Battery test, replacement and electrical fault diagnostics at our Pearcedale workshop. Honest advice, quality workmanship - 490 North Road, Pearcedale.
Right here at 490 North Road, Pearcedale, Rodz Smart Auto provides honest battery and auto electrical work for Pearcedale drivers. From flat batteries and slow cranks through to hard-to-find electrical faults, we use proper diagnostic equipment to find the actual cause - not just guess and swap parts.
We're a family-run workshop with three generations of mechanical experience since 1957. No corporate upselling, no unnecessary work - just honest advice and quality service at fair prices.
We're your local Pearcedale workshop at 490 North Road - a short trip from anywhere in town.
We diagnose properly before quoting. No "swap parts and hope" - just the actual cause of the fault.
Full battery testing, parasitic draw testing and scan tools to trace faults across modern vehicles.
Three generations of mechanics since 1957. We're not a chain - you'll work with people who genuinely care.
A quick, accurate test of your battery's health and the charging system. You get a printed report - no guessing whether the battery is on its way out.
Recommended annually, or if starting is slow
Battery replacement with the right specification for your vehicle - including start-stop and AGM batteries where fitted. We handle registration and coding for cars that need it.
Full electrical diagnostics - parasitic draw testing, charging system checks, sensor and wiring fault tracing. We take the time to find the actual cause of the fault.
Ideal for intermittent faults and warning lights
Our Pearcedale workshop is proud to service vehicles from across the local area including:
490 North Road, Pearcedale - easy access from the surrounding suburbs
We're at 490 North Road, Pearcedale. Just call ahead or book online and drop your car in whenever suits you.
Most car batteries last 3-5 years in Australian conditions. Short trips, hot summers and stop-start systems shorten that. If yours is over 3 years old and starting is slow, book a Battery Test & Report.
Could be either. A worn battery loses charge naturally, but a "parasitic draw" - something drawing current with the car off - will kill even a new battery. Electrical System Diagnostics traces the draw back to the actual circuit or component causing it.
Yes. Many European vehicles (and some Japanese) need the new battery registered to the BMS after replacement, or you get warning lights and reduced charging. We handle the coding as part of the fit.
Servicing Pearcedale drivers with honesty and quality workmanship. Don't get stranded - book a proper test today.
490 North Road, Pearcedale
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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