Best of Melbourne 2019: top mechanics in Melbourne’s west revealed
We’ve hit the brakes on voting in our search to find Melbourne’s top mechanics. We can now reveal the greatest grease monkeys in the western suburbs. SEE IF YOUR MECHANIC MADE THE LIST.
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The key to a great mechanic?
They need to be knowledgeable, friendly and honest, according to our readers.
We asked you to name the best mechanic in Melbourne and you put us in the fast lane with an exhaustive list of grease monkeys across town.
Now the time for voting has come to a halt and we’ve compiled the top five mechanics from Melbourne’s west – here they are, as voted by you.
You can also read about the top 10 mechanics from across Melbourne HERE.
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5. CALDER AUTO ELECTRICS, SUNBURY
2/14 McDougall Rd
This Sunbury garage boasts more than 30 years of experience and is run by Chris and Sharon Killean.
They work on everything from cars and trucks to forklifts, caravans, trailers, boats, motorbikes and even horse floats.
The family-owned business also offers a mobile service in select areas across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges.
Brian Boyd is a client of 14 years and consults Calder Auto Electrics for electrical and airconditioning work.
“(Their) customer service is amazing. They are always willing to do the extra work just to make me happy,” he says.
More: calderauto.com.au
facebook.com/Calder-Auto-Electrics-376897850736
4. TYREPLUS, SUNBURY
24 Station St
Don’t be fooled by the name – this Sunbury garage owned by Frank Buffone isn’t just about tyres, they also specialise in getting 4WDs, SUVs, prestige and high performance vehicles running smoothly again.
They also give advice on repairing brakes, suspension and steering issues.
When it comes to tyres, they can do rotation, wheel alignment, balancing and tyre repairs.
Jessica is a customer of 12 months, who attended for new tyres and a servicing for her vehicle.
“Fantastic price, and service was lovely. Also a wonderful waiting room,” she says.
More: sunbury.tyreplus.com.au
3. ULTRA TUNE, DERRIMUT
1/81 Elgar Rd
There are no surprises when it comes to car repairs at this Derrimut garage, where husband and wife team Goran and Amanda Cvetkovski are the mechanic and office manager respectively.
They say happy customers are their number one priority.
The couple became the new owners if the franchise in late 2017 and were voted the 2018 Victorian Franchise of the Year.
Mr Cvetkovski has more than 20 years in the automotive industry.
Julie Davies, a client of seven years, says she attends the garage for all car maintenance services, tyres and wheel alignment.
“They always inform you ahead if your car needs more than originally booked in for so there’s no surprises,” she says.
More: ultratune.com.au/location/caroline-springs
facebook.com/UltraTune-Derrimut
2. CANNON MOTORS, HOPPERS CROSSING
Unit 3/13-15 Graham Ct
They may be the new kids on the block, opening in January this year, but Cannon Motors has already earned lots of fans.
And their mechanics have more than 25 years of automotive experience working with and restoring classic cars.
Melody Arputham has been a customer for a year and takes her car to the Hoppers Crossing garage for a general service.
“They are so passionate. Treat my car with love and offer advise,” she says.
More: cannonmotors.com.au
1. DMD AUTOMOTIVES, CAROLINE SPRINGS
Mobile mechanic
It’s official – DMD Automotives is the best mechanic in the west, fuelled by the truckloads of votes that came in for Daniel Debrincat.
So much so that he also made it into our Best of Melbourne list of the city’s top 10 mechanics.
Clients praised him for being professional, hardworking and above all honest.
Leila Drozd, who has been using the mechanic for two years says he is “truly exceptional”.
“The honesty, pricing and customer service are a true reflection of the passion he has for his craft,” she says.
Catherine Lopez, a client of four years, says: “Daniel takes the time to show and explain in detail what service he has completed on my car”.
Michael Mifsud says Daniel always puts customers first.
“Honesty, trustworthy, and quality is always guaranteed and he will never take shorts cuts,” he says.
Justin Zahra says the mechanic is the only person he would trust to work on his car.
“Always willing to go the extra mile to help out anyone,” he says.
Client of more than six years Susan Ryan says: “Daniel is an honest bloke who would not rip anyone off, always does an awesome job”.