Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Automotive & Marine Parts and Repair Services in Norfolk, VA
Auto Electric Service has been a trusted provider of automotive and marine electrical components since 1938. Founded by Lawrence Crutsinger, our company has served the Norfolk, Virginia area for over eight decades, expanding our reach to serve all of Hampton Roads and ship globally. We specialize in starters, alternators, generators, and DC motors for industrial, marine, automotive, and military applications. Our expertise includes rebuilding and repairing cable-driven speedometers, tachometers, and ratio adaptors with 45+ years of specialized experience. We distribute premium gauges from Stewart Warner, VDO, Murphy, and other leading manufacturers, offering mechanical and electric pressure, temperature, and fluid monitoring systems.Our team provides comprehensive solutions for oil, fuel, and water senders, switches, and magnetic pickups. With a commitment to quality service since our founding, we maintain a vast inventory of components from brands like Delco Remy, Bosch, and Briggs & Stratton. Our skilled technicians handle everything from magneto rebuilds to flexible shaft drive fabrication, ensuring precision and durability. We pride ourselves on competitive pricing and personalized service for both large-scale industrial clients and individual customers. This enduring dedication to excellence has made us a cornerstone of the automotive electrical industry for generations.
Services
Starters
Alternators
Speedometer Calibrations
Gauges
Ratio Adaptors
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of specialized experience in automotive electrical systems
- Our inventory includes components from 25+ leading manufacturers
- We provide global shipping for all our electrical components
- Our technicians specialize in precision speedometer calibration and repair
- We maintain competitive pricing while upholding premium quality standards
Services
Starters
We provide comprehensive starter motor solutions for automotive, marine, and industrial applications. Our services include rebuilding, testing, and distributing starters from leading manufacturers like Delco Remy and Bosch. With decades of experience, we ensure reliable performance for both modern and vintage equipment.
Alternators
Our alternator services cover repair, rebuilding, and distribution for automotive, marine, and industrial vehicles. We work with brands including Leece Neville and Prestolite, maintaining optimal charging system performance through precision diagnostics and component replacement for both standard and specialized applications.
Speedometer Calibrations
We offer precision speedometer calibration and repair services for cable-driven systems. With 45+ years of specialized experience, our technicians ensure accurate readings for automotive, marine, and industrial vehicles through meticulous testing and adjustment of mechanical and electronic components.
Gauges
We distribute and service mechanical and electric gauges for oil pressure, fuel levels, and temperature monitoring. Our inventory includes Stewart Warner, VDO, and Murphy gauges, with expert installation and repair services for senders, switches, and shutdown alarms across multiple industries.
Ratio Adaptors
Our ratio adaptor services include fabrication, repair, and distribution for automotive and industrial applications. We maintain precision components that ensure proper instrument readings by matching gear ratios between speedometers and vehicle transmissions for accurate performance monitoring.
People
Lawrence Crutsinger
Founder
Lawrence Crutsinger established Auto Electric Service in 1938, building a legacy of excellence in automotive electrical systems that continues through our third generation of service to the Hampton Roads community.
Questions
What types of vehicles do you service?
We service automotive, marine, industrial, and military vehicles with electrical components and calibration services.
Do you ship parts internationally?
Yes, we offer global shipping for all our electrical components and gauge systems.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided automotive electrical solutions since 1938, serving Hampton Roads for over 80 years.
What brands do you carry?
We distribute Stewart Warner, VDO, Murphy, Delco Remy, Bosch, and 20+ other leading brands.
Can you repair old speedometers?
Yes, we specialize in repairing and calibrating cable-driven speedometers for vintage and modern vehicles.
