Expert car mechanics and professional car repairs for Frankston drivers. Honest diagnosis, transparent pricing, quality workmanship — just 15 minutes from Frankston CBD.
Expert car mechanics for Frankston residents. Located at 490 North Road Pearcedale, just 15 minutes from Frankston CBD via Frankston-Flinders Road, Rodz Smart Auto has been serving the local community as 3rd generation mechanics since 1957. We believe in honest advice with no upselling — if your car doesn't need work, we'll tell you.
Whether it's an engine issue, brakes, suspension, or an electrical fault, our experienced team will diagnose the real problem and fix it properly — at a fair price.
Just 15 minutes from Frankston CBD at 490 North Road Pearcedale, via Frankston-Flinders Road. Easy for Frankston, Langwarrin, and Seaford residents.
We won't recommend unnecessary work. If your car is fine, we'll say so — even if it costs us a job.
Japanese, European, Korean, American — we work on all makes and models, from modern computerised cars to older vehicles.
3 generations of mechanics since 1957. You'll deal with real people who genuinely care about doing the right thing by you.
Timing belt replacement on schedule — the job that prevents a snapped belt from destroying your engine. We follow manufacturer intervals and inspect tensioners and idlers at the same time.
Full clutch replacement for manual vehicles — slipping, shuddering, or hard-to-engage clutches sorted with quality parts and correct bedding-in procedure.
Head gaskets, oil leaks, overheating, poor performance and complete engine rebuilds. We diagnose the cause and fix it right the first time.
Manual and automatic transmission repairs, plus Transmission Service and Transmission Fluid Flush. We'll diagnose slipping and shifting issues before they turn into a rebuild.
Brake pad and rotor replacement, brake fluid flush, caliper repairs, and complete brake system inspection and service.
Shocks, ball joints, tie rods and steering rack work. See our Suspension page for booking shock absorber replacement directly.
Starter motors, alternators, batteries, wiring faults, sensors, and full electrical diagnostics for modern and older vehicles.
Radiator repairs, water pumps, thermostats, muffler replacement, exhaust leaks, and cooling system service including Coolant Flush & Fill. We stop overheating before it destroys your engine.
While we're located in Pearcedale, we're the trusted local mechanic for drivers across the Frankston region including:
Easy to reach via Frankston-Flinders Road or North Road
We're located at 490 North Road, Pearcedale — approximately 15 minutes drive from Frankston CBD via Frankston-Flinders Road. Easy access for Frankston, Langwarrin, and Seaford residents.
Repair costs depend on what's actually wrong with your car. We provide honest quotes after diagnosis — no guesswork, no unnecessary work. There's a diagnostic fee which is credited toward the repair cost if you proceed with us.
Yes — we work on all makes and models including Japanese, European, Korean, and American vehicles. We have the diagnostic equipment and experience to service and repair modern computerised cars as well as older vehicles.
Yes. We stand behind our work. If the same problem returns after we've repaired it, contact us and we'll make it right. We use quality parts and proper repair methods — we fix things properly, not temporarily.
Frankston's trusted car mechanic — honest diagnosis, fair pricing, quality repairs. Get your car fixed by mechanics who genuinely care.
490 North Road, Pearcedale - 15 min from Frankston
Logbook servicing, routine maintenance, and major services for all makes and models.
Expert brake repairs, pad replacement, and complete brake system service.
Quality tyres from all major brands with professional fitting, balancing, and alignment.
Don't just take our word for it — see what our customers have to say about their experience with Rodz Smart Auto.
"Cannot recommend Howard enough! Provides a very affordable, high quality service and is very honest about work done. A breath of fresh air compared to some other mechanics!"
Matt van Wijk
Google Review
6 months ago
"Howard is a car genius. I trust him with all of my cars. Reasonably priced and an honest dude. There isn't much more I ask for in a mechanic. You've got a long term customer here."
Jordan Partridge
Google Review
3 years ago
"Very thorough and fair, Howard has picked things up that would have cost a lot more later if missed! Great service and he explains everything. We moved interstate and the new mechanic commented on how well the car had been looked after. 10/10"
Alex Jackson
Google Review
6 years ago
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