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Independent workshop · Pretoria East

Honest mechanics. No surprises on the bill.

Services, brakes, diagnostics and tyres for every make. We phone you with a price before we do any extra work. Always.

All makes and modelsWarranty-safe servicing6-month workmanship guarantee
Book a serviceJOB CARD

We confirm by WhatsApp within the hour.

Broken down?

We'll arrange a tow to the workshop from anywhere in Pretoria East.

Call for a tow
What we do

Everything your car needs. Under one roof.

Proper equipment, genuine or OEM-quality parts, and mechanics who explain what they found in plain language.

Mechanic draining engine oil from a car on a hoist FROM R1,450
01 / SERVICING

Minor and major services

Done to your manufacturer's schedule and stamped in your service book.

New brake disc and yellow calliper being fitted FROM R1,200
02 / BRAKES

Brakes and suspension

Diagnostic tablet resting on an open engine bay R450 SCAN
03 / DIAGNOSTICS

Warning lights

Wheel spinning on a balancing machine FROM R450
04 / TYRES

Tyres and alignment

05 / ALSO

And the rest

  • Clutches and gearboxes
  • Cambelts and water pumps
  • Aircon regas
  • Batteries and electrics
  • Roadworthy prep
Prices

The price we quote is the price you pay.

If we find something else while your car is on the hoist, we phone you with a photo and a price. Nothing gets done until you say yes.

Your warranty stays valid

Since July 2021, South African rules let you service a car under warranty at an independent workshop. We use approved parts and stamp your book, so your warranty stays intact.

Price listIncl. VAT
Diagnostic scanR450
Wheel alignmentR450
Aircon regasfromR850
Front brake pads, fittedfromR1,200
Minor servicefromR1,450
Major servicefromR2,950
Cambelt replacementfromR3,500

Final price depends on your make and model. You get a fixed quote before we start.

How it works

Drop it off in the morning. Drive home tonight.

Most services and brake jobs are done the same day.

07:30

Drop off

Leave the keys with us on your way to work. No waiting around.

10:00

We call you

We tell you what we found, with photos, and what it costs.

14:00

Work done

Only the work you approved. Old parts kept for you to see.

16:30

Collect

Pay by card or EFT, get your invoice and drive home.

Clean modern workshop with three cars on hoists at dusk
The workshop

A workshop you'd trust with your car.

Three service bays, modern diagnostic equipment and a clean waiting area with coffee and Wi-Fi.

Car keys and a stamped service book handed over on the counter
Reviews

What drivers say.

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★★★★★

"They phoned me with photos of my worn pads before doing anything. First mechanic who's ever done that."

Sample review · Brake service
★★★★★

"Dropped my Polo off at 7:30, had it back by 4 with the service book stamped. Cheaper than the dealer too."

Sample review · Minor service
★★★★★

"Engine light had been on for weeks. They found a faulty sensor in ten minutes and fixed it the same day."

Sample review · Diagnostics
Where we are

Right in Pretoria East.

  • Faerie Glen
  • Lynnwood
  • Garsfontein
  • Moreleta Park
  • Menlo Park
  • Silver Lakes
  • Equestria
  • Waterkloof
Monday to Friday07:30 to 17:30
Saturday08:00 to 13:00
Sunday and public holidaysClosed

Free collection and delivery within 10 km for major services.

Questions

Good to know.

Will servicing with you void my car's warranty?

No. South African rules introduced in July 2021 let you service a car under warranty at any qualified independent workshop. We follow your manufacturer's schedule, use approved parts and stamp your service book.

Do you work on all makes?

Yes, from small hatchbacks to bakkies and SUVs, petrol and diesel. If something needs specialist dealer software, we'll tell you upfront.

Can I wait while you work?

For scans, tyres and small jobs, yes. There's a waiting area with coffee and Wi-Fi. For services, most people drop off in the morning and collect after work.

How do I pay?

Card, EFT or cash when you collect. You only pay for the work you approved.

What if the problem comes back?

All work comes with a 6-month or 10,000 km guarantee, whichever comes first. Bring it back and we'll sort it at no cost.

Ready when you are

Book your service in under a minute.

Tell us your car and what it needs. We'll confirm a time by WhatsApp.

Call Book