Neale Goad Automotive

Looking for expert car servicing and mechanical repairs in Wendouree, Ballarat?

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Neale Goad Automotive, trading as NGA Auto Group, is a family-owned mechanical workshop at 206 Burnbank Street, Wendouree VIC 3355. They have been looking after the Ballarat community for over 30 years, and that kind of history speaks for itself. Cars, SUVs, 4WDs, farm utes, light commercials, heavy trucks, classic and muscle cars, agricultural machinery. If it has an engine, chances are they have seen it and fixed it.

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As a Repco Authorised Service centre, any work they carry out is backed by a nationwide warranty, so if you happen to need support on the road after a service, you are covered well beyond the Ballarat city limits. They are also VACC accredited and members of Commerce Ballarat and the Victorian Classic Car Club.

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What mechanical services do they offer?

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Logbook servicing and warranty servicing sit at the core of what Neale Goad Automotive does. Their technicians follow manufacturer specifications closely, keeping vehicles performing as they should while protecting factory warranties. Before any work begins, they use advanced diagnostic tools to get a clear picture of what is actually going on, no guesswork, just accurate diagnosis and the right repair.

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From there, the scope of what they handle is genuinely broad. Engine replacements, transmission repairs, full gearbox work, brake pad replacements, brake rotor resurfacing, brake fluid flushes, brake caliper servicing, air conditioning diagnosis and repair (trading number AU53993), clutch replacements, wheel balancing and rotation, and pre-holiday inspections on campers and motorhomes are all part of the regular workload.

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Do they service heavy vehicles and plant equipment?

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They do, and it is a serious part of what they offer. Diesel trucks, heavy vehicles, and plant equipment including excavators and loaders are all within their capability. They have dealer-level diagnostic plug-in ability, carry out hydraulic diagnosis and repair, perform engine rebuilds, and handle compliance inspections. For businesses running a fleet, tailored fleet packages help keep vehicles on the road and downtime to a minimum. They currently service the fleets of organisations including the Victoria State Emergency Service, Grampians Health, Federation University Australia, Ballarat Hospice Care, Pinarc, and CAFS.

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Can they issue roadworthy certificates?

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Yes. Neale Goad Automotive is a Licensed Vehicle Tester with two Licensed Inspectors on the team, authorised to inspect vehicles and issue Certificates of Roadworthiness. Whether you are selling a car, re-registering it, transferring ownership, or clearing a defect notice, they can take care of the inspection and carry out any rectification work required, all in the one place.

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Do they work on classic and vintage cars?

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Classic and vintage vehicles are genuinely close to their heart at Neale Goad Automotive. They carry out mechanical repairs, club inspections, and roadworthies on older vehicles, and their membership with the Victorian Classic Car Club reflects how seriously they take this side of the trade.

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What about mobile servicing and breakdowns?

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Their support extends well beyond the workshop floor. They run mobile workshops, carry out onsite roller brake testing across Ballarat and surrounding areas, and operate a 24-hour emergency breakdown hotline for cars, trucks, and light commercials. They can also transport vehicles up to 12 tonnes, and for larger fleet operations needing multi-day jobs, statewide mobile servicing is available by appointment.

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Why do Ballarat locals keep coming back to Neale Goad Automotive?

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More than three decades of local experience is the foundation, but it is the family-owned approach that keeps people returning. They stock Valvoline lubricants and Wix filters, and offer vehicle pickup and delivery for customers within a 10-kilometre radius of the Ballarat CBD. Whether it is a routine logbook service, a complex engine rebuild, a roadworthy for a 1970s classic, or urgent breakdown support somewhere in regional Victoria, Neale Goad Automotive brings the kind of depth and genuine local knowledge that only comes with years of looking after the same community.