Car Service and Mechanics in Australia

15,182 car service and mechanics across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Find mechanics and car service workshops near you, covering routine servicing, repairs, brakes, tyres and diagnostics. Choose a city such as Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, then compare workshops ranked by local votes. Open a listing for contact details so you can ask about availability and request a quote.

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Monypenny Mechanical

3 Marshall St · Bungalow · QLD 4870

We pride ourselves on offering high quality service at affordable prices to our customers, with honour and trust being high on our priority list. Offering a wide range of services to suit our…

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Townsville · Takes quote requests

Holden: Mount Isa

56 Marian St · Mount Isa · QLD 4825

The history of Holden dates back to 1856 when it started as a saddlery business in South Australia. Today, Holden is one of only seven fully-integrated global General Motors operations that designs,…

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Townsville · Takes quote requests

Holden: Ingham

97-99 Lannercost St · Ingham · QLD 4850

The history of Holden dates back to 1856 when it started as a saddlery business in South Australia. Today, Holden is one of only seven fully-integrated global General Motors operations that designs,…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Holden: Innisfail

117 Edith St · Innisfail · QLD 4860

The history of Holden dates back to 1856 when it started as a saddlery business in South Australia. Today, Holden is one of only seven fully-integrated global General Motors operations that designs,…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Holden: Loxton

48 Byrnes St · Mareeba · QLD 4880

The history of Holden dates back to 1856 when it started as a saddlery business in South Australia. Today, Holden is one of only seven fully-integrated global General Motors operations that designs,…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Mareeba Motors

45 Chewko Rd · Mareeba · QLD 4880

Mareeba Motors: Your trusted local mechanics with 40+ years of experience. Call (07) 4092 3563 for reliable vehicle servicing & repairs today!

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Melrose Park

945 South Rd · Melrose Park · SA 5039

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Woodville

862 Port Rd · Woodville · SA 5011

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Smithfield Automotive

Shed 6/7 Lot 6 Mac Peak Crs · Smithfield · QLD 4878

Smithfield Automotive is a family owned and operated business in Cairns. We are a team of highly skilled mechanics, with over 40 years combined experience. We specialise all general mechanical…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Adelaide

300 Waymouth St · Adelaide · SA 5000

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Top End Motors

1 Tradesmans Way · Seisia · QLD 4876

Mechanical and auto electrical repair workshop in Winnellie, Northern Territory, also an authorised registration inspector for cars, trucks, trailers and heavy plant.

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Glenelg

155 Brighton Rd · Glenelg · SA 5045

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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South East · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Victor Harbor

167 Hindmarsh Rd · Victor Harbor · SA 5152

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: St Peters

149 Payneham Rd · St Peters · SA 5069

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Prospect

240 Main North Rd · Prospect · SA 5082

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Edenwood Autos

214 Main Rd · Blackwood · SA 5051

Car repair and servicing workshop in Blackwood, South Australia, covering logbook servicing, brakes, clutch and gearbox work, 4WD repairs, auto electrical and air conditioning.

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Ultra Tune: Campbelltown

617 Lower North East Rd · Campbelltown · SA 5074

Ultra Tune is a car service franchise which commenced operations in 1979 with a pilot outlet in Box Hill, Melbourne. It expanded rapidly and in 1982 the founder of the Company split the business into…

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Car Service and Mechanics by region

Ask for a written quote before any work starts, and ask the workshop to call you if the job grows beyond it. A clear quote lists parts and labour separately and says whether parts are new, used or aftermarket. Check that the workshop holds the licence your state requires and ask what warranty applies to repairs. Describe symptoms carefully, mention any warning lights, and ask to see replaced parts when that is practical. If your car is still under a manufacturer warranty, confirm that servicing elsewhere will not affect it. Comparing a few quotes helps you spot unusual gaps.

User guide to Car Service and Mechanics

The great amount of motor vehicles in Australia means that there are also a great number of car repair services in the country. There countless automotive repair businesses in Australia's different States and Territories all working to provide the best service possible to repair and motor vehicles. Cars either used for urban use or off-road break down eventually and the services of motor mechanics are needed all the time.

Automotive repair shops come with a variety of services and specialties, and most automotive repair shops are run by motor mechanics.

The main role of the motor mechanic is to diagnose the problem of the vehicle accurately and quickly and provide the necessary services to fix it. They often quote the price of the repair to the customer before starting to work on the vehicle or after partial disassembly for inspection. Motor mechanics often use electrical equipment to determine the problem but they also use their senses. They may repair a specific part of the car or replace one or more assembly parts. Most motor mechanics are provided with sophisticated diagnostic computers for fixing the more sophisticated systems of today's vehicles. They may also be qualified to repair the electrical systems of the vehicle.

Automotive repair may also include certain modifications on the vehicle to improve its performance on both on the road and off road. These are usually requested by automobile enthusiasts. The rates of vehicle modification may vary depending on the kind of work to be done and the parts needed for the vehicle.

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association is concerned with the manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services on all vehicles.

The Motor Trades Association of Australia is a national organization that represents the repair, retail and service sector of the Australian automotive industry with over 100,000 retail motor trade businesses. Meanwhile, the Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers represents manufacturers within the automotive products industry to all levels of government. It is considered by government officials as The Voice of the Automotive Components Industry and has 83 member companies and deals in both State and Federal government departments.

Motor mechanics may opt to teach automotive trade courses as long as the mechanic is qualified by the appropriate associations and government bodies.

How to choose the best automotive repair shop

  • Before you even need a repair shop, start searching for one. You make better decisions when you are not rushed or panicked.
  • Ask people you know for their recommendations based from their experience.
  • When you find a repair shop, start with small jobs. If you are satisfied, you may trust them with more complex repairs.
  • The policies of the automotive repair shop should always be posted or explained to your satisfaction.
  • The management of a good automotive repair shop is always willing to discuss the problem if you are not satisfied with the service.
  • Ask if the shop customarily handles your car make and model.