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About us

Forty yearsof otherpeople’s cars

The Car Specialist is Paul Bezzina’s award-winning workshop on Riverside Avenue in Werribee. With over 40 years of hands-on experience, Paul specialises in servicing, building, repairing and maintaining modern and classic cars, machinery and more.

From everyday servicing to complete restorations, every vehicle receives the same dedication, attention to detail and quality workmanship. Your car, our passion. Delivering honest advice, reliable service and results you can trust.

How the shop works

Two lanes, one standard

The interior of the Falcon GT ute: black vinyl seats and a wood rim steering wheel

At The Car Specialist, we do it all – from classic car restorations and custom builds to everyday servicing, repairs and inspections.

With over 40 years of experience, Paul and his skilled team take pride in quality workmanship, honest advice and genuine old-fashioned service.

Whether it’s a treasured classic or your daily drive, we treat every car like it’s our own. Our customers’ reviews speak for themselves!

The people

Who is on the tools

The name on the sign is Paul’s, but the reviews thank the boys as well. This is who you are handing the car to.

  • Paul | Owner. Over 40 years in the automotive industry, from humble beginnings in a home garage to a thriving workshop. Cars are his passion.
  • Tony | Workshop Foreman. Always has a story to tell and a laugh to share! Tony keeps the workshop running smoothly and the team entertained with his great sense of humour.
  • Mark | Creative Director. The genius behind the Hotrod Bus & Hotrod Tow Truck to come!
  • Tyson | Qualified Mechanic. A patient, knowledgeable mechanic who always goes the extra mile.
  • Daniel | Qualified Panel Beater. With excellent attention to detail, Daniel takes pride in precision panel alignment and assembly. A skilled tradesman who enjoys a good joke and brings plenty of laughs to the workshop!
  • Matt | Qualified Panel Beater. Matt tackles every challenge with skill and determination. No job is too big, too small or too hard for Matt.
  • Vito | Qualified Mechanic. Loud, lively and always heard around the workshop! Vito brings plenty of personality, but when it comes to getting the job done, he lets his workmanship do the talking.
  • Josh | Qualified Mechanic. A welcome addition to the team, Josh brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to the workshop.
  • Tulo | Apprentice Panel Beater. New to the team, Tulo brings passion, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. A fast learner with a bright future ahead!
  • Bobby | Workshop Watchdog. Always on duty, keeping the team in line... and sniffing out treats!

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Old cars, properly

Restoration, rust, engine conversions, brakes and steering. The long jobs the shop is named for.

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New cars, honestly

Servicing, repairs and pre purchase inspections, on whatever you drive every day.

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A team, not a name

Paul and the boys. Reviewers name the crew, not just the shop, which is not a common thing.

A 1930s sedan hot rod on the four post heavy duty hoist, satin black with hand pinstriped spiderwebs
A blue Ford Falcon GT ute with the bonnet up showing a blown V8, outside the workshop

4.5 from 22 reviews

What they say

  • “Paul and his team always look after me and my 77 Fairlane. From RWC to custom bits. They handle it all with great pride.”

    Tipene Christensen

  • “Attention to detail was impressive! My instructions to Paul were “when I bring the car in I want it to leave better than than it was” and he met the brief perfectly. Fixed a few niggling little issues (central locking, tail light weather seals) that I would normally never expect a basic mechanic to take care of. Major repairs done, service done and even sourced new original parts. Will be my go to service and custom works shop from now on.”

    shaunyp81

  • “Found My Mechanic! I recently took my car to The Car Specialist for a major service and couldn’t be happier with the experience.”

    Tissma

  • “Paul knows exactly how to deal with anyone’s classic car. My 67 Camaro is so easy to drive now with fresh power steering and other upgrades. Highly recommend talking to Paul if you need work done on your classic vehicle.”

    Grayson Wanda

  • “I have been going to Paul for about eight months now with my 82 bronco, And I’ve never had someone look after us so well, As a young female in the classic car industry, its nerve wracking and it’s pretty easy to get taken advantage of and not looked after. I would recommend paul to anyone, for any car. You won’t meet anyone better.”

    caitlin jeffrey

  • “Had my Honda serviced here, outstanding work as I use to take my car to Honda dealership, the owner Paul showed me they had never changed my filter & charged me for it, would highly recommend Paul & the boys at the car specialist”

    amanda price

  • “I don’t have time to waste, so when I need my cars serviced, fixed or fully rebuilt, Paul and his team get the job EVERY time. Without fail, my cars come back better than when they went in.”

    Dion Ganino

  • “I can’t recommend Paul and his team of mechanics enough for the speedy, honest and trustworthy service they provide. Being female it’s important for me to have a mechanic that I can trust.”

    Michele

  • “These Guys know there stuff, Great Service and Paul and the crew are looking after my truck as if it was theirs, Very impressive”

    Rikka Atkinson

  • “Best car mechanic in the world. Never usually trust mechanics but Paul is fantastic.”

    Oliver Kirkham

  • “Great place, had paul and his team work on my bf ford falcon, and was great service, i had money troubles and he let me keep the car there untill i payed it off, he didnt even charge me for a warehouse (storage) fee, cheers boys, ill bring it back if i have ever had a problem. Highly recommended.”

    Leiofi

  • “Took my Ute earlier in the year to get a full service and a couple issues fixed as it was not running well, got it back better than it has ever been.”

    karlo3777

  • “I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. The service he performed on my car was absolutely outstanding.”

    Milica Robertson

  • “Fast, reliable and best of all no BS.”

    Emir B

Got a car worth the trouble?

Ring Paul and tell him what the car is and what you want out of it. You will get a straight answer about what it actually needs.

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