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Great bloke. Got the issue fixed in a matter of minutes. 5 stars

Electric Scooter Mechanic

$50

David was super knowledgeable and helpful. The reviews don’t lie. Highly recommend

Install car head unit, speakers and reverse cam

$5

David was a really nice guy and went out of his way to get the job done right. He patiently answered lots of my questions before the day to ensure I got all the required parts. The job took longer than expected due to some difficult parts but he was very patient. He genuinely wants to help people and does not charge absurd fee like some installers that I quoted. Highly recommend David for any head unit installation.

Head Unit + Dash Cam Installation for Suzuki Swift

$250

Terrific guy knows his stuff.

Mobile Mechanic

$125

Excellent service!!

Mobile mechanic

$200

low

$120

median

$180

high

$250

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Top Mechanic related questions

Intervals for car servicing are set out in your vehicle’s service manual. Depending on your make and model, servicing is usually required every 10-15,000km or 6 months. If you don’t travel far, you’ll need your car checked annually.

Mobile mechanics are the most convenient way to get your car serviced because they come to you. And without the expense of workshop overheads, you’ll often pay less. The main downside is that on rare occasions, your mobile mechanic may be unable to perform some less common services due to limited supplies and equipment at hand.

A mobile mechanic can complete almost all the same mechanical repairs and maintenance jobs you’d get from a mechanic shop. They can do anything from simple oil changes, through to log book servicing and roadworthy certificates. As long as they have the parts on hand and can do the work from a flat surface, they should be able to get the job done.

By requesting a mechanic near you on Airtasker, you’ll receive plenty of offers from qualified mechanics within minutes. This makes it easy to find the cheapest car mechanic near you that fits your budget.

The best way to find a skilled and reliable mechanic near you is to post your task on Airtasker. Outline what your car service or repair needs are, and you’ll start to hear from rated and reviewed mechanics near you within minutes.

A mobile mechanic comes to your home or workplace, so there’s no need to drop your car off or arrange a lift. They’re a good fit for routine servicing, oil changes, battery replacements, brake work and most diagnostics, meaning anything that can be done on a flat surface with the tools in their van. A mechanic shop has hoists and specialist equipment, so it’s usually the better choice for heavy jobs like gearbox or major engine repairs. Not sure which you need? Describe the problem when you post your task, and mechanics can let you know in their offers whether they can do it on site.

It’s possible, depending on who’s available near you and whether the parts are easy to get. Post your task with today as the due date and include your car’s make, model and year, plus what’s wrong, so mechanics can check they have the right parts before they make an offer. Jobs like battery replacements, brake pads or car diagnostics are more likely to be sorted on the day than repairs that need parts ordered in. If your car won’t start or isn’t safe to drive, say so in your task, because a mobile mechanic can come to you.

A typical mechanic job on Airtasker costs between $120 and $250, with a median of $175, based on completed Airtasker bookings in Australia over the past quarter (April–June 2026). These are settled prices — what customers actually paid once the job was done, not just the asking price. Jobs usually close above the price first posted (a median of $150), so if you’re after a cheap mechanic near you, budget a little above your opening offer.

What you’ll pay depends on the job, your vehicle, and whether parts are supplied. Many mechanics quote by the hour, often around $90–$160 an hour for mobile work, plus parts and sometimes a call-out fee. So compare the total for the job, not just the hourly rate, and check whether parts are included when you compare offers.

For car service costs by make, see Ford car service costs, Mazda car service costs, Nissan car service costs, and Toyota car service costs.

What does a mechanic service usually include?

Whether they come to you or work from a mechanic shop, good mechanics near you are skilled in nearly all aspects of keeping your car maintained, serviced, and repaired, so it’s roadworthy and efficient to run. The exact process during your service will depend on how your mechanic prefers to work and the type of tasks they’re doing, like:

Minor service

This is the most basic engine service a mechanic provides, but it can make a huge difference in whether or not your car can operate efficiently. A minor service usually alternates with a major service, at around the 6-month mark. A mobile mechanic near you can do minor services because your mechanic only needs a flat surface to get the job done. They’ll unscrew the sump plug, allowing old oil to drain from your car. Then they’ll remove the old oil filter and replace with a new one that’s the right size for your vehicle. Your mechanic will dispose of your old filter and oil. They’ll also inspect other key components, like your battery, lights, air filters, and other fluids.

Log book servicing / major service

A major service or log book service involves a series of steps in line with your vehicle manufacturer’s service manual. It’ll include a combination of major and minor services, depending on the age of your car, or how many kilometres it’s travelled. Your service may include testing your lights, brakes, and battery. Then checking fluid levels, windscreen wipers, windows, mirrors, steering, suspension, radiator, fan belts, and tyre pressure. Finally, it may also include maintaining/replacing oil filters, hoses, belts, tyres, and wheel alignment. Your mechanic will finish off by stamping your logbook to record the services completed, which can help maintain your car’s resale value.

Roadworthy certificate or pink slip

A roadworthy certificate or pink slip is a specific vehicle check that’s conducted to ensure your car is in a roadworthy condition and can be operated safely. In some states, it’s required when selling a car or may be required each year to confirm your vehicle is safe for registration purposes. A mechanic will check off a list of predetermined items to verify that your car meets a minimum safety standard set out by your state government. They’ll focus on safety, checking things like tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, rust or damage, seatbelts, windows, lights, and your windscreen.

Major and minor repairs

Sometimes your car might need a little extra attention if you’ve had an accident, broken down, or your drive feels a bit different to normal. A car mechanic can perform minor and major repairs on most vehicles, so if you need a car fixed near you, this is where most jobs fall. They’ll use diagnostic equipment to locate the issue and decide on a course of action to get your car back on the road. If they don’t have the necessary spare parts, they may need to order them to finish off your repair and replace any faulty parts. Note that a mechanic service is usually limited to your car’s engine and electrics. It’s best to speak to a panel beater if you also have external body damage.

Recent Mechanic tasks in Melbourne

Car mechanic

$500

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Subaru Forester replacement of camshaft oil seals

Honda Mechanic

$70

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

28th Sep 2026

I need a mechanic who can assess and provide a quote for fixing a 2008 Honda Accord.

Install ARB bullbar to Hilux 2017

$200

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Remove my stock bull bar and install arb one. I can assist

Change oil and change oil filter on a Peugeot 207cc 2010 model

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Mobile mechanic required must have knowledge of Peugeot 207. Oil light is coming on so oil needs topping up and filter changed

Excellent service highly recommend

Mechanic for Mercedes

$300

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Looking for a mechanic that is able check my my 2022 c200 Mercedes General check and top up Check all mechanics is all working well This will be a mobile job to do the work at our cafe As the car will be park there for this task

Highly recommended Was a pleasure getting my Mercedes done by this gentleman Thank you so much for your amazing work Highly recommend

Front Brake Pad Replacement – 2012 Mercedes ML250

$200

Melbourne VIC 3183, Australia

25th Sep 2026

G'day, I am looking for a qualified mobile mechanic to replace the front brake pads on my 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 BlueTEC (W166 chassis, standard 350mm rotors). I have a flat, safe driveway space ready on-site in St Kilda East. I am open to your recommendations on the best parts to use (I've been looking at Bendix Euro+), but I am also happy to supply the parts myself if you prefer labor-only. Please let me know your availability for this week and provide a quote for the job based on either option.Thank you.

Source and Fit Apple CarPlay head unit

$150

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Source and fit aftermarket head unit with touch screen apple car play plus reversing and dash cam camera to 2005 Toyota Rav 4. Must have reverse and forward facing camera

Car Air Conditioner Evaporator Clean - Ford

$500

West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Car Air Conditioning cleaning, clean AC Evaporator, not just using ac sanitizer.

Looking for vehcile assembler / mechanic

$250

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

I am looking for a mechanic and or vehcile technician or assembler to help with working on building and asembling our classic vehicles. We can offer longer term work if you are the correct person with the skills and love of the job

Great Guy. helpful, friendly and knowledgeable

Pre purchase Mechanical Check - Subaru Forrester Northcote

$300

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

19th Sep 2026

Going to look at a 2014 Subaru Forrester tomorrow with the intent of possibly purchasing it after a check and test drive. I am happy with all of the details shared so far but would like to have it properly checked by a mechanic - looking for someone with this experience to meet me in Northcote where the car is and check it with me. Must show experience and validation of expertise

Muni was incredibly helpful and supportive with the inspection of a used car I was looking to purchase. I booked him super last minute and he was very quick to respond and arrived to the location the next day 10 mins early. I will definitely be booking Muni again for any future mechanic needs and recommend him to anyone who needs support when purchasing a car.

TIming Belt Replacement Ford Mondeo

$10

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

15th Sep 2026

TIming Belt Replacement Ford Mondeo 2DJ3EQ

Great service, timing belt, water pump and coolant flush

MECHANIC TO FIT BRAKE HOSE

$10

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

18th Aug 2026

Hello, I am looking for a quote to fit a rear right brake hose for a 2017 Hyundai i30 ( electric brake compatible) I have had a hard time finding the part and have already replaced the left side one. I need someone to source the part either from the wreckers if you can find it or ebay or somewhere with a cheap 2nd hand version. car may need an oil change too but Please quote just for the brake hose. I want this done ASAP Thanks.

Very helpful and easy to work with. Will hire again. Thanks

Experienced Car Mechanic Needed

$220

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

8th Aug 2026

I broke a sparkplug ceramic whilst changing it. Could you help me extract the ceramic pieces from the sparkplug well so they don't fall into the cylinder? Looking for someone that has done this before and knows a method that can guarantee successful extraction of all the pieces, as I think I'm screwed if they any fall into the cylinder. Ideally maybe if you have a mobile shop vac and we attach a tube?

Tony helped me get out of a mechanical pickle that I caused by lack of experience, but with his mechanic experience and bringing all the tools required for the job he was able to get my car going within half an hour.

Mechanical repair

$250

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Two oil cooler hoses need replacing

Great work! All taken care of

Mobile mechanic

$180

Essendon VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2026

MY17, Volvo XC60 -currently in limp mode. * I require a mobile mechanic, as the vehicle is not currently drivable. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. The vehicle is currently located in Essendon, Victoria. Please inbox me for a brief insight to the vehicles service history etc.

Joseph got my car started and provided effective communication regarding the underlying issue I currently have with my vehicle.

Install New Car Head Unit

$500

Southbank VIC, Australia

24th May 2026

I have a Holden Cruze Equipe 2015. I previously had an 11inch screen installed but I don’t like it anymore as it doesn’t have Apple Car Play. I have purchased a new 9 inch screen and I need someone to install It

Amazing work. Fast and efficient. Great communication

Replace Brake Pads – 2022 VW Tiguan Allspace

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st May 2026

Looking for an experienced mechanic or qualified person to replace the brake pads on my 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. I already have the new brake pads and grease ready to go. The job is purely installation – I just don’t have the required tools or the rear brake release equipment/technology to complete it myself. Details: * Vehicle: 2022 VW Tiguan Allspace * Parts supplied: Yes (brake pads + grease) * Work required: Remove old pads and install new ones (front and rear) * Note: Rear brakes require proper electronic release/reset

A+ job thanks Jason

Mechanic person to service 2 cars must follow exact oil change method

$300

Windsor VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Need experienced mechanic service 2 cars – must follow exact oil change method. Oil and filters Supplied Description: Looking for someone to do an oil and filter service on 2 cars. This is not just a normal quick oil change. I want the job done exactly to a specific method step by step, so I need someone who is careful, patient, mechanically minded, and happy to follow instructions properly. Please only apply if you’re confident doing the below exactly as requested: Required oil change procedure: 1. Start with the engine completely cold. 2. Add about 1 litre / 1 quart of fresh oil to the existing oil as a pre-flush. 3. Start engine and let it idle for exactly 5 minutes. 4. Turn engine off and wait 10 minutes. 5. Then drive the car 10–15 minutes to full operating temperature. 6. Park on level ground, let it idle 2 more minutes, then drain the oil immediately while hot. 7. After the first drain, leave it for 30 minutes, then remove the drain plug again and do a second drain. 8. Fit new oil filter, but pre-fill the filter to about 60–70% with fresh oil first. 9. Apply a thin film of oil to the rubber gasket and hand tighten only. 10. Refill engine slowly with about 80% of oil capacity first. 11. Wait 5 minutes, then top up slowly in small amounts, checking the dipstick each time. 12. Final oil level should be around halfway between low and full, not overfilled. 13. After refilling, do not start the engine straight away. 14. Turn ignition on without starting, wait 10 seconds, then turn it off. 15. Repeat that 3 times. 16. Then start engine and let it idle for exactly 3 minutes without touching the accelerator. 17. Check for oil leaks around drain plug and filter. 18. Turn engine off, wait 2 minutes, then re-check oil level and top up if needed. Must Have • has experience servicing cars, or is very mechanically capable • has their own tools • works cleanly and carefully • is happy to follow this exact process, not their usual rushed method

Excellent mechanic and done the Job right and on time