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Mechanics in Thorngate SA

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117 mechanics based in or serving Thorngate; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Based nearby, serving Thorngate

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

  2. Prospect Road Auto Repair

    Mechanics, Tyres

    Based in Blair Athol SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Car repair shop in Blair Athol, SA for mechanical repairs, routine maintenance and tyres.

    Based in Blair Athol SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  3. R&J Batteries

    Mechanics

    Based in Hindmarsh SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Battery shop in Hindmarsh, SA, supplying car, caravan, marine and motorcycle batteries, plus lubricants and accessories.

    • Car batteries
    • Camping and caravan batteries
    • Motorcycle and scooter batteries

    Based in Hindmarsh SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  4. RC Automotive Solutions

    Mechanics

    Based in Prospect SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mobile mechanic in Prospect, SA, bringing car servicing, repairs and diagnostics to your vehicle on site.

    • On-site services

    Based in Prospect SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 7:45 am

  5. Royans Dry Creek

    Mechanics, Caravan Repairs

    Based in Dry Creek SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Truck and trailer repair business in Dry Creek, SA, handling heavy vehicle repairs and trailer servicing.

    • Truck and bus repairs
    • Trailer servicing and repairs

    Based in Dry Creek SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 7:30 am

  6. SHAN'S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

    Mechanics

    Based in Wingfield SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mechanic in Wingfield, SA for engine and transmission rebuilds, brake repairs and servicing of cars, 4WDs, vans, buses and trucks.

    • Engine rebuilds
    • Transmission rebuilds
    • Brake repairs

    Based in Wingfield SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  7. Skilled Mechanical Services

    Mechanics

    Based in Dry Creek SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mechanical workshop in Dry Creek, SA for car servicing, diagnostics, major repairs and heavy vehicle breakdown work.

    • Repair and servicing across multiple veh…
    • Routine maintenance
    • Diagnostics

    Based in Dry Creek SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 6:00 am

  8. Stallion Motors Mobile Mechanic

    Mechanics

    Based in Ferryden Park SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mobile mechanic in Ferryden Park, SA, bringing vehicle repairs and servicing to your driveway.

    • Mobile mechanic

    Based in Ferryden Park SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  9. Topgear Automotive Services

    Mechanics

    Based in Prospect SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mechanic in Prospect, SA for on-site servicing and oil changes, serving nearby suburbs such as North Adelaide and Walkerville.

    • On-site services
    • Oil change

    Based in Prospect SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  10. Waves Truck Repair

    Mechanics

    Based in Wingfield SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Truck repair workshop in Wingfield, SA, handling maintenance and repairs for trucks and heavy vehicles.

    • Truck and bus repairs

    Based in Wingfield SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  11. Wayne's Auto Service

    Mechanics

    Based in Clearview SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Wayne's Auto Service is a mechanic in Clearview, SA, handling oil changes and general mechanical work on site.

    • Oil change

    Based in Clearview SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  12. West Croydon General Motor Repairs

    Mechanics

    Based in Croydon Park SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    General motor repairs workshop in Croydon Park, SA, servicing all makes of cars and handling all mechanical repairs.

    • All mechanical repairs
    • Servicing all makes of cars
    • Home Kero

    Based in Croydon Park SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 7:30 am

  13. Wildcat Diesel

    Diesel Mechanics, Mechanics

    Based in Dry Creek SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Diesel engine repair specialists in Dry Creek, SA, working on trucks and diesel engines for drivers across South Australia.

    • Truck and bus repairs

    Based in Dry Creek SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  14. Xen Auto

    Mechanics

    Based in Wingfield SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Xen Auto is a mobile mechanic based in Wingfield, SA, coming to your vehicle for repairs and servicing at your location.

    • On-site services

    Based in Wingfield SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 7:00 am

  15. Xtreme Clutch

    Mechanics

    Based in Wingfield SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Brake and clutch specialist in Wingfield, SA, supplying performance clutch kits, hydraulics and accessories.

    • Multi-plate clutch rebuilds
    • Clutch service kits
    • Flywheels

    Based in Wingfield SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  16. Just Wrecking Toyotas

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres

    Based in Wingfield SA · serves Thorngate

    5.0 (1 reviews) Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2004

    Toyota wreckers and auto parts recycler in Wingfield, SA, supplying recycled and reconditioned parts and running a mechanical workshop.

    • Spare Parts
    • Re-conditioned Engines
    • Wheel Alignment & Balancing

    Based in Wingfield SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  17. Healey's Motorcycles Adelaide

    Mechanics

    Based in Enfield SA · serves Thorngate

    1.0 (1 reviews) Directions View profile Serves this area

    Motorcycle dealer and workshop in Enfield, SA, selling new and used bikes and scooters, with servicing and repairs on site.

    • Buy and consign motorcycles

    Based in Enfield SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 9:30 am

  18. Adelaide Brake & Mechanical

    Mechanics

    Based in Blair Athol SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Brake and mechanical workshop in Blair Athol, SA for logbook servicing, disc and drum brake machining and brake upgrades.

    • MECHANICAL REPAIRS & LOGBOOK SERVICING
    • PERFORMANCE VEHICLE BRAKES
    • DISC AND DRUM BRAKE MACHINING

    Based in Blair Athol SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

  19. Agostino Mitsubishi Nailsworth

    Mechanics

    Based in Nailsworth SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mitsubishi dealer in Nailsworth, SA, selling new, demo and used vehicles, genuine parts and servicing.

    • Mitsubishi Service Centre
    • Mitsubishi Genuine Parts
    • Diagnostic tools

    Based in Nailsworth SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

  20. Autobarn Churchill

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians

    Based in Kilburn SA · serves Thorngate

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Auto parts shop in Kilburn, SA for batteries, brake components, car stereos and racing parts, with in-store service and delivery.

    • Delivery
    • In-store pick-up
    • In-store shopping

    Based in Kilburn SAServes Thorngate

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

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Choosing mechanics in Thorngate

Mechanics for car servicing, logbook servicing, brakes and clutches, exhausts, batteries, diagnostics and vehicle inspections. Mechanics Directory lists 117 mechanics in Thorngate SA. 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 Thorngate?

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 Thorngate?

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 Thorngate.

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 South Australia, 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 South Australia, a roadworthy inspection is needed before registration in set cases, such as a defect notice, some modifications or a repaired written-off vehicle. It is booked through Service SA.

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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