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Downs Automotive

4.8(20 reviews)See reviews ↓·Toowoomba

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Downs Automotive has built a reputation in Toowoomba for honest and transparent work, with reviewers repeatedly noting that no unnecessary repairs were pushed onto them and that pricing was fair for the jobs carried out. Customers writing about their orders describe thorough servicing and repairs, including inspections, part replacements and a vehicle service at 160,000 kilometres, with one owner especially pleased that the air conditioning was working well again. Communication comes up often, with customers saying they were kept informed of what was needed and asked for approval before any work proceeded.

Brendan is named regularly for his knowledge, responsiveness and willingness to explain options, including advice when a customer was choosing a used car. Reviewers also mention prompt attention to problems, such as a warning light that was diagnosed and fixed quickly at no cost, and a transmission hose that was noticed and tightened during an unrelated job. The team is described as friendly, polite and professional, with the overall price for work considered reasonable. Owners of a Holden and a Hilux are among those who say they will return, citing trust in the expertise and the straightforward way jobs are handled.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Yamin Alo8 October 2025

Great service

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Helen Kimmorley27 July 2025

Great service - Honest - amazing mechanics Always easy & pleasurable experience with this awesome family business. Would not recommend anyone else 🧰⚙️🚙🚙

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Thomas Cunningham11 February 2025

Had my car serviced about a month ago and the guys had great communication and very affordable. Today a warning light came up on my dashboard for an oil warning so I popped back in. They took 20mins to fix the problem which was a simple fix. Free of charge! Legends! Will definitely be a repeat customer ✅✅✅

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Jason Barrett-Swanson18 December 2024

Will over charge on parts, expect to pay double what they really cost $$$

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Susan Cochrane24 August 2024

Good service, friendly staff.

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Adrian Hauschildt6 February 2024

I'm new too toowoomba and looking for a fair honest mechanic, brendan is fantastic very knowledgeable and very fair,on price and great service, did amazing repair job to my hilux, great communication no hidden surprises, will definitely be my new mechanic! Highly recommended Thanks Adrian

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Fleur Peffer13 December 2023

Always friendly, excellent service, and Brendan in particular is very knowledgable and honest

Car repair and servicing in Toowoomba compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 9 businesses in this category in Toowoomba are compared.

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1Noor Auto Service Toowoomba★ 5,050Yes
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6Downs Automotive (this page)★ 4,820No
Contact
+6174632648480 Mort St, North Toowoomba QLD 4350
Working hours
Monday07:30–16:30
Tuesday07:30–16:30
Wednesday07:30–16:30
Thursday07:30–16:30
Friday07:30–16:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed