1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres

4.9 • 85 reviews
Highly recommended supplier
27 Years in Operation
27 Years in Operation
6 Qualified Staff
6 Qualified Staff
6 Service Bays
6 Service Bays
Preferred Partner
Preferred Partner
8 Years a Member
8 Years a Member
Brakes Specialist
Brakes Specialist
4 x 4 Specialist
4 x 4 Specialist
Euro Specialist
Euro Specialist

About Andrew & the team

Andrew is the Workshop Manager
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1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres: Your Trusted Automotive Partner in Wollongong

Award-Winning Service:

1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres proudly earned a place as a finalist and one of the highest-rated mechanics in Wollongong/Illawarra for 2025, a testament to their outstanding customer reviews throughout 2024.

Are you seeking to break free from costly dealer servicing expenses? Easily get a quote for the same service, using quality parts, in just a few clicks. Imagine all the possibilities for those savings!

Locally Owned and Operated:

Located less than a 10-minute walk from the CBD, train station, and other public transport services, 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs is proud to be locally owned and operated by Andrew Humphries. With over 27 years of industry experience and a team of professional mechanics boasting over 100 years of combined experience, they offer comprehensive automotive solutions under one roof.

Gender-Friendly and Environmentally Conscious:

1st Choice Mechanical Repairs welcomes customers of all genders and is committed to providing a female-friendly environment. They also prioritise environmental sustainability and support various community projects.

Specialised Services:

Specialising in repairing and servicing all makes and models of petrol and diesel vehicles, with a particular focus on Audi, Volkswagen, and Skoda vehicles, 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs boasts a modern workshop fully equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and a state-of-the-art Safe-T-Stop brake and suspension testing track.

Quality Assurance:

Using only top-quality products, including Castrol oils and lubricants, ensures lasting results on all vehicle repairs. They offer highly advanced European vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, beating dealership pricing without compromising on quality.

Customer-Centric Approach:

With a goal to be number 1 in service and quality of repairs in Wollongong, 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs prioritises customer satisfaction and vehicle safety. They offer a wide range of car services, from registration inspections to tyre rotations, tailored to meet your vehicle's needs.

Book Your Appointment Today:

Experience superior service and quality repairs at 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres. Get a quote and book your next car service appointment online today and embark on a journey of trust and reliability with Wollongong's premier automotive workshop.

Services

Logbook & Basic Servicing
Brakes
Tyre
Roadworthy & Safety Certificates
Clutch
Miscellaneous
Batteries
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Engine
Differential
Cooling
Suspension / Steering
Timing Belt/Chain
Transmission

Location

7 / 30 Swan Street, Wollongong CBD, NSW

Amenities

In Store

Waiting Lounge
Service Warranty
Key drop off box

Trading Hours

Monday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Payment Methods

Cash (in store only)
Cash (in store only)
EFTPOS (in store only)
EFTPOS (in store only)
Visa
Visa
American Express (in store only)
American Express (in store only)
Mastercard
Mastercard
Afterpay
Afterpay
humm
humm
Zip
Zip

Reviews

4.9

85 reviews
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Cassandra Subaru Liberty
5 • 4th Mar 2025
Friendly, helpful, great service, and they listen to your needs as well as provide great work.
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Reply from 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres

Thanks Cassandra for such a positive review about your experience. Hope to see you again. Many thanks. Andrew and team.

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LukeNissan X-Trail
5 • 25th Jan 2025
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Reply from 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres

Thanks Luke for trusting us with your car. We are happy we have been able to help you and look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you. Andrew and team.

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AmirVolkswagen Tiguan
5 • 20th Jan 2025
Highly recommend 1st choice, great freindly staff, honest and great work every time I have serviced my vehicle there
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Reply from 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres

Thanks Amir. It's lovely to have you as one of our customers. We appreciate you trusting us and look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you. Andrew and team.

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AkiraVolkswagen Jetta
5 • 15th Jan 2025
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Reply from 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs and Tyres

Thanks Akira for the review. We were very happy to be able to help you with your car and hope to see you again. Thank you. Andrew and team.

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NadaCitroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso
5 • 12th Dec 2024
Staff is very friendly and helpful. They always explain to you what is going to be done on your car, also very happy with service they provide. Mechanics are thrust-worthy, never have to take my car back problem is always solved at first attempt. 1st Choice Mechanical Repairs are high quality service.