Battery test, replacement and electrical fault diagnostics for Somerville drivers. Honest advice, quality workmanship - our newer Peninsula workshop location.
Our newer Peninsula workshop location makes it easy for Somerville drivers to get honest battery and auto electrical work. 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.
Our newer Peninsula workshop location - easy access from Somerville, Tyabb and Hastings.
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 Peninsula workshop is proud to service vehicles from across the Somerville region including:
Easy to reach from the Somerville and Peninsula region
Our newer Peninsula workshop location makes us easy to get to from Somerville. Easy access for Somerville, Tyabb and Hastings residents.
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 Somerville drivers with honesty and quality workmanship. Don't get stranded - book a proper test today.
Our newer Peninsula workshop location - close to Somerville
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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