Best of Brisbane 2019: Top 10 Brisbane mechanics revealed

Looking for the perfect mechanic? Our readers have voted for Brisbane’s top 10 mechanics. SEE WHO MADE THE LIST.

If you need your car aircon fixed for the summer, a safety inspection or brakes repaired, you’ve come to the right place.

We asked our readers to vote for their favourite local mechanic, and here are the top ten!

10. Selective Motors, Albion

With almost 30 years’ experience, Selective Motors provides excellent customer service while ensuring your car is up to the highest standard. The business is RACQ and MTAQ approved, offers courtesy cars and even is a certified inspection station for Uber drivers. 

11 Amy Street, 3256 0677, www.selectivemotors.com.au

Mechanic Frank Cordaro from Selective Motors in Albion have been in business for 25 years. Martin Harris, Duncan Greenland, Frank Cordaro, Natasha Melville and Troy Wilkinson. Picture: Josh Woning

9. Col Robinson & Co, Kedron

The team at Col Robinson & Co have over 60 years’ experience, so you’ll be leaving your vehicle in capable hands. The team specialise in steering and suspension and carry a wide range of parts for older cars.

2/19 Kitchener Road, 3350 4000, www.colrobinsonandco.com.au

Col Robinson & Co. Picture: Supplied

8. Mac’s Auto Service Centre, Enoggera

Established by Peter King more than 40 years ago, Mac’s Auto Service is a family-owned and operated business providing high-quality car servicing and repairs. Whether you need help with exhaust systems or brake repairs, Mac’s Auto Service Centre promises to take care of you. 

36 Pickering Street, 3355 0155, www.macsauto.com.au

Mac's Auto Service Centre. Picture: Supplied

7. Dixon’s Auto Care, Mansfield

A proudly family owned business, Dixon’s Auto Care was started by Ted Dixon in Eight Mile Plains in 1966. Now, the business is located in Mansfield and run by Ted’s brother Jeff and his wife Julie with a team of three qualified mechanics. The business, which does everything from mechanical repairs to airconditioning, says it is a pillar of the Mansfield community, regularly taking in school-based traineeships with many loyal customers spanning across family generations. 

2/4 Dividend St, 3343 6772, www.dixonsauto.com.au

Dixon's Auto Care. Picture: Supplied

6. Gladstone Road Garage, Highgate Hill 

Maintaining long term customer relationships is key to the locally owned business that focuses on providing customers with personalised service. The Highgate Hill mechanic services all makes and models and is proud of their quick but quality service.

22 Gladstone Rd, 3844 2155

5. Newman Mechanical, Geebung

Newman Mechanical’s selling point is their VIP Valet Service and use of the latest technology. Owners Dean and Stacey are proud of their experienced mechanics who provide customers with down-to-earth advice.

130 Delta St, 3265 1415, www.newmanmechanical.com.au

Newman Mechanical, Geebung. Picture: Supplied

4. Rapid Tune, East Brisbane 

Rapid Tune is known in East Brisbane as a reliable service centre for the local community. The friendly team is passionate about their work and keeping their workshop clean and professional.

59 Wellington Rd, 3391 6680, www.rapidtune.com.au

Rapid Tune, East Brisbane. Picture: Supplied

3. KPR Automotive, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Trustworthy customer service is what the KPR team is most proud of. The Seventeen Mile Rocks mechanic owes their success to reliable workmanship at competitive rates.

1/17 Counihan Rd, 3376 1284

KPR Automotive, Seventeen Mile Rocks. Picture: Supplied

2. New star Service Centre, Wishart

This Wishart mechanic is an award-winner, and with their state-of-the-art equipment and expert team, it’s not hard to see why. From safety inspections to diagnostics and engine management, the family-owned business does it all.

214 Newnham Rd, 3349 7838, www.newstar.net.au

New star Service Centre. Picture: Supplied

1. Bulimba Service Centre, Bulimba 

Bulimba Service Centre has taken out the top spot – notably for its amazing turnaround. Owner-manager Peter Triantafillou, 25, said he was “speechless” after receiving the news that his business had ranked so highly. “The shop was run-down when I bought it nine-months ago, so I’m proud to have turned it around,” he said.

Bulimba Service Centre. Picture: Supplied

Mr Triantafillou, who has worked in the industry for ten years, said he credited his success to “honest and affordable service … The car could be new or old, Japanese or European, Mazda or Lamborghini – we service anything and everything.”

41 Michael St, 3395 5905, www.bulimbaservicecentre.com.au