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Name: StalexAuto
Address: Unit 2/44-48 Bentley Street, Williamstown North, VIC, 3016, AU
Telephone: 0478 588 683
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Follow real workshop posts below, or read our in-depth car service guides for Melbourne drivers — pre-purchase inspections, logbook servicing, DSG warning signs, check engine lights and more.

25/07/2026

Recently, we worked on a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI. The customer came to us because the rear wiper and the Start/Stop …

Recently, we worked on a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI. The customer came to us because the rear wiper and the Start/Stop button were not working. During our diagnosis, we found the real cause of the problem. The washer hose inside the rear wiper motor had failed, allowing washer fluid to leak continuously. The fluid flooded the wiper motor, ran behind the tailgate trim, and eventually entered the t…

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20/07/2026

Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC (W166) Diesel This Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC came to us with oil and coolant leaks from the engine valley. To properly fix the issue, we carried out a major and highly l…

16/07/2026

StalexAuto is always ready to help in any situation! We always do our best to support our customers and find the best solution. 🔧

11/07/2026

🔥 Another classic back on the road! A few days ago we had a 1993 Holden Commodore with the legendary 5.0L V8 in our workshop. 🚗 Customer’s concern: the engine wouldn’t start. We carried out a compr…

03/07/2026

POV: Someone asks if we’re worried our customers go to another workshop… Not really. 😌🔒🤣 (Just kidding… or are we? 😅)

02/07/2026

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI - Transmission Repair Another successful repair completed at StalexAuto. This Audi Q5 3.0 TDI came to us with transmission issues. After carrying out a full diagnosis, we performed a …

29/06/2026

🚗 Mercedes ML350D - Injector Seat Restoration This Mercedes ML350D came to us with combustion gases leaking past the fuel injectors on the left cylinder head, affecting three cylinders. Here’s what …

26/06/2026

💰 Mechanic’s Tip: How to Increase Your Income A good mechanic replaces parts. A great mechanic finds the actual fault. That’s what builds a strong reputation, loyal customers, and a profitable works…

26/05/2026

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22/05/2026

Ford Transit 2020 in the workshop today 🔧 Customer requested installation of a GPS tracker with remote immobilisation / remote engine disable capability. The system was successfully installed and te…

21/05/2026

🚐 Ford Transit Long Base 2.2 Diesel came to us with complaints of rough engine operation and an unusual noise from under the bonnet. As always, instead of guessing and replacing parts randomly, we s…

20/05/2026

🚗 2004 Toyota Camry 3.0L V6 came to us with complaints about transmission issues. The customer was already preparing for a major gearbox repair, but we decided to start with the most important step …

16/05/2026

Busy day yesterday at StalexAuto 🔧 Working on a variety of vehicles and keeping the workshop moving all day long. • Volkswagen Golf Mk7 1.4 Turbo - gearbox replacement and mechatronic programming • …

16/05/2026

Continuing the ProTools with StalexAuto series 🔧 This time - strange noises from under the bonnet on a Nissan Navara D40 - 2.5 Diesel 👀 Customer complaint: “Something sounds wrong under the hood...…

09/05/2026

🚗🔧 ProTools with StalexAuto This Mercedes GLA 180 came to us with a noticeable noise coming from the vehicle during operation. After carrying out diagnostics and checking the main components, we we…

07/05/2026

Another solid upgrade completed at STALEXAUTO 🔥 Our good friend and neighbour brought in his Holden Colorado for a suspension upgrade - and we were happy to help take it to the next level. We succes…

24/04/2026

Sometimes customers say: - The cabin filter is still okay 🙂 And then we open it… No need for many words after that 😅 A cabin filter isn’t just about comfort: • it cleans the air you breathe • prote…

05/04/2026

Big thanks to our neighbour Nick 🙌 He helped us out and built a custom table for the workshop — honestly way better than we expected! Looks awesome, fits perfectly, and already making the place feel…

04/04/2026

🔧 ProTools StalexAuto strikes again BMW X1 F48 2.0L diesel came in with a complaint of a strange engine noise 🤔 As always, we pulled out our most precise diagnostic tool… 👉 Finger Calibration Syst…

28/03/2026

🔬 ProTools diagnostics by StalexAuto 😄 Kia Sorento 2.2 Diesel (2013) Today we used our latest high-precision diagnostic equipment… 📄 a piece of paper 😄 ✔️ Confirmed combustion gas leakage from in…

25/03/2026

This BMW 218d (2.0L diesel) came in for a routine service. The vehicle had a full service history with the dealer — however, once we started the inspection, the condition of the filter told a differe…

12/03/2026

Another productive day working on cars and helping our customers get back on the road. If your car needs attention — diagnostics, repairs or maintenance — feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to help…

12/03/2026

Ford Territory 2.7L Diesel (2012) in the workshop 🔧 We carried out a full timing belt service, including: • Front and rear timing belt replacement • Tensioners and idler pulleys • Water pump replace…

13/02/2026

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22/01/2026

🚗 Busy day at StalexAuto Workshop! 🔧 We had two Subaru Tribeca 3.6 in the shop. ▫️ Subaru #1 came in for a major job: – Head gasket replacement – Full service – Front control arms replacement This …

16/01/2026

🔥 Busy day at STALEXAUTO! 🔧 Yesterday was a full-on workshop day — all 3 hoists occupied from morning till evening 💪 On the floor: 🚗 Nissan Juke Turbo 🚙 VW Passat R36 3.6 🚘 Subaru Tribeca 3.6 D…

02/01/2026

🔧 Rear Differential Repair – BMW X5 F15 3.0D We’ve completed a rear differential repair on a BMW X5 F15 with a 3.0-litre diesel engine. The vehicle had an oil leak from the rear differential seal. D…

19/12/2025

🔧 Subaru 2.5 Engine Service Completed! We just finished a head gasket replacement and full engine gasket reseal on a Subaru 2.5. This is a very common issue with these engines — over time the gasket…

15/12/2025

Another routine service on a Toyota Camry - and this is the result of the cabin filter replacement 😷 As you can see, this is not the first time a car comes to us where the cabin filter has clearly n…

26/11/2025

Engine Out! 🔧🚙 At StalexAuto, we pulled the engine out of a 2014 Ford Ranger 2.2 diesel. This job wasn’t easy — on this model, the engine comes out together with the transmission, which makes the p…

13/11/2025

Today we are working on a 2014 Ford Ranger with a 2.2 diesel engine. We’ve started the teardown - the head gasket has failed, and now the full inspection and rebuild process is underway. Work plan: �…

10/11/2025

At STALEXAUTO we replaced the gaskets on the EGR cooler of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 - 3.0 diesel. It’s a labour-intensive job, but we handled it with precision. The leak has been completely fixed a…

04/11/2025

🇪🇺 Another European day at our workshop! We had a busy day full of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance for some of the finest European machines — Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen. We love working w…

31/10/2025

🔧 Timing Belt Kit & Water Pump Replacement 🔧 Yesterday at StalexAuto, we completed a full timing belt kit and water pump replacement for a Holden Astra 1.9 Diesel. Regular timing belt replacement i…

26/10/2025

🚗 Yesterday, a rare guest arrived at our workshop — Holden Calais. The car came to us with a breakdown: power steering fluid was leaking, and the car wouldn’t start ⚙️ Such cars are not seen often, …

25/10/2025

Another busy day at our workshop 🔧 The work never stops — diagnostics, services, and all kinds of repairs. Every day brings new challenges, cool cars, and happy customers 🚗💨 We love what we do — a…

22/10/2025

When she says “I changed the filter myself”… 😅 Mechanic: opens the hood → finds a sock 🧦💀 Welcome to another day at #StalexAuto 🤣 #stalexauto #melbournegarage #melbourneauto #melbournetrades #aus…

21/10/2025

🧽 This rag has seen more action than some cars 😅 From dogs to mirrors — everyone’s best friend in the workshop! #stalexauto #melbournegarage #autorepairmelbourne #mechaniclife #funatwork #garagelif…

13/10/2025

🎥 On Saturday at Stalex Auto, we had a True European Day — every car in the workshop was European and all of them were white! 🤍 We had Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A5, and Audi A3 in for service and re…

06/10/2025

🔧 Engine swap on Subaru Tribeca 3.6L! Another big job done at StalexAuto 💪 We replaced the 3.6-litre engine on a Subaru Tribeca — complete motor swap, everything done clean, precise, and to factory…

05/10/2025

🔧 KIA SORENTO 2007 — valve cover gasket replacement We completed a valve cover gasket replacement on a 2007 Kia Sorento equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine — a big and powerful 💪 This job was quite invo…

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