Nelson Bay

Mechanic in Nelson Bay

At Tanilba Bay Automotive, we are the mechanic in Nelson Bay drivers use when they want workshop-grade work without the big-town price tag. We are a short drive around the bay at 48 Lloyd George Grove, and our team looks after everything from logbook servicing to e-Safety inspections, tyres and exhaust repairs.

Salt air, boat ramps and beach runs are hard on a car, so we check the parts that suffer most before they turn into a breakdown. You will get a straight answer on what needs doing now and what can safely wait until the next visit. Call us on (02) 4982 4565 to book your car in.

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Car Servicing in Nelson Bay

Boat towing, sandy car parks and stop-start summer traffic all shorten the life of oil, filters and brakes. We carry out logbook servicing on all makes and models using parts that keep your new-car warranty intact, and general servicing on older vehicles that have long outlived their books.

Every service includes a road test and a check of brakes, fluids, belts, hoses, battery and tyre wear. If we find something outside the quote, we ring you first. Nothing gets replaced without your say-so, and we hand the old parts back if you would like to see them.

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4WD on a dirt track, the kind of driving Tanilba Bay Automotive services Nelson Bay vehicles for

What we cover

Our services in Nelson Bay

Inspections, tyres, exhaust work and hire gear handled in the one workshop, so Nelson Bay drivers only make the trip around the bay once.

Mechanic carrying out an e-Safety rego check for a Nelson Bay driver

Rego Checks in Nelson Bay

Registration renewal comes around fast, and light vehicles over five years old need an e-Safety check before you can pay it. We are an authorised inspection station, so we run the check, load the result straight to Transport for NSW and text you when your car is ready.

Book it alongside a service and the car only leaves your driveway once. If something fails the inspection, we explain what went wrong in plain terms and quote the repair before touching a spanner, then re-check the car so you can renew without another trip.

New tyre being fitted to a wheel for a Nelson Bay customer

Tyres in Nelson Bay

Tyres are the only part of your car touching the road, and coastal humidity and sunlight age them faster than most drivers expect. We supply and fit tyres for cars, utes, 4WDs, caravans and boat trailers, then balance the wheels and set the pressures for the load you actually carry.

If you tow a boat to the ramp each weekend, we will talk through load ratings so the trailer rubber is up to the job. Puncture repairs, rotations and wheel alignments are all handled in-house, and we will show you exactly where the tread is wearing unevenly and why.

Exhaust pipe being welded in the Tanilba Bay Automotive workshop

Exhausts and Suspension in Nelson Bay

Salt air eats exhaust systems, and a rattle over a speed hump is usually the first warning. We repair and replace mufflers, pipes, catalytic converters and hangers, with custom bends fabricated and welded in our workshop rather than ordered in and hoped for.

Suspension work runs alongside it, from shocks and bushes that have gone soft to towbar fitting for the boat or van. Steep driveways, unsealed tracks and heavy loads all take their toll, so we inspect the whole underbody while the car is on the hoist and tell you what we can see.

Box trailer available for hire from Tanilba Bay Automotive

Equipment Hire in Nelson Bay

We also hire out box trailers from the workshop, which saves Nelson Bay locals a trip into Raymond Terrace for a green-waste run or a tip load. Trailers come with the lights checked, tyres at pressure and the coupling ready to go.

Hire runs by the day or the weekend, and we will run you through safe loading and towing before you leave. Ring ahead on a Friday, because the trailers book out quickly over the cooler months.

Getting to us

We are at 48 Lloyd George Grove, Tanilba Bay, a straightforward drive around Port Stephens. Call ahead, book your car in, and we will have you sorted.

48 Lloyd George Grove, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
(02) 4982 4565
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (AEST). Closed weekends and public holidays.

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Call the team or request a free quote. We will let you know what your car needs, with no surprises.

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