Chris’s Mechanical — Hawker Flinders Ranges 4WD Repair

If you’re rolling north from Port Augusta and something feels wrong before you hit the dirt, this is the shop to stop at. Chris’s Mechanical has been working on everything from chainsaws to prime movers since 1989, and 4WDs are their stated speciality. They run qualified diesel mechanics and auto electricians in-house, carry out roadworthy inspections, tyre work, wheel alignment, and EFI diagnostics — the full list an outback-bound rig might need. They’re a Repco Authorised Service Centre and RAA Roadside Assist Contractor, which matters if your breakdown happens in the ranges and you need recovery called in.

Located at 12 Wilpena Road in Hawker, roughly 110 km north of Port Augusta on the sealed road. Hawker sits about 250 km south of the Strzelecki Track’s Lyndhurst start — this is your pre-trip mechanical checkpoint. Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, closed weekends. Verify hours before arrival; call ahead if you’re coming in with a diesel issue.

Last proper workshop before the Strzelecki dirt.