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Efi Automotive

Efi Automotive

4.5(107 reviews)See reviews ↓·Hobart

About the company

EFI Automotive is a locally owned business providing electrical and automotive repairs and servicing to the Hobart community since 1979. EFI Automotive is accredited repairers for the TACC and the RACT. EFI Automotive is Tasmania's accredited installer of the Dräger Interlock XT – Alcohol Ignition Interlock System. EFI Automotive is an affiliate of Redarc & Bosch automotive technologies.

EFI Automotive is Arctick certified. EFI Automotive is part of a network of Auto Electricians that provide a nationwide Auto Electrical parts and service network. Dave is the owner and an extremely experienced mechanic. Services include car servicing, brake repairs, RWC inspections, log book servicing, and auto electrical repairs.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Fuel injector servicing and general mechanical work form the basis of what customers bring to this Hobart workshop, with several reviewers describing major services, transmission diagnostics and engine replacements handled on site. Dave is named repeatedly as the face of the business, and the praise centres on his transparent, knowledgeable approach and willingness to explain what a job involves before any work begins. Quotes are given upfront and updated by phone whenever additional issues arise, a point that comes up often in accounts from customers who had previously been wary of unexpected costs.

Reviewers also mention the speed of turnaround, with one injector clean completed inside a day and a replacement engine fitted while the owner was interstate. Friendliness extends across the whole crew, not just Dave, and the same families return for servicing on multiple vehicles. An interlock installation is among the jobs described, along with air conditioning diagnosis and electrical fault-finding, and customers note that a second opinion here resolved a problem that had been quoted far higher elsewhere. Advice on repairs that fall outside the workshop's scope is given honestly rather than oversold.

Efi Automotive — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Darren Turner14 May 2026

My engine had been running bad for a couple of weeks. I dropped off my fuel injectors for cleaning and servicing and they did the job in one day. Unfortunately, my injectors couldn’t be saved but they gave me some great advice and outstanding service. Highly recommended.

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Andy Napalan22 September 2025

The previous owner (Dave) was really great - his team used to be my go-to place for car servicing. However, since the shop was taken over by new management, I can no longer recommend EFI Automotive to the people I know. The quality and safety of their work under the new management have been very disappointing. Just recently, I was extremely disappointed with the service I received from EFI Automotive. After experiencing ongoing issues, I took my car to Specialist Auto Electric in Cambridge for a second opinion. Their inspection revealed a very concerning discovery that an additional wire had been installed from the BSI feed at the engine bay fuse panel to the power steering feed, where the original wiring had been cut. Even though, they've agreed to compensate me for what happened. The “workaround” they've done to my car was not only improper but also unsafe, and it could have caused serious electrical problems or further damage to my vehicle.

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Dean27 May 2025

Dave has saved my car many times and the most recent one happend today. Dave always knows what happend and how to fix it. I highly recommend the Efi Automotive! Efi loyal fan ownes Mazda 3 white

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Jake Stalker20 March 2025

Hands down best mechanic I have ever dealt with! Dave and the crew are absolute legends! We have both our cars serviced with the EFI crew and they are always honest, super friendly & great value! Thanks guys

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nicholas doherty28 October 2024

Once again an amazing job done by Dave and the crew!! Always helpful. Quick and very reasonable on price!!! You can't go past EFI honestly the best in the business!!!

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Macauley Chapman20 October 2024

Used Dave and the guys a few times now and they’ve been nothing short of epic! Really got me out of trouble! Had an absolute nightmare (bad injector, caused cylinder one to be totally useless). Dave managed to sort me out a replacement engine, and carry out all the work in a two week time frame whilst I was out of state. Cannot thanks the guys enough for all their hard work, and I cannot recommend them more highly! Any mechanical/electrical work needed go and see these guys!

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Sauli Kotkamaa9 October 2024

Dave went out of his way to help me irrespective of his fully booked schedule. I have been having intermittent starting problems with my Dmax ute. Isuzu dealerships were not able to resolve the issue. Dave comprehensively tested the battery and proved that the battery is good. Fortunately the Dmax played up again and Dave was able to pinpoint the problem to the starter motor. I highly recommend him for any automotive electrical work.

Car repair and servicing in Hobart compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Hobart are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Micra Accident Repair Centre Hobart★ 4,8445No
2Cooper Automotive North Hobart★ 4,8172No
3Mechanic To You★ 4,834No
4The Automotive Workshop★ 4,7109No
5Lube Mobile Hobart★ 4,719Yes
10Efi Automotive (this page)★ 4,5107No
Contact
+61362343330www.efiautomotive.com.au3/5 Goulburn St, Hobart TAS 7000
Working hours
Monday07:00–16:30
Tuesday07:00–16:30
Wednesday07:00–16:30
Thursday07:00–16:30
Friday07:00–15:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed