Car Service Mechanic Sydney CBD

Homr on 24/06/2021 - 09:22

G'day Ozbargainers,

I'm horrible when it comes to cars so your help is much appreciated.

Does anyone have any good recommendations for car servicing in the Sydney CBD area?

I called one mechanic up and they quoted me $340 for a Mazda 3 2012 year. Thats quite a big jump from my previous mechanic who charged me $240 in the inner west area.

Thank you all.

Automotive

Comments

  • holdenmg on 24/06/2021 - 09:25

    Service based on km?

    Could be bigger service, labour, part$.

    Go see how many km and report back.

    • Homr on 24/06/2021 - 09:36

      my odo is 95,000km

      its $340 plus parts

      • brownsound on 24/06/2021 - 11:56
        +1

        usually a major service from the stealership (100,000km) goes for around $700-1000.

        what you got quoted ain't so bad. check your owners manual and see what is due for your next service… probably spark plugs will be included (plugs are usually $20-30 each - in your case 4 cylinder will be 4 plugs.)

        • Homr on 24/06/2021 - 12:26

          Thank you

  • Caped Baldy on 24/06/2021 - 09:40

    Whereabouts in the CBD?

    You live and work in the area?

    • Homr on 24/06/2021 - 09:40

      Townhall / Central area

      yes

      • Caped Baldy on 24/06/2021 - 09:52
        +1

        You might be able to get a mobile mechanic. Alternatively, drive out of the CBD. Obviously not convenient though.

  • BOGOF on 24/06/2021 - 09:48
    +1

    Found this…..Don't know if it is upto date?
    http://autotech.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Mazda-3-se…

    • Homr on 24/06/2021 - 11:14

      Thanks alot for this, they quoted me a different price when I called up

      $256 was around the price range I was expecting.

  • Homr on 29/06/2021 - 00:55

    Got my car back today and had to spend $1185

    $295 for service
    $140 to replace Air filter and cabin pollen filter
    $750 for front brake pads and rotor

    Does that sound right to you guys? The $750 for front brake pads and rotor raise my eye brow. When I was quoted, I thought I was getting both front and rear pads for rotor for $750 which looks to be a reasonable deal. Then when I checked the final work done, they only replaced the front brake pads and rotor

    • Hybroid on 29/06/2021 - 00:57

      $750 for front brake pads and rotor for a Mazda 3?? Was it a whole new axle? Or carbon ceramics?

      I think you got ripped off.

      • Homr on 29/06/2021 - 00:58

        $750 for front brake pads and rotor for a Mazda 3?? YES

        Was it a whole new axle? Or carbon ceramics? I don't know what these are?

        They also recommended me to change my all 4 tyres which I declined

        • Hybroid on 29/06/2021 - 01:01

          I'll let one of the many mechanics here respond definitively but I believe it should be ~$200 for parts and one or maybe two hours labour max. If it's just bog standard stuff and nothing special or extra…

          • Homr on 29/06/2021 - 01:03

            @Hybroid: Labour was charged @ $150 for 2 hours.

            • mini2 on 30/06/2021 - 06:43

              @Homr: Huge markup on the parts even when talking about retail…nevermind trade price.

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