I recently contacted this company regarding an inspection for a used car in the outer Sydney area…read more I was extremely impressed with the communication and customer service. I contacted them on a sunday afternoon and the phone was answered promptly the hours of availability for contact were quite extensive. Not only that but when I cancelled the inspection at the last minute, they were completely fine with it and did not charge me anything. Despite the fact that I cannot comment on the quality of their service, they offered quite a comprehensive check(including RTA vehicle check), for $200 which seems like a very competitive price.

This small workshop is tucked away just off Falcon St and the Pacific Hwy, and is easily accessible…read morefrom both. I've only taken my car here for my last two rego vehicle inspections, but with this experience alone I've noted the service is quick and efficient - inspections are carried out in 15-20mins while you wait. If you don't feel like waiting at the workshop there are plenty of cafes a short stroll away. Leaving your car in for a bigger job? Public transport isn't far, with major bus routes nearby. The waiting area/office has some magazines to read, a small couch and foxtel (although not working on this occasion - no signal). Workshop is clean and appears well maintained. Staff are friendly enough. Credit card facilities are available too.

Ever had that thing where you press lightly on the brake and it sends shudders up your leg? Either…read moremy car is scared of me, or one of my brake discs is warped. As lazy people are wont to do, I drove it until it got too bad for me to ignore, then called around for a few quotes. Ultratune came in cheapest by around a hundred bucks, which wasn't half bad, so they won my bidnizz. They serviced my car the very same day I called them up, which was super convenient. He did mention that my brake pads were 80% worn and I could get these replaced for another $76 or so, and initially I said yes but then checked my last service receipt (from another shop) and I'd had my brakes inspected a couple months back, I wasn't sure I really needed these done so I declined. Picked the car up that arvo and she drives as good as new. Is still probably scared of me though. Maybe I should wash her more.

When I lived close by, these guys were my local go-to mechanics. I used them for a number of years…read moreand they were always reliable, well-priced and friendly. No patronising mechanic-speak, they'd just explain what was going on with my car in a way I'd understand. They've been around for about 30 years and are NRMA-approved. They specialise in European cars, like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Saab, so my VW came under that list too. They also do all of the repairs (from automatic transmissions to auto-electrical problems) at the workshop, which helps cut extra fees.