V.A.R Crows Nest – Car Service, Mechanics & Repairs

I went here for an eSafety check, but they failed my car on account of an oil leak and a cracked flex disc. Just to make sure, I took my car to another mechanic, and the verdict was they're very minor issues

Probably the worst and dodgiest group of mechanics I’ve ever come across.Took my car in to get a pink slip check and quoted me a bunch of nonsense that had nothing to do with the safety check of the car.Took it to another place and all that was needed were new tires and the front bumper to be fixed on. VAR quoted me $170 for the front bumper to which I thought was reasonable. Took it back there early in the morning and said to me it would be done by 5pm.Called them at 4:30 and they said they’d call me back. Didn’t hear from them after calling numerous times. Went back in the next day and they said they couldn’t fix the bumper and couldn’t contact me, such a waste of time. The state they left my car in was an abomination. Dirt and debris everywhere inside the interior. I highly recommend you avoid this place at all costs. My carpets had just been cleaned too…

Took my Peugeot to these guys for a check up as I was not convinced with the diagnosis and cost from the another mechanic. Left the car with them to do a proper check to see what is causing the engine rattling. They got back to me in 1.5 day with the exact problem and reasonable quote for parts and labour. Car was repaired within a week saving me heaps. I do lots of kms due to work and 2 months later with 9000km done still no problem. Much happy with the work and would recommend anyone.

We took our New car Honda 2016 with 76000kms on it , it had just been serviced from Honda 4 mths ago when we purchased the car , they said at VAR Crows Nest that beside the normal service all these things needed to be done so it would pass the road worthy pink slip ect. $5000.00 dollars worth, we were shocked so rang the Honda service team from were we bought the car, they asked for the photos of damage & quote, they couldn't believe the $$$$$ and lies that VAR told us & VAR admitted to Honda that the major stuff didn't really need to be done & some things not at all. Me & my Husband not know anything about cars were ROBBED Honda Said. Then told us there prices compared to VAR just for a basic service , VAR $650, Honda $340 and Honda went down the list on every thing else & were less than HALF of VAR prices for everything ,Honda said our prices are fixed not made up... VAR tried to tell us we do the highest quality so that's why it cost more... Honda said from the invoice its all lies..& don't ever go back...so please do not go . Honda saved us also from from getting another part done worth $2000.00 that SAID IT MUST BE DONE SOON! Fear into us .Honda looked at the photo's & said its rubbish its not necessary at all , VAR Admitted to Honda that it also didn't need to be done.. LIES, LIES...Be Warned..

I have used their services of putting my new number plate. Helpful and friendly place ! Will visit again for more services !

Amazing service! Very knowledge, they know what they’re doing. Provides good advice and friendly staff. I think I’ve found my new mechanic! :)

Took few hundred diagnostic fee then recommended spending $1400+ GST.Ended up only needed a spark plug for $30.Makes me think they would continue finding problems once the car is in bits.What’s the point in paying mechanics a diagnostic fee when I could find and fix the problem myself and since travelled 1000+kms in the car with no sign of the issue.Robbing scamming sh1tbags.

Dishonest mechanicsDropped my car off for rego checks was suspicious when I got told it will take the whole morning to do it.3 hours later was told I failed my rego and it need 5000-6000 dollar to fix the issues. I just had the car serviced 2 month prior so I took my car to another mechanic for 2nd opinion and they passed my rego without any problems.Beware and never leave your car with these mechanics if you getting a rego!

Called in for a last minute pink slip inspection and got booked in straight away, all was smooth and easy. The mechanic even fixed some small issues on my car for free, he then called twice to follow up making sure I take the right steps to finish the repair. I’m really grateful, thank you!

The guys here really helped me out when I had an emergency mechanical issue on my way home.The manager was super friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend!