My car over heated in the middle of princes highway and by luck, Fred pulled over to help. I…read morefollowed him back to his auto mechanic shop where he and his boys got straight in diagnosing my car. He even dropped me at the train station and offered to pick me up at the station when I came back. Reasonable, fair price and the best mechanic service I have ever come across! Couldn't ask for much more than that! Thanks again guys, you saved the day

These guys (& gals, I presume) did a top-notch job repairing my Kia Cerato, and doing so in a…read moretimely manner. They weren't on my insurers "approved repairers list" but my insurer does guarantee the repairer of my choice so after comparing accident repair places reviews online I gave St Kilda Village a call and they informed me that they can handle it all from their end with my insurer and follow up with them daily to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. End story, car is back good as new, cleaned inside and out and driving well. Highly recommend this place-- always kept me informed throughout the process and easy to get in touch with.

The service I received here was great and the guys made me feel comfortable throughout the process…read moreplus my car looks perfect. Thanks

while safety is important, ripping people off isn't ! I was…read morequoted $750 for repairs that cost me $202 to do myself, 10 days later and the car only been driven less than 20ks, he finds another fault, which cost me $250 for him to fix, he was making sure he made $$$ out of me. while i waited, not 1 roadworthy was passed. Up to you to decide if he is trustworthy or not, but i will never return ! The guy in the office is a scream though, we had a good chin wag.

Amazing service cheap and fast, joe was so helpful in getting my car ready for its roadworthy joe…read morewas so friendly and I could see that he wanted to help, it was fair and fast I'll definitely be coming back for any car related problems

Nick & the guys at Para Rd Automotive Repairs give * * * * * Service! Nick called EVERY time he…read moresaid he would (amazing as I've always had to chase mechanics!)When I dropped the car off I gave him list of things (another mechanic had said) After checking, he went through everything with me; what had to be done, what would need to be done next time & all the things that didn't. (Which was half of the list & they weren't cheap repairs) Very happy with the cost & how quickly my car was ready. Nick even called me the next night to see everything was ok. Wouldn't go anywhere else & I've told everyone I've seen since! Thankyou!!

Had a coolant issue and gave them a call. Spoke with Nick who was really helpful. Took the car in,…read moreJoey and Peter were brilliant and sorted it all out. They made the whole process seamless. Thank you Joey and Peter for everything you did. Much appreciated :) V. grateful to have such a wonderful local mechanic. They are just the best!

Don't take your car here for repairs. I had a whirring noise…read morein my car that sounded like a bad wheel bearing. They told me it was the differential and the gearbox had to be replaced. The noise was still there after replacing the gearbox. Then they said they couldn't hear anything but then looked at it further and said it was the LH bearing which they replaced. After that the noise was still there. I then took my car to another mechanic who told me it was the RH bearing and fixed it straightaway. Not being able to fix my car is one thing, but insisting there's nothing wrong with it when there's clearly a problem is just frustrating. All they've done is wasted my time and money while showing no genuine interest in fixing my car.

Neville Furness is a really friendly and helpful guy. I needed an urgent repair on my car but was…read morestuck with a newborn at home so he picked my car up for me and repaired it on the day I called! Best mechanic I have had in melbourne

These guys are GREAT! My car broke down in the middle of the night & because I only had the lowest…read moreRACV cover they tow truck couldn't get me car to my usual mechanic. The tow truck driver suggested these guys. I'm always a little worried the first time you use a mechanic for fear of being ripped off. It didn't happen here though. My car broke down on Friday night. I gave them a call on Monday & explained what happened. The owner was great on the phone. He explained that they would be able to have a look at it later in the day & then called me letting me know what the problem was & the cost. I called my mechanic who said the price was spot on. The car got fixed & I picked it up the next day. I highly recommend them & if I lived in the area they would be my first choice mechanic. Great service. THANKS!

Absolutely appalling experience…read more We brought our van in simply to see whether it could be sold in Victoria, as the vehicle is registered in NSW. After charging us around $300 for a roadworthy inspection, we were then told the van would never pass in Victoria because the rear seats had been removed and it had a partial campervan conversion. What makes this so frustrating is that this was blatantly obvious the second the side door was opened. Any honest mechanic with basic decency would have said upfront, "This won't pass in Victoria due to the modifications," before taking our money and continuing with the inspection. Instead, they happily went ahead with the check knowing full well it would fail on that basis alone. When questioned, the receptionist claimed they "didn't know until they looked at it," which is ridiculous considering the modifications are immediately visible. To make it worse, some of the other issues they picked up on had already passed inspection in NSW anyway, so naturally we would have just taken the van back there to sell if they had been upfront from the beginning. The whole thing felt incredibly greedy and dishonest. It came across as a cash grab rather than genuine customer service. Would not recommend.

Richmond Auto are tucked away just off Hoddle Street in Richmond (super close to North Richmond…read moreStation). They are amazing! Mark will give you honestly from the word go, providing an accurate quote, extensive information and will even show you what they have done and the new parts / repair work they have carried out. As an independent service center, you get to speak with the boss. They don't have a super fancy waiting room, but this is one of the things I specifically love about this place, no airs and graces, just fixing cars!

Everyone wants a cheap, friendly and honest mechanic. So far so good with Mark Faraj of Pro Auto…read more Will add a 5th star if this great standard continues. I took my 04 Falcon wagon in for a couple of minor electrical jobs & a replacement mirror. The minor electrics he & staff did on the spot, almost for cost. When he repllaced the electric wing mirror I dropped my car off in the morning with no notice (which meant he had to source the part). It was ready by the afternoon and within $10 of cheapest comparison quote. My little brother put his 2000 Corolla in for a major service and what turned out to be a replacement alternator - $700 for the lot incl 2 new tires, alternator and new battery. Ready within 2 days. There's a few young mechanics on staff but Mark seems to be the hands on manager. In both my brother and my case he called to advise of cost and seek permission for the work.I drive past this garage all the time and often lights on and hoists up late at night. Always lots of cars, early and late model, on site. Seems they're working hard to build a good name and repeat business Did he get the bible chapter reference inked on his forearm as a marketing move?.. too cynical? This and his honest face and manner worked on me anyway. He could probably sell me encyclopaedias..

I personally recommend Pro Auto Performance in Pascoe Vale to anyone that is looking for trust &…read morereliability & care from a minor repair or major repair, I had come across Mark Faraj the Director off the Business through my Cousin, I had a oil leak in my wife's 2000 VT Holden Commodore which I first thought it was going to be a major repair, Mark Faraj had called me and mentioned it's only a loose bolt, which was very honest, Mark could of lied and mentioned it was the Head Gasket, But was very Honest, But did mention other minor things need looking at when the time is right for me, so I had full Trust and said Mark lets do what we have to do, just let me know what it needs, picked up the car for my wife and feels & drives like new, so now I'm going to take my Hilux and my VZ in as well. Again a true Professional and there's not a lot of good mechanics out there that you can really write a good honest review about........ True.. Thanks Mark