Lube Mobile
3,029 reviews
I booked Lube Mobile for a yearly service on my 2015 Nissan Navara. The service itself came to $385.95, which I considered reasonable. However, I was then charged an additional $286.92 to replace an engine air filter and two windscreen wiper blades. The breakdown was: Air filter: $80.41 Two wiper blades: $122.64 Labour: $57.78 In my opinion,… Read more
nearly $287 for an air filter and wiper replacement is excessive, particularly given how straightforward these jobs are. The final bill was $672.87.
My advice is to ask for a detailed quote on any additional work and parts before authorising repairs. I won't be using the service again.
Could not fix car told me to take it away after 5 days and charged me 1800 dollars Also did [Content Removed] wiring. Took it to another mechanic who had it back on the road 4 hours cost 500. Unable to access image or video.
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Service booked for a valve cover gasket leak, a coolant leak, and a DSC error. What happens after the service? -Rough idle and a check engine light -Admitted fault with stripping the bleed screw causing a full coolant dump -Oil leaks from the valvetronic gasket because it was installed backwards (twice!), the eccentric shaft seal, and the oil… Read more
cap seal (none of which were issues before) -DSC error comes back too! -Misdiagnosed MAF problem - replaced part at my expense only for it not to solve the vacuum leak (the cause of check engine light and rough idle) which is almost certainly the result of mechanic's initial service which busted the seal in the pcv hose at the back of the crankcase - the mechanic didn't bother with a smoke test when installing the MAF (he just cleared the codes and left) -Engine power ends up cutting out multiple times whilst driving - something that has never happened before and which lead to life-threatening situations -Only initial acknowledgment of formal complaint and nothing since then (nearly 3 weeks)
The service happened nearing on 3 months ago. The amount of stress, missed work and inconvenience this has caused has been immense. LM don't care and haven't even bothered with offering to fix any of these ongoing problems. I'm driving around in a dangerous car because I have no choice.
My advice for people who have had similar experiences is to take them to QCAT - don't waste time with Fair Trading - they only have mediation powers. QCAT is at least is costly for them to challenge, and you have a chance to get some lost money back for your troubles.
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Had a clutch replacement undertaken in December 2025. The next day severe scraping noises forced me to take the car off the road immediately. Critical Safety Issue: BOTH front axle nuts were completely loose after their service. This could have caused a catastrophic accident to myself or other road users. Completely unacceptable from any… Read more
mechanical service provider.
Three Failed Repair Attempts: Lube Mobile attended three separate times but couldn't complete repairs because they "didn't have the parts" My car remained undriveable for an extended period due to this.
Additional Issues:
- Mechanic used a removed wheel from my vehicle as a step ladder whilst car was on jack stands to look into the engine bay - Also placed the wheel in my garden bed crushing my plants - Vehicle panel damage, incorrectly jacked up the car and broke several panel clips and popped the panel from its flush position - Extended loss of vehicle use
Company Response: After the loose axle nuts and three failed repair visits, they offered a "free yearly service" as compensation. I declined and raised formal concerns because who wants the same mechanics to continue to work on their car after this?
Their response: scheduled an "inspection," and then performed unauthorised work without permission, then claimed "all reasonable obligations have been met" with zero acknowledgement of the safety failure.
Bottom Line: Loose axle nuts on both wheels after a clutch service is inexcusable. Three visits with missing parts to fix their own dangerous mistake is unacceptable. Their dismissive response to legitimate safety concerns shows complete failure of professional standards and a lack of accountability.
Will never use Lube Mobile again. Strongly caution others before trusting them with your families safety and the maintenance of your vehicle.
Mechanic Liam fixed our Territory and Aurion – Jobs done very well with fair price and quality parts. He explained what he's doing and offered quote to fixed and get the parts for our Aurion too. Get Liam to fixed your car
Perth Western Australia I have used Lube Mobile several times and always had a good experience until today! A service turned into 2.5k quote. I have a report saying my car was road tested but it was not. He said that he didn’t want to road test in case he had an accident and had to pay for damages. He offered to do a road test after he finished… Read more
because I queried why he hadn’t. He also said that he can tell everything by pressing on the accelerator. If he had have done a road test he would have heard the noise coming from my back brakes. In his report he listed 2.5k worth of products and work he would like to do but nothing about the back brakes. I was so disgusted with his attempt at rorting me that I walked back inside and shut the door. Way too much over the top to be believable which then cast doubt about anything he recommended. Told him to just do the service but I have my doubts that a service was even performed. He was finished in 20 mins. (Name: Colen Mobile Code-U39). I will never use Lube Mobile again!
Absolute joke of a mechanics!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. I asked if someone could come have a look at my timing chain, the guy comes and says he doesn't think it is that, so he will need to diagnose.. $500 later he says he doesn't know still, the van needs to go to there garage where he tells me the timing chain is out but its still not running… Read more
rite, and that's another $500. So im $1000 down and they have no idea what's wrong with it. So i refused to pay the second $500. They then returned the van like this.. Sensors unplugged, air intake in peices, fan belt removed, covers left off And sent the invoice again..
So they think I should give them $1000 for them to make my van go from running to NOT running and in peices!?@
Im still waiting to be told I got punkt.
What a joke hopefully they get what they deserve before more people get displeasure of there service.
Cameron is the bets mechanic out there there he was very helpful when I had a problem he come straight out very lovely person to get along with very good price I would recommend CAMERON to everyone thanks again CAMERON
I rarely leave reviews but in this case, I'm more than happy to thank Billie at Lube Mobile Brendale. He first came out and repaired my vehicle after it was towed home by RACQ. There was still a small issue which required it to go to the Lube Mobile garage. Not only did he successfullyfix the issue, but he and his mate returnedthe car to me at… Read more
work which I hugely appreciated. He was exceptionally communicative and explained what he was doing without making me feel 'talked at' or 'talked down to'. So refreshing to find a mechanic like that. The car is running very well and the charges were more than reasonable. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Awesome Service – Had an issue with an oil leak on my Diff, contacted Lube Mobile Darwin and in an hour Bronson from lube Mobil came out and had me going again that day, can’t say enough of his professionalism and dedication to his service for others, I won’t hesitate to call again
Follow-up · After my initial call it only took a day for Lube Mobile to come by, they made it what the issue was then quoted me a price, It was a reasonable price, not much difference to taking it to a mechanic
had a globe replacement on my Mercedes was quoted around $130 to $140 but the mechanic said my headlights had been changed to an upmarket type (they were standard not upmarket) anyway he replaced the globe and billed me over $299 and said the new… Read more
globe was expensive so thats the price, I got pulled over for a breath test (passed)but the Officer said my headlight was out on the side lube mobile installed, he said he could defect the car but he said get it sorted out tomorrow. So called Lube mobile and requested Mario who found the globe was installed incorrectly and was hanging out and had broken so Mario went off and purchased a new correct globe and installed it no charge. Lube mobile should wrap Mario in cotton wool as I have found on a few occasions to be an excellent mechanic and could teach the other guy to do his job properly and dont tell porkies to the customer. I am lucky I didnt get defected otherwise the stuff would hit the fan. Job number 1113150
Follow-up · no follow just move to new mechanics
Had a clutch replaced on my Nissan 370z. I supplied the clutch kit they did the fitting. $1260. 7 months later clutch failed in traffic almost causing a serious accident. Blamed parts supplier for bad csc. Who later found it wasn’t fitted properly.… Read more
Charged another $1260 to fit a replacement csc. 2 days later clutch failed again. Wanted another $1260 until I connected consumer affairs. And then they decided to fix my car. Case still on going. I would give zero stars if I could. 12months/20000km warranty means nothing if you supply the parts. If anything fails they just blame the parts supplier for shonky work.
Follow-up · No refund offered. Contacted consumer’s affairs. Lube mobile have basically ignored them , because consumers affairs have no legal power, so I had to lodge a claim at the small claims court at my expense. I’m also not sure if my clutch is or isn’t covered by their warranty at the moment- after forking out $2600 in servicing. Would not recommend lube mobile for anyone. Especially, after reading other reviews.
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Positive reviews
First time using Lube Mobile but wouldn't hesitate to use them again or to recommend them. I drive a European car and it can be expensive to repair. I had a mechanic from another company tell me that I need a new alternator and would likely cost around a thousand dollars to replace. Lube Mobile provided a quote that was about a hundred dollars… Read more
less than that so I agreed to go ahead. A serviceman named Bodhi came out and inspected the car and told me that is not the alternator, but a drive belt that runs the alternator that had shredded and needed to be replaced. He then drove to a parts supplier and purchased the belt and came back and fitted it. The car runs perfectly and the cost was less than half what I had been quoted elsewhere. Couldn't be happier with Bodhi and Lube Mobile. Great service and they come to you!
Thanks Eric for servicing my car today in Speers Point! I’m always happy with Lube Mobile such a convenient service. Not having to drive anywhere makes life so much easier, and it definitely helps save on fuel with diesel prices the way they are these days.
Not sure why some low ratings, probably depends on the area. Use Lube Mobile on & off, never had bad experience. Last Friday 6pm the radiator leak, jumped online open chat (no waiting !) & the job was booked right away. Monday the mechanic came but the car radiator is another type so he make an order (after checking with 6 suppliers). Tuesday… Read more
morning 8am came as promised & the job done. The mechanic David was very courteous. Can't really ask for more from a service provider.
Negative reviews
I used them to replace a start motor as an emergency and they completely messed it up. Their warranty won't cover the cost for an expert to fix their mess. I would not recommend their services. "They fix the car" They f your car.
I called to cancel a job, only for the mechanic ([Name Removed]) to come back and continue working, charging $600 to replace 3 spark plugs. I contacted their office to resolve it, but they said: "The job is already done, the best they can do is $450" I caused the mechanic to have to wait while I was trying to sort it out, and he was visibly… Read more
annoyed. [Name Removed] then made a disgusting insult about my 36-week pregnant partner while I was paying and held on tightly to the key while giving it back to act "tough". If I ran the business, I would be firing him instantly.
Be careful. Very, very unprofessional. One star is generous These guys came to my house twice, and had my car for 2 full days at their workshop (after also just not turning up for another booking at my house). They charged me a deposit for a part that didnt even fit my car and wouldnt pay the deposit back. They also tried to tell me the issue was something completely different. Been a very smple fix at another mechanic, done in 2 hours. Show details
Recent reviews
Very disappointed with Lube Mobile this morning in Melbourne. I called them out just to do a diagnostic test, but ended up being charged a call-out fee plus $200 per hour + GST. Extremely expensive for a simple diagnosis. First time using them and definitely my last time.
My car broke down in Melbourne it needed a new battery and belt drive 14 months ago . RACV came out but didn’t have the right size belt drive . Called lubemobile they replaced the belt drive and battery. The belt drive costed $300 !! Now a short few months later I need a new one. My mechanic said it costs $37.50 including delivery. How can… Read more
lubemobile Hooke up the cost so much . Also why hasn’t it lasted . I’ve owned this car for 10 years and this was the only problem with it
Beware of these scammers. Had a young punk [Name Removed] in van 18 test drive my ford territory and blew my gearbox in it costing me $4000. I got charged nearly $500 just for oil change. Rang their office to complain and they said nothing they can do. Well, 9 months on and im starting legal proceedings on Trent. I have recently found information on [Name Removed]. DO NOT USE LUBE MOBILE
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Recently had one of my single can utes serviced for just over $700 which is in my opinion pretty expensive but the work seemed to be decent so I had the same guy do a service on another ute in my fleet which is the exact same Ute and model, less work was done than the first ute but they tried to charge me $1100 for the same service with less work!… Read more
I never received a quote before the works were done, never received updates for any extras just got billed. $400 extra for a service on the exact same car with less work was a joke. No doubt they do decent work but definitely took advantage of me with the pricing and wouldn’t use them again for this price! Definitely feel like I was ripped off here
This was single handedly the worst mechanical experience I have ever experienced the guy knew nothing ive got a head gasket problem and the bloke Adam squeezes my coolant lines which were rock hard and boiling and recommended I “keep driving it and see what happens” then completely overlooked an oil leak and overcharged me from the quote
They gave me a long survey before I could even talk to them. Then asked for registration, state the car is registered in and then told me that I had to pay $97.35 in order to get a price to replace my timing chain. Not to fix it just to tell me it needs replacing; that same information I gave them. Then I would have had to pay out another fee for… Read more
them to come and replace it. It's not even a 5-year-old car. They should be able to give me something even a ballpark figure without having to pay for it. At the end of the chat, they refused to send me a transcript until I verified my email. It's an absolute joke and a scam.
John was an excellent mechanic to deal with. He arrived on time, was very respectful, and took the time to carefully check my car while explaining everything clearly. His professionalism and friendly attitude made the whole experience easy and stress-free. It’s clear he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about helping his customers. I would definitely recommend John to anyone needing a reliable and trustworthy mechanic.
I called this mobile mechanic for a transmission issue and clearly explained the problem on the phone. Their ad also says they provide same-day service. However, when the mechanic arrived, he said they couldn’t do the transmission service because they didn’t have the required equipment and would need to come back the next day. This made the $97 call-out fee feel like a waste since the issue I mentioned beforehand wasn’t addressed.
I recently used Lube Mobile Mechanics for a logbook service and I was extremely impressed with the experience from start to finish. The service was prompt, professional, and very efficient. Everything was handled smoothly and with great attention to detail. A special mention to Rustin, the technician who assisted me. He was very professional,… Read more
friendly, and clearly knowledgeable in his work. He approached the job with confidence and efficiency, quickly identifying the issue and resolving it without any hassle. His professionalism and positive attitude made the whole experience stress-free. It’s not always easy to find reliable service these days, but Lube Mobile Mechanics certainly delivered. I truly appreciate the high level of service provided and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing a dependable logbook service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended.
I had Ali and Heath come out to my job here in Dingley Village, VIC this morning at very short notice to fix my son’s power steering, and I honestly couldn’t be more impressed. If I could, I’d give them both 10 gold stars! Their communication was excellent from start to finish, and their professionalism was absolutely top notch. They were… Read more
efficient, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with. I truly appreciate the prompt service and the high standard of work they delivered. Highly recommend!
Matthew from lube mobile wangara was amazing. He attended 2 car checks for us whilst we were looking to purchase a new car. He was honest & made us feel confident when searching for a car. Highly recommend matthew. Zana & family
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