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Mechanics in Cairns QLD

261 mechanics19 based here · 242 serve the area★ 4.5 average from 498 reviews

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261 mechanics based in or serving Cairns; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Based nearby, serving Cairns

    These businesses aren't based in Cairns but list it as a service area.

  2. Croft Auto

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

    Based in Cairns North QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    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

    Based in Cairns North QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  3. Cruising Safety Certificates

    Mechanics

    Based in Cairns North QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

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

    • Vehicle and pre-purchase inspections

    Based in Cairns North QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  4. Cummins Nerco

    Mechanics

    Based in Portsmith QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2000

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

    • Mobile Service
    • Inspections
    • Onsite Services

    Based in Portsmith QLDServes Cairns

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

    Mechanics

    Based in White Rock QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area 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

    Based in White Rock QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  6. Dark Horse Industries

    Mechanics

    Based in Kanimbla QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

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

    • Vehicle and pre-purchase inspections

    Based in Kanimbla QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  7. Donaldson Filters Cairns

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Woree QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    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

    Based in Woree QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  8. E Auto Mechanic Cairns

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres

    Based in Woree QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    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

    Based in Woree QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  9. European Autos

    Mechanics

    Based in Westcourt QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2022

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

    • Motor Replacement Parts

    Based in Westcourt QLDServes Cairns

  10. Excellence Automotive Cairns

    Mechanics

    Based in Cairns North QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    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

    Based in Cairns North QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  11. FNQ Discount Batteries

    Mechanics

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Battery shop in Bungalow, QLD supplying car, truck, motorbike, marine, golf cart and deep cycle AGM batteries.

    • Deep Cycle AGM Batteries
    • Car Batteries
    • Truck Batteries

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 6:00 am

  12. FNQ Truck & Diesel

    Diesel Mechanics, Mechanics, 4x4

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2019

    Mobile diesel fitter in Bungalow, QLD for truck repairs, servicing, aircon, scan tools, electrical work and field breakdowns.

    • Aircon
    • Scan Tools
    • Field Breakdowns

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · 24 hours

  13. Fair Assessing Mobile Roadworthys FNQ

    Mechanics

    Based in Cairns North QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mobile vehicle inspection service in Cairns North, QLD, doing roadworthiness checks and mechanical assessments at the customer's vehicle.

    • Vehicle and pre-purchase inspections

    Based in Cairns North QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  14. Farsta Automotive Services

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2026

    Automotive workshop in Bungalow, QLD for transmission repairs, brake service and repairs, engine diagnostics and auto electrical work.

    • Car Transmission Repairs
    • Auto Engine Diagnostics
    • Brake Service & Repairs

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens Mon 8:30 am

  15. Five Star Automotive

    Mechanics

    Based in Manunda QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 1995

    Mechanic in Manunda, QLD for mechanical repairs and vehicle inspections.

    • Road Worthy Certificates
    • Mechanical Repairs
    • Inspections

    Based in Manunda QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  16. FlexAppeal4X4

    Mechanics

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    4x4, diesel and suspension workshop in Bungalow, Cairns, for logbook servicing, lift kits, shocks and custom fabrication.

    • Logbook servicing
    • Lift kits
    • Custom fabrication and modifications

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

  17. GBR 4x4

    Mechanics

    Based in Woree QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2018

    • Service
    • Quality of Workmanship
    • Local Knowledge

    Based in Woree QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 7:30 am

  18. Goodyear Autocare Cairns

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres

    Based in Cairns City QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 1898

    Goodyear Autocare Cairns in Cairns City, QLD handles brake servicing, wheel alignments, tyres, batteries and general mechanical repairs.

    • Brakes Servicing
    • Wheel Alignments
    • Tyres

    Based in Cairns City QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  19. Hypertune

    Mechanics

    Based in Cairns City QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Hypertune is a car repair and maintenance mechanic in Cairns City, QLD, handling oil changes and general servicing.

    • Oil change

    Based in Cairns City QLDServes Cairns

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

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Choosing mechanics in Cairns

Mechanics for car servicing, logbook servicing, brakes and clutches, exhausts, batteries, diagnostics and vehicle inspections. Mechanics Directory lists 261 mechanics in Cairns QLD. 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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