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51 mechanics based in or serving Forest Hill; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.
These businesses aren't based in Forest Hill but list it as a service area.
Tyres, Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4
Based in Nunawading VIC · serves Forest Hill
Repco Nunawading in Nunawading, VIC, supplying car batteries, suspension and steering parts, tow bars and 4x4 accessories.
Based in Nunawading VICServes Forest Hill
Closed · opens 8:00 am
Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4
Based in Blackburn VIC · serves Forest Hill
Based in Blackburn VICServes Forest Hill
Closed · opens 8:30 am
Tyres, Mechanics, Auto Electricians
Based in Burwood East VIC · serves Forest Hill
Tyre and auto repair centre in Burwood East, VIC for oil changes, brake servicing, batteries and wheel alignments.
Based in Burwood East VICServes Forest Hill
Closed · opens 8:00 am
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Mechanics for car servicing, logbook servicing, brakes and clutches, exhausts, batteries, diagnostics and vehicle inspections. Mechanics Directory lists 51 mechanics in Forest Hill VIC. Listings show the services each business offers, and a rating where there is one.
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.
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 Forest Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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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