When I'm shopping for an appliance, this place is pretty high on my list of places to check out…read more While I prefer online shopping for most things these days, there's times where the item that I want doesn't necessarily make sense to buy online. Admittedly, this is something that doesn't happen as much these days. Last thing I bought here was a dryer. A really good one. I had to decide between two very highly regarded brands, and the dude who helped me shared some of his experiences with how many had been returned and that sort of thing. He also gave me a pretty good price. I was happy with that, so I bought it.

Not terribly long ago, I was shopping for a new vaccuum. I'd gotten my tax return back, and had a…read morebit to spend, and I was tired of buying the cheapest, crappiest Kmart branded piece of poo every year or two, because inevitably, it'd be faced with one speck of dust too many and just stop working. I figured a good one should last me a long time, and actually pick stuff up. Well, I checked out The Good Guys at Moorabbin first. They had a pretty good range of some of the bigger names, and there weren't really many cheapies there, but that's ok, I was shopping for quality. One of the guys saw me browsing and came over to assist me in my quest. Really nice guy, very helpful, not annoying at all. I asked him if he could do better than the number on the price tag, and yes, he could do quite a bit better. Long story short, no, I didn't get my vaccuum here, but that's because I found the same thing elsewhere a little bit cheaper. But I had a good experience as a potential customer, so I can see myself buying things there in the future.

My wife and visited this store a couple of months ago, needing a few bits and pieces for our car…read more Steve went way beyond what we expected by not only showing us what items we needed, but fitting them too! He even fabricated a special clip for us instead of sending us off to another store. It was great to see that level of customer service and Steve's efforts have ensured we will return to Autobarn.

Terrible terrible service provided. Charged me $1400 to fix thermostat and a new radiator and…read morereplacing coolant and Engine oil in my Out-lander. I trusted the owner (Peter) words, when he said your Car will be like new after fixing. I paid $1400 on the phone and ready to go after driving for 15 min car stop in the mid of the road had to tow the car back to Hawthorn Automotive Improvements, where I kept my car afterward he did a small compression test and suggest me engine needs to be reconditioned will cost $4700 on top of $1400. I asked for $200 discount he denied saying don't want to cut the corners. I told him to not to start repair until deal with Warranty company. But later on find out another repairer can fix the whole new engine in just $2700. I went back to take my car back then he charged me $280 again for the coolant and changing filters and engine oil for which he already charged me with in $1400 bill at first instance. When I asked for clarification for extra charges he became very abusive and physically assault me. Finally I called police and relive my car after paying illegitimate charges of $280. Friends be careful before you go there because at the first time staff will sound like very friendly but thy will cut your pocket in a way you won't believe. Even if you think to go their better check prices with other Mechanics. The Most Dodgy people I have ever seen in my life. Finally my car is in perfect running condition and I paid $2000 less to other repairer. Disgusting Customer service, no cooperation at all, God knows what he actually do and what he charge fortune for. If you still wanna go Good Luck with that. Me and three of my other friends (who were regular customers of H.A.I and faced issues after servicing) will never ever turn back.

After being ripped off by mercedes dealerships for years, I shopped around for a reasonable B…read moreservice price. Hawthorn automotive beats all euro workshops around camberwell. The boys called me to report the items that needed changing. I approved the repairs and my car was ready the same day. Transmission was also serviced because they detected some faults on the MB star equipment they use. Tranny shifted much better after service. Parts replaced were on the bench when I picked up the car. Smart, sharp French guy who has good knowledge of the Benz. I was surprised on how confident he was about his work and my car did feel much smoother after service. I will take my car to them from now on.. Being a girl it's not easy to trust a mechanic, I must admit I was happy to see the old filters and parts before paying my bill..

We've hired cars for local and interstate trips from Budget a couple of times and I would say these…read moreguys are pretty middle of the road. We usually hire here because the price is decent, but it's definitely worth shopping around as it's not consistently the cheapest. Cars are always in good shape and very clean. Service in the actual centre is incredibly slow and impersonal, so allow another 20-30 mins to get the hire car sorted before hitting the road. Even when giving a pick up time, the cars aren't always ready and sometimes you need to wait for them to be cleaned. 4 stars because I would recommend them over some of the others, but certainly not rave about them or their customer service.

As an expat and now a resident of Melbourne, I want to 'cut my teeth' on the roads in this fine…read morecity to ensure I am oak with the conditions: trams, driving on the other side of the road, and overall confidence. Budget has always been my worldwide choice for cars so I decided to give the a shot here in Australia. I was not disappointed. Budget in Southbank did their job and provided me a great SUV with low mileage and did not penalize me for being a half hour late on the return. Another weekend with budget and I hope to be ready for my own vehicle in the land of 'keep to my left'.

I agree totally with the previous reviewer from the USA but add that there are great female…read moreowners/staff there too as well as the blokes. I have been buying hardware items here for 20 years and its great and they have everything I want, when I want it too. A good review on True Local today too.

I love hardware stores like this. Neighborhood-y, small aisles packed to the brim with everything…read moreyou can imagine but probably can't see, and privately owned (this one seemingly by a pleasant older couple who have probably known one another since they were kids). It's the kind of place where you go in and, rather than try to find stuff yourself, ask the kind gentleman for your items and he'll show you around.

Gary fixed my 1955 MG oil gauge which I could not even buy from anywhere. He is a genius and I can…read morehighly recommend his work. I value the assistance he provided. Marjorie (MG Car Club Vic)

Gorman is one of my favourite brands, I adore their mix of vintage and fashion forward designs, and…read moreI love the fun atmosphere that their visual merchandisers have so cleverly crafted. I particularly love the clogs and 50s style hourglass dresses. Unfortunately it isn't every day I can afford the full priced items at the stores so I if there's an item that I think may be around for a while, I'll usually wait until it hits the outlet in Bridge Road. This store always has sales going on, when I went a couple of days ago it was 'take a further 20% off shoes and accessories', no wonder the store was packed. Inside you'll find a jumble of clothes and accessories while the shoes can mostly be seen in the front window. The sales assistants are lovely and really talkative, however when the store gets busy they are usually trying to manage the crowd. It can get a little claustrophobic at times if there's too many shoppers so either hold your own and keep browsing or duck outside for some air.

As far as a Gorman store goes, this one has a good selection,…read moreNew arrivals, seconds, samples and various discounts. About four change rooms in the store.

Another admirable collection of the finest the op shops and warehouses had to offer in second hand…read moreclothing and accessories, all sourced into one compact store. Unlike a lot of the other retro stores in the area, a hefty portion of their goods are from decades farther back in time than the 1980s. A lot of the accessories are real statement pieces, and will not appeal to anyone wanting to fade into the background, although that statement also applies to pretty much everything else this store has to offer, too. Most of the sizes are on the smaller side, which is to be expected considering the eras from which they are sourced, but occasionally you find something cut so the modern day average Australian woman can shine, too. Like most vintage stores, it can be a bit pricey, but you're unlikely to find anyone else with the same thing. There's about the right ratio of stock to store space, so there's enough to keep you occupied for a few minutes without feeling as though you're drowning in an avalanche of potential finds you simply haven't the energy to sift through. The staff are friendly and helpful if you need them, but don't get in your way if you don't. There's always a few sparkly and metallic numbers amongst its wares, so the magpies among us will usually be entertained. As with most shops of this genre, you have to happen by at the right time for the store to be open, but I've somehow managed to sync up with its' timetable frequently enough.

Rewind, turn back time and retrograde yourself into this glamorous little vintage clothing store…read moreand channel your inner Audrey/Joan/Grace/Sophia (god knows those ladies are still infinitely more interesting than today's Britney/Rhianna/Cheryl/whatever). There's loads of animal print, bling, leather and fur in this one-stop glamour shop, and interesting little brooches, rings and sunglasses for flamboyant accessorising. The vintage dresses are in excellent condition, freshly dry-cleaned or laundry washed, and they are all gorgeous. The price reflects this so it is quite expensive, but if you're after a one-of-a-kind dress for a special occasion, and you don't want to buy new, this is the shop to find it. I came in here to find black, lacey gloves to wear with a vintage dress to a 'Mad Men' party. There was nothing in store, but the lovely owner reckoned he had some at home and asked me to come back tomorrow. I returned the next day and, true to his word, two pairs of black lace wrist gloves for my eyes only. Such service, such style.