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Recent Mechanic reviews in Gold Coast

Great guy, highly recommend

Auto mechanic

$20

Arrived early next day got the job done straight away.

Remove rounded screws from fuel pump bracket

$5

Absolute legend. Went above and beyond to help me understand what was going on under the hood and what I need to do. Top notch fella 👍 would call again and recommend.

Mechanic needed to check over car

$80

Top bloke speedy service, knows his way around a vehicle, highly recommended 👍

I need a clutch master cylinder installed

$250

Helpful and professional service.

Mobile mechanics

$1,000

low

$100

median

$150

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 Gold Coast

Car air con help

$100

Mermaid Beach QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

I need my car ac looked into as there is a dead smell coming for air con, as if something has crawled in and died

Mobile Mechanic - Basic Car Service

$200

Gold Coast QLD 4225, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Mobile Car Mechanic for basic car service. Coolangatta. HYUNDAI TUCSON 2.0L 4CYL FWD PETROL TL G4NC DOHC 16V 4CYL(15-20) Auto

BMW Mechanic - oil leak check

$500

Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218, Australia

29th Sep 2026

We have a BMW 228i that has an oil leak. We have had it checked by BMW and quoted a price, however we would like an independent mechanic that is knowledgable on BMW's to have a look at the car as well, given the price we were told was very high (we think...). We understand it will most likely need to be taken in to a shop to be lifted up, somewhere near by would be great as we don't love driving it long distances with this leak. Our budget price is a hugely rough estimate, we don't really know the cost of this to be looked over, but would like a fair price.

Hyundai accent 2012 Torque Converter Clutch electrical circuit fault

$150

Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Check engine light is on with OBD-II code P0743 (Torque Converter Clutch electrical circuit fault). I am looking for a quote to diagnose and repair this issue (likely testing the TCC solenoid circuit and wiring, and replacing the solenoid if faulty). Could you please provide your diagnostic fee and an estimated quote range for the repair? Thank you!

Urgently need help with Triton Ute 2010 Clutch

$200

Carina Heights QLD 4152, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Clutch was slipping and now it isn’t engaging for some reason. I would ultimately like a mechanic to fix or put a clutch kit or adjust or bleed the clutch. If will pay for any parts.

50” Light bar installation

$250

Currumbin QLD 4223, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Installation of gutter mounted brackets and a 50” light bar.

Oil change

$200

Gold Coast QLD 4217, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Oil change on a 2013 Hyundai IX35 Petrol

Excellent service and easy to deal with

Looking for a mechanic ford ranger

$10

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Need someone with mechanic knowledge

Car service OIL CHANGE ONLY

$120

Main Beach QLD, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Volvo v40 D4 Oil overfilled - NEEDS TO BE CHECHED AND DRAINED. Need done ASAP please!! 🙏🏼 Location Main Beach / (can drive somewhere close eg. Southport)

Amazing!!! Professional mechanic, incredibly quick & good job!!

Need a mobile pre-purchase inspection on an older car

$80

Ormeau QLD 4208, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Need a pre-purchase inspection on a 2007 Mazda (with 220,000 km's) that I'm about to buy to ensure all is ok with it. Will just be a run-around car but needs to be good and reliable.

Amazing service and lovely guy!

Fit rear brake pads to Mazda 6 gig 2009 hatch

$100

QLD 4216, Australia

6th Sep 2026

Fit rear brake pads to Mazda 6 GH 2008 (hatch)

Very professional mechanic

Mechanic to replace power steering pump pulley on an AU Falcon

$200

Nerang QLD 4211, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Belts come of power steering pump pulley it was wobbly need replaced

Great communication did what he said he was going to do, professional

Car head unit re-wire

$100

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

21st Aug 2026

Need someone to come and re-wire my head unit. I’ve bought a new one, just need someone to wire it up. The wires are abit of a mess. It’s not plug and play, will need re-wiring.

Very helpful. Would recommend

Car service

$500

Biggera Waters QLD 4216, Australia

20th Aug 2026

2019 2.2L Ford Ranger RWD due for a service, replace filters, oil etc. inspect brake pads and let me know if they’re due and we can work something out. Happy to travel to you, or happy to do it at mine. This price includes materials for service. I’m happy to drop price and supply materials if needed.

Super efficient, good communication and got the job done pretty quick. Highly recommend

Mechanic for RAV4

$150

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

18th Aug 2026

Mechanic for RAV4 Quote to Replace (we have the parts) 1. Spark plug/coil 2. Transmission pan gasket/filter 3. Front lower control arms/ball joints ...and to inspect / possibly replace other parts Work can be done at our location - we have an undercover concrete slab

Peter was great. Came out and got the job done!

Mechanic to replace Cooling valve and thermostat

$350

Southport QLD, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Have a Range Rover 2017 evoque that needs a Piston Cooling valve replaced because coolant has been leaking on it from the thermostat above. Can assist if required or leave you to your own devices. I have a shed and tools but if you have your own garage that can work too. I have the official parts.

Excellent mechanic, great service, very helpful. Would highly recommend 👌 👍 👏

Mechanical work on 1jz drift car

$50

Southport QLD, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Looking for a local car enthusiast to help me with my drift car with multiple jobs. Share a few beers of an afternoon or weekend or when it suits while working on an interesting car. I have some tools. Not a heap of work space with a single car garage. I will supply and purchase necessary parts. I can help but due to a shoulder injury some tasks I will struggle with. ** This first task is for helping me diagnose why my thermo fans aren't always turning on. Due to difficulty with not always working im considering redoing the wiring and relay etc for this but open to ideas. I dont have large amounts of money to throw around, more wanting to come across someone with great skills but wanting experience as theres lots of jobs I need to get done. Car is a 1jzgte R154 Toyota Cressida with LINK ecu. Running registered driving car Understanding ppl have different skills. Wiring, bodywork, welding, suspension etc etc but hoping for an all-rounder but will consider multiple ppl. Can assist with local pickup and drop off if transport is difficult OTHER JOBS NEEDED INCLUDE Flush water and refill coolant Tidy up wiring including reduced running boot battery cable to engine bay. Change breathing/ catch can setup so engine breaths as it did before i changed my covers to afternarket Ross ones. Build up spare subframe with aftermarket supplied rear arms Helping while away at tracks, Morgan Park, Raleigh Raceway, Qld Raceway for grip and drifting Cheers in advance Rob. Southport

Thank you kindly for your help Samir

Head unit installation - 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero

$250

Elanora QLD 4221, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Install an aftermarket head unit purchased from CJ industries into my Pajero.

👍 thanks for the install

Install a digital head unit into 2005 rodeo must be experienced

$50

Pimpama QLD 4209, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Has a head unit installed already so might need some wire re work price negotiable

Went above and beyond for the task highly recommended

I need a mechanic to replace the front brakes pads on my car

$90

Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

28th Jul 2026

I need a mechanic to replace the front brake pads on my 2010 Nissan X-Trail. I already have the brake pads. The car is automatic.

Very professional!!