Amazing service from Governor Automotive. They serviced my Ram 1500 and did the brakes, and the car…read morenow stops much better than it ever has -- even better than new. Friendly, honest service and very cost-effective with great value for money. Couldn't be happier with the result and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable mechanic.

Went in for an auto safety inspection, was buying the car. The car was inspected 6 weeks ago and…read morepassed with flying colors but had to leave country for a couple of weeks so inspection was out of date. Car had only done an extra 200 kilometers in that time. The cost was $240 but the mechanic said the car had a dirty filter cover and charged me an extra $80 to clean it. Won't go back to him again.

The only mechanics I can truly vouch for their honesty and know how. Sam is the man u can trust…read more Took my bmw in that was slipping in first. 10 minutes later all fixed. So happy

WARNING!! CROOKS or just UNPROFESSIONAL?! After being referred by our long-time trusted mechanic,…read moreBrett at the Local Village Garage, I had my LR Discovery towed to BBE Automatic where upon inspection Harry informed me there was "severe damage" to the transmission. I thought this was odd for a well-kept Disco with only 115k kms, but he continued saying there was "no gearing", "parts rattling around inside" and it "definitely had to come out". He explained he wouldn't know for sure the full extent of the damage and repair until he pulled it, but in any case it would cost at least $4,500 - $5,000 to repair. When pressed for a less expensive option he said we could save a grand replacing it with a second-hand transmission, but there would be no assurance to its condition and would only come with a two-month warranty, which would only cover another replacement transmission, NOT the $1,800 in labour to swap it out again. I called around for other quotes and they all came in around the $4k to $5k mark, but they all questioned if I was SURE it needed a new transmission as they didn't think it was likely with such low Ks. One shop in particular seemed especially knowledgeable and helpful, Les Richmond Automotive, and after speaking at length with the owner, Andrew, he said he'd diagnose it himself, as he too thought it was unlikely, but IF the transmission needed replacing he could replace it with a second-hand unit with less than 120k kms on it, with a three-month warranty (including all labour should it need to be swapped out again) for under $3k. He promptly followed-up with a written quote and I had the car towed from BBE to his shop shortly thereafter, when to my huge surprise I received a call from Andrew informing me that he had the car running fine before the tow truck had left his shop! Obviously, given Harry's/BBE's prognosis of "severe damage" and "rattling parts" I was stunned, and incredibly relieved! Andrew informed me that he knew the transmission was likely fine as it grinded when he put it in 'park', so he dropped it into 4WD and it all worked fine thereafter. Apparently the 4WD shift had disengaged the transmission (kids climbing over the centre console or similar) and it just needed to be reengaged. Problem solved, too easy! Andrew wouldn't comment on the "severe damage" or "rattling parts", only to say the car was in good condition and the transmission was running perfectly. Following that conversation I called Harry at BBE to let him know what had happened and I was disappointed that a transmission specialist didn't pick up on the fact it was only disengaged, and even more disappointed he insisted there was "severe damage", "rattling parts" and it "definitely had to come out", to which his only response was he was "sorry" and "just assumed it was no good". WTF!? I would have been out $4-5k to replace a perfectly good transmission! Are these guys crooks, or just completely unprofessional!?

Great service for both my new and old BMW cars. Good prices too compared to dealers and other…read moreindependent BMW service centres. Highly recommend!

Greate experience! The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and really cares about their customers…read more They fixed my car quickly and at a fair price. Very professional and honest service. Hard to find mechanics like this these days.Will definitely be back.

I have been a customer for probably more than 10 years. They are always super helpful and friendly…read more The job is done to the highest standard at the best price you can get. Thank you for the great service guys.

Right from the get go, great service. I emailed them to request a quote to service my brakes…read more Front pads needed replacing & machining?? Anyway, I received a prompt response, Dan the owner answered all my questions in a courteous & professional manner - didn't treat me like a dumb woman. As for the price, less than half what Mazda had quoted! Job done, very happy. Highly recommend!

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

These guys are great. I've been getting my car serviced here for ages and they're affordable and…read moreconveniently located. They always help me understand what needs to be done and they call me before they start any work. Great service.

Great staff, very helpful and knowledgeable. Answered all my queries and my car has never been…read morebetter.