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South Hobart Mechanical Services

3.5(22 reviews)See reviews ↓·Hobart

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Engine replacements, brake work and routine servicing feature among the jobs discussed by people who have dealt with South Hobart Mechanical Services, and Nick is the name that runs through the accounts, both favourable and otherwise. A number of customers describe swift help when a vehicle failed, including an alternator and battery replacement that got a family back on the road during a Tasmanian holiday, and short-notice repairs are repeatedly called fairly priced. Positive reviews highlight Nick taking concerns seriously, listening, travelling to inspect a car at its owner's home and handling the tow himself.

Another point that comes up often is the speed of turnaround on breakdowns. Against this, other accounts describe work stretching well beyond the promised timeframe, messages going unanswered after a car was left in the workshop, charges exceeding the amount first quoted and an oil leak that reappeared following an engine swap. Questions are also raised about whether recommended brake repairs were needed. Nick is named across both the satisfied and the disputed experiences, from towing and diagnosis through to servicing and engine work.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Ali haider Shah26 June 2026

Superb service and highly recommended. And reasonable cost. Thanks Nick

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Matija Stambuk9 March 2026

Dodgy place. Agreed to one price to fit the engine then when the car was in the shop, it was constant adding up to the cost for parts, we need to change the oil pump, the hoses... Then the newly fitted engine started leaking after couple of months. Brought it back and Nick charged me for the oil and filter change but hasn't fixed the leak. Said it needs professional cleaning because they can't clearly identify where it's leaking from. I took the car to a different mechanic and it was quick and easy fix.

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Charles2 March 2026

Daily broken promises. Ghosted. Was left car-less for months. Worst mechanic experience in my lifetime.

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p24 June 2025

Nick is a straight-up scammer and thief. He charged me more than initially quoted and promised to fix the car within a month. The car has been at his place for over six months now, and he doesn't even reply to my messages. This will end up in court.

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Amazing Specialist 3715 February 2025

This guys are no good doesn’t do a thing correctly and charges more then the agreed amount. One of worst mechanic shop in Hobart to get work done on your car. Owner keeps asking you to fix things which not even need fixing.

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Jordan Turner7 February 2025

Had the alternator and battery in my Hilux die while on a road trip around Tassie with the family and Nick got us back on the road in no time. Had the vehicle towed in at 7pm and drove it away at 10:30am the next day. Top notch service 10/10

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Sam Wood13 January 2025

Nick was extremely helpful. Prompt and fair, great service. Cheers

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
12South Hobart Mechanical Services (this page)★ 3,522No
Contact
+61427664387287 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000
Working hours
Monday07:30–16:00
Tuesday07:30–16:00
Wednesday07:30–16:00
Thursday07:30–16:00
Friday07:30–16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed