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301 mechanics in Cairns; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Cairns ŠKODA Service & Parts

    Mechanics

    199 Lyons St, Bungalow QLD 4870

    Directions View profile

    ŠKODA servicing and repairs specialist in Bungalow, Cairns, also offering light services and full vehicle inspections.

    • Light Service
    • Full vehicle inspection
    • Logbook service

    199 Lyons StBungalow QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  2. Clancy Auto Repairs

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Unit 1/176 English St, Westcourt QLD 4870

    Directions View profile Est. 2026

    Owner-operated mechanic in Westcourt, QLD for logbook servicing, European cars, timing belts and general mechanical repairs.

    • European Car Experts
    • Logbook Servicing
    • Brake and clutch repairs

    Unit 1/176 English StWestcourt QLD 4870

  3. Complete Street And Offroad

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Diesel Mechanics

    442 Sheridan St, Aeroglen QLD 4870

    Directions View profile Est. 2019

    Mechanic in Aeroglen, QLD for logbook servicing, brake repairs, diagnostics and roadworthy certificates, with street and off-road performance upgrades.

    • Log Book Service
    • Brake Repairs
    • Roadworthy Certificates

    442 Sheridan StAeroglen QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  4. Coral Motors

    Mechanics

    36 Buchan St, Cairns QLD 4870

    Directions View profile Est. 2009

    Mechanic in Cairns, QLD, working on general car repairs and servicing, including European cars.

    • European and make specialist servicing

    36 Buchan StCairns QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 7:30 am

  5. Croft Auto

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Panel Beaters, Diesel Mechanics

    468-470 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870

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    Auto shop in Cairns North, QLD for log book servicing, air conditioning repairs, safety certificates and vehicle inspections.

    • Air-conditioning
    • Vehicle Inspections
    • Log Book Servicing

    468-470 Sheridan StCairns North QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  6. Cruising Safety Certificates

    Mechanics

    256 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870

    Directions View profile

    Vehicle inspection business in Cairns North, QLD, serving Cairns City and nearby suburbs.

    • Vehicle and pre-purchase inspections

    256 Sheridan StCairns North QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  7. Cummins Nerco

    Mechanics

    101 Aumuller St, Portsmith QLD 4870

    Directions View profile Est. 2000

    Mechanical workshop in Portsmith, QLD offering mobile service, inspections, tune-ups and onsite work around Cairns.

    • Mobile Service
    • Inspections
    • Onsite Services

    101 Aumuller StPortsmith QLD 4870

  8. D-Macca'z Refurbished 2nd Hand Engines

    Mechanics

    5 Detroit St, White Rock QLD 4868

    Directions View profile Est. 2020

    Engine reconditioner and mechanic in White Rock, QLD for engine rebuilds, brake and clutch repairs, oil changes and battery changes.

    • Engine Rebuilds
    • Clutch Repair
    • Brake Changes

    5 Detroit StWhite Rock QLD 4868

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  9. DC Performance & Dyno Tuning

    Mechanics

    63 Ardisia St, Smithfield QLD 4878

    Directions View profile

    Performance and dyno tuning workshop in Smithfield, QLD, for dyno tuning, diesel and petrol tuning, ECU remapping and performance upgrades.

    • Dyno Tuning
    • Diesel Tuning
    • ECU Remapping

    63 Ardisia StSmithfield QLD 4878

    Closed · opens 7:30 am

  10. Dark Horse Industries

    Mechanics

    15 Fitzallan Cl, Kanimbla QLD 4870

    Directions View profile

    Mobile vehicle inspection and diagnostics service based in Kanimbla, QLD, coming to you across Cairns' northern suburbs.

    • Vehicle and pre-purchase inspections

    15 Fitzallan ClKanimbla QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  11. Donaldson Filters Cairns

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    31/29 Ponzo St, Woree QLD 4868

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    Filter and parts supplier in Woree, QLD, for Donaldson oil, fuel and air filters and exhaust products for vehicles.

    • Donaldson Filtration Specialists
    • Oil filters
    • Fuel filters

    31/29 Ponzo StWoree QLD 4868

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  12. E Auto Mechanic Cairns

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres

    620 Bruce Hwy, Woree QLD 4868

    Directions View profile

    Mechanic in Woree, Cairns for logbook servicing, wheel alignments, brake repairs and tyres.

    • Wheel Alignments
    • Full Logbook and Diagnostic Servicing
    • Brake System Service and Repairs

    620 Bruce HwyWoree QLD 4868

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  13. European Autos

    Mechanics

    20 Sturt St, Westcourt QLD 4870

    Directions View profile Est. 2022

    European Autos is an automotive repair business in Westcourt, QLD, also supplying motor replacement parts.

    • Motor Replacement Parts

    20 Sturt StWestcourt QLD 4870

  14. Excellence Automotive Cairns

    Mechanics

    Unit 2/454 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870

    Directions View profile

    Car repair workshop in Cairns North, QLD handling steering and suspension, brakes, timing belts, auto electrical work and air conditioning.

    • Steering & Suspension Repairs
    • Timing Belts
    • Brake Systems

    Unit 2/454 Sheridan StCairns North QLD 4870

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

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Mechanics for car servicing, logbook servicing, brakes and clutches, exhausts, batteries, diagnostics and vehicle inspections. Mechanics Directory lists 301 mechanics in Cairns. Listings show the services each business offers, and a rating where there is one.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between mechanics in Cairns?

Compare two or three. Read recent reviews, check they work on your make, and ask for a written quote for parts and labour. Ask them to call you before doing anything that isn't on the quote. A business that is owner verified on Mechanics Directory has confirmed it runs the listing.

How much does a car service cost in Cairns?

It depends on your car, which service is due on the logbook schedule, and the parts and fluids it needs. Many workshops charge a set price for a logbook service and an hourly rate for diagnosis and repairs. Asking two or three local mechanics for a written quote is the quickest way to see the going rate in Cairns.

Do mechanics need to be licensed?

Licensing depends on the work and the state. Roadworthy, safety and pink slip inspections can only be done by testers or stations the state has authorised, and anyone who handles R134a, the air conditioning gas in many cars, needs an ARC refrigerant handling licence. In Queensland, ask the business which qualifications and licences apply to your job. Listings marked "Credentials listed" show a licence, accreditation or membership on the business's profile. We don't check it, so confirm it with whoever issued it.

Can any mechanic do a roadworthy, safety certificate or pink slip?

No. Only testers or stations the state has authorised can do these inspections, and the rules on when you need one differ by state. A roadworthy or safety inspection checks safety items; it is not a full mechanical inspection, so book a separate inspection if you're buying a used vehicle. In Queensland, a safety certificate is needed when registration is transferred to a new owner, when a vehicle comes from another state, and when an unregistered vehicle is re-registered. Only approved inspection stations can issue one.

Will an independent mechanic void my new car warranty?

Not just because they aren't the dealer. Your consumer guarantee rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply whoever services or repairs the car. A manufacturer's warranty typically lets you choose your own repairer as long as the manufacturer's maintenance and servicing standards are met, but read its conditions: some require repairs claimed under the warranty to go back to their dealers. Keep the stamped logbook or the digital service record and the receipts.

What does "serves this area" mean?

Some businesses are based in a nearby suburb but cover this area, including mobile mechanics and towing services that come to you. On suburb pages we list businesses based in the suburb first, then the ones that say they serve it.

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