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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Perth · Takes quote requests

Canning Vale Service Centre

Unit 5, 16 Panama St · Canning Vale · WA 6155

We are a small family owned and operated business in Canning Vale, WA, with 20 years experience in the mechanical industry and a Motor Trade Association authorised repairer MRB 4671. We offer an…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Central Auto Repairs

134 George St · Hornsby · NSW 2077

Central Auto Repair is your neighbourhood auto electrician & mechanic in Hornsby, NSW. We specialise in car air conditioning and auto repairs and are a one-stop destination for log book servicing.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Chadstone Mitsubishi

1354 Dandenong Rd · Oakleigh · VIC 3166

Chadstone Mitsubishi is proud to be the top Mitsubishi dealer in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs. For over 27 years, this family owned and operated dealership has been dedicated to providing…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Corsa Veloce

405 Forest Rd · Penshurst · NSW 2222

Corsa Veloce holds over 20 years experience, no problem is too big or too small, all being provided with superior service at competitive rates. Corsa Veloce is also one of the few places in Sydney…

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Toowoomba · Takes quote requests

Coughran`s Auto Centre

14 Telford St · Toowoomba City · QLD 4350

Coughran's Auto Centre Is a locally owned & operated family business which has been servicing the Toowoomba area since 1971. We have been an R.A.C.Q Approved Repairer for over 30 years, giving you…

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Toowoomba · Takes quote requests

Downs Auto Cure

21 Wylie St · Toowoomba City · QLD 4350

A modern equipped workshop which carries out general repairs and servicing, air conditioning repairs and servicing as well as specialised EFI diagnosis and fault finding with the latest diagnostic…

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Northern District · Takes quote requests

Micria Automotive Sales

By appointment only · Kialla · VIC 3631

Quality car service in Kialla VIC by qualified mechanics. All work Micria Automotive Sales perform is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. Micria Automotive Sales mechanics…

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Central Coast · Takes quote requests

ELN Ford Pty Ltd

136-140 Pacific Hwy · Tuggerah · NSW 2259

Welcome to ELN Ford your award winning Ford dealer dealer on the Central Coast. We are a family owned and operated dealership in Tuggerah with over 30 years experience in the Motor Industry. ELN Ford…

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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.