Rods Mechanical Repairs

I've been using this mechanic since the COVID period, and I wouldn't trust my car with anyone else. I've recommended him to several friends, and every one of them has been extremely happy with his service. I had my car serviced again yesterday, and once again he exceeded my expectations. He is one of the most honest and reliable mechanics I've ever met. He always explains things clearly, gives practical and cost-effective advice, and never suggests unnecessary repairs. He genuinely cares about his customers, takes full ownership of every job, and stands behind his work. Finding someone this trustworthy is rare these days. I highly recommend him with complete confidence. You won't be disappointed.

Rod and the team have shown amazing customer service and also have been thorough with servicing and are very communicative on updates and also if there are any issues with my car. I definitely recommend this mechanic as they are thorough, reliable and excell with customer service and communication

I can’t recommend this mechanic highly enough! From start to finish, the service was absolutely outstanding. They took the time to properly diagnose the issue with my car, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt confident in the work being done. Not only was the repair completed quickly, but the quality of work was exceptional — my car is now running better than ever. It’s hard to find someone who is both honest and genuinely cares about their customers, but that’s exactly what you get here. Fair pricing, great communication, and top-notch workmanship. I’ll definitely be coming back for any future car needs and recommending them to everyone I know!

I have taken my Volkswagen Golf R MY16 to these business towards the end of last year. What they have done to my car was beyond horrible and will never ever take a car let alone a Euro here. About 2 months in after the major service, the car started blowing smoke and stalled with gearbox warning. As the car was still under warranty, I arranged for it to be towed to to the dealer. Several issues as outlined below was found by the dealer all caused by this business: 1. The new DSG oil filter was installed incorrectly — it was positioned upside down. They tried to claim as you will see in the attached email that there is no way that you can install the filter upside down as there is only one port- usually that's true but it is still possible but you have to be a special level of negligent operator to be able to do this error. 2. The DSG housing was overtightened. These issues have caused the DSG housing to crack and fail completely. As a result, all transmission oil leaked out, leading to smoke from the vehicle. This damage was the result of the unprofessional DSG service carried out by this business. I have had to spend more than $1,000 to fix this problem created by the negligence of this business. They have also claimed that because it didn't happen immediately, it's not their fault. I promptly asked the dealer to have it fixed and formally let this business know by email. They rejected any wrongdoing and instead offered to fix the issue for $468 (yes that's right they wanted to charge even more now and as a gesture of goodwill only wanted to clean up for free) but by this point, how can I trust business who have no idea what they are doing so I asked for compensation and was refused. We called the business and tried to make them understand but no luck. At this point, my car was completely undriveable and was in Strathfield at the dealer. As also part of the major service, engine oil service was carried with Gulf Western oil (which I found out later and my current specialist mechanic told me how bad it is). The car after about 5000 kilometres and less than 6 months was absolutely empty and needed engine oil. (Engine oil service is at 15,000 kilometres or 12 months whichever comes first). They said they will finish the works in my car but finished it almost a day and half later- compete disregard of time. There were many other issues as well but this gearbox issue was the most horrific. The business might try to reply to this comment trying to reject their fault again like they have done before but please don't let your car be damaged by their unprofessional work.

This is the most helpful & honest mechanic I've found in all my years in Sydney. They have great attention to detail as well ensuring they'll pick up any issues missed by (or caused by) other mechanics. Having a good knowledge of vehicles myself, it's good to see this level of thoroughness. They explain everything they find & the options you have. Even recommend this place to friends which is rare to have that level of confidence in someone else's work. This is now my permanent mechanic. Had brakes replaced here & had no noises or other issues, just silence & stopping power. No issues from servicing either. Even their rego checks are in detail so you can be sure your vehicle is safe to be in the road. If you care about your vehicle take it here.

I cannot speak highly enough of Rod and the team. Will always do what they can to fit you in and fix whatever’s needed on short notice. And for the best price. Whether it’s a big issue or a just a roadworthy. Always appreciated thanks guys

I had an excellent experience with this service centre. The team was extremely professional and technically skilled in diagnosing and resolving an issue with the power steering by on my BMW X1. They took the time to properly investigate the problem and went above and beyond to fix it in the most effective and cost-efficient way. Their technical knowledge and attention to detail really stood out. This was actually my first time taking my car to a service centre outside of the BMW dealership, and I’m very happy with that decision. The service, transparency, and professionalism were outstanding. A big thank you to the team for the wonderful service. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable car specialists.

Absolutely outstanding service! The team here is honest, professional, and extremely skilled. They diagnosed my car quickly, explained everything clearly, and did the job perfectly without overcharging. It’s rare to find a mechanic you can truly trust, but these guys go above and beyond. My car drives like new again — highly recommend this shop to anyone who wants quality work and genuine care.

I’ve taken both my cars here for servicing, pink slips, and repairs, and every visit has been outstanding. The owner is straightforward, honest, and great to deal with. They clearly explain what’s wrong, show you the issue, and go through your options without any pressure. That level of transparency and consistency is rare. I trust them completely and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommended.

Thank you so much, Rods Mechanical Repairs, especially to Simran. We face a big issue with our car: we brought it to a mechanic in Mt. Druit to fix a simple compressor problem, but he ended up damaging it more. Simran is our lifesaver. After we brought the car to him and he assessed it, he told us the main problem and gave us a quote at a very reasonable price. Now our car is running smoothly without any issues. Simran was also very friendly, kind, and respectful to the customer. He really offers good quality service. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family.