Best of Melbourne 2019: top 10 mechanics in Melbourne’s east revealed
You were in the driver’s seat to name the greatest grease monkey you know. Now we’ve filtered your votes and can reveal the top 10 mechanics in Melbourne’s east. SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS
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We put you in the driver’s seat to vote for your favourite grease monkey and now we can reveal the top 10 mechanics in Melbourne’s east.
And you’re spoiled for choice in the east, with three of the region’s top 10 also making it into our overall list of winners.
You can read about the top 10 mechanics from across Melbourne HERE.
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10. ULTRA TUNE, CROYDON
23 Coolstore Rd
Trust is a big thing for Croydon Ultra Tune customers, and they say mechanics Ian and Lyle have it in spades.
Britt says: “As a young female who knows nothing about cars I love having a cost-effective mechanic I can trust.”
Michael says: “When it comes to friendly local mechanics you can trust, Ian and the team at really get it right!”
Aileen says Ian shares her love for her Toyota Aurion, is easy to talk to and has affordable services.
And Leah says: “Ian is a great man and it’s a good family business. Ian is always willing to support local sports clubs.”
More: facebook.com/UltraTuneCroydon
9. ROCK HARD MOTORS, SILVAN
25 Queens Rd
Being a family business is important to the customers of Rock Hard Motors.
Rosa loves they it is an “honest family business”, and Domenica says the staff are “super honest, reliable, on time, lovely to deal with and a family business”.
Michael says mechanic Rocky is “meticulous” and “always up for a chat” and Nadia says he explains things in detail and confirms before replacing anything major.
More: facebook.com/rockhardmotorssilvan
8. ALDEK AUTO MOTIVE SERVICES, CROYDON
3/35 Lusher Rd
Paul at Aldek Automotive Services is described by Genevieve as the “loveliest man”, who says he “always does such an incredible job and will go the ends of the earth to help you out.”
Cherie says Paul “wants for his customers what he wants for his own children; fairness, honesty and good advice.”
And Daniel says Paul has always been “extremely helpful and patient whenever I have needed him” and always has a joke to tell.
More: aldekautomotive.bapnet.com.au
7. DONTEX AUTOMOTIVE & PERFORMANCE, VERMONT
3 Trade Place
Car enthusiasts especially love Dontex Automotive & Performance.
Jim says Lee is “simply the best”.
“He is passionate about his clients and especially passionate about the community of car enthusiasts,” he says.
John says people actually travel from all over Australia” to see Lee.
“Lee has a real passion for cars and his knowledge is unsurpassed,” he says.
Paul says it takes him an hour to drive there but he only trusts them with his car.
Yousif says the team offers honest opinions, has a wide knowledge base and is the “best mechanic for American cars”.
And Vikram says Lee has a “passion for cars – especially Jeeps and Chryslers” and he is patient and attentive.
And customers also love their complimentary car wash and vacuum, and coffee.
More: dontexauto.com
6. CYLINDER TECH, BAYSWATER
14/6-7 Nicole Close
The team at Cylinder Tech is noted for its punctuality and fair prices.
Wayne says they always fit him in and have a prompt turnaround time.
Lynelle says: “I can trust them with the information they give me and don’t feel like I am being ripped off!”
And Lynda says: “I never have to worry — they check everything”.
More: cylindertech.com.au
5. NEW BELGRAVE MOTORS, FERNTREE GULLY
19 Kevin Ave
New Belgrave Motors customers love the team for their mechanical work, but that’s not all.
Emma says: “They are good, honest mechanics, quality family business and provide lolly bags to every customer — they go the extra mile.”
Bonita says she “won’t go anywhere else”.
“They genuinely care and want to help each and every customer,” she says.
And many others say the customer service is tops, and that the customer always comes first.
More: newbelgravemotors.com.au
4. KILSYTH AUTOWORKS, KILSYTH
2/163 Canterbury Rd
Two words used repeatedly to describe Matt at Kilsyth Autoworks — honest and reliable.
Jodie says Matt is “100 per cent trustworthy”, has great prices and is helpful.
Maree calls Matt a “true Aussie mechanic”.
“Honest, reliable and doesn’t treat me like an idiot when I ask questions about my car,” she says.
And Kerry says Matt is transparent.
“Never rips me off. Very kind person. Always explains what has to be done and why,” she says.
More: kilsythautoworks.com.au
3. RINGWOOD AUTO TECH, RINGWOOD
2 Argent Place
When it comes to knowledgeable mechanics — customers say Ringwood Auto Tech is the place.
Dale says “no questions are ever stupid when dealing with James”, and Madi says they “explain things in basic English so you understand what’s being done to your car”.
Ben says James is “an exceptionally smart and kind-hearted person”, and Keegan says the team “explains what is required and what options are available to get my car back on the road”.
Rebekah says Ringwood Auto Tech is the only mechanic she has used more than once.
More: ringwoodautotech.com.au
2. HIS ‘N’ HERS AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS, KILSYTH
4/120-122 Canterbury Rd
Craig Minca and his wife Caroline Langan-Minca bought His ‘n’ Hers Automotive Solutions 11 years ago.
Many customers commented on their family-friendly nature and down-to-earth service.
Chris said he would never go to another mechanic.
“Craig has saved me money time and time again. Excellent family business,” he said.
Michelle says: “They not only embrace gender diversity in a very male-orientated occupation, but also provide amazing and honest service.”
Anne says she has referred many friends to them, and said Caroline was “always friendly, helpful and honest”.
And Kim says: “The staff are friendly and they are honest and don’t overcharge. Their service in the best in the east.”
More: hisnhersautomotive.com.au
1. ELITE BRAKE AND MECHANICAL, OAKLEIGH SOUTH
24 Manton Rd
The team at Elite BAM is so good, one customer drives 56km — from the other side of Melbourne — to get his ute serviced.
And they go the extra mile.
Laura says they service both her family cars and are “very accommodating”.
“Shane offered to collect and return our cars, making it very convenient,” she said.
While Lauren says the team is “super friendly and helpful, they don’t rip me off and they clean my car every time!”.
And Austin “100 per cent” recommends them, pointing out his car was also clean when he got it back from a service.
Ryan says the mechanics are “all round top blokes”. There’s not many better compliments than that!
More: elitebam.com.au