Mechanic and roadworthy testing near St Albans
P&J Automotive, 24 Harvester Ave, Sunshine North VIC 3020. Servicing, repairs and roadworthy testing for St Albans 3021 drivers, about 3.5 km from St Albans station.
How far is P&J Automotive from St Albans?
P&J Automotive is about 3.5 km in a straight line from St Albans station, at 24 Harvester Ave, Sunshine North. From St Albans, follow St Albans Road south-east to the Ballarat Road intersection and turn left onto McIntyre Road. If you're coming via the Western Ring Road, use the Sunshine Ave/McIntyre Rd exit.
Getting to the workshop from St Albans
- Via St Albans Road: St Albans Road runs south-east to the major intersection with Ballarat Road, McIntyre Road and Anderson Road. Turn left (north) onto McIntyre Road and continue into Sunshine North.
- Via the Western Ring Road (M80): Take the Sunshine Ave/McIntyre Rd exit and follow McIntyre Road south into Sunshine North.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Weekends closed.
Two easy ways in from St Albans
St Albans Road and McIntyre Road meet at the Ballarat Road intersection on the edge of Sunshine North, so St Albans drivers can come straight down St Albans Road. If you’re already on the Western Ring Road, the Sunshine Ave/McIntyre Rd exit brings you down McIntyre Road from the north.
Servicing to roadworthies
We look after everything from routine and logbook servicing to engine repairs and diagnostics. For anyone selling a car in St Albans, we’re a Licensed Vehicle Tester for light vehicles and LPG, so the roadworthy inspection and any repairs it needs can be handled in one place.
Services for St Albans drivers
Servicing & inspections
- Roadworthy testingNew New. Licensed Vehicle Tester for light vehicles and LPG — for selling, re-registering or clearing a defect notice.
- Full car service Oil and filter, fluids, brakes, tyres, battery and safety checks, with a clear report on what's due next.
- Logbook service Serviced to your manufacturer's schedule and stamped in your logbook — without the dealer.
- Vehicle inspection Know a car's real mechanical condition before you buy it — beyond what a roadworthy covers.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine diagnostics Fault codes read, then tested properly — so you pay for the actual fix, not guesses.
- Engine repairs From oil leaks and overheating to major internal faults, with honest repair-or-replace advice.
- Head gasket replacement Coolant loss, white smoke or overheating tested properly, and gaskets replaced to spec.
- Timing belt & chain Belts replaced on schedule; chain rattles diagnosed before they become an engine failure.
- Fuel system repairs Hard starts, hesitation and high fuel use traced to pumps, filters, injectors or sensors.
- Transmission repair Slipping, harsh shifts or clutch trouble diagnosed for automatics and manuals.
Brakes, tyres & steering
- Brake service Pads, discs, fluid and hydraulics checked and repaired so your car stops straight and safely.
- Tyre service Tread and damage checks, rotation and replacement — and the cause of uneven wear found.
- Suspension & steering Clunks, wandering steering and bouncy rides fixed — shocks, joints, bushes and steering parts.
Electrical & emissions
What customers say
Reviews from P&J Automotive customers, straight from our Google Business Profile.
St Albans questions
What's the best way from St Albans to P&J Automotive?
Either St Albans Road to the Ballarat Road intersection and then left onto McIntyre Road, or the Western Ring Road to the Sunshine Ave/McIntyre Rd exit. Which is quicker depends on where in St Albans you start and the traffic.
Can you do a roadworthy on an LPG car?
Yes. Our Licensed Vehicle Tester licence covers LPG-fuelled vehicles as well as light vehicles. Tell us the car runs on LPG when you book.
Can you service a car the dealer usually services?
Yes. We service to the manufacturer's logbook schedule and stamp the logbook. One customer wrote that we did 'the best service' on their Mahindra XUV700 after a poor dealer service.
Book your car in
Call 0425 322 477 or send a booking request and we'll confirm a time.