dynamos and alternators: 'Dynator' alternators, dummy control boxes, WOSP 200 and 300 series, replacement alternators, 10, 13 and 16 mm V pulleys, pulleys and fans, multigroove pulleys, twin V pulleys, alternator plugs, 3AW warning lamp relay, ammeters and permanent magnet alternators.
• Relays: 6 V, 12 V, general and 24 V, flasher units, Lucas relays, timer relays, micro relays, relay sockets and boxes and charging relays.
• Six volt items: 6 V parts, 6 V relays and 6 V ignition coils.
• Cable sleeving and insulation.
• Switches: battery isolator, brake light, dip, door, hazard, indicator, key, push button, push/pull, rocker, rotary, switch panels and toggle switches, including Lucas ones.
• Terminals and connectors: battery cable terminals and covers, bullet terminals, terminals and connectors, heat shrink, insulated terminals and kits, multiple connectors, non-insulated terminal kits, terminal blocks and junction boxes.
• Tools and testing: soldering tools, test equipment and inspection lamps.
• Towing equipment: mounting plates, plugs, sockets and cables, pre-wired sockets, trailer cable, charging relays and trailer flasher relays.
• Vehicle electrical accessories: junction boxes, 12 V fuel solenoid valve, lighters and USB, indicators, washer bottles, cooling fans, buzzers and dashboard warning lights, DIN sockets and plugs, diodes, fuel pumps, horns, voltage stabilisers, wiper motors and washer pumps, and travel accessories.
• Voltage converters and inverters: converters, modified sine wave and sine wave inverters.
• Clearance stock.

Coverage by vehicle makes and models

The hi torque starter motors section organises the catalogue by manufacturers and models, a list that covers European, British, American and Asian makes, including Alfa Romeo, Alvis, Amilcar, Armstrong Siddeley, Aston Martin, Audi, Austin, Austin Healey, Bentley, Berkeley, BMC, BMW, Bristol, BSA, Bugatti, Cadillac, Caterham, Chapuis Dornier, Chevrolet, Chris Craft, Citroën, Coventry Climax, Crossley, Daimler, DAF, Datsun, David Brown, Delahaye, De Tomaso, Facel Vega, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Frazer Nash, Healey, Hillman, Hotchkiss, Hudson, Humber, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jensen, Jowett, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Leyland, Lotus, Lucas, Maserati, Massey Ferguson, Mazda, Meadows, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, MG, Mini, Morgan, Morris, Nash, Nissan, Norton, Oldsmobile, Opel, OM, Perkins, Peugeot, Pontiac, Porsche, Reliant, Renault, Riley, Rolls Royce, Rover, Ruby, Saab, Simca, Singer, Subaru, Sunbeam, Talbot, Talbot Lago, Toyota, Triumph, TVR, Vauxhall, Volvo, VW, WaterMota, Willys and Wolseley, as well as a generic or custom category.

Shipping and how to buy

The company ships to over 200 countries and offers free delivery in mainland UK for orders over £100. Orders are dispatched from the United Kingdom. The site stated that, at the time of enquiry, it was not shipping to the United States due to tariff changes. In addition to online shopping, the catalogue can be downloaded free of charge and orders can be placed by mail.