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Mechanics in South Melbourne VIC

55 mechanics16 based here · 39 serve the area★ 5.0 average from 2 reviews

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55 mechanics based in or serving South Melbourne; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Cox Auto Service Centre

    Mechanics, Tyres

    88 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    5.0 (1 reviews) Directions View profile

    European car servicing and repair workshop in South Melbourne, VIC, also handling brake repairs, pre-purchase inspections and wheel alignments.

    • European Car Servicing
    • Brake Repairs
    • Tyres Wheel Alignments

    88 Buckhurst StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 am

  2. A.L.S. Automotive

    Mechanics

    169 Gladstone St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Car repair specialist in South Melbourne, VIC, handling oil changes and on-site servicing for drivers across the inner south.

    • On-site services
    • Oil change

    169 Gladstone StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 am

  3. Abarth Automotive

    Mechanics, 4x4, Tyres

    22-24 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Mechanical workshop in South Melbourne, VIC for oil changes, brake and suspension work.

    • Oil change
    • Brake and clutch repairs
    • 4x4 suspension

    22-24 Market StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  4. Barra Mechanical Repairs

    Mechanics

    172 Gladstone St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Car mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC for logbook servicing, brake services, suspension repairs and pre-purchase inspections.

    • Car Logbook Service & Repairs
    • Brake Services
    • Suspension Repairs and Shock Absorbers

    172 Gladstone StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  5. Batteries & Mechanical

    Mechanics

    23 Alfred St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Battery shop and mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC, supplying car batteries and carrying out mechanical services.

    • Batteries
    • Car batteries

    23 Alfred StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  6. South Melbourne Mechanics

    Mechanics

    134 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile Est. 2005

    Mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC for brakes, auto electrical work, engine tuning and car batteries.

    • Auto Electrical
    • Brakes
    • Car Battery

    134 Thistlethwaite StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:30 am

  7. Ultra Tune Kingsway VIC

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, 4x4, Tyres

    32 Eastern Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile Est. 1979

    Mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC for logbook servicing, brake repairs, wheel alignments and roadworthy checks.

    • Wheel Alignments
    • Brake Repairs
    • Logbook Services

    32 Eastern RdSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  8. Valiance

    Mechanics

    126 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC handling roadworthy certificates, radiator work and general servicing.

    • Roadworthy Certificate
    • Radiator
    • General Service

    126 Thistlethwaite StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 am

  9. Virage Motors

    Mechanics

    17-19 York St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC for car servicing, roadworthy certificates, brakes, clutches, cooling and exhaust work, with French car specialisation.

    • Roadworthy Certificates
    • French Car Specialists
    • Brakes

    17-19 York StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  10. Volks Affair

    Mechanics

    104 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Mechanic in South Melbourne, VIC specialising in German cars, with diagnosis, servicing and repairs for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

    • German Car Diagnosis
    • German Car Service
    • German Car Repair

    104 Thistlethwaite StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  11. mycar Tyre & Auto South Melbourne

    Mechanics, Auto Electricians, Tyres

    Cnr Sturt & Miles Sts, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile

    Tyre and auto shop in South Melbourne, VIC for tyres, brake and clutch repairs, car air conditioning and wheel alignments.

    • Tyres
    • Brake and clutch repairs
    • Wheel alignment and balancing

    Cnr Sturt & Miles StsSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:30 am

  12. Beaurepaires South Melbourne

    Tyres, Mechanics

    162 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

    Directions View profile Credentials listed Est. 1922

    Tyre and battery shop in South Melbourne, VIC for wheel alignments, balancing, puncture repairs and battery fitment.

    • Wheel Alignment
    • Tyre Puncture Repairs
    • Battery Fitment

    162 Coventry StSouth Melbourne VIC 3205

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  13. Tyreplus South Melbourne

    Tyres, Mechanics

    379 City Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3006

    Directions View profile

    Tyre and auto shop in South Melbourne, VIC, offering new tyres, oil changes and general repair work.

    • Oil change

    379 City RdSouth Melbourne VIC 3006

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  14. Based nearby, serving South Melbourne

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

  15. Michelin Australia

    Mechanics, Tyres

    Based in Port Melbourne VIC · serves South Melbourne

    5.0 (1 reviews) Directions View profile Serves this area

    Michelin Australia in Port Melbourne, VIC supplies tyres and auto parts and handles auto wrecking and mechanical work.

    Based in Port Melbourne VICServes South Melbourne

    Closed · opens tomorrow 9:00 am

  16. AUSSIE CAR INSPECT

    Mechanics

    Based in Melbourne VIC · serves South Melbourne

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Vehicle inspection service in Melbourne, VIC, assessing cars for buyers across Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and nearby suburbs.

    Based in Melbourne VICServes South Melbourne

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  17. Buckleys Auto Repairs

    Mechanics

    Based in Yarraville VIC · serves South Melbourne

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Buckleys Auto Repairs is a mechanic in Yarraville, VIC, handling oil changes and routine car servicing on-site.

    • Oil change

    Based in Yarraville VICServes South Melbourne

    Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 am

  18. Bus RSI

    Mechanics

    Based in Port Melbourne VIC · serves South Melbourne

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Vehicle inspection business in Port Melbourne, VIC, checking cars and commercial fleets for safety compliance.

    • Roadworthy and safety certificates
    • Vehicle and pre-purchase inspections

    Based in Port Melbourne VICServes South Melbourne

    Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 am

  19. Car Southbank Mobile Auto Electrician

    Mechanics

    Based in Southbank VIC · serves South Melbourne

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mobile auto electrician in Southbank, VIC for electrical fault finding, jump starts, starter motors, alternators and new car batteries.

    • ⚡ Mobile Car Care & Electrical Repairs
    • ⚡ Jump Starts & "Lights On" Rescues
    • ⚡ Starter Motor Replacement

    Based in Southbank VICServes South Melbourne

  20. Carhubsales

    Mechanics

    Based in Docklands VIC · serves South Melbourne

    Directions View profile Serves this area

    Mobile mechanic in Docklands, VIC, coming to your vehicle for on-site servicing and repairs.

    • On-site services

    Based in Docklands VICServes South Melbourne

    Closed · opens tomorrow 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 55 mechanics in South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne?

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 South Melbourne?

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 South Melbourne.

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?

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