In January 2018, my daughter's car engine was running very rough and lacking acceleration. Unfortunately Chapel Corner Automotive were unable to diagnose or fix the main problem relating to the engine. Instead, they charged her $928 for a minor service that included rotating and balancing all four wheels. Incorporated into this cost was 4 hours of labour (at $110.00 per hour) a total of $440. The car continued to run very rough and so my daughter drove it to our local mechanic who has serviced the car for many years prior to my daughter moving out of home. They diagnosed the problem immediately (ECU unit) and fixed it. I asked our mechanic to have a look at the Chapel Corner Automotive invoice costing $928 and he commented that labour should not have been more than 2 hours (not 4 hours as charged)! It seems Chapel Corner Automotive took advantage of a young girl charging her excessive labour costs. Soon after this my daughter sold her car and took it to our local mechanic for a RWC. This is when we discovered the next problem! When doing the wheel rotation as part of the minor service, Chapel Corner Automotive had stripped bare one of the bolt threads on the left hand front wheel bearing and tried to deliberately cover this up by using Locktite adhesive to glue the bolt back in! In order to rectify this problem we had to replace the left hand front wheel bearing at a cost of $265. I approached Chapel Corner Automotive requesting reimbursement of the $265 for the damage they had caused and they refused. They demonstrated very poor customer relation skills and the proprietor didn't seem to care that one of their mechanics had tried to cover up the damage they had caused to my daughter's vehicle by gluing the wheel bearing bolt back in! I ended up taking this matter to Goodyear Automotive Group and I was successful in seeking reimbursement from them for the amount of $265. I could never recommend Chapel Corner Automotive for car servicing given our experience. IN RESPONSE TO OWNERS REPLY BELOW: - Your workshop were advised that the engine was running rough and you advised that you could not detect any problem. Clearly details were not noted correctly by Chapel Corner Automotive. - Labour of 4 hours (@$110 per hour) was charged when it should have been no more than 2 hours for the service work carried out (incl. replacing 2 shockers - which should have been able to be done by any reasonable mechanic within the 2 hour time frame based on our local mechanics advice (who has 30+ years experience). - Original service was carried out by Chapel Corner Automotive in January 2018 and a RWC was sought in April 2018 (3 months later....not 7 months as you indicate). - It was while the RWC inspection was being carried out that the deceptive practice of using Locktite adhesive to glue in a wheel bolt was noticed. To try and suggest the fault lies with our mechanic, demonstrates your unethical manner and practices. I have the old wheel bearing which clearly has Locktite adhesive on it......no other mechanic worked on the car since the wheels were rotated in January as part of the "service". - Your suggested fix was to "drill out the old thread". Such a practice would not have meet RWC requirements based on our local mechanic with 30+ years experience) - another deceptive and "shonky" practice - Let's hope this review acts as a warning to others in that labour charges were excessive and an attempt was made to cover up damage caused to our vehicle whilst in the workshop of Chapel Corner Automotive.

Please excuse the late review - perhaps 6 years or so :) Daniel and Adam are next level humans. I have been coming to this car place for a very long time now. There have been several moments when I have called Daniel (in a bit of a heightened state) with flashing lights, ruptured tyres, a windscreen wiper bent and snapped (randomly whilst parked in pouring rain), battery dead, not knowing how to remove a number plate, empty oil; and every time, even when the boys have been so busy, they have ALWAYS made time for me, even to just temporarily repair the issue till we could get it in properly and settle me when I have no idea what is happening with the car (as my knowledge is limited with cars). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ESPECIALLY TO FEMALES who have no idea of pricing or the issues that arise within a car. The boys always teach me about the issue, and show me how to do something with the car if it is within my capacity. I have never left feeling confused (saying the car needs all these things when it only needs one thing) nor ripped off. I am super grateful. I cannot speak highly enough about the team here - friendly, kind, honest, trustworthy. A massive thank you from me to the team for your years of assistance <3 Much warmth and many blessings to each of you (including everyone outback). Brookie <3

I’ve been coming to these wonderful people for at least 12years. They are exceptional in every aspect. They are the most professional and amazingly clever people. There is a reason why they have such an awesome relationship with the community. It’s because they really do care, they are concerned and make sure that you feel important… and they actually fix all your problems!! Daniel and Adam are just so invested in every aspect of your car … and in my life, they care about me. They can fix everything so well without fuss and at a great price. Their honesty is beyond all else, you need never worry that their quality, price and reliability. I feel cared about and can tell you with utter confidence that there is no better place to go if you need any assistance with your car. It all began with a flat tire 11 years ago. I highly recommend this incredible business. They go beyond and above all other businesses of this kind. … because no other can even come close to them. Don’t look around, just go to them….. Problem solved!!

If you are anything like me, you are reading this review to decide if this is the mechanic for you. Being new to the area, and suddenly requiring urgent assistance after having my car break down and towed, I scrolled through google reviews for a long while before deciding upon chapel corner automotive. It’s the best decision I could have made. Saying the team went above and beyond is an understatement. They were able to book me in incredibly quickly, they did a fantastic job and charged me a very reasonable rate. My car left the garage running better than it has in years. I was so nervous about choosing a mechanic as you hear such horror stories, but my experience could not have been better. I’m glad I stoped scrolling and decided to go with this team- I’ll be back for sure. Thanks a million!!

We recently experienced engine problems with our Toyota Rav 4 and a friend recommended that we go to Chapel Corner Tyres for a quote. The issue ended up being a blown head gasket and leaking fuel hose. Daniel and the team were absolutely outstanding. The team were honest, professional and reliable. They explained the issue and how to fix it simply so that we understood what needed to be done so that we could make an informed decision on how to proceed. Best of all they were transparent with the costs and fixed the problem at the agreed price. My wife and I highly recommend the team at Chapel Corner Tyres. As a customer, it was wonderful to be treated with respect and honesty and the team delivered that brilliantly. Thank you Chapel Corner Tyres.

Very professional, empathetic and helpful. I had an accident and needed my car checked as it was undrivable over long distances. Daniel was able to help me, and take a look at it even though it was a last minute call. He was honest when giving me the quote and gave me as much information. He was kind and understanding enough to let me leave my car there while I sorted with the other party. He also gave me sound advice when I sought it. The only unfortunate thing is that I wasn't able to go through with the repairs. However, I am absolutely sure that if I had, Daniel and his team would've taken great care of my car and done an absolute stellar job doing so. If I still have a car after this, I know who to go to when things go awry.

I’m not one for reviews but as a young female attempting to navigate cars/mechanics I always know I’m in good hands when I take my car to Chapel Corner Auto. I’ve been taking my car there for a couple of years now and Daniel and the team are always so friendly and never dismiss my concerns or queries and importantly never do anything major without calling for approval first. Daniel is consistently patient, explains everything in detail and lets me know what needs to be done and what can wait, to make it a bit easy on my pocket. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, for as long as I’m in Melbourne, Chapel Corner Auto will be my go to!

On a chance I dropped in to ask if they could remove several nails from my tyres before a very very long drive ahead this afternoon however once they conducted an assessment I was advised i needed new tyres all round.I was shown how bald and bad they were. Honestly they were so helpful and accommodating. They have a waiting area with a coffee machine in the office to chill out if you choose to wait. The tyres were reasonably priced, delivered, fitted and all realigned on the same day. I know they're a business but I do believe they had my best interest at heart. I now have Peace of mind for the long drive ahead. A really big thank you.

Completely trustworthy transparent and look you get what you pay for. They do their best for me each time and I am a high maintenance customer with calls and questions and getting them to double triple check stuff and they do without hesitation and always make time for me. Dan and Adam are always patient and explain things thoroughly and call me before any work is done to double-check for me to give the A-okay. Great customer service I Have been to over 5 different mechanics before we found these guys. Never going anywhere else I live regionally now and still drive my car 3hrs for them to service.

I have three cars, all of which I have taken to Chapel Corner Tyres for new tyres all round and wheel alignments in the past 24 months, and 2 RWC. More recently I took an older, disused 4x4 in for a major service including replacing all belts and oils, getting it back in good running order, and fitting new all terrain tyres. I drove the 4x4 from Melbourne to Dubbo, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, Mackay, Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Longreach. It performed faultlessly. Daniel and the team are trustworthy and provide excellent service! Thanks

This is a very untrustworthy business. I cannot go back here because I believe the business is built around quoting for work that is unnecessary. I have many years experience working on cars, and cannot stress enough to people who are not aware of car mechanics DO NOT go here, you are putting yourself in the position to get ripped off. Find a smaller business that relies on a reputation as opposed to this place, which just works on ripping off the volume of customers that it is lucky to have walk through the door.

They guys here - especially Daniel - tried their hardest to fix an issue I had. They always do a great job on a service, and will call and let you know what costs are involved before doing anything. I have a Volvo C30 diesel and they have done my last two services - I'll go back. UPDATE: Have been going to see Daniel and the team here since the first review for all of my car services, tyres and any issues. I can't give them enough praise. Best services, great team and easily contactable via phone or email.

Highly recommend this business. Reliable, trustworthy and thorough. Am in Tassie and needed some major work on car to drive back (so not local and all dealings over phone, so easy to be taken advantage of). Day after service car overheating and bought back, they spent 15+ hrs over several days looking and testing to replicate overheating issue (ie removing radiator, water pump, thermostat, long drives to test etc), resolved requiring minor mechanical repair and at no cost. Great service Daniel and Adam

If you are looking for genuine, honest service and advice, I highly recommend Chapel corner automotive. Although I initially went for a new battery only, the service was all I needed to return. Adam went above and beyond for me, and was comforting to find someone that knows their stuff, and goes the extra mile for customer service. They helped me so much with my xr8, and I cannot thank him enough for his knowledge, approach, honest delivery of issues, and solution. Highly recommended.

I cant recommend these guys highly enough. I brought my vehicle in have a rear tyre replaced thinking it was a puncture. Turned out it was a cracked rim meaning I couldn't even drive my car home for the night, to make things worse this was Friday night at 5:30pm and I needed my car for 11am the next day. They organised the delivery of new rims, got them fitted and me back on the road by 10:30am the next day. They also did this without breaking the bank. Thank you

Cannot recommend these guys enough! We have brought our Golf here many times to be looked at, and unfortunately after spending the whole day looking at the car we found out the engine is completely stuffed. But Daniel didn’t even charge me anything for all his time! He didn’t try to up sell or pull the wool over my eyes at all. He’s so honest and genuinely cares about all his customers. Can to recommend them enough!

These guys are the best. I came to them during covid and have moved away and come back to Melbourne again and I wouldn't go anywhere else. I trust them to do the job, they are honest, they don't overcharge they have excellent customer service and biggest bonus... they love dogs! So your doggo friend can come with you and get cuddles and treats. More than 5 stars- thank you team. Kylie & Sammi

Best service ever highly recommend all our 4 cars have been taken to Chapel Corner - Adam and before him his father looked after us he is so helpful and reliable they call with any information that is relevant to make your decision they are trustworthy and reliable nothing is too much trouble and our cars come back fixed with a wash how brilliant no one else does that - Thanks team at Chapel Corner :)

I bought a second hand tyre from here, charged $50, which I thought was a little steep but paid it anyway. I then made the mistake off assuming I had paid for a used, yet working tyre. Nope. They sold me a tyre that already had a puncture in it, and it wasn't until I was on the side of a highway in NSW til I needed the spare. Never give these guys your money, they are stealing from you.

Dan and his team are so hard working and genuine. They do quality work, at a competitive price and offer honest advice that benefits YOU first, not them. They definitely go the extra mile, because they want you to be happy. Keep up the good work and service with a smile Dan.. and we'll keep coming back and spreading the word... to bring more happy customers. Win/Win. Thanks, Caroline

Chapel Automotive was coincidentally recommended to me twice by unrelated friends. Decided to give them a try and the recommendation is more than justified. Customer service was insanely good. Not just good, honestly some of the best service I've ever received. Also a job done well, very quickly and at a good price. Thanks to Daniel and all the guys at Chapel Automotive.

We have taken our car to this place for years . I'm not one to review a business but in this case I think it's completely necessary. Daniel is honest and reliable and I thinks that's the hardest thing to find in a mechanic . I have never met him but my husband always comes back with the car and has nothing but praise for the service . If I could rate 10 stars , I would .

These guys are amazing. They installed my tyres, on site, last minute, in 90 minutes, right before Christmas. They were super honest, and didn’t try to oversell me on tyres I didn’t need. Honestly the team was a life-saver, I can’t recommend them enough. I’m a (semi-clueless) female driver and really value the honesty and trust I get from these guys. 100% recommend.

AMAZING. Daniel and Adam were awesome. My daughter's Honda CRV broke down and RACV recommended them as we needed to be towed to a mechanic (Fuel Pump needed to be replaced). Thank YOU!! They were professional, service was quick, not expensive and above all GENUINE and HONEST! I have been burnt by so many mechanics. Cannot recommend this business more highly.

I wrote these guys a review 3 years ago, so adding to it today as just need to reiterate the great service I receive here. Going above and beyond to help me sort out my elderly parents' cars. Thank you! Original review: These guys are great, they’ve serviced my car for years and are the only place I’ll go to for tyres – even got my Dad onto them now.

Really excellent service from Chapel Corner Auto. Needed suspension repairs which they completed quickly and very well. What impressed me most was their communications - kept me informed and advised on progress, provided a clear quote before the work and confirmed I wanted to proceed. I'll return to them for future work. Highly recommend. Thank you!

Audi quoted me thousands to do the work that Adam and his team did for a fraction of the price. One job quoted by Audi was for new brakes, when tested they still had 40% to go, I asked Audi and they said they were just giving me the heads up but they were on the list of work to be completed. Thanks for Chapel Automotive. Really appreciate it.

Been coming here for many years, the guys are great! Always honest and call you before they do anything... as a female I always feel intimidated and they will just charge you a huge cost because they can... BUT these guys are so helpful and nice... Well priced and all our family and friends now go and all have glowing reports..

Been using these guys for 10 years, always so lovely and helpful.. had my tyre blow today and I call them straight away, they ordered the tyre and have it replaced tomorrow. Always so nice and great customer service, I have sent so many people to them over the year and all agree they are fantastic. I will always be a customer!

Daniel and his team have been absolutely fantastic, even taking calls for simple advise over the phone. I have had my car repaired and serviced there, along with them more than happy to help the same day we discovered something had gone wrong with a service from a different company. Cannot recommend them more highly.

The staff at Chapel corner automotive were so kind and friendly, they did such a great job and they have option for ppl who work out of business hours. The communication and care for their customers is phenomenal, and the bird poo was cleaned off my car!! So very kind thank you so much I’ll definitely be back …

The customer service that Daniel and the team provide is extraordinary. Honestly I've never had such great service when dealing with a mechanic! Plus the prices are very competitive and they don't quote you one thing but charge another. I'm really really really impressed and can't speak any higher of the team

I've never had better service from a mechanic in my life. Chapel Corner are friendly, understanding, explain the ins and outs of what service your car needs and never pressures their customers with an up-sell. I'll be coming back for years to come. Special shout-out to Daniel for his stellar customer service.

Never go to this place if you got nail in your type. They just wanna rip off the people. Last time I had tyre puncture, and I only paid $15 to get it fixed whereas at this place he charged me way too much which is unbelievable, $40 just to fix a puncture. Ridiculous …

Daniel and his team are wonderful, great care taken and I've been happy with every single interaction I've had with them. Super responsive, very focused on customer satisfaction and wouldn't bring my car anywhere else for a service. Thanks again guys, much appreciate your work :)

Daniel has been servicing my cars for 17 year now, I will not go anywhere else. I trust himself, Sam and their team implicitly. They have gone above and beyond in the many emergencies I have had over the years. They are truly genuine guys you can totally trust!! highly recommend.

dropped my car off this morning and within a half an hour had a call to say it was finished - cant complain about the service, COVID 19 or not, very happy to not have a flat tyre (even though i cant go anywhere!). Lovely people to deal with too - highly recommend. Thank you - Lea

These guys are amazing! They go above and beyond and really did much more for my car than I even expected! I have had some really negative experiences with big chain mechanics but these guys have made me positive about mechanics again! Won’t go elsewhere customers for life!

Fantastic bunch of people with a wealth of knowledge working there. i dropped my lexcus for break pads not only they provided me with a curtesy car but also washed my car. thanks guys for being so great at what you do. i will be recommending you to all the people i know.

If you are looking for a unicorn mechanic, then you've found one here. Daniel and his team at Chapel Automotive are honest, trustworthy and reputable mechanics who DON'T over charge while providing exceptional service. Try them you'll never need another mechanic again.

Found Adam to be a true professional. He looked after me, had me as his customer as the priority and provided me with great knowledge and advice. My wife takes her car here and I will continue to bring mine here too. Very happy and would highly recommend

Dan was totally awesome, professional, completely honest & very affordable. He was booked out and took a look at my car anyway and was straight up about what was needed to keep the old beast on the road. Thank you kindly, Dan HIGHLY RECOMMEND …

chapel corner is the only auto repair shop i will be going to, the people that work here are so kind and attentive. they make that extra effort to know who their clients are and make them feel like they are heard. i couldn’t recommend anyone more!!

Rip off. Have brought my car here a couple of times and would never go back. Solution to every problem seems to be 'needs a new gearbox' or 'needs a new engine'. When I have brought my car to another garage and been told it needed neither. Cowboys.

Do not go here! Dan will rip you off just for being female and try to pull the wool over your eyes. Really disappointing. Dan admits "he overcharged me a bit" (an hours work at $120)... I had to pay just to get my car back unfixed.

Absolutely brilliant service by Daniel and the team - they're truly a fantastic bunch. Helped me with my tyre and brake issue in no time at all. Will it be going anywhere else to service both my cars going forward! Thank you again

I have been using Chapel Automotive for over 20 years. Daniel is very professional and his work and advice is always good and honest. I would highly recommend Chapel Automotive for your car's regular service and repairs.

These guys are thieves. They will pad the quote with unnecessary jobs. Unless you want a $300 job to cost $2000, go elsewhere. And if you do go to these guys, at least get two other quotes. Then you'll see for yourself.

They were super helpful when I came in at 8:30am on my way to work. I thought I must have had a flat tyre, they checked the pressure, pumped them up and all with a smile! Thanks guys! You’re the best! I’ll be back!

I’m always impressed by the service here and the communication by Daniel is superb. They’re thorough and l feel confident in my vehicle when they’ve serviced or repaired it. Staff are all friendly. Thanks guys.

Bad experience will not be back. Very poor communication, I said once over the phone and again when I got there what I wanted done on my car. Still managed to get it wrong and then tried to blame the customer

Excellent, friendly customer service from Daniel. I had a small job that only took them five minutes to complete. I offered to pay but they refused. Needless to say, I'll be back when I need more work done

Dont trust these guys. Had a car tested and passed a racv inspection and rwc. These guys then said it needed stacks of things. Total after all the dollars they can get from you. BE VERY AWARE OF THIS MOB

Daniel and Adam have been by far one of the best finds in Melbourne. Absolute legends, do a fantastic job every time. Honest and helpful. I literally drive my car 4hrs to have it worked on here.

Chapel motors are amazing! Honest, don’t over charge, or try to make a dollar for the sake of it. They are a company of integrity! They look after their customers! You can’t go wrong with them!

Dan and the team are great! Quick and professional service and called me before any work or costs. Overall the costs are more than reasonable. Thanks Dan! Will be back for my next service soon.

The most thorough, honest and *real* team of mechanics you will ever find. Special mention to Daniel who has been our go-to guy for over a decade....he's even looking after our son's car now!

I have put my trust in the guys at Chapel Corner for the past 5 years for servicing and tyres/wheel alignment. I find them to be upfront, honest & reliable. Offers discount to RACV members.

Thank you guys for my car service & honest advice. Gave me great info on what my car needs. What is urgent & what can wait. The service was so quick as well. Such great service! Thank you.

Do not go to this place. They over charge in an incredible way. They quoted 2 hours for a job that took 3 minutes from another car place. Do not trust the in any way. They are thieves

I have been taking my car there for years and the advice is always honest & reliable - with my best interest at heart. They are knowledgeable and thorough when completing the work.

Chapel Corner Automotive has excellent customer service. Daniel and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Each time I I have taken my car here, it has been a great experience.

Said it might take an hour (to find and fix a slow leak in one tyre), but were done in half that time despite appearing to be really busy. Looks like a well organised operation.

These guys are good. Relaliable, professional, trustworthy and reasonably price. I like the owner. He has these qualities. A good bloke. So almost all my auto work done there.

Amazing service! Battery was flat, sent someone to jumpstart and went to their shop to replace the battery - all under an hour. Way above and beyond! Would definitely go back!

Excellent and friendly service. They’ve helped me out on a couple of occasions with some minor work for free. They are happy to explain anything needed and don’t overcharge.

Amazing honest service. You get a call before anything unexpected gets done on your car and you know all options get discussed with you. Amazing friendly staff and service.

Best service available. Daniel & the team are amazing. We've been taking our work vans to Chapel Corner now for five years & the guys go above & beyond time & time again.

Best service ever, Judy was so friendly! My car was fixed way quicker than I thought and it was cheaper than expected BONUS! Totally recommend Chapel Corner Tyres :-)

Got my RWC. Highly recommend chapel cornee automotive. I wish more people knew about them!! They are so efficient and HONEST about everything they do! Ask for Dan!

Outstanding service, changed several tyres in a fraction of the time a nearby competitor offered to, even rotated, and swapped the hub caps and valve caps for me.

Excellent professional operation. Daniel was fantastic and very informative prior to, during and after an RACV pre-purchase vehicle check. Highly recommended.

I never write reviews but I have to say the service from Daniel was amazing. Definitely recommend taking your car here! Friendly, honest and very quick.

After 4years of taking my car to Chapel Corner i can honestly say they are the Best Mechanics ever, honest, reliable and go above and beyond every time.

I was served by Daniel, he was very good and explained to me what my car needed to get done, (I don’t know much about cars) I recommend those guys.

Daniel's a great bloke and everyone their is very friendly and professional. Top notch service and managed to get me in quicker then I expected!

Very friendly staff, I had broken down with a dead alternator and after being towed to them they looked after me excellently. Highly recommend.

Had a flat and could not have had a better experience. Fixed in 15 mins, and they gave the car a safety check too! So grateful! Thanks Judy!

Great service and such friendly staff. They quoted me on the spot and fitting 4 tyres took an hour while I had a coffee over the road!

Best mechanic in town. Trustworthy, reliable, quality work. I will never use another mechanic in Melbs. Thanks Dan, Adam and team

Great Service - have been here three times now. Great service and they always discuss with me what needs to be done and how much.

Daniel and his team once again serviced my Mazda3 and did an excellent job - they're a pleasure to deal with many thanks Bob

Great local mechanics. Clear communication and fair prices. Friendly and helpful staff who go the extra mile. Thanks Dan

Dan and his crew were really friendly and efficient. So many mechanics try to rip you off but these guys were super :)

Helped me reset the tire pressure sensors in the golf I had just purchased. Great service, fast and very helpful.

Excellent customer service and attention to detail thanks Daniel and your friendly and professional team. …

Best mechanics I've ever had. Always promptly fix issues with great customer service. Can't recommend enough.

Quick efficient friendly service A+ .. rang today .. drove in .. had me up and running in 15min .. Awesome !

Daniel and the team are always great to deal with. Have been taking my car here for a number of years now.

Great service and great amount of knowledge! So happy with the out come of the work today. Thanks fellas

Such great service at Chapel Auto. Friendly staff and always a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!

These guys are professional and helpful, and SO SO SO quick. Absolutely recommend any day of the week

Very kind, honest, and upfront. I have not had a better experience with a car service facility.

Such a professional operation. Daniel is so great at what he does. I tell everyone to come here

Great service, was in and out in the hour. Even filled up my washers for free! Thanks so much!

Best place to take your car. So honest, well priced and they are just the nicest people!

Great service, price and attention to detail I will recommend the team to anyone I know

Always courteous, honest and incredibly fast service, Cannot recommend highly enough.

Friendly service and took extra time to get wheel alignment spot on for unusual car

Great service, really good communication, friendly staff. Know what they are doing.