Has anybody got a recommendation of a good value mechanic to work on a MGB in the Melbourne area?

Question

Hi there, I'm looking for a good value MG specialist in Melbourne. I used to go to Pickards in Abbotsford, but they are very expensive - anybody know a better one? I live in Abbotsford. Thanks

Answer 1

Following are quite a few choices, across Australia:

AA Automotive

3 Dudley St

Marryatville

South Australia 5068

Tel: [phone]

Recommended by Geoff Coat ([e-mail]): A reputable, well established Adelaide SA based MG repairer of all models which has a large range of parts and workshop equipment. The paint and panel shop undertakes complete rebuilds to supplement the complete restoration work in the mechanical workshop. Staff are knowlegeable, helpful and friendly.

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Ballingall MG Spares

127 Northern Rd

West Heidelberg

Victoria 3081

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Restorations / Spare Parts / Repairs / Car Storage / RWCs

Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00 pm, Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm & closed Sundays, public holidays.

A well established and reputable Melbourne based company who offer the city's largest range of spares (agent - Moss Motors and M&G International ). The workshop is staffed by a team of fully qualified, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly people and so too is the spare parts division. A good spot for finding advice on all MG matters

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Bob Rowntree Automotive Services

2 Kathleen Place

Thirlmere

New South Wales

2572

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Adam Cioccarelli recommends: Servicing, tuning and repairs on all MG vehicles. Race and performance preparation.

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Brendans Motor Cars

Charlotte Street

Smithfield, South Australia

5115

Contact: Brendan Concannon <[e-mail]>

Recommended by Alan Reeves ([e-mail]): Cars for sale, importing cars from US and abroad. Spares, repairs, conversion from left to right hand drive. Restoration undertaken to highest standards.

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Concourse Spares

8 Janine Court

Newcomb

Geelong

Victoria

3219

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Greg Reynolds

Recommended by John Millar:

I have had dealings with Greg and found his MGB parts great. Great service and parts at a good price.

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Finch Restorations

3/22 Oborn Road

Mount Barker

South Australia 5251

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Contact: Graham Crowley <[e-mail]>

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Heritage MG Parts Pty Ltd

97-103 Victoria Street

Smithfield

NSW 2164

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Dave, Phil or Graham <[e-mail]>

British Motor Heritage approved supplier stocking the most comprehensive range of MG parts available in Australia to suit all models of MG and Sprite from 1946-1980.

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The House of MG

150 Logan Road

Woolloongabba

Brisbane

Queensland 4102

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Wayne Henman <[e-mail]>

Sara Slattery ([e-mail]) recommends: Established over 15 years, The House of MG caters for spare parts, servicing, sales and restoration of all MG models. Extensive services include The House of MG Panel and Trim shops to cater for your needs. Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. Saturday 8am-12pm.

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In Gear Industries

1/3 Brolga Ave

Southport

Queensland

4215

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: David Tranter or Gavin O'mara <[e-mail]>

We specialise in engine reconditioning,suspension reconditioning,mechanical repairs,TIG welding, custom fabrication and machining. Experienced on all MG models old and new. Knowledgable,friendly,helpful staff

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John Scott Motors

41 Salisbury Road,

Asquith

NSW 2077

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: John Scott <[e-mail]>

Mechanical repairs to sports cars.Race car preparation. Engine rebuilding for race or road use. We specialise in DYNO TUNING for road & race cars.This tuning is carried out with the utmost care,by specialists to prevent engine damage.Road cars are not tested beyond normal useage demands. Distributor rebuilding & regraphing Repairs to suspension & brakes Free Expert advise on all car matters

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MG Auto

Maylands

Nr Perth

Western Australia

Tel: [phone]

Email: <[e-mail]>

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MG Centre of Melbourne

45 Lasiandra Avenue

Forest Hill

Victoria 3131

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Darin Bertles <[e-mail]>

MG spare parts,accessories & memorabilia to suit all models from TC to V8.

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MG Centre of Sydney

8 East Street Granville

New South Wales

2114

Australia

Tel: [02] 682 6655

Fax: [02] 637 0199

Recommended by Scott Beattie ([e-mail])

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MG Rover Australia

Young Street

Waterloo

Sydney

NSW

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Ross Meyer (Marketing Manager) <[e-mail]>

The offical distributor of MG and Rover cars as well as parts in Australia.

Their website details the authorised dealer network.

MG Rover Australia is a division of Motor Group Australia PTY

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MG Sales and Service

197 Torrens Road

Ridleyton

Adelaide 5008

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Jason <[e-mail]>

MG Sales offer a complete service for all MG owners

Comprehensive range of spares in stock now- no waiting!

Fully equipped workshop for servicing and all mechanical needs

Showroom for car sales

One of Adelaide's oldest and most respected MG garages it is also a family buisiness of over 30 years experience

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MG Sportscar Specialists

Shop 1, 8 Bailey Crescent

Southport

Queensland 4215

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Ray or Tony Powell

Offering free quotes, all body repairs, oven backed enamel finish, all paintwork guaranteed. full body restorations, mechanicals and paint work completed inhouse. Friendly expreienced staff, will be only too pleased to assist you in any way they can

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MG Sportsparts Pty Ltd

10 Myrtle Street

Normamhurst 2076

New South Wales 2076

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Bruce Smith

For over 30 years MG Sportsparts have been dedictated to maintaining the marque in Australia. Whether your MG is for everyday use or restoration to concours condition contact us for the widest range of parts for all post-war models.

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MG Workshops,

944 North Rd,

East Bentleigh Vic 3165

Australia

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Contact: Andrew McDowell <[e-mail]>

Specialising in Service, Restorations, Race and Rally Preparation and Spares.

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MGB Hive

15 Chandos Street

Cheltenham

Victoria 3192

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Tim or Andrew <[e-mail]>

Recommended by Daniel Humphris ([e-mail]):

MG Specialists, everything from TCs to GTV8s. Great service, oodles of experienceand know-how. Nice guys too.

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Morris Garages Pty Ltd

2/4 Scoresby Road,

Bayswater. 3153.

Victoria

Australia

Tel: [phone] (Australia)

Contact: Richard Milligan <[e-mail]>

REPAIRS, TUNING, SERVICING, ENGINE RECONDITIONING & SPECIAL TUNING, GEARBOX RECONDITIONING (INCL. SCCCR G/BOXES), BRAKES (RECO. STD & MODIFIED), SUSPENSION (LOVELLS SPRINGS / KONI SHOCKERS), TELESCOPIC SHOCKER KITS, NYLON SUSPENSION BUSH KITS, BODY RESTORATIONS / BAKED 2 PACK FINISH, SPARE PARTS SALES, VIC ROADS ACCREDITED LICENSED VEHICLE TESTER (RWC), OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MG & MORRIS PRODUCTS.

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Morwood Motors,

31 Lyell St.,

Fyshwick Act 2609

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: <[e-mail]>

A lifetime of experience of service and spares with all British cars especially MGs .

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Nepean Classic Cars

Unit 6-8/123 Coreen Ave

Penrith NSW 2750

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Don Cabban or Bob <[e-mail]>

We are involved in the sales service and restoration of all MG makes and models. Specialising in MGB's. Our premises consist of a panel workshop, paint shop, all mechanical repairs, in house upholstery, spares and car sales. We have been operating for 12 years and are committed to client satisfaction.

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Pickard's of Melbourne Pty Ltd

609 Victoria St

Abbotsford

Victoria 3067

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Contact: Michael <[e-mail]>

This company has one of the largest inventories of used British sports car parts worldwide. Also new & reconditioned parts for for all models of Austin Healey, MG, Triumph & Sunbeam.Delivered anywhere!

September 2005: We are currently providing a full 12 months of labour, logbook servicing for MG and Rover owners.

One whole year without labour costs, please call Michael on the above number to register your car. Get the best specilist service in Melbourne free of labour costs. If we can impress you with our service, all we ask is that you come back again after the 12 month labour free period.

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Plus Four Automotive

1 Dingley Avenue

Dandenong, Victoria 3175

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Neil Hopwood

Recommended by Scott McDonald ([e-mail]): Servicing, Performance Tuning, Engine & Transmission rebuilding, auto Electrical. New & Used parts, Panel shop.

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Rocco's Performance

Unit 5/24 Eddie Rd

Minchinbury 2779

Australia

Tel [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Contact: Rocco

Recommended by Jum Tamburello ([e-mail]):

Turbo charging specialist, all performance work, custom fabrication of manifolds etc, engine rebuilds mild to wild, after market injection to suit. dyno tunining services. engine bay detailing.

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Spares Direct

P.O.Box 3649

GPO Sydney

NSW 2000

Australia

or

P.O.Box 14646

Melbourne Mail Centre

Vic 8000

Australia

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: <[e-mail]>

A complete "on line" catalogue with diagrams, cars for sale, club contacts, MG Chat Page and events all dedicated to the MG marque.

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The Sports Car Garage

Unit 8, 55 Poole St

Welshpool

Western Australia

6106

Contact: Tim Harland <[e-mail]>

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