This month (April 2025) we commemorate 31 years of owning and operating The Engine Bay. 

A period marked by continuous learning, evolution, adaptation and perseverance. Nathan's extensive knowledge is a crucial factor in why The Engine Bay has thrived for 31 years. Heartfelt thanks to our dedicated customers for their unwavering support and to our new clients who have placed their trust in us. Special appreciation goes to our remarkable team, Scott and Alex.

You know that to be in business this long means that The Engine Bay is an Automotive workshop that you can trust and rely on. With a vast range of experience and a willingness to keep skills and knowledge up to date, this exceptional team of automotive technicians can service, maintain, diagnose, dismantle and rebuild plus repair all manner of vehicles. 

Affordable new Car Servicing, Log Book Servicing, Truck Servicing & Repairs, Common Rail Diesel, Electric Vehicle & Hybrid Car Servicing - All Your Car Service and Engine Needs are Covered, no job too big or too small for our experienced technicians at The Engine Bay.

Your local car service centre and mechanic in Salisbury Plain, located on Saints Road, The Engine Bay is one of the best equipped mechanical workshops in Australia with our customer service rated second to none. We focus on delivering the very best in vehicle servicing and automotive repairs in the industry.

The Engine Bay is an RAA Approved Mechanical Repairer and Air Conditioning specialist. Owners Nathan and Jo welcome you to our Car Service Workshop in Salisbury Plain Nathan has been the owner and main technician at The Engine Bay since 1994. His expert knowledge is second to none. His skills have been acquired over many years and he continues to keep up to date with new technology and training.

Locally owned and operated car service workshop

The Engine Bay is the best choice for car service in Salisbury Plain. The Engine Bay is a local, family owned and operated business that has been servicing the cars of Adelaide for over 30 years. We are proud to be able to provide the personalised customer service that comes with being a small local business. We care about our customers and we're always happy to take time to discuss your individual needs when it comes to maintaining your car.

The Engine Bay is fully qualified to service and maintain your log book schedule while your car is within its warranty period. We have up to date technology and access to manufacturers specifications. Our technicians are constantly training to keep up to date with new technology. From our diagnostic technician to our service technician, our specifically trained heavy machinery and truck technician to our engine builder, we have all your needs covered.

Engine Replacement, Rebuilding and Repairs

The mechanic team at The Original Engine Bay are experts in Engine Repair and Replacement, offering a complete car engine rebuild, reconditioning and refurbishing service - full disassembly, engine crack test and inspection, cleaning and renewal of internal components. We can remove the engine from your vehicle and rebuild it as required, or we can fit a changeover engine. All change over engines are HM/GEM and are the highest quality re-manufactured units in Australia. Passenger car engines carry a 12 month unlimited kilometer warranty and a 2 year pro rata warranty. Commercial engines carrying a 12 month unlimited kilometer warranty.

The Engine Bay care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU27734). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. We are also fully licenced to handle refrigerant gas (L006846) meaning we can service older car air conditioners too.

Our professional team strive for excellence and customer satisfaction. From our diagnostic technician to our service technician, our specifically trained heavy machinery and truck technician to our engine builder, we have all your needs covered.

Our main workshop is set up to look after your vehicle with 6 hoists and numerous specialty tools to help complete the job correctly.

Our second workshop features a service pit with all the tools required to service and repair trucks and limousines! The Original Engine Bay is now home to state of the art Pico Diagnostic equipment for all of your diagnostic needs. We have also fitted Safe-T-Stop Suspension and Brake test plates for ensuring your Brakes and Suspension are working effectively.

We understand the balance of keeping your car safe without blowing the budget and so we don't believe in replacing parts that don't need replacing, but we always keep your safety in mind and if we can service parts before they cause you a costly breakdown we will always talk with you about it. We never go ahead with extra work without talking to you first. If you have any questions or concerns, we'll even bring you into the workshop - so we can show you firsthand what we've found as we like you to be involved with the repairs every step of the way!

Being a local business doesn't stop us from providing the highest quality workmanship. Being a Repco Authorised Service centre means we still have our name over the door, but we maintain a commitment to provide the highest level of service and all of our staff are constantly trained in the Repco Auto-tech program - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information. This means The Engine Bay mechanics are completely up to date with even the most modern car service and repair methods, and we have access to the latest service schedules for all popular makes and models.

As part of the Repco Authorised Service network of car service centres in Australia we are able to provide a Nationwide Warranty, which covers quality Repco parts and labour, and is supported at over 400 Repco Authorised Service Dealers Australia wide. 

You can be confident that we will look after your pride and joy. No car service job too big or too small!

We don't believe in replacing parts that don't need replacing and we never go ahead with extra work without talking to you first. We take the time to sit down and explain to you exactly what's wrong with your vehicle. We'll even bring you into the workshop, so we can show you first hand what we've found as we like you to be involved with the repairs every step of the way!

We bring you reliable car servicing and the security of knowing the mechanic working on your vehicle is fully trained and qualified and back all of our work with a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 car service centres across Australia. 

The Engine Bay offer affordable new car servicing, log book servicing, truck servicing & repairs, common rail diesel & electric & hybrid servicing - All Your Car Service and Repairs are Covered. RAA Approved Repairer.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Salisbury Plain

The Engine Bay your Local Mechanic on Saints Road in Salisbury Plain

Engine rebuilding and replacement is another great service provided by your local car service The Engine Bay in Salisbury Plain.

A valued customer with a passion for Vintage and Classic Vehicles request the upgrade of his Chevrolet. 327 Chevy, balanced & blueprinted ready for assembly. 

The skills & knowledge inside our workshop can have us servicing & repairing cars, trucks, 4wd's as well as auto electrics, but today it's another engine rebuild.

Nathan is currently working on a Landcruiser quad cam V8 rebuild. If you have any questions relating to engine rebuilds contact The Engine Bay today!

Engine rebuilding and replacement is another great service provided by The Engine Bay. 327 Chevy, balanced & blueprinted ready for assembly...

Engine rebuilding and replacements - 327 Chevy disassembly

Engine sludge develops on and around your vehicles engine when oil breaks down and builds up in the engine and affecting filters.

Simply put, the presence of sludge means that the engine oil is not able to lubricate the moving parts of your vehicle properly, causing friction which could result in possible engine damage.

The accumulation of sludge is related to how often the engine oil is changed. It is imperative to have your oil changed regularly to avoid sludge build up. Contact  without delay to fix these and related issues, which might affect the efficiency, economy, quality and enjoyment of your ride!

What are common problems I may experience with the presence of oil sludge in my vehicles engine?

Regular car servicing maintains your vehicles health and keeps the repair costs down. Inspecting your car by professional mechanics may even prevent potential expensive repairs, by addressing the identified aspects before they develop into greater challenges.

There is much debate surrounding the use of an engine flush to remove the sludge build up. At The Engine Bay we do not recommend that you use these products. To avoid any long term issues in the world of modern vehicles, regular car servicing by a professional mechanic is the best way to maintain your engine's health.

The many moving parts in your vehicle rely on engine oil to provide the proper friction. Cars need engine oil in order to run smoothly, oil is the life blood of an engine. Without engine oil impurities from the combustion engine may build up and create sludge in the gaskets and other parts. The sludge can lead to a lack of fuel efficiency, plus overheating and overload in the engine, taking more energy and fuel to make the vehicle work. Oil changes and sludge removal are common maintenance services. Our team is efficient and knowledgeable helping to provide these services and get you back on the road, while keeping your car working at peak efficiency.

Engine Oil Sludge Removal Services include:

Engine reconditioning, rebuilding and replacement

Engine oil sludge can be prevented with regular oil changes. We recommend that you get an oil change every 5,000km. This timeline should be shortened if you have been driving longer distances or through rough terrain. The formation of oil sludge is also aided with extended or lengthened oil change intervals, travelling short distances, high temperature operating conditions to name a few.

If not changed frequently enough, engine oil can turn into sludge over time. And even with proper oil changes, there can be a buildup of sludge depending on how old the car is. The combustion engine may put out a larger amount of contaminates which are picked up by the oil, depending on the vehicles age. The saturated oil will find places to build up in the engine and around gaskets. Our team will perform the necessary work to restore vehicle performance.

We have experience performing repairs and service to Australian cars, European cars, Japan and Korean vehicle amongst many others. The mechanics at The Engine Bay are kept up to date on the latest parts and cutting edge services for a myriad of makes and models thanks to the ongoing training seminars and service bulletins.

Do not get stuck in the sludge. Get Back to Maximum Performance with The Engine Bay

Simply put, the presence of sludge means that the engine oil is not able to lubricate the moving parts of your vehicle properly, causing friction which could result in possible engine damage...

Don't let the build up of engine oil sludge affect your cars performance

The mechanic team at The Engine Bay are experts in Engine reconditioning, repair and replacement, offering a complete car engine rebuild, reconditioning and refurbishing service - full disassembly, engine crack test and inspection, cleaning and renewal of internal components.

We can remove the engine from your vehicle and rebuild it as required, or we can fit a changeover engine. All change over engines are HM/GEM and are the highest quality remanufactured units in Australia.

Passenger car engines carry a three year unlimited kilometer warranty, with commercial engines carrying a one year unlimited kilometer warranty.

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicle's motor replaced with a brand new engine.The team at The Engine Bay are qualified car engine reconditioning mechanics can perform expert Engine reconditioning service.  

Expert engine reconditioning, repair, and replacement services to keep your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently.

Engine Reconditioning, Repair & Replacement Services in Salisbury Plain

Engine Reconditioning, Repair and Replacement

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The Engine Bay take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Salisbury Plain, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

The Engine Bay have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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