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Trustworthy / good mechanic, melbourne

Post by mrx78u »

Hi chaps,

I've just moved down to melbourne from sydney, and i'm trying to find a workshop to do some repairs / servicing on my pajero. I tend not to have alot of trust in mechanics due to some bad experiences.

Someone who can actually recognise a carby would be handy too :p as that's where I suspect some of my problems lie.

Cheers,
Mick.
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Re: Trustworthy / good mechanic, melbourne

Post by Toy80Diesel »

mrx78u wrote:Hi chaps,

I've just moved down to melbourne from sydney, and i'm trying to find a workshop to do some repairs / servicing on my pajero. I tend not to have alot of trust in mechanics due to some bad experiences.

Someone who can actually recognise a carby would be handy too :p as that's where I suspect some of my problems lie.

Cheers,
Mick.
Probably should tell us what part of melbourne you are located in, so we can suggest some good mechanics.
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Post by Bluefreak »

If you're in the west, try SS Auto's... Sam is an excellent mechanic and easy to deal with. He has been our family mechanic for as long as I can remember. He calls a spade a spade and wont take on work beyond his capabilities.

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Post by sierrajim »

Rushdale Automotive
Knoxfield (Eastern Suburbs)
9764 0232

VERY highly recommended and yes he's capable of tuning a carbied car.
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Post by droopypete »

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Post by chimpboy »

Mine is good, in Pascoe Vale South. Whereabouts are you though?
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Post by mrx78u »

Cheers guys,

Should be helpful.

I'm on the eastern side of melb by the way.
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Post by dogbreath_48 »

I'm also after a mechanic east of melbourne. Someone who know's toyota diesel's REALLY well.

-Stu :)
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Post by blkmav »

http://ontrack4x4.com.au/

TOYota diesel - http://4wdconnections.com.au/
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Post by mrx78u »

Cheers guys,

Should be helpful.

I'm on the eastern side of melb by the way.

Hmmm... Strange spot for a double post...
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Post by morkz »

mrx78u wrote:Cheers guys,

Should be helpful.

I'm on the eastern side of melb by the way.
Hi mate,

Try sandy at aus4wd located in bayswater which is the eastern suburbs of melourne.

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Post by chevJ40 »

me :P ohh wait u have a pajero.... maybe sandy is your man but i beleive since adrian left aus4x4 is no more
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Re: Trustworthy / good mechanic, melbourne

Post by 45punkbus »

mrx78u wrote:Hi chaps,

I've just moved down to melbourne from sydney, and i'm trying to find a workshop to do some repairs / servicing on my pajero. I tend not to have alot of trust in mechanics due to some bad experiences.

Someone who can actually recognise a carby would be handy too :p as that's where I suspect some of my problems lie.

Cheers,
Mick.
when i read the title i thought hang on I know a good one, Vic Diesel then i read has to know what a carby looks like :lol: :lol:
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Re: Trustworthy / good mechanic, melbourne

Post by dogbreath_48 »

45punkbus wrote:when i read the title i thought hang on I know a good one, Vic Diesel then i read has to know what a carby looks like :lol: :lol:
But then you were meant to read mine...
dogbreath_48 wrote:I'm also after a mechanic east of melbourne. Someone who know's toyota diesel's REALLY well.

-Stu :)
...and tell me where about vic diesel is! And if they know toyota's.

-Stu :)

EDIT: How slack am I! Is it this mob:

Victorian Diesel Services Pty Ltd
Factory 3/ 17 -19 Somerton Park Drv Campbellfield 3061
(03) 9303 9989

Has anyone else got experience with them?

Sorry to hijack your thread mrx78u, just thought it'd be better than starting an identical thread on diesels.
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Post by krimnl »

morkz wrote:
mrx78u wrote:Cheers guys,

Should be helpful.

I'm on the eastern side of melb by the way.
Hi mate,

Try sandy at aus4wd located in bayswater which is the eastern suburbs of melourne.

9758 4899
try 9729 4899 the phone number morkz has posted is wrong.

AUS 4wd is still going strong , just moved to other premises
and his carby man is one of the best around
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Re: Trustworthy / good mechanic, melbourne

Post by 45punkbus »

dogbreath_48 wrote:
45punkbus wrote:when i read the title i thought hang on I know a good one, Vic Diesel then i read has to know what a carby looks like :lol: :lol:
But then you were meant to read mine...
dogbreath_48 wrote:I'm also after a mechanic east of melbourne. Someone who know's toyota diesel's REALLY well.

-Stu :)
...and tell me where about vic diesel is! And if they know toyota's.

-Stu :)

EDIT: How slack am I! Is it this mob:

Victorian Diesel Services Pty Ltd
Factory 3/ 17 -19 Somerton Park Drv Campbellfield 3061
(03) 9303 9989

Has anyone else got experience with them?

Sorry to hijack your thread mrx78u, just thought it'd be better than starting an identical thread on diesels.
thats the place,

they knew my toyota diesel pretty well and the dude who worked on mine drives a not to shabby lux. :armsup:
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Post by +dj_hansen+ »

dogbreath_48 wrote:I'm also after a mechanic east of melbourne. Someone who know's toyota diesel's REALLY well.

-Stu :)
Rankin Diesel - bayswater...
http://www.rankindiesel.com.au/html/home.htm

Great guys, explain everything, honest and importantly cheap c/w other stories ive heard about pump rebuilds etc...
Cheers,
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Post by Boopa »

chimpboy wrote:Mine is good, in Pascoe Vale South. Whereabouts are you though?
who's your bloke in Packo? I'm just round the corner and looking for a new guy as well.
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Post by Deleted User »

+dj_hansen+ wrote:
dogbreath_48 wrote:I'm also after a mechanic east of melbourne. Someone who know's toyota diesel's REALLY well.

-Stu :)
Rankin Diesel - bayswater...
http://www.rankindiesel.com.au/html/home.htm

Great guys, explain everything, honest and importantly cheap c/w other stories ive heard about pump rebuilds etc...

I used to use Rankin on a regular basis, but I had to apply for a home loan everytime I got their bill -- Cheap, I dont think so !
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Post by warthog »

krimnl wrote:
morkz wrote:
mrx78u wrote:Cheers guys,

Should be helpful.

I'm on the eastern side of melb by the way.
Hi mate,

Try sandy at aus4wd located in bayswater which is the eastern suburbs of melourne.

9758 4899
try 9729 4899 the phone number morkz has posted is wrong.

AUS 4wd is still going strong , just moved to other premises
and his carby man is one of the best around
Yep, I have found Sandy to be well priced and honest which can be hard to find in a mechanic. He services our patrol when we are in melb. Obviously he is discerningand knows his stuff given his comp vehicles are patrols. :)
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Post by GQ Bear »

Another good one is Greg Smith of Smithys Outback Gear in Cranbourne -- 5995 4325

Knows Patrols inside and out, and he used to have a Pajero aswell. Also been affiliated with Pajero club and competed in pajero challenges as well as more serious comps

I'm sure your Paj will be in good hands with him. Prices are reasonable too! :)
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