Augusta Undercar — Port Augusta Strzelecki Gateway Mechanic
Augusta Undercar sits right on the Augusta Highway at the edge of town — you’ll pass it on your way north towards Lyndhurst and the Strzelecki Track. This is the place to sort any lingering mechanical doubts before the bitumen ends. A well-regarded family business serving both locals and travellers, they handle all makes and models, tyres, windscreens, radiators, and general mechanical repairs. AutoGuru named them a Top Mechanic SA finalist in both 2024 and 2025 — rare form for a regional shop. They have an after-hours contact number (0458 067 503) for emergencies, which is actually useful intel in this part of the world.
Located at 6A Augusta Highway, Port Augusta SA 5700 — dead easy to find, right off the main road north. Monday to Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 8am–noon, Sunday by appointment. Verify hours before arrival. Port Augusta is the last proper city before the track; get your rig sorted here if you have any doubts.
Port Augusta's most-rated travellers' mechanic.
Place Details
| Type | Repair Shop |
|---|---|
| Street address | 6A Augusta Highway, Port Augusta SA 5700 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Port Augusta, SA |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |