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Mechanics in Ballarat Central VIC

184 mechanics23 based here · 161 serve the area★ 4.9 average from 154 reviews

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184 mechanics based in or serving Ballarat Central; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Based nearby, serving Ballarat Central

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

  2. Bosch Car Service - Mr Brakes

    Mechanics

    Based in Alfredton VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Bosch Car Service in Alfredton, VIC for brake repairs and maintenance, plus oil changes.

    • Oil change

    Based in Alfredton VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  3. Bridgestone Service Centre Ballarat

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres

    Based in Ballarat VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 1981

    Tyre and mechanical service centre in Ballarat, VIC, for car, 4x4 and light truck tyres, wheel alignments, logbook servicing and brakes.

    • Car Tyres
    • Logbook Services
    • Car Brake Service

    Based in Ballarat VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  4. Brooklyn Car Sales

    Mechanics

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2016

    Used car dealership in Wendouree, VIC, selling used vehicles with after-sale service for Ballarat and nearby areas.

    • Cars, Car Dealership, Used cars
    • Logbook servicing

    Based in Wendouree VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  5. Cables Auto Electrics

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2018

    Auto electrician in Wendouree, VIC, servicing Ballarat and Hepburn Shire for auto electrical work and car batteries.

    • Car Battery Services
    • Batteries

    Based in Wendouree VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  6. Clive Cams

    Mechanics

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Engine reconditioning and mechanical engineering workshop in Wendouree, VIC, serving Ballarat and nearby suburbs.

    • Exhaust, cooling and engine repairs

    Based in Wendouree VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  7. Cornwill Ron Automotive

    Mechanics

    Based in Sebastopol VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 1993

    Mechanic in Sebastopol, VIC for logbook servicing, diagnostics, tune-ups and transmission service.

    • Diagnostics
    • Log Book Servicing
    • Transmission Service

    Based in Sebastopol VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

  8. DSJ Diesel

    Mechanics

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mobile diesel mechanic in Canadian, VIC, coming to your vehicle for on-site servicing and repairs around Ballarat.

    • On-site services

    Based in Canadian VICServes Ballarat Central

  9. Dee Why Automotive

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Sebastopol VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2000

    Mechanic in Sebastopol, VIC for transmission services, brake and shock repairs, engine tuning and oil changes.

    • Engine tuning
    • Transmission services
    • Brake & shock repairs

    Based in Sebastopol VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:45 am

  10. Esky's Car Inspections

    Mechanics

    Based in Delacombe VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Car inspection service in Delacombe, VIC, checking used cars before you buy across Ballarat and nearby suburbs.

    • Used Car Inspection

    Based in Delacombe VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  11. Fast Lane Speed Shop

    Mechanics, 4x4

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2007

    Speed shop in Canadian, VIC for car customisation, custom body work, chassis work and street and drag racing builds.

    • Car Customization
    • Building/Modify Street & Drag Racing
    • Building/Rebuilding Elite Hot Rods & Cla…

    Based in Canadian VICServes Ballarat Central

    By appointment

  12. First Choice Automotive Ballarat

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Mount Pleasant VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2016

    Automotive repair shop in Mount Pleasant, VIC, servicing Ballarat and nearby towns with oil, lube and filter changes.

    • Oil Lube & Filter Service

    Based in Mount Pleasant VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  13. Full Throttle Mechanics

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2010

    Mechanic in Canadian, VIC for servicing, brake repairs, diagnostic testing and car safety checks.

    • Diagnostic Testing
    • Minor & Major Servicing
    • Oil & Brake Repairs

    Based in Canadian VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

  14. G&D Air Conditioning & Mechanical Services

    Mechanics

    Based in Ballarat East VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 1998

    Air conditioning, heating, plumbing and gas fitting business in Ballarat East, VIC, covering hydronic heating, ducted systems and backflow prevention.

    • Hydronic Heating
    • Ducted Systems
    • Refrigerated Air Conditioning

    Based in Ballarat East VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 9:00 am

  15. Glenn Wakeling Automotive

    Mechanics

    Based in Delacombe VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mechanic in Delacombe, VIC for engine repairs, tune ups, performance modifications and towbar and hitch fitting.

    • Engine Repairs
    • Performance Modifications
    • Towbars

    Based in Delacombe VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  16. Go-Towin

    Mechanics, 4x4, Caravan Repairs, Towing

    Based in Ballarat VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2014

    Trailer and towbar specialist in Ballarat, VIC for towbars, boat and tandem trailer repairs, caravan and horse float repairs and trailer servicing.

    • Towbars
    • Boat Trailer Repairs
    • Caravan & Horse Float Repairs

    Based in Ballarat VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

  17. Greville's Auto Electrics

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4

    Based in Delacombe VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2017

    Auto electrician in Delacombe, VIC for dual battery systems, diagnostics, rewiring and LED lighting.

    • Diagnosis
    • Dual Battery Systems
    • Re-Wiring & Repair

    Based in Delacombe VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:30 am

  18. Griffs American Auto Parts & Restorations

    Mechanics, 4x4

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2005

    American auto parts and restoration business in Wendouree, VIC, for classic cars, Mustang restorations and parts.

    • Auto parts
    • Vehicle restorations
    • Mustang restorations

    Based in Wendouree VICServes Ballarat Central

    Closed · opens 8:00 am

  19. Harrington Machinery Service

    Mechanics

    Based in Alfredton VIC · serves Ballarat Central

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2006

    Farm machinery and tractor specialist in Alfredton, VIC, servicing Ballarat and nearby towns.

    • Tractor Specialist
    • Tractor Mechanic
    • Farm Machinery Services

    Based in Alfredton VICServes Ballarat Central

    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 184 mechanics in Ballarat Central VIC. 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 Ballarat Central?

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 Ballarat Central?

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 Ballarat Central.

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 Victoria, ask the business which qualifications and licences apply to your job. An LMCT number is a motor car trader's licence: it covers dealing in cars, not repair work. 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 Victoria, a roadworthy certificate is needed when you sell a car, re-register it or clear some defect notices, and only a licensed vehicle tester can issue one. It is current for 30 days.

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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