We are now operating from our new workshop at 9 Maple Ave, Forestville. We look forward to servicing your vehicle in our new premises.

Matlin Auto Repairs are your local Car Service Experts with fully qualified mechanics that have been providing excellence in Automotive service for clients in Forestville for over 30 years.

Matlin Auto Repairs are an RAA Approved Mechanical Repairer and an RAA Approved Automotive Electrician in Forestville, SA. As a multiple winner and finalist of Small Business Awards, Matlin Auto Repairs will take good care of your vehicle's service and repairs and do those little things that really make a difference. Matlin Auto Repairs specialise in Auto Electrical and Mechanical repairs. 

Matlin Auto Repairs has the leads for all your car service needs!

At Matlin Auto Repairs our in-house Auto-Electrician is fully qualified to perform work on all the auto-electrical components of your vehicle and can help diagnose, install or repair any electrical problems in your car. Our Forestville car service centre also has a large stock of auto electrical components available in store.

With a wealth of mechanical trade experience, Matlin Auto Repairs are ready to service your car here in Adelaide! The exceptionally large car service workshop is located in Forestville, South Australia, within 10 minutes from Adelaide CBD and perform a full range of automotive service and repairs including;

Air Conditioning Sales and Service (AU01577)

Matlin Auto Repairs provide you and your car with equipment from leading world class brands, including Hella Automotive lights and accessories supplier and Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services. 

Matlin Auto Repairs care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU01577). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Matlin Auto Repairs has been a family owned business from day one.

The service team at Matlin Auto Repairs are highly experienced, fully qualified car service technicians, some of whom have been with the business for over two decades! 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we are commited to high quality automotive workmanship and very best in car care. As part of Repco Auto Tech training program, every mechanic is kept fully up to date with even the most modern vehicle repair methods. Forestville car service mechanic Matlin Auto Repairs provides your car with equipment from leading world class brands.

"My car broke down on the first day of school as I drove to pick up my little girl. It was 42 degrees hot, the aircon didn't work and the car made a scary rattle everytime I slowed down or stopped. I got my car to the most wonderful, honest, great bunch of people at Matlin Auto Repairs on South Road at Forestville. That's here in Adelaide, South Australia. Everything is always explained by Vince who is the sweetest, most helpful man. He doesn't take advantage of a woman's ignorance with motor vehicle problems either. Honest to the core! By lunch time Vince from Matlin Auto Repairs phoned to inform my car was fixed and ready to go - and it was a lot cheaper than I expected. Matlin Auto Repairs are so good at car repairs, I had to write about it here and tell everyone how pleased and grateful I am. Thanks fellas! You're the best." Marylin, the author of Marylins Plan For Weight Loss.

As your local Mechanic in Forestville South Australia, Matlin Auto Repairs take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Forestville

Your One Stop Workshop for car service in Forestville

How often should you flush your radiator?

Nobody wants to be "that car" broken down on the freeway with steam pouring from under the bonnet, surrounded by the unhappy occupants stuck in the sweltering heat of the Australian summer.

Your car's log book will outline how often to service your cooling system, It is generally recommended that you flush your coolant system every two years or 40,000 km's depending on which comes first. However, the size of your engine, regional weather, the quality of your current coolant, and the total km's driven can all have an effect on how often you should fully replace the coolant in your radiator.

Even if you top up the coolant level on a regular basis, eventually the coolant begins to degrade and there is also a tendency for rust and scale deposits to accumulate throughout the cooling system, which can lead to a lessening of performance of cooling system components.

This build up of rust and debris can damage the important parts of your cooling system including your water pump, radiator, hoses and thermostat, affecting the lifespan of those parts and leading to expensive repairs or replacements in the future.

At Matlin Auto Repairs, you can request a Vehicle Inspection Report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service on your vehicle. This includes checking the coolant in your system and the written report will tell you if we feel a radiator flush, coolant replacement or any repairs are recommended to maintain the safety and performance of your vehicle.

If your car running hotter than normal, tends to leave puddles where ever you park or worse still your Car is regularly Overheating, it is best to have your cooling system checked over by a professional. Matlin Auto Repairs can inspect your cooling system and determine the problem.

Our fully trained team of experts can perform a full radiator flush where required, using a solution to remove build up. When the cooling system has been fully cleaned out, the solution is removed and fresh new coolant is added. a radiator flush might be just what your car needs to bring it back to peak performance. Following a radiator flush or service your car will run cooler and you will gain the following benefits;

Your radiator will be more efficient, reliable and live longer. 

Your engine will be more efficient and have an increased life expectancy. 

Get a boost in vehicle performance and power. 

Your water pump is further protected as it is better lubricated.

While there are a lot of places offering advice on how to flush a radiator yourself - we don't endorse it. These days, vehicles are much more complex and mistakes like incomplete flushing or changing the coolant in your vehicle without flushing can stir up the deposits and cause blockages in your thermostat or radiator. It's sensible to have your systems inspected regularly by a qualified mechanic, and properly flushed before being refilled with the recommended coolant type, the system purged of any air pockets, and then the whole system expertly reviewed again to ensure full working order and to prevent any costly breakdowns in the future. 

Radiator coolant is toxic and needs to be handled very carefully. It is also very sweet smelling which can be inviting to young children and pets so proper safe storage is very important - having a professional take care of this job means not handling or having dangerous chemicals around your house. Dangerous coolant also needs to be disposed of safely, professional workshops can have the coolant recycled or properly disposed of to save the environment.

Matlin Auto Repairs offers expert Radiator Flush and Cooling System Service for clients in Richmond, Mile End and Plympton. Trust our fully qualified mechanics to keep your vehicle's cooling system in top shape.

Radiator Flush and Cooling System Service in Forestville

Radiator Flush and Cooling System Service

It's your car and it's your choice!  Matlin Auto Repairs is fully qualified to service your new car and maintain your log book schedule whilst the car is within the warranty period.

The ACCC has confirmed that under Australian Consumer Law you can choose who services your new car and your right to a warranty is protected. 

Get the facts about New Car Servicing and watch our AutoFacts Video

New Car Warranties … the Facts.

If you're concerned about preserving your statutory rights to a new car's warranty, but also want to obtain expert service at competitive rates, Matlin Auto Repairs can help.


When it comes to reliable log book service, here's a few reasons why you  can trust Matlin Auto Repairs - your local Repco Authorised Service  mechanic.

Repco Authorised Service Centres operate a national service information system that includes the latest diagnostic techniques that are specifically designed for today's cars. Auto-Tech provides continual training, so our service technicians can stay up to date with modern vehicle technology.

Repco branded products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by the Repco exclusive Nationwide Warranty. All Repco Authorised Service Centres are carefully selected to ensure that only suitably qualified and equipped staff will work on your car.

Repco Authorised Service is Australia's largest service network. Every service we perform is supported by our nationwide network of over 500 outlets - you are covered wherever you may be.

At Repco Authorised Service Centres, we explain all of our work in a straight forward manner and we advise you in advance of any extra work that may be needed.

You can rely on your local Repco Authorised Service centre Matlin Auto Repairs in Forestville!

It's your car and it's your choice!  Your local Repco Authorised Service centre is fully qualified

New Car Warranty Log book Service in Forestville

Your vehicle has a number of different filters and each one works in a different system in your car. Matlin Auto Repairs knows those systems inside and out. For servicing in Forestville and surrounding suburbs you can count on us.

Quite simply- a filter traps particles which should not be present in, or could do damage to, the system which it filters. Therefore all filters have a lifespan - once they get congested with the particles they are filtering - replacement is a must. Not replacing filters in your car when they need to be changed can lead to expensive breakdowns in some very important parts of your vehicle.

Oil Filter: Cleans the oil and allows it to flow through the engine better
Air Filter: Traps dirt particles which could damage cylinders, walls and pistons
Cabin Air Filter: Keeps pollen, dust and bacteria out of the ventilation system
Fuel Filter: Filters harmful contaminants which could do damage to carburettors or fuel injectors

Types of Filters in your vehicle include:

At Matlin Auto Repairs we provide a full 65 point vehicle inspection report upon request with every full car service. This includes a check of your cars filters to help avoid expensive breakdowns in the future. 

Your vehicle has a number of different filters and each one works in a different system in your car. Quite simply- a filter traps particles which should not be present in, or could do damage to, the system which it filters.

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicle's motor replaced with a brand new engine. The team at Matlin Auto Repairs are qualified car engine reconditioning mechanics can perform expert Engine reconditioning service.  

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicles motor replaced with a brand new engine.

Engine Reconditioning in Forestville

Engine Recon

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from 11am on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

Matlin Auto Repairs take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located on South Road at Richmond, South Australia, the business is an RAA approved mechanical and auto electrical workshop. The team at Matlin Auto Repairs participate in the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
		
Matlin Auto Repairs have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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