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Car repairs in Perth

Licences, written quotes and your rights in WA, before any work starts.

For car repairs in Perth, the most useful thing to know is that WA licenses its repair businesses, so you can check one before it touches your car. Describe what the car is doing in the card's note, with the make, model and postcode, and a Perth mechanic who handles that kind of fault gets the job. Say what you notice rather than which part you think has failed.

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The make of your car

Only one local mechanic gets your number.

Describe what the car is doing in the card's note, with the make, model and postcode, and a Perth mechanic who handles that kind of fault gets the job. Say what you notice rather than which part you think has failed.

Reviews

What drivers say about mechanics in our network

4.8from 797 Google reviews of the workshops in our network, checked Nov 2026
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I've used this company at least 3times for rwc, and every time thier work has been spot on, and thier prices are unbeatable, I don't go anywhere else for anything to do with my car's ,

Karl S., Jul 2023

Google review of a workshop in the Mechanic Sorted network, 4.7 stars from 88 reviews.

Roadworthy certificate

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

Google review of a workshop in the Mechanic Sorted network, 4.7 stars from 323 reviews.

What happens next

Four answers in the card, one gear each. Then the call: A local mechanic who specialises in your car. They talk it through and quote, and you decide.

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

Why describe the symptom, not the fix?

Consumer Protection WA tells car owners to avoid trying to diagnose the problem themselves. Its reason is practical: if you ask for a specific repair and it doesn't fix the problem, the repairer won't be liable.

So "grinding from the front left when I brake" gets you further than "replace the front pads". It leaves the mechanic to find the cause, and leaves them responsible for getting it right.

Repairs in WA: the rules on your side

Check the licence

Every business in WA's motor repair and servicing industry needs a repair business licence, and the people doing the work hold a repairer's certificate. Look for Consumer Protection WA's tick sticker, which only licensed mechanics can display, or do the online licence search.

Get it in writing, more than once

Consumer Protection WA suggests getting more than one quote before going ahead, and each should set out the work as well as the cost. A mechanic may need to see the car before quoting, so ask first whether that inspection carries a charge.

Nothing extra without your say-so

You authorise work based on the original quote and any extra you've agreed to. When you drop the car off, ask the mechanic to ring you before doing anything that wasn't on the quote.

If it goes wrong

Talk to the repairer first. If that doesn't sort it out, the Consumer Protection Contact Centre can help, and you can lodge a complaint with Consumer Protection if the dispute stays unresolved.

Repairs for a yellow sticker

If the car's been given a defect notice, take the notice with you so the quote covers every item on it. In WA, the repaired car then has to be inspected at an Authorised Inspection Station within 14 days of the notice's expiry date, and the station inspects the whole vehicle, not just the listed defects. Vehicle inspections in WA explains the steps.

After a crash: who tows the car?

If anyone is hurt or in danger, call 000 first. After that, the choice of tow is yours: Consumer Protection WA says you have the right to decide who tows your car and where it goes, and you don't have to accept the first tow truck at the scene. If you're insured, your insurer may cover or contribute to the repair, depending on your level of cover.

Before you pay, ask for

  • An itemised list of all the work done, which Consumer Protection WA suggests asking for before you pay.
  • Both warranties, on the parts and on the labour, spelled out on the invoice.
  • Your old parts back, if you asked for them when you left the car.
  • A note of anything the mechanic found that will need doing soon.

What we'd do

We'd describe the symptom, not the cure, check the business's licence on the sticker or online, and say yes only to a written quote. Then we'd keep the itemised invoice with the service book. Consumer Protection WA points out it helps with any later warranty claim, and a buyer will want to see it when the car's sold.

Questions people ask

How do I check a mechanic's licence in WA?

Use Consumer Protection WA's online licence search, or look for its tick sticker at the workshop. Only licensed mechanics can display it.

Do I have to pay for a repair quote in Perth?

Sometimes. A mechanic may need to look at the car to quote properly, which can carry a charge, so ask before you leave the car.

What can I do if a repair didn't fix the problem?

Go back to the repairer first with the invoice. Repairs have to be done with due care and skill under the consumer guarantees. If you can't resolve it, contact Consumer Protection WA.

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Where this information comes from

Rules change, so check with your state's transport department or consumer agency if something matters to your car. How we write and check these pages.