Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday: By appointment only
When a vehicle needs more than a quick guess, Mill Park drivers can book with Kendon Auto Electrical & Mechanical for both mechanical and auto electrical work from the Preston workshop. The team handles scheduled car servicing, fault diagnosis, repairs, air conditioning and heating, roadworthy inspections, 4WD work and fleet servicing, giving customers one place to deal with issues across the whole vehicle.
That combination is useful when symptoms overlap. A car that is hard to start may have a battery, alternator, starter motor or wiring issue; a warning light may need electronic diagnosis before any mechanical repair is recommended; and a routine service can uncover wear that is easier to address before it becomes an inconvenient breakdown.
When a vehicle needs more than a quick guess, Mill Park drivers can book with Kendon Auto Electrical & Mechanical for both mechanical and auto electrical work from the Preston workshop. The team handles scheduled car servicing, fault diagnosis, repairs, air conditioning and heating, roadworthy inspections, 4WD work and fleet servicing, giving customers one place to deal with issues across the whole vehicle.
That combination is useful when symptoms overlap. A car that is hard to start may have a battery, alternator, starter motor or wiring issue; a warning light may need electronic diagnosis before any mechanical repair is recommended; and a routine service can uncover wear that is easier to address before it becomes an inconvenient breakdown.
SERVICING YOUR CAR
Regular servicing is the foundation of reliable motoring, especially for vehicles used every day for commuting, school runs and travel across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Kendon provides general car servicing, logbook servicing and mechanical repairs for Mill Park customers who want maintenance completed according to the vehicle’s condition and manufacturer requirements.
Mechanical work can include inspection and repair of brakes, steering and suspension, cooling systems, clutch and transmission-related concerns, fuel and injection issues and other common wear or performance problems. Rather than treating servicing as an oil change alone, the workshop can assess the vehicle more broadly and explain any work that should be prioritised.
Modern vehicles depend on electrical and electronic systems for starting, charging, lighting, engine management, safety functions and accessories. Kendon’s auto electrical services include fault finding for batteries, alternators, starter motors, wiring, lighting, EFI-related problems and accessory installations.
If a battery repeatedly goes flat, the car cranks slowly, lights behave intermittently or an accessory stops working, testing the complete starting and charging system can help identify the actual cause before parts are replaced. This diagnostic-first approach is particularly important for intermittent faults that may not be present every time the vehicle is driven.
Mill Park drivers can also book car air conditioning and heating diagnosis, servicing and repairs. Kendon works with R134a and R1234yf systems and can investigate weak cooling, warm air, unusual noises, odours and climate-control faults rather than assuming every problem simply needs a re-gas.
Where a re-gas is appropriate, the system can be serviced using the correct refrigerant type. If there is a leak, electrical fault or component issue, further diagnosis can be recommended so the repair addresses the cause of poor performance.
If you are preparing a vehicle for sale, transfer or re-registration, Kendon provides Victorian roadworthy inspections and roadworthy certificates from the Preston workshop. If repairs are identified during the inspection, the workshop can discuss the work required before re-inspection.
Logbook servicing is also available for newer vehicles and follows the applicable manufacturer schedule. For 4WD owners, Kendon can assist with repairs, electrical work and accessory fit-outs, including systems that need experienced auto electrical installation.
Businesses operating cars, vans or other light vehicles around Mill Park can use Kendon for scheduled fleet servicing as well as electrical and mechanical repair support. Combining preventative maintenance with proper fault diagnosis can help reduce avoidable downtime and make it easier to keep service requirements organised across multiple vehicles.
Kendon is a family-owned automotive workshop in Preston with more than 20 years of experience and qualified mechanics, auto electricians and air-conditioning specialists. Having electrical, mechanical and air-conditioning capability under one roof means customers do not need to decide which trade a fault belongs to before making a booking.
Mill Park is part of the broader northern service area, alongside suburbs such as Bundoora, Thomastown, Reservoir, South Morang and Epping. Customers bring their vehicles to the Preston workshop for diagnosis, maintenance and repairs rather than the page implying a separate Kendon branch in Mill Park.
If your car is due for a service, has an electrical fault, is not cooling properly or needs a roadworthy inspection, contact Kendon Auto Electrical & Mechanical to discuss the symptoms and arrange a booking at the Preston workshop. Call 03 9850 3711 or use the online contact form to request a suitable time
BRANDS WE SERVICE
LOCATIONS
Brunswick, Bulleen, Bundoora, Coburg, Diamond Creek, Doncaster, Eltham, Epping, Fairfield, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Kew, Kingsbury, Macleod, Mill Park, Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Rosanna, South Morang, Templestowe, Thomastown and Thornbury.
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FAQS
Kendon’s workshop is located at 10A Bellevue Crescent, Preston. The Mill Park page is for customers from Mill Park and nearby northern suburbs who travel to the Preston workshop for servicing, diagnosis and repairs.
Yes. Mill Park customers can book general car servicing, manufacturer logbook servicing, mechanical repairs and maintenance at the Preston workshop.
Yes. Kendon can test the battery, alternator, starter motor and the wider starting and charging system to identify the cause of repeated battery or starting problems.
Yes. Kendon services and repairs vehicle air conditioning and heating systems, including R134a and R1234yf systems. A re-gas is recommended only where it is appropriate for the condition of the system.
Yes. Kendon carries out Victorian roadworthy inspections and roadworthy certificate work from the Preston workshop.
Yes. Kendon provides 4WD repairs and accessory work as well as scheduled servicing and repair support for business fleets.
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