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"I had fantastic service at Mac's Auto. Friendly advice on the phone when I first called them. They kept me updated on pricing and when the job was complete."— Emma K., Google Review
Fifty-seven years of mechanical, auto-electrical and exhaust work. Clayton and the team have been keeping locals on the road since before North Lakes had a postcode.
"Shout out to Clayton and the team for their eagle eyes — they spotted my harmonic balancer issue before it turned into a disaster."
Luke F · Google Review · 5 StarsOld-school workshop, modern equipment. Servicing, exhaust, brakes, auto-electrical, roadworthies. The kind of place that gives you the diagnosis straight and the price up-front.
Manufacturer-schedule services for all makes. We stamp the book; your new-car warranty stays intact.
All makes & modelsStarter motors, alternators, batteries, wiring faults, parasitic draw diagnostics. A workshop specialty since the 70s.
Diagnostic equipmentMuffler replacement, catalytic converters, full system repairs. We've been welding exhaust pipes for half a century.
Custom & OEMPads, rotors, drums, shock and strut replacements. Quoted up-front, no surprises on collection day.
Same day · Most jobsQLD Roadworthy Certificates (Safety Certificates) for private resale or registration transfer.
Most cars under 1 hrStrange noise, warning light, intermittent issue? Clayton finds problems other workshops miss. Pay for the diagnosis, not the guesswork.
No-guess pricingMac's opened in 1969, when North Lakes was still farmland and the highway hadn't been built. Three generations of the family have run it since. Clayton's the one you'll meet today.
The model hasn't changed in 57 years. Tell you what's wrong. Tell you what it'll cost. Stand behind the work. People come back for the second car, then the third. Their kids bring theirs in. That's the whole business.
Same family. Same workshop. Since 1969.
If you're new to the area and looking for a mechanic who won't talk down to you (their words, not ours — check the reviews), we'd be glad to meet you.
208 reviews. 4.8 stars. A small sample.
"I had fantastic service at Mac's Auto. Friendly advice on the phone when I first called them. They kept me updated on pricing and when the job was complete."— Emma K., Google Review
"Very happy to leave a positive review. Had a muffler issue that the guys fixed quickly and very reasonably priced. Best thing was I wasn't talked down to as a lot of mechanics do. Very friendly service. Will use them again."— Sharyn M., Google Review
"Shout out to Clayton and the team at Mac's Auto Services in North Lakes for their eagle eyes. I went in for a free suspension check and they spotted my harmonic balancer issue before it turned into a disaster."— Luke F., Google Review
Tucked into the Cook Court industrial complex in North Lakes — off Anzac Avenue, behind the BP. You can drive in for a quote without an appointment.
Walk-ins are fine for quick checks (squeak, light, vibration). For bigger jobs — logbook services, exhaust work, brakes, roadworthies — ring through to book a slot.