Voting is now closed to find South Australia’s best mechanic

Are you looking for someone to properly rev your engine? Here are SA’s top 30 mechanics

Are you looking for someone to properly rev your engine?

Finding a trusty mechanic is a serious business, so when you do find one never let them go.

Now we are on the hunt to find the best shop to get your car the care and detail it deserves.

Whether your pride and joy is a Holden Kingswood or a Ford Mustang, you want to know she will be left in trustworthy hands when you drop her off at the shop.

As the voting heats up, we can reveal the state’s top five mechanics carving up the competition.

All 30 finalists as nominated by readers on our Facebook call-out are still in the running, scroll down to see why these mechanics made the list.

LEADING THE MECHANIC VOTES FOR 2022

Llordan Diesel, Lonsdale

Silvers Auto Centre, Gilbert Street

The Pines Mechanical, Kapunda

Jaaz Automotive Services, Newton

Coffeey Automotive, Port Lincoln

*Note: You must be a digital subscriber to vote in our ‘Best of’ poll. One only vote per subscriber will be recorded. Voting closes at 3pm on Wednesday, March 2 and the winner will be announced Friday, March 4.

SA’S TOP 30 MECHANIC FINALISTS

Henley Beach Automatics & Mechanical, Henley Beach

“They have been my mechanic’s since my first car 20 years ago. Always amazing and respectful service”

The Pines Mechanical, Kapunda

“Great country guys, skilled mechanics, straight talking, sense of urgency, great customer service, like a laugh. Just brilliant.”

Croft Automotive & LPG, Edwardstown

“100% best mechanic out there.”

Kmi Auto, Seaford

“Keith is a great bloke and affordable, he will look after you.”

A1 Auto Air & Mechanical, Port Broughton

“Grant Harris is very thorough, goes above and beyond to offer multiple options at short notice and offers."

Llordan Diesel, Lonsdale

“4WD and diesel experts – don’t trust anyone else with my car.”

Silvers Auto Centre, Gilbert Street

“Honest, very experienced mechanic. Only petrol station in Adelaide with driveway petrol pumping service.”

Kurzman Mechanical, Mount Gambier

“Good old fashion honest mechanic.”

Jaaz Automotive Services, Newton

“Nicest guys you’ll ever meet. They’re honest, reliable and always do the best job.”

Down South Car Repairs, Lonsdale

“Workmanship is 10/10 and knowledge is unbelievable, not to mention the pricing it’s great to feel appreciated and not just a number at a dealership. Keep up the great work Alex”

Boakes Auto & Marine, Moonta

“High quality, reliable and professional service every time.”

Autocheckers, Blair Athol

“Amazing service, fair prices and a great attitude, wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

Autofix Service Centre, Magill

“Best mechanic ever check out their google reviews they speak for themselves.”

Automech Service & Repairs, Mile End

“Nothing is too much trouble. Their loan car was out the afternoon I dropped my car in for urgent brake repairs, so the boss gave me a lift home. Service, literally with a smile (masks don’t hide the eyes).”

Autoworks, Mount Gambier

“The best in the Limestone Coast, and I wouldn’t mind betting they’d have the rest covered too.”

Axle Co Mechanical, Nailsworth

“Highly recommended for any car service. It is a professional team and I can fully trust them every time I take my car it is met with honest, prompt and friendly service.”

B & R Automotive, Salisbury South

“Been going there for about 15 years or so. If I didn’t think they were good, I would never go back.”

Torrens Valley Mechanical, Springton

“Ben is a thorough and competent mechanic who we trust to service all our vehicles.”

Brentons Mechanical Workshop, Nailsworth

“Straight up, no BS, never rip you off, always remember you, great family owned business.”

Louca Automotive & Electrical, Hampstead Gardens

“I’ve been to a few mechanics over the years, some good, some dodgy. Most mechanics can fix things and service a car, but Bill Louca is honest, he gives honest quotes and does quality work, so once it’s done, it’s done, you don’t have to keep going back.”

Castle Motors, Trinity Gardens

“Don and his team of expert mechanics never fail to get the job done with great service!”

Coffees Automotive, Port Lincoln

“Amazing service. He would be run off his feet just from the amount of people I’ve recommended to him and they’ve all been back numerous times. I will not go anywhere else.”

MAC. Vehicle performance, Mount Barker

“Very reliable, professional and knowledgeable. Great customer service.”

Euro Garage Adelaide, Allenby Gardens

“Great Service.”

Japanese Motorsport, Dudley Park

“Always goes above and beyond for everybody and their needs, no matter what it is he gets it done. Holidays, weekends, man never stops. Loves his cars, huge passion for his work.”

Simon Exhaust and Auto Repairs, Balaklava

“They have been in business for over 30+ years and have a huge client base in their country town and surrounding. I’ve never known anyone to be so reliable, trustworthy and hardworking.”

Gary’s Garage, Salisbury Plains

“I have recommended everyone I know to go there. Honest and reliable owner.”

Angle Vale Mechanical, Penfield

“So friendly and willing to help and goes above and beyond to keep his customers happy.”

Misch’s Mechanical, Salisbury

“Misch has a heart of gold, very friendly & calls a spade a spade.”

Southern Performance Centre, Lonsdale

“They always go the extra mile to give great service!”