Spanners & Sparks Automotive
Get the most out of your vehicle
Complete Vehicle Servicing, Roadworthy Inspections, 4x4 Modifications, JDM Performance Vehicle Specialists, all types of Vehicle Maintenance, and Automotive Repairs.
We're Ballarat's experienced car mechanics, now located at our new Service Centre in Howitt St. Wendouree.
New Service Centre Location
1015 Howitt Street, Wendouree
Why Choose Us?
When you choose Spanners & Sparks Automotive, you get so much more than just a basic service.

30,000 km /
36 Month Warranty
For your peace of mind, we guarantee our services for up to 3 years or 30,000 km.

Complimentary
Roadside Assistance
You can relax knowing that if something goes wrong, we've got you covered.

We Do Things
Differently
When it comes to your car, we care. Our work is exceptional; just ask our customers!
QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Log Book Servicing
Prevention is better than a cure and this is true in the case of cars too. Log book scheduled servicing for new and late model vehicles without losing your manufacturer’s warranty.
Plus we deliver that special attention to detail for older vehicles, your prized weekend cruiser, or your track-day toy.
Roadworthy Inspections
In the state of Victoria a Roadworthy Certificate (or RWC) is required when registering or transferring a vehicle registration.
Spanners and Sparks Ballarat perform RWC inspections and testing for light vehicles (up to 4.5t GVM) in compliance with Vicroads standards of testing.
JDM Performance Specialists
Ballarat’s JDM Specialists. Precise, careful, efficient and fast — the Japanese way.
Not only are we an experienced automotive team, but we are JDM car enthusiasts who can assist with advice. We know the right type of maintenance and which bolt-on performance upgrades are right for you.
Automotive Mechanical Repairs
From a change in wiper blades to a change of engine, Spanner and Sparks have the knowledge and expertise to get more from your car and have things running smoothly.
We can handle any mechanical repair, large or small to any type of vehicle quickly and efficiently.
Diesel Performance Tuning
Get the best performance out of your diesel ute, SUV, or 4WD with ECU remaps and quality stainless steel exhausts.
Nationwide coverage on repairs and warranty to give you peace of mind wherever you travel.
Brake & Clutch Repairs
Brake repairs on any braking system. From minor and major repairs to braking, clutches and suspension systems.
We can handle upgrades to any brake and suspension system like with items such as heavy duty clutches, suspension upgrades, and big brake kits.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Unfortunately, a Roadworthy inspection is only a minimum set of safety standards, which means the vehicle is safe to operate on public roads.
It’s no substitute for a thorough mechanical inspection and does little to give any indication on the reliability or service life of the vehicle.
Diagnostic Services
Got a warning light on you dash? Car not feeling as smooth as it once was? Knocking or rattling coming from… somewhere?
We can perform diagnostic checks across a number of critical systems or components in a vehicle, just as a doctor would do and recommend a solution.
Fleet & Business Vehicle Maintenance
Tailored maintenance programs for all types of businesses, fleets, and vehicles that combine full logbook servicing and safety checks that maintain your original factory warranty.
Our maintenance ensures that the safety of your drivers is prioritised and the resale values of vehicles are maximised.
What our clients say

Great welcome and a very professional team. The quality of the car service was excellent and the vehicle was cleaned and sanitised as well. Thanks for the free courtesy car. Well done again to Phil and your first class Team. We have three vehicles regularly serviced by Spanners and Sparks so we have a lot of experience with this business. Great job.
Andrew Dean

Recently switched to Sparks and Spanners, awesome service, the work that has been to done to my car has been impeccable and now she runs like new. Great people, great service, can’t complain.
Rory C

I would definitely recommend Spanners and Sparks Automotive. Great communication and happy with the repairs. Job was completed quickly
Kim Falzon

Highly recommend these guys been in twice now for remap,service,check over and few other bits n pieces,work was done quik but thorough was kept up to date with progress and given a full detailed paperwork of all work done, car was left spotless in front interior and running as good as when I purchased it..thanks spanners & sparks will be back again!
Paul Bellia
