Your local Townsville Mechanic, Marks Mechanics offer the very best car service and automotive repairs.

Marks Mechanics have been servicing the cars of Townsville since 1991 and we take great pride in providing full car service and repairs for all makes and models including commercial fleet vehicles. We also offer a mobile breakdown and repair service.

Greg McDonald and Tracey Wise are long terms friends and have taken up the opportunity to purchase the business. Along with their respective sons Damian and Jaxon, they hope to continue providing a high level of service to the existing customers of Marks Mechanics, along with the new ones in a family orientated workplace.

Greg has been in the mechanical trade for over 41 years and has worked at Marks Mechanics for 23 of them. He firstly worked as a foreman and then as the Workshop Manager for the last 15 years.

Tracey has been a long-term Qld public servant and now works in the business full time.

Damian McDonald (Greg's son) has worked for Marks Mechanics for over 9 years and is a fully qualified Mechanic specialising in diagnostics and is a licensed Roadworthy Inspector. 

Jaxon Wise (Tracey's son) completed his apprenticeship with Marks Mechanics in 2020 and returned to the business in December 2022. Jaxon is a Subaru Specialist Technician, a licensed Roadworthy Inspector and also holds an ARC Tick Automotive Air-conditioning License.

Rodney Brander previously worked for Marks Mechanics for over 9 years off and on and left the business for a short time only to return at the beginning of 2024. Rodney is a highly experienced technician being in the industry for over 40 years. He is a licensed Roadworthy Inspector and has a passion for older cars.

Adrian Ries has worked for Marks Mechanics for over 3 years and is a fully qualified technician and holds an ARC Tick Automotive Air-conditioning License. Adrian specialises in engine rebuilding and cylinder head repairs, has a love of motor sport, and has a keen interest in anything automotive.

Marks Mechanics care about the environment and have ARC Authorisation (AU58086) to reliably and safely provide for all of your automotive air conditioning needs. Let us help you keep your cool...

Safety Inspections & Certificates - Passenger and Light Commercial

Marks Mechanics have won awards for outstanding service - 2002 Recognition of Outstanding service, 2006 Outstanding service as a member of RAS & in 2024 Outstanding Staff Development.

"We are honoured to receive the Outstanding Staff Development Award. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our team"

Outstanding Staff Development Award 2024 received by owners Tracey & Greg from Marks Mechanics in Townsville.

All valued local customers and their employees are welcome to use our Loan Car service. (small fee applies)

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Marks Mechanics have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring you get the very best in automotive care. Our workshop is a member of the Repco Auto Tech program, training each mechanic to be fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Marks Mechanics.

As your local Mechanic in Garbutt, Townsville, Marks Mechanics take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Townsville

Townsville Car Mechanic - Service and Repair

Your car's safety and roadworthiness is dependent on the “safety triangle,” consisting of the vehicle's ‘stopping, steering and stability' capabilities.

The suspension in your vehicle is not just there to make your ride less bumpy like some people believe - it is a major part of the safety of your vehicle and how well it stops and handles on the road.

The suspension system is basically made up of four components:

Struts - provide structural support for the vehicle's suspension as well as some shock dampening

Shock absorbers - simply put - they control the up-and-down motion of your car and keep your tyres in contact with the ground at all times but really are an important safety feature.

Springs - support the weight of your car and allow the body of your car to remain stable while the suspension helps the wheels hug the road.

Tyres - your tyres need to work with the rest of the system correctly to maintain safe driving behaviour of your vehicle

All of these components work in conjunction with each other and are vital for the on road safety of your vehicle.

At 50kmh one single worn shock absorber can add 2 metres of stopping difference to a braking vehicle - and that could mean the difference between life and death in an extreme situation.

Where you drive, how you drive, and the loads you carry can all impact on shock absorber life and the condition of the suspension system - so there is no hard and fast answer to the question “when should I have my suspension system checked” Repco authorised service recommend that you have a trained specialist inspect your shock absorbers for signs of wear every 20,000km.

Marks Mechanics are experts at suspension systems for all makes and models, and can diagnose and fix problems of all kinds, from the well documented motion sickness caused by the rear suspension problems in VE commodores through to elusive rattles and shakes that other mechanics just can't seem to find.

Call us at Marks Mechanics today to discuss your car suspension needs or issues and our friendly staff will be happy to help.

Many people underestimate how important their cars suspension system really is...

Suspension Systems and "The Safety Triangle"

The clutch? It's like the engine's remote, enabling it to rev, slow down & stop - all at your command!

Clutch issues may be caused from a broken flywheel, faulty clutch plate or leaky hoses.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your cars operation, It regulates the power to your engine, and it is necessary for your car to accelerate, decelerate and stop. Your clutch takes a lot of abuse - without the clutch your car simply would not go - so It makes sense to look after it, but do you know what signs to look for if your clutch is not performing?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, it's best to have your clutch inspected:

You notice a Burnt ‘toast' or ‘burning rubber' smell in your car, or smoke from under vehicle

Your Vehicle is slipping out of gear for no reason

Your clutch is not disengaging fully, or your clutch is sticking or shuddering

What is grinding your gears? Clutch Service & Repairs in Townsville

If your clutch is showing any of the warning signs above - it can mean any number of faults. Since there are a variety of potential causes of these problems, diagnosing a clutch issue is not an easy task. For more information, call us at Marks Mechanics today.

 For the best advice on clutch shuddering, slipping or noise - call us at Marks Mechanics today.

The clutch? It's like the engine's remote, enabling it to rev, slow down & stop - all at your command! Without the clutch your car simply would not go - do you know what signs to look for if your clutch is not performing?

Unlock Smooth Power With a Clutch Service 

Looking for a mechanic who can come to you?  Marks Mechanics are the answer.

Sometimes it is simply not possible to get your car to a mechanic for service or repairs. Whether it be time constraints, convenience or something more   serious such as the car will not start or is otherwise undriveable preventing you from bringing the vehicle to us, we offer a mobile service to help   address the problem.   

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Tuesday the 24th  of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We advise that we will be closed Monday the 1st of May for Labour Day reopening Tuesday the 2nd of May.

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Marks Mechanics take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. Since 1991.We are proud to support the largest military base in Australia and also the RAAF base personnel. Marks Mechanics have a wealth of experience in servicing most makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. We are licensed by ARC (AU07715) and provide professional air conditioning service. We are a certified A.I.S station (7103 ) for vehicle safety certificates, Road worthy certificates for passenger cars, light vehicles and trucks up to 4 tonne with inspections performed on site.

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