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JLH Mechanical

JLH Mechanical

4.1(83 reviews)See reviews ↓·Launceston

About the company

JLH Mechanical is an auto electrical business based in Launceston, Tasmania. The team consists of experienced and qualified auto electrical experts, supported by a talented administrative team. The business services a wide range of makes and models. It specialises in auto electrical diagnosis, repairs, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, ignition and power, engine management, automotive lighting and auto electrical components.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Motorists who break down while visiting Launceston and regulars who have trusted the workshop for years alike describe JLH Mechanical as quick to fit in unexpected jobs. The accounts share a pattern of same-day repairs, with alternator and starter motor replacements, air conditioning compressor work, battery charging and brake light fixes completed within hours so drivers could continue their trips or catch ferries. Several customers describe being squeezed in without a booking, and reviewers repeatedly mention that jobs were finished within the promised time, with one paying less than the quoted figure.

Clear communication is a point that comes up often, especially the habit of flagging future work so owners can plan ahead. Named staff feature warmly, with John and Bob singled out for courteous, knowledgeable service, and the team is described as respectful even when customers lack mechanical understanding. Fair pricing for priority attention is noted, as is the genuine care shown to vehicles looked after over many years, reflected in cooler air conditioning and dependable starting.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Stu Brown2 April 2026

Had the compressor on my air conditioner replaced. Was finished within the time they stated, the air temp is now cooler than it was when the car was new! The best thing was it was it cost $360 less than quoted. Great to find a friendly and honest car repairer. Thank you.

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Heloisa Hirata6 January 2026

live in a small town and drove to Launceston on my days off to fix my car, not expecting much since I hadn’t booked anything. John managed to squeeze me in, and the problem was diagnosed and fixed within half a day. Great service.

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Shelly Petersen28 November 2025

Love these guys. Bob and John and their team are fantastic . They have really looked after me over the years. Over and beyond. Highly recommended. Bob is the absolute best mechanic I have ever dealt with. ❤️

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JaeJunny17 October 2025

Took my Audi in to have the spark plugs replaced, which was completed within two or three weeks and was fine. I later asked the same mechanic if he could fix my car windows, and that’s where things went downhill. Over the next 3–4 months, I had to call him repeatedly, at least 6-7 times, just to get updates, as he never once contacted me first. Every time I called, I got the same “1–2 weeks” excuse or “don’t worry, I’ll get it fixed.” He dragged it on for months with no progress, no invoice, and even potentially made things worse with the car. After all that time and false promises, he still charged me over $500 for “trying” to fix the issue when nothing was actually done. To top it off, on the day I picked up the car, I noticed a half-drunk beer sitting in the office, a horrible look that summed up the whole experience. Very poor communication, dishonest, and unprofessional service.

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Stacey Pattie21 August 2025

Rude on multiple occasions. I thought the woman in the office was bad enough to deal with but now realise the man in the office is just as rude. Spend your money elsewhere. Such a shame after previous owner Rob was such a great person. He had all the time and patience in the world for anyone. Not so for this bunch of geriatrics in there.

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Lachie Osborne20 August 2025

My car broke down and they fixed it on the same day without a booking for a very reasonable price. I am a long time customer of that garage. They went above and beyond which rarely happens now a days.

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Sandra Sakoua4 August 2025

Don’t trust them! JLH took over from our old mechanic. We service the car regularly and it’s always run well. Only had them service the car twice but we knew it wasn’t running normally. Took it to a new mechanic today, even though it wasn’t due for another 5000kms. The air and oil filters were filthy! They hadn’t been changed, or the car serviced properly at all. I was certainly charged for a full service. Shameful and blatant rip off.

Auto electricians in Launceston compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Launceston are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1iinstall Automotive★ 5,016No
2JAS Auto Electrical Parts - Launceston★ 5,02No
3Carswell Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning★ 4,6156No
4JLH Mechanical (this page)★ 4,183No
Contact
+61363444201www.jlhautoelectrical.com.au113 Elizabeth St, Launceston TAS 7250
Working hours
Monday07:00–17:00
Tuesday07:00–17:00
Wednesday07:00–17:00
Thursday07:00–17:00
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed