Honest car repairs in Queanbeyan since 1995.
Rob's a one-man workshop looking after general repairs, major and minor servicing, and log-book servicing on most makes and models — the opposite of a chain workshop, and never a surprise bill.
"I treat other people's cars like I treat my own — I'm an honest mechanic who is upfront with everyone I deal with."
How Rob does it
One mechanic. Every job done personally. No surprises on the bill.
Rob's Auto Repairs is a one-man workshop — and that's deliberate. When you drop your car off, Rob is the bloke who looks at it, diagnoses it, and does the work. Not a junior tech, not whoever's free that morning. Rob describes himself as "a general repairer, like a GP" — someone who works across most makes and models, handles minor and major servicing, diagnostics, and new-car log-book servicing that keeps your manufacturer warranty intact without you having to go back to the dealer.
The thing that separates Rob from a chain workshop is simple: he rings you before he touches anything. He'll explain exactly what he's found, what needs doing, and what it'll cost. If it's more than you budgeted for, you talk about it. Nothing gets done without your say-so. Your average service runs roughly $160–$270, but you'll know the number before he picks up a spanner — never after.
Honest quotes take a bit more time. A real assessment usually starts with a minor service so Rob can actually see what's going on under the bonnet before he commits to a number. He won't throw a figure at you blind just to get the job, and he's upfront that as a smaller workshop there are some jobs outside his capacity. If something's beyond what he should take on, he'll tell you straight and point you somewhere he trusts. That kind of honesty is why this business has run almost entirely on word of mouth since 1995.
Every job Rob does — whether it's a minor service or a more involved repair — comes with a 30-day warranty. If something's not right, he'll make it right. That's a straightforward promise from someone who's been treating other people's cars like his own for nearly 30 years.
What changes for you
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Rob rings before doing any work
No bill appears out of nowhere. You approve the work first, every single time.
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Your new-car warranty stays intact
Log-book servicing done to manufacturer specs — no need to go back to the dealer.
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30-day warranty on every job
If something's not right after Rob's worked on it, he'll make it right — no argument.
Rob has run his Queanbeyan workshop since 1995 — almost entirely on word of mouth. Every customer matters because the next one likely comes from them.
What you get with Rob
A mechanic who does it right,
every single time
No chain-workshop runaround. Just Rob — one bloke, doing honest work since 1995.
General Repairs & Servicing
Minor and major services, general car repairs, and diagnostics on most makes and models. As a one-man crew, Rob looks after every job personally — no hand-offs, no guessing who's worked on your car.
"I'm a general repairer, like a GP. I do most makes and models." — Rob
New-Car Log-Book Servicing
Rob services new cars to manufacturer specifications, so your factory warranty stays intact. No need to trek back to the dealer — he does it by the book, without the dealer price tag.
Keeps your manufacturer warranty valid — without the dealership premium.
No Surprise Bills — Ever
Rob always rings before doing any work and explains exactly what needs doing and why. Your average service might run $160–$270, but you'll know the number before he picks up a spanner. No nasty shocks at the counter.
Average service: $160–$270. You'll always know the cost first.
Honest Quotes — No Guessing
A real, honest quote takes time and usually starts with a minor service so Rob can see what's actually going on under the bonnet. He'll never throw a number at you blind just to get the booking.
"I treat other people's cars like I treat my own. I'm an honest mechanic." — Rob
30-Day Warranty on All Work
Every job Rob does comes backed by a 30-day warranty. If something's not right once you drive away, bring it back and he'll make it right — no argument, no runaround.
30-day warranty on every job — stated plainly and stood behind.
Smaller Workshop, Straight Advice
Rob's upfront that as a smaller workshop there are limits to what he can take on. If a job's outside his capacity, he'll tell you straight and point you in the right direction — rather than take your money for something he shouldn't.
Honest about his limits. He'll refer you on rather than let you down.
Word-of-Mouth Reputation Since 1995
Rob's been at it since 1995 — nearly 30 years in Queanbeyan — and his business runs almost entirely on word of mouth. Every customer matters. He treats your car with the same respect and honesty he'd give his own, because his reputation depends on every single job.
"As a smaller business owner, every customer is of great importance to me as I mainly market my business through word of mouth." — Rob
Before you call
Questions people usually ask
Are you a one-man workshop, or will my car be looked after by whoever's free?
It's just me — Rob. I'm a one-man crew, so every car that comes through the door I look after personally. No handing your keys to a stranger once you've dropped off.
Will servicing my new car with you void my manufacturer warranty?
No. I do log-book servicing to manufacturer specifications, which means your new-car warranty stays intact — you don't need to go back to the dealer. You're entitled by law to use any licensed mechanic for log-book servicing as long as it's done to spec.
How much is a service going to cost me?
An average service runs roughly $160–$270 depending on what your car actually needs. But here's the thing — I always ring you before I do any work and explain exactly what's required, so you know the number before I pick up a spanner. No surprise bills, ever.
Can you give me a quote over the phone before I bring the car in?
A real, honest quote takes time and usually needs a minor service first so I can see what's actually going on with your car. I won't throw a number at you blind — that's how dodgy bills happen. Once I've had a proper look, I'll tell you exactly what's needed and what it'll cost.
What if something's not right after you've worked on my car?
Every job I do comes with a 30-day warranty. If something's not right, bring it back and I'll make it right — no arguments about it.
Do you work on all makes and models, including older or unusual cars?
I work on most makes and models — I think of myself as a general repairer, like a GP. That said, I'm a smaller workshop and I'm upfront about my limits. If a job is outside my capacity, I'll tell you straight and point you somewhere that can genuinely help rather than take it on and make a mess of it.
Where are you located and when are you open?
You'll find me at 65 Tharwa Road, Queanbeyan ACT 2620. Give me a call on (02) 6299 0099 during business hours, or ring the after-hours number 0479 100 104 if you need to reach me outside of that.
Call Rob — Honest Repairs Since 1995.
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65 Tharwa Road, Queanbeyan ACT 2620