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Mechanics in Ballarat VIC

184 mechanics13 based here · 171 serve the area★ 4.9 average from 154 reviews

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

  1. Based nearby, serving Ballarat

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

  2. Cornwill Ron Automotive

    Mechanics

    Based in Sebastopol VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:30 pm

  3. DSJ Diesel

    Mechanics

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

  4. Dee Why Automotive

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Sebastopol VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  5. Esky's Car Inspections

    Mechanics

    Based in Delacombe VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  6. Fast Lane Speed Shop

    Mechanics, 4x4

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    By appointment

  7. First Choice Automotive Ballarat

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Mount Pleasant VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  8. Full Throttle Mechanics

    Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 6:00 pm

  9. G&D Air Conditioning & Mechanical Services

    Mechanics

    Based in Ballarat East VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  10. Glenn Wakeling Automotive

    Mechanics

    Based in Delacombe VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  11. Greville's Auto Electrics

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4

    Based in Delacombe VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:30 pm

  12. Griffs American Auto Parts & Restorations

    Mechanics, 4x4

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  13. Harrington Machinery Service

    Mechanics

    Based in Alfredton VIC · serves Ballarat

    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

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  14. Isuzu UTE Ballarat

    Mechanics

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2019

    Isuzu UTE dealership in Wendouree, VIC selling new, demo and used cars, with finance, fleet and capped price servicing.

    • Capped Price Servicing
    • D-Max
    • MU-X

    Based in Wendouree VICServes Ballarat

    Open now · closes 5:30 pm

  15. JVS Automotive

    Mechanics, 4x4

    Based in Canadian VIC · serves Ballarat

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2021

    JVS Automotive is an automotive repair shop in Canadian, VIC, servicing and repairing all vehicle makes and models and supplying Valvoline oils and lubricants.

    • Service and Repairs on All Vehicle Makes…
    • Lubricants
    • Logbook servicing

    Based in Canadian VICServes Ballarat

    Open now · closes 5:30 pm

  16. John Stevens Auto Electrical

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4

    Based in Redan VIC · serves Ballarat

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Serves this area Est. 2017

    Auto electrician in Redan, VIC for automotive electrical repairs, car air conditioning and diagnostics, serving Ballarat and nearby suburbs.

    • Automotive electrical repairs
    • Car air conditioning
    • Diagnostics

    Based in Redan VICServes Ballarat

    Open now · closes 6:00 pm

  17. John Thomas Automotive

    Mechanics, Tyres

    Based in Ballarat East VIC · serves Ballarat

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2013

    Mechanic in Ballarat East, VIC for brake repairs, engine repairs, batteries, tyres, oil changes and transmissions.

    • Break Service
    • Oil Change
    • Transmission

    Based in Ballarat East VICServes Ballarat

    Open now · closes 5:30 pm

  18. L&S Automotive

    Mechanics

    Based in Alfredton VIC · serves Ballarat

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2024

    Mechanic in Alfredton, VIC for car and truck servicing, brakes and suspension, air conditioning diagnostics and log book servicing.

    • Reliable truck mechanic servicing
    • Brakes & suspension services
    • Log book servicing

    Based in Alfredton VICServes Ballarat

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  19. LMS Auto Electrics

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians

    Based in Wendouree VIC · serves Ballarat

    Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2022

    Auto electrician in Wendouree, VIC for auto electrical repairs, engine diagnostics and battery service, with on-site service around Ballarat.

    • Auto Electrical Services
    • Battery Service
    • Vehicle Engine Diagnostic

    Based in Wendouree VICServes Ballarat

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

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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 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?

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?

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.

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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