Hornsby, NSW & surrounds
Log book servicing, rego checks and honest repairs at 69 Hunter Lane, Hornsby — walk-ins welcome, and you'll always approve the price first. 4.9 stars from 59 Google reviews.
59 reviews
Licensed repairer · MVRL 58448
NSW Authorised Safety Check station (pink slips)
MTA NSW member
Local business
Australian owned
Every job comes with straight answers, upfront pricing and work we're happy to put our name on.
Manufacturer-schedule servicing that keeps your warranty intact — with the checklist explained, not just stamped.
The mechanic other people's car problems end up with — when three shops can't find it, Phil does.
NSW Authorised Safety Check station on Hunter Lane — eSafety checks and rego inspections done properly.
Pads, rotors, transfer cases and the clunks nobody else could find — fixed right, priced upfront.
From re-gas to compressors — diagnosed properly, with genuine parts sourced at better-than-dealer prices.
Walked in without an appointment? Urgent fault before a road trip? Phil makes the time.
58 of 59 are five stars. The one exception got a personal reply from the owner.
Review after review: other shops failed, Phil found it. That's the specialty.
“He always checks with me before doing anything that will cost extra” — verbatim from the reviews.
A genuine Mazda compressor sourced at half the dealership price. Thousands saved, reviewer's words.
No appointment? Urgent wipers, warning lights, a road trip tomorrow — he makes the time.
The Motor Traders' Association plate hangs on the wall, next to the Authorised Safety Check sign.
"BEST MECHANIC IN HORNSBY! When my 6 year old Mazda's aircon died last week I asked Phil to take a look at re-gassing it for me. True to form, Phil did what he does best & completely investigated and diagnosed the issue, and found that it was the compressor… took the time to find me a genuine MAZDA replacement part for HALF the price the Mazda dealerships were going to charge for it. THANK YOU Phil - you saved me thousands of $$ and the car is running like when I originally bought it 6 years ago."
Ben Dulhunty
Air conditioning
"Phil is an excellent mechanic who genuinely cares about his work and about your car. He always takes the time to explain what's going on and why… He also gives honest advice and always checks with me before doing anything that will cost extra, which I really appreciate."
Sanskar D. Verma
Diagnostics & repair
"We had been struggling with a tricky issue on our car that several other mechanics couldn't quite get to the bottom of. Thankfully, we found Phil from Precision Mechanic's… he took the time to thoroughly inspect the car, kept us updated throughout the process, and explained everything clearly."
Verity West
Complex diagnostics
"We have been using Phil for regular 6-monthly services on our two cars (a total of four services per year) and wouldn't go anywhere else. He is the most honest and reliable mechanic we've ever encountered. Phil always provides clear advice, letting us know how long we can wait before addressing an issue or replacing parts."
Hayley Stephenson
Regular servicing
"Best mechanic in all of Sydney. I went to Phil down at Precision mechanics because I saw the amazing reviews and needed a mechanic same day… not only did Phil make sure my car was perfect for the drive. But he made my car feel brand new again."
James Papasotiriou
Same-day service
"I had such a positive experience with Phil. I came in without an appointment because I urgently needed my car wipers replaced, and he was incredibly kind and accommodating. He helped me straight away and did a fantastic job."
Dila Playfair
Walk-in repair
I'm Phil. I run Precision Mechanics on Hunter Lane in Hornsby — the workshop you might know from its Hunter Lane Automotive days. I took it over because I wanted to run a workshop the way I think one should run: you bring me the car, I find the actual problem, I explain it so it makes sense, and nothing gets spent without you approving it first.
Find the real fault first
Codes, tests and inspection before a single part is replaced. Guessing is what makes repairs expensive.
Your approval before your money
Every extra is explained and approved first. No growing invoices.
Genuine parts, honest prices
Genuine where it matters, sourced at the best price I can find — dealers aren't the only option.
Based in Hornsby, NSW — servicing:
Not listed? Ask us — if you're nearby, we can probably help.
No — walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows, and reviewers mention being helped straight away without a booking. For the best chance of a same-day slot, call (02) 9477 5747 early in the day. The workshop at 69 Hunter Lane, Hornsby is open Monday to Friday, 8 am–5:30 pm, and there's on-site parking at the door.
Always. You'll get a clear quote before anything begins, and if the job uncovers something unexpected, Phil calls to explain and re-quote before going further. “He always checks with me before doing anything that will cost extra” is a direct quote from a customer review — it's how the workshop runs.
That's a specialty. Multiple reviews describe exactly this: a botched alternator replacement diagnosed and fixed properly, and a tricky issue several mechanics couldn't solve, found and resolved with updates throughout. Diagnosis starts with the fault codes and proper testing — not parts-swapping. Call (02) 9477 5747 and describe the history.
Yes — Precision Mechanics is an NSW Authorised Safety Check station, so eSafety Checks (pink slips) happen on-site at 69 Hunter Lane. If the car passes, the result is lodged electronically with Service NSW straight away and you can renew immediately. If something needs attention, you'll get a straight explanation and a price before any work begins.
Yes. Log book servicing follows the manufacturer's schedule exactly, which keeps your statutory warranty intact under Australian Consumer Law — you don't need the dealership for scheduled servicing. Your log book is stamped every visit, and you approve the price before work starts.
Yes. Lexus, Mazda and Volvo are all named in recent reviews, and European makes are handled alongside Japanese, Korean and Australian vehicles — including the diagnostics European electronics demand. Genuine parts are sourced where they matter, often well below dealership prices.
Monday to Friday, 8 am–5:30 pm. Closed weekends. If you've got an urgent fault, call (02) 9477 5747 as early as you can — same-day help at short notice is something reviewers regularly mention.
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you promptly — usually the same day. Prefer to talk? Call (02) 9477 5747.
Phone
(02) 9477 5747Hours
Service area
Hornsby · Waitara · Asquith · Wahroonga · Thornleigh · Normanhurst · Westleigh · Pennant Hills · Mount Colah · Berowra · Dural
The fastest way to reach us is a call
We answer between 8:00 am – 5:30 pm — tell us what's going on and we'll give you a straight price over the phone.
Call (02) 9477 5747Call Precision Mechanics today or send a message — we'll get back to you fast.