Radiators & water pumps
Leaking radiators and failed water pumps replaced, with the system pressure-tested to confirm the fix.
- Radiator replacement
- Water pump replacement
- System pressure-tested
Cooling System Repairs, Benalla.
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses and coolant for cars, 4WDs and utes across Benalla. Overheating sorted before it costs you an engine, with free local pick up and drop off.
5.09 Google Reviews
Workshop warranty
What we do
Stop it overheating before it costs you an engine.
An overheating engine can destroy itself fast. We find the leak, the fault or the blockage and fix it before it turns into a much bigger bill.
Thermostats & hoses
Stuck thermostats, perished hoses and failed caps replaced to keep temperatures where they should be.
- Thermostat replacement
- Hoses & clamps
- Cap & seal checks
Coolant flush & diagnosis
Coolant flushes, leak diagnosis and overheating faults traced properly, not just topped up and sent on.
- Coolant flush & refill
- Leak diagnosis
- Overheating faults traced
Why use us
Honest work, fair price, less hassle.
Straight diagnosis, no upsell
You get told what actually needs doing and what can wait. We are not here to pad the bill.
Sharper pricing, no dealer markup
Workshop rates without the dealership overhead. Same standard, less money.
Local, family-run, same mechanic every time
You deal with the person doing the work, not a service writer. Over five years in Benalla and here to stay.
Free local pick up and drop off
We collect from home or work anywhere across Benalla and drop it back when it is done. No day off needed.
Signs to watch for
Signs of a cooling system problem.
Heat is the enemy of an engine. If you see any of these, get it looked at before it overheats and does real damage.
- Temperature gauge running hot
- Coolant leaks or puddles under the car
- Sweet smell or steam from the engine bay
- Coolant level low and often topped up
- Heater blowing cold
- Engine overheating in traffic
- Milky oil or oil in the coolant
- Radiator fan running constantly
How it works
Book it. We pick it up. Done.
Simple process. No surprises. Same mechanic from start to finish.
- 01
Book in
Call or message with your make, model and what is going on. We will get you in fast, usually within a few days.
- 02
Free pick up
We collect the car from home or work anywhere across Benalla and the immediate surrounds, no charge.
- 03
Diagnosed & fixed
We find the actual fault, call you with a firm price, and only do the extra work once you say go.
- 04
Back to you
Job done and explained, car returned ready to go and backed by our workshop warranty.
Google reviews
What They Say.
A few words from Benalla locals and engine customers. Snippets shown, read the full ones on Google.
After a bad experience with a previous engine builder, I was reluctant to trust anyone else. After talking with Matt, Chantelle and Jett it was obvious my engine was in good hands. A few weeks later, my V8 was back to me all sorted and running a treat.
Joel Thornton
V8 engine rebuild · a month ago
The team at Benalla Engine Reconditioning helped get my 4x4 back on the road at short notice after a sudden breakdown left me stranded. The owners and mechanics are an absolute asset to the local community. I cannot thank them enough for the professionalism, work and support they provided.
Steve Jager
4x4 breakdown · 3 weeks ago
I highly recommend Matt and Chantelle for all your mechanical needs and repairs. Confident, friendly and valuable staff, with the added bonus of affordable and flexible pricing. Do not look past these guys.
Holly Chisholm
Mechanical repairs · a year ago
About us
Meet Matt & Chantelle.
We’re Matt and Chantelle, and we took this place on more than five years ago.
We started small, with a willingness to graft and a belief we could do it better. Long days. Working things out as we went. Keeping the doors open one week at a time.
That work ethic still runs the place. Every engine, every service, every job gets the same attention to detail. We do the job right, and we stand behind it.
What we’re most proud of is the customers who keep coming back, the locals who send their mates our way, and the workshops that trust us with their engines. That backing is what built this business.
Five years in. Just getting started.
Matt & Chantelle
Owners, Benalla Engine Reco
The workshop
12 Sydney Road, Benalla.
Family-run, locally owned, set up for the long jobs. Bring the vehicle in, ship the engine across, or send us a message and we will work out the simplest way forward.
- Phone
- 5762 1832
- Hours
- Mon – Fri · 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Closed
- Saturday & Sunday
FAQ
Common questions about cooling system repairs.
Anything we have not covered, give us a call and we will sort it.
Common causes are low coolant, a leak, a failed water pump or thermostat, a blocked radiator or a head gasket issue. We diagnose the actual cause rather than just topping it up.
Book it in
Sort the overheating.
Tell us the make, model and what is happening. We will book you in fast before it gets worse.