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Smash Repairs & Mechanic in Frankston
Frankston drivers with a not-at-fault claim can leave the legwork to us: towing arranged 24/7, a replacement car and smash repairs in our Dandenong workshop, about 22 km by road from central Frankston. Frankston drivers reach our mechanic workshop at 5 Quinn Street, Dandenong via EastLink or the Frankston–Dandenong Road. Logbook servicing, brakes, aircon and smash repairs are all here, so one trip can cover whatever is due.
5 Quinn Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 · Get directions
Accident Repairs for Frankston
Worth the drive up from Frankston.
Frankston is further from us than most suburbs, which is why the not-at-fault service matters: you don't have to make the trip to get things started. Call with your claim number and we organise everything, including a tow 24/7 if the car can't be driven, up EastLink or along the Frankston–Dandenong Road through Carrum Downs.
Frankston drivers are looked after from SS Automotive's only workshop, at 5 Quinn Street, Dandenong, about 22 km from central Frankston, or about 20 minutes in light traffic using EastLink; the Frankston–Dandenong Road through Carrum Downs is the toll-free alternative. Distance matters less than it sounds on a not-at-fault claim, because you don't have to bring the car yourself. Ring 03 8774 5785 with your claim number and, when the car can't be driven, a tow is arranged 24/7. You receive a replacement car after the claim paperwork is finalised and your car reaches us; it comes through an authorised rental company, so EastLink tolls, fuel and fines while you have it are your cost. We deal with the insurer, repair the panels, paint them in our own spray booth and call you when the car is ready, and the replacement goes back when you pick yours up.
- One call starts the claim, and we arrange the tow if the car can't be driven
- Towing arranged 24/7 from Frankston
- Replacement car as soon as the claim paperwork is finalised
- Lifetime warranty on workmanship
See how not-at-fault accident claims work, or read about our smash repairs and panel beating.
Booked From Frankston
Worth the drive for these.
Brakes & Suspension
Salt air near the bay can speed up rust on rotors and caliper hardware. We check surface condition and thickness, then resurface or replace.
Logbook Service
The 17-point inspection includes a full underbody check for leaks, a useful look at any car that lives near the coast.
Air Conditioning
Diagnostics before any regas, so a slow leak is found and fixed first.
Smash Repairs
Panel, paint and accident repairs in the same facility as our mechanical work, so steering or suspension damage isn't missed.
Why Frankston Drivers Choose Us
Coastal air, freeway kilometres.
Frankston sits on Port Phillip Bay, and cars that live near the water deal with salty air most of the year. Over time that shows up as surface rust on brake rotors, exhaust hangers and underbody fittings, often before anything feels wrong from the driver's seat. A regular service with the car up on the hoist is the easiest way to catch it early. We're a longer drive from Frankston than a local workshop, so it pays to cover a service plus anything else that's due in the same visit.
Getting Here
Toll or no toll from Frankston.
The freeway route is the Frankston Freeway onto EastLink at Seaford, heading north and leaving at the Dandenong Bypass or Cheltenham Road interchange. EastLink is tolled, so if you'd rather skip it, the Frankston–Dandenong Road runs north through Carrum Downs into Dandenong South and on towards Quinn Street. For deeper mechanical work, see our engine and transmission repairs.
Frankston FAQs
What Frankston drivers want to know.
Does living near the bay really affect my car?
It can. Salt in coastal air speeds up corrosion on exposed metal, especially brake parts and underbody fittings. Regular inspections on the hoist catch it while it's still surface rust.
Is there a toll-free way to get to you from Frankston?
Yes. Take the Frankston–Dandenong Road north through Carrum Downs into Dandenong South. EastLink can be quicker, but it's a toll road.
Can you handle a smash repair and a service in the same visit?
Yes. Panel and mechanical work happen in one facility, so a car in for accident repairs can have its service or brake work done while it's here. Mention it when you book.
Do you repair engines and gearboxes as well as servicing them?
Yes. We handle engine overhauls, head gaskets, timing belts, cooling systems, and automatic, manual and DSG gearbox work.
Is it worth bringing an accident repair from Frankston to Dandenong?
For a not-at-fault claim you don't need to bring it yourself. We arrange the tow, and a replacement car once the claim paperwork is finalised, so the distance costs you very little time.
Does salt air near the bay affect a repair?
Bare metal left after a crash can rust quickly near the coast. Getting the damage repaired and painted promptly protects the panels.
Nearby Areas
Between Frankston and Dandenong.
Closer to the workshop, we also service drivers from Keysborough, Cranbourne and Springvale.
After an Accident in Frankston
Drive it in or have it towed from Frankston?
From central Frankston, our workshop at 5 Quinn Street, Dandenong is about 22 km, or about 20 minutes in light traffic, via the Frankston Freeway, EastLink, the Dandenong Bypass and the Frankston-Dandenong Road. When the damage is only cosmetic and the car tracks straight, you can bring it in yourself. A tow is the better choice if the airbags went off, a wheel or the suspension took the impact, a light is out, or anything is leaking. Ring 03 8774 5785 and we arrange it 24/7.
One thing to plan for: EastLink is a toll road. The replacement car is provided through an authorised rental company, so tolls run up while you have it are yours to pay, along with fuel and any fines. Our insurance claims guide covers the rest of the claim process.
Frankston Drivers
Make the one trip count.
5 Quinn Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 — Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM by appointment). Rated 4.6 from 84 Google reviews.
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