Log book servicing
We do manufacturer log book servicing on all makes, and dealership cert log book services too. All without the cost of a dealership.
Formerly Higgs Mechanical Repairs
Car servicing and repairs in ShearwaterLog book service due? Get it done without the dealership price.
Log book servicing and repairs on all makes and models, AIS inspections, trailers, caravans and mowers, from our small green shed on Burgess Drive. Every job's covered by our 12 month, 20,000km nationwide guarantee.
4.8 from 30 Google reviews
“Straight shooter No bull, id recommend wade anytime.” Mal Cameron
Open weekdays
Mon-Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm, Fri 8:30am - 2:00pm. Closed weekends.
Ring to book it in
Give us a call and we'll find a time. Can't get a lift? We'll pick it up and drop it back.
Getting a price
Ring with the make, model and what it's doing and we'll talk you through it. Afterpay and Zip welcome.
Servicing and repairs
Mechanical repairs and servicing in Shearwater, for all makes and models
Cars, utes, 4WDs, light trucks and motorhomes all come through the shed. We'll do the log book service, chase down the fault and get it back on the road.
Log book servicing4WD servicingFleet servicingPre-purchase inspectionsCar detailing
Parts, sales, service
All under one roof on Burgess Drive.
General servicing and repairs
General servicing, repairs and maintenance on all makes and models. Cars, utes, 4WDs, light trucks and motorhomes all come through the shed.
Brakes, clutches and suspension
Brakes, clutch replacements, steering, driveline repairs and suspension work, on the daily and the 4WD.
Diesel and engine diagnostics
Engine diagnostics, DPF regenerations and replacements, common rail diesel injection repairs, and petrol fuel system work.
Auto electrical and batteries
Ignition and electrical faults, free battery testing, and batteries supplied and fitted. We also fit LED driving lights and light bars.
Exhausts, cooling and the rest
Exhaust repairs, radiators and cooling systems. We're an authorised dealer for Manta performance exhaust systems, from performance cars through to 4WDs.
Not sure what it needs? Ring us and describe what it's doing.
Call (03) 6428 7660
Roadworthy inspections
An approved inspection station in Shearwater
We're an AIS approved inspection station, so we can do your roadworthy inspection right here. We'll inspect your new or used vehicle, bike, caravan or trailer, and we can do defect inspections too.
Buying second hand? Bring it down for a pre-purchase inspection before you hand over the money, or ask us for a general safety inspection before a long trip.
- Vehicles, bikes, caravans and trailers
- Defect inspections
- Pre-purchase inspections
- General safety inspections
Trailers, vans and floats
Trailer, caravan and horse float servicing
We service trailers, caravans and horse floats as well as cars. Wheel bearings, brakes, general trailer repairs, the lot.
A badly fitted wheel bearing seal is the sort of thing you won't see until a wheel comes off. We've had a trailer in with the seal sitting in the wrong spot on the hub, and the owner was lucky they brought it in to be inspected before they lost a wheel. If yours hasn't been looked at in a while, bring it down before the next trip.
We'll also service side by sides, UTVs and buggies.
Heading off on a trip?
Ring ahead and we'll have a look at the bearings and brakes on the van or trailer before you go.
Mowers and outdoor power gear
Mower sales and servicing in Shearwater
We sell and service mowers, from push mowers to ride-ons, plus the rest of the shed: brush cutters, blowers, chainsaws and log splitters, including Masport and Honda.
Parts and sales
Batteries, gas and lights at our Shearwater counter
Pop in while the car's on the hoist, or drop by for the bits on their own.
Batteries for the car, 4WD and boat
Free battery testing, and batteries supplied and fitted, including marine batteries for the boat.
Swap and go gas, or a refill
Swap your empty bottle for a full one, or leave yours with us for a refill. Refills are cheaper than the swap and take around 20 minutes.
LED driving lights
We supply and fit driving lights and light bars from Narva, LED Autolamps, Hulk and Ignite, backed by a 12 month no fuss warranty.
Why choose us
A Shearwater mechanic that backs the work, wherever you drive
We may be a small green shed, but your car leaves here sorted. And if the job ever lets you down, you're covered.
12
months or 20,000kmworkmanship guarantee, Australia wide
12 months or 20,000km, anywhere in Australia
Every job we do is covered by our nationwide workmanship guarantee. If something's not right with our work, you're covered wherever you are, not just when you're back in Shearwater.
Can't get a lift? We'll come and get it
We do pickup and drop-off for people who can't arrange a lift to and from the workshop. Just mention it when you ring.
Pay it off if you need to
We take Afterpay and Zip, and we're happy to quote for the NILS no interest loan scheme in Tasmania, which lets you borrow up to $2,000 for car repairs and pay it back interest free.
Reviews
What our customers say
Highly recommend Wade and the team😁 Honest, reliable and super easy to deal with. He explained everything clearly, charged fairly and got the job done quickly. He’s a genuine top bloke that was straight up. My car has never been better. Thank you🫶🏼
Wade has provided us with exceptional service when we had a car problem, even to the extent of taking a part off his own car to put into ours, temporarily, while waiting for a part to arrive from Melbourne. How good is that !! We were then able to head away for the long weekend. There is ample, easy parking out front for your caravan if you are like us and on the road full time. He even offered us power and water while we were waiting. We highly recommend this business. An awesome guy.
Absolutely fantastic service. Very friendly, communication was excellent and the service performed on my vehicle was professionally completed. Ute runs better now than it has for the last 2 years. Thanks Wade.
Excellent customer service, price, workmanship and picked me up when I couldn’t get there…. my car is running great. What more could u ask for 👌🏼 Would absolutely recommend.
Honestly this is the best mechanic I've ever been to great service no problems just straight forward good work and very affordable can't recommend enough 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Definitely would recommend, great workmanship and prices. Bring to my attention, work that may need doing ..thanks heaps
About us
A Shearwater workshop, now Coastal Mechanical
There's been a mechanic at 6 Burgess Drive for over 20 years. Wade took the workshop over in March 2024, and in 2025 it became Coastal Mechanical. Same green shed in the Shearwater industrial estate, new name on the wall.
We're a small, family owned and run business. Wade works on all makes and models, and he's set the workshop up to look after the whole lot: the car, the trailer, the mower and the boat battery.
We know times are tough at the moment, which is why we take Afterpay and Zip and work with the NILS scheme. Keeping local cars on the road is the whole job.
Looking for Higgs Mechanical Repairs? You're in the right place. Same green shed, new name.
Booking your car in at Coastal Mechanical
Give the workshop a ring on (03) 6428 7660. After hours, or if the workshop's unattended, call the mobile on 0477 778 230. If you can't get a lift to and from us, mention it and we'll sort out a pickup.
Find us
Our workshop in the Shearwater industrial estate
Handy for Shearwater, Port Sorell, Hawley Beach and surrounds. Look for the green shed with the Coastal Mechanical sign.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am - 2:00pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed