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Mechanics in Ferntree Gully

Where the Burwood Highway heads into the hills.

Ferntree Gully sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, 30 km east of the CBD, and the climb into the hills starts at its edge. That makes brakes and cooling the jobs to keep an eye on. Tell us the car, the job and 3156, and it goes to a mechanic near it.

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Provided a RWC and repairs for my Landcruiser. Gave me several cost options and were excellent in communication. Unfortunately there was an issue which was outside their control, that I picked up later, however they went above and beyond to resolve it... just outstanding customer service. VERY honest business that you can trust.

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We got our RWC done here and were very happy with the service. The process was smooth, professional, and completed in a timely manner. The team was friendly, helpful, and explained everything clearly. Would definitely recommend.

Priti G., Jun 2026

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Updated 3 November 2026 · Written by the Mechanic Sorted team · How we check our facts

Ferntree Gully and the ranges

The Burwood Highway

The Burwood Highway is the main road out to the Dandenong Ranges, running through Ferntree Gully to Upper Ferntree Gully, where it meets the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and narrows to a single carriageway.

Hills behind

The ranges are rolling hills cut by steep valleys, with plenty of winding roads and Mount Dandenong at 633 metres. Long descents heat the brakes, and brake fluid that has soaked up moisture boils sooner.

Fire risk near the park

The suburb's eastern edge meets the Ferntree Gully National Park, and parts near it are a high fire risk area, though most of the suburb is low risk. If your plan is to leave early on a bad fire day, a car that starts first time is part of that plan.

Brakes and the hills

Brake fluid takes on moisture from the air over time, even with the car parked, and wet fluid boils at a lower temperature. Halfway down a long hill is where a pedal starts to feel soft, so change the fluid when the service book says.

If the brakes ever feel soft or pull, stop somewhere safe and have them checked before the next drive. Brakes explains what a mechanic should look at, and car service in Melbourne what a routine service includes.

If it were our car

Each spring, before the hot weather, we'd have the brakes, tyres and battery checked together, with the brake fluid changed if it's due. Hill roads, heat and the odd early start all go easier on a car that's had that done.

Questions people ask

Can a mobile mechanic come up to Upper Ferntree Gully?

Use 3156, the postcode the two suburbs share, and pick "Come to me" in the card.

Why does the car smell hot after coming down from the hills?

Brakes worked hard on a long descent can smell. If the smell is strong, there's smoke, or the pedal feels different, pull over somewhere safe, switch off and let them cool, then have them checked.

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