Mechanic, Katherine South NT
Quality vehicle maintenance that doesn't hurt your pocket.
JW Auto Repairs is a small family-run workshop on Pearce Street. John and Niew look after locals' vehicles, and fit in people who break down passing through town.
- 4.4 rating
59 reviews - Open
- Mon-Fri
8am-4:30pm - Find us
- 4/14 Pearce St
Katherine South
The workshop
Look for the ute on the sign.
The navy LandCruiser tray-back in the JW Auto Repairs badge is a real one. That's it out the front of the shed at 4/14 Pearce St, Katherine South.
Directions on Google MapsWhat we do
An all round mechanic.
The everyday work that keeps Katherine moving. Not sure if it's something we can help with? Give us a ring and ask.
Ask about a job- 01
Servicing and general repairs
MaintenanceRegular maintenance and the everyday jobs that keep your vehicle running right. An all round mechanic, priced so it doesn't hurt your pocket.
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Roadworthy checks
InspectionsNeed a roadworthy? Book it in with the workshop on Pearce Street and it gets done properly, with a clear explanation of anything that needs attention.
- 03
Batteries and electrical trouble
DiagnosisCar won't start, or the battery keeps going flat? John takes the time to track down the actual problem rather than guessing.
- 04
Alternators and charging
ChargingWarning light on, lights dimming, battery not holding charge. Alternator faults get sorted so you're back on the road.
- 05
Breakdowns for people passing through
On the roadTravelling the Stuart or the Victoria Highway and something's gone wrong? Ring ahead. Travellers get fitted in wherever the day allows.
Passing through Katherine?
Broken down on the way through? Ring us.
Katherine is the crossroads of the Stuart and the Victoria Highway, and plenty of our customers are a long way from home. When the day allows, travellers get fitted in so they can get back on the road.
Call 0459 535 226“The team fitted me in straight away and I was back on the road in under an hour.”
“We were travelling through Katherine when we had some car troubles and they were able to fit us in straight away and get us back on the road.”
About us
A family business. Two names you'll hear: John and Niew.
JW Auto Repairs is run by the Wright family, and it has been trading in Katherine since 2016. It's a small workshop, and it's the family you deal with.
Customers mention them by name. Niew handled one customer's roadworthy, and when the same customer came back with battery trouble, John put in the time to sort it out. That's the idea behind the whole place: quality vehicle maintenance that doesn't hurt your pocket.
- Trading since
- 2016
- Google rating
- 4.4
- Google reviews
- 59
- 100%
- recommend (6 reviews)
What customers say
“Very knowledgable and helpful.”
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews
“Niew completed a road worthy check on my car in November and was very friendly. Today I was having some trouble with my car batteries and John put in the time and effort into assisting me with fixing the problem. Very knowledgable and helpful, thank you both!”
“Can’t thank these guys enough. We were travelling through Katherine when we had some car troubles and they were able to fit us in straight away and get us back on the road. They were super friendly and knowledgeable, would highly recommend.”
“I was passing through town and had an alternator issue. The team fitted me in straight away and I was back on the road in under an hour. Highly recommend.”
Hours and location
Open weekdays.
| Monday | 8am to 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The workshop usually closes over Christmas and New Year. Ring ahead around the holidays.
Get in touch
Book it in.
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