Shock absorber replacement and full suspension inspection 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 suspension repairs and inspections. Clunks over speed bumps, uneven tyre wear, poor handling - we check the whole system on the hoist and only recommend what's actually needed.
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'll never recommend work you don't need. If your suspension is fine, we'll tell you - even if it costs us the job.
Every suspension job starts with a proper look underneath - shocks, springs, bushes, ball joints and tie rods.
Three generations of mechanics since 1957. We're not a chain - you'll work with people who genuinely care.
Shock absorbers replaced in pairs (front pair or rear pair) so the car stays balanced and predictable. Quality shocks matched to your vehicle and how you drive.
Full inspection on the hoist - shocks, springs, bushes, ball joints, tie rods, control arms and sway bar links. You get an honest report on what's needed now versus what can wait.
Recommended if handling has changed, or after 80,000km
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.
A new shock damps very differently to a worn one. Fitting one new shock next to a worn one causes uneven handling and pulls under braking. Replacing them in pairs (both front or both rear) keeps the car balanced and predictable.
Yes - any suspension work that touches the steering or lower control arm geometry should be followed by a wheel alignment. We'll let you know at the time of quote so you can book both together.
Book a Suspension Inspection. It's quick, on the hoist, and you get an honest report on what's needed - no pressure to buy anything on the day.
Servicing Somerville drivers with honesty and quality workmanship. Get an honest suspension check from mechanics who care.
Our newer Peninsula workshop location - close to Somerville
You're here! Shock absorbers and full suspension inspections on the hoist.
Battery test and replacement plus full electrical system diagnostics.
Air con regas and system checks to keep your cabin cool through summer.
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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