Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Northcote drivers can book automotive electrical diagnosis, mechanical repairs and car servicing with Kendon Auto Electrical & Mechanical at the Preston workshop. For vehicles used on frequent short trips and stop-start inner-north driving, staying on top of servicing, battery condition, brakes and other wear items can help reduce the chance of an unexpected problem at an inconvenient time.
Kendon also provides roadworthy inspections, logbook servicing, car air conditioning and heating work, 4WD repairs and accessories, and servicing support for business vehicles. The page is designed for customers from Northcote rather than suggesting Kendon operates a separate workshop in the suburb.
Northcote drivers can book automotive electrical diagnosis, mechanical repairs and car servicing with Kendon Auto Electrical & Mechanical at the Preston workshop. For vehicles used on frequent short trips and stop-start inner-north driving, staying on top of servicing, battery condition, brakes and other wear items can help reduce the chance of an unexpected problem at an inconvenient time.
Kendon also provides roadworthy inspections, logbook servicing, car air conditioning and heating work, 4WD repairs and accessories, and servicing support for business vehicles. The page is designed for customers from Northcote rather than suggesting Kendon operates a separate workshop in the suburb.
SERVICING YOUR CAR
The strongest local search opportunity is around mechanics and car servicing. Kendon can handle routine maintenance as well as mechanical repairs when a vehicle develops noise, vibration, braking concerns, cooling issues, steering or suspension problems or other signs that need inspection.
Regular servicing can include the scheduled checks and maintenance required for the vehicle, while logbook servicing follows the applicable manufacturer schedule. When additional work is found, the team can explain what needs immediate attention and what can be planned for a later visit.
Short trips, repeated starts and age-related wear can all expose weaknesses in a vehicle’s starting and charging system. If a Northcote customer is dealing with a slow crank, repeated flat battery, intermittent lighting or another electrical problem, Kendon can test the system before recommending repairs.
Auto electrical work includes batteries, alternators, starter motors, wiring, lighting, EFI-related fault finding and accessory installations. Modern cars rely heavily on electronics, so diagnostic testing is often a better first step than replacing the component that appears most obvious.
Northcote customers who are selling, transferring or re-registering a vehicle can book a Victorian roadworthy inspection at Kendon’s Preston workshop. If the inspection identifies defects, the team can discuss the repairs required and the next steps for re-inspection.
This is also an opportunity to address servicing or electrical issues at the same workshop, which can be useful when a vehicle needs several items checked before it is ready for transfer or sale.
A climate-control system that is slow to cool can be particularly noticeable in stop-start traffic during warmer weather. Kendon services and repairs car air conditioning and heating systems, including R134a and R1234yf refrigerant systems.
The team can assess whether the issue is related to refrigerant level, airflow, an electrical fault or another component. That helps avoid treating every cooling complaint as a simple re-gas.
Northcote businesses, trades and organisations operating company cars or vans can use Kendon for fleet servicing, preventative maintenance and repair support. Scheduling work before faults turn into breakdowns can help reduce disruption, while the workshop’s electrical and mechanical capabilities make it easier to deal with mixed issues on the same vehicle.
Kendon is based at 10A Bellevue Crescent, Preston, serving Melbourne’s north and north-east. Northcote sits close to other Kendon service areas including Thornbury, Preston, Brunswick and Ivanhoe, making it appropriate to connect these location pages through natural internal links.
The business is family-owned and has more than 20 years of experience, with qualified mechanics, auto electricians and air-conditioning specialists working from the same workshop. Customers can call ahead with the vehicle details and symptoms so the team can advise on the most appropriate booking.
If your vehicle needs servicing, mechanical repairs, electrical diagnosis, a roadworthy inspection or air-conditioning work, call Kendon on 03 9850 3711 or use the online contact form. Mention that you are coming from Northcote and include the vehicle make, model, year and the issue you want checked.
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 Morong, Templestowe, Thomastown and Thornbury.
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FAQS
Kendon services Northcote customers from its workshop at 10A Bellevue Crescent, Preston. The location page does not imply a separate Northcote branch.
Yes. Kendon provides general mechanical repairs and maintenance alongside auto electrical diagnosis, allowing the workshop to investigate faults that may involve more than one system.
Yes. Manufacturer logbook servicing is available and follows the applicable service schedule for the vehicle.
Yes. Kendon provides Victorian roadworthy inspections from the Preston workshop for eligible vehicles.
Yes. The team can test the battery and the wider starting and charging system, including the alternator and starter motor, to help identify the cause.
Yes. Kendon provides fleet servicing and repair support for business vehicles, including scheduled maintenance and electrical or mechanical repairs.
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