Specialist Car Centre

Specialist Car Centre is a car repair and servicing business in Hobart. It specialises in Honda, Subaru and Hyundai vehicle maintenance and repairs, and is also a specialist in VW, Audi and Mercedes vehicles. Its fully qualified technicians have over 80 years of combined experience on prestige and performance vehicles including Audi, Volvo, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The business uses genuine parts. It is a TACC Accredited Repairer. TACC Accredited Repairers provide a warranty and abide by a consumer complaint program managed by TACC and endorsed by the Department of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading. A loan vehicle can be arranged at nominal cost while your car is being serviced. Specialist Car Centre offers a wide range of specialist automotive services.

Specialist Car Centre has earned the trust of Subaru owners across Hobart, many of whom have returned for years and across multiple vehicles. Reviewers repeatedly name John and his team, commending their thoroughness and the patience shown when explaining what had gone wrong, particularly after stressful breakdowns or component failures. Something that features in review after review is the standard of the work itself: logbook servicing carried out diligently, interstate repairs completed without fuss, and diagnosis of tricky problems such as a squealing wheel that was seen to immediately.

Customers describe pricing as reasonable and honest, with one noting better value than dealership rates, while communication is praised for its clarity and for service reminders that arrive when they are due. Long-term record keeping also left an impression, with a timing belt replacement confirmed years after the work was done. Smaller gestures matter too, including a courtesy car during major jobs, a wash when time permits, and a willingness to take on urgent repairs. Many would not take their vehicle anywhere else.