A mechanic for Stanmore, about 1.5 km away

How close we are to Stanmore

Take Percival Road north to Parramatta Road and turn right. Travel east for about 800 metres. The approach passes the Annandale Hotel and then the Bridge Road signals. Turn left into Mathieson Street immediately before the Pyrmont Bridge Road lights.

The trip is about 1.5 km. Our building carries the 208 Parramatta Road, Annandale address, while the workshop door faces Mathieson Street.

Walking or taking a bus after drop-off

Stanmore station is about a 20-minute walk from the workshop, so you can drop the car off and take the train. Newtown station is also roughly 20 minutes away. If a bus works better, the Annandale Hotel stops are about 200 metres west and include the 480 and 483 routes.

Let us know if you need to meet a particular train or collect before a set time. We can give you the likely timing based on the booked work, then update you if testing reveals something different.

Work for the whole vehicle

Our team carries out brake and suspension repairs, transmission and clutch jobs, air conditioning service, and tyre or battery replacement. Electronic and running faults can be investigated with diagnostic equipment and mechanical checks.

Regular bookings cover manufacturer-schedule servicing and eSafety pink slips. We also maintain European vehicles, offer appropriate care for hybrids and electric cars, and service the extra driveline components found in 4WDs.

Car care on Stanmore streets

On Stanmore's hills and narrow terrace streets, low-speed steering, repeated braking and tight kerb parking show up a worn bush, a brake noise or an alignment change early. Write down when the symptom happens, because that detail is more useful than trying to imitate the sound over the phone.

Our guide to warning signs gives you a starting point. The routine checks article covers items you can inspect at home. Read overlooked maintenance tasks for longer-term planning, then consult the pre-drive checklist before a weekend away.

Why Stanmore customers use HPR

Harold Park Repairs has three decades behind it, caring for vehicles from Annandale and the neighbouring suburbs. The workshop is an MTA member, and its Google rating is 4.8 out of 5, from 113 Google reviews.

All makes and models are covered, across cars, 4WDs, utes and vans no heavier than 3.5 tonnes GVM. Before a job starts: “We will always call you before we do any work.” When something needs fixing: “We will explain every problem in plain English, not technical jargon.”

Questions from Stanmore drivers

How close is the workshop to Stanmore?

It is about 1.5 km by road. Take Percival Road north, turn right onto Parramatta Road and continue to Mathieson Street.

Can I walk to Stanmore station after drop-off?

Yes. Stanmore station is about a 20-minute walk from the workshop. Newtown station is also around 20 minutes away on foot.

Are pink slip bookings available for Stanmore residents?

Yes. Our Annandale workshop does eSafety inspections, the pink slip you need for a NSW registration renewal.

What types of vehicles can the workshop service?

We service all makes and models, including passenger cars, 4WDs, work utes and vans up to 3.5 tonnes GVM.