White V8 ute parked out front of the RJM Performance workshop under the Mechanic sign

Services

Mechanical services in Somerton Park.

From the logbook service on the family hatch to coilover setups and full engine builds. Seven core services, all done in-house, all explained straight before any work starts.

Riley Matthews working in the engine bay of a silver Isuzu D-Max in the RJM workshop

Daily driver essentials

Logbook Servicing

Stay warranty-safe with proper scheduled servicing, quality parts, and thorough inspections that catch issues early.

  • Servicing to your manufacturer's logbook schedule
  • Engine oil and filter, with oil that meets your car's specification
  • Fluid checks and top ups, plus replacements when the schedule calls for them
  • Brake, tyre, steering and suspension inspection
Riley Matthews fitting a bronze wheel with an impact gun, a red brake caliper behind it

Pedal feel matters

Brakes

Pad and rotor replacement, fluid flushes, brake diagnostics, and upgrade options for improved road feel and shorter stopping distances.

  • Brake pad replacement with quality pads matched to your car and driving
  • Rotor replacement, or machining where there's enough material left
  • Brake fluid flushes to keep the pedal firm and consistent
  • Caliper, hose and line inspection
Riley Matthews under a car on the hoist, working on the underbody

Coilover setups and comfort fixes

Suspension

Shocks, springs, bushings and alignment-ready setups that remove shakes and rattles, sharpen steering, and improve comfort.

  • Shock absorber and strut replacement
  • Coil springs, including lowered and raised setups
  • Bushing, ball joint and link replacement
  • Coilover fitment and setup
Engine bay of a white V8 ute with the bonnet up in the RJM workshop

Chasing gremlins

Diagnostics

Modern scan tools and hands-on testing to track down warning lights, drivability faults, and intermittent electrical gremlins, fast.

  • Fault code scanning and live data analysis
  • Warning light diagnosis, including check engine, ABS and airbag
  • Drivability faults such as misfires, hesitation, rough idle and poor economy
  • Electrical faults with batteries, charging and starting
White V8 ute on the hoist seen from the rear, with quad exhaust tips

A note without the drone

Exhausts

From leak fixes to full systems, we build for durability, flow and a tasteful note that doesn't drone on your commute.

  • Exhaust leak diagnosis and repair
  • Muffler and resonator replacement
  • Cat-back and full exhaust systems
  • Hangers, gaskets and flange repairs
Silver WRX STI with the bonnet up parked outside the RJM Performance workshop

Done properly, no dramas

Performance Upgrades

Intake, cooling, fuelling and supporting mods done properly, with advice on what delivers real-world gains for your model and goals.

  • Intake upgrades
  • Cooling upgrades for engines that work hard
  • Fuelling upgrades and supporting parts
  • Supporting mods that keep extra power reliable
V8 engine on a red engine stand, mid build

Street refresh to full build

Engine Rebuilds

Precision machining partners and careful assembly, from refreshed street engines to performance-focused builds with reliability front of mind.

  • Teardown and inspection to understand why the engine failed
  • Machining through precision machining partners
  • Careful in-house assembly
  • Refreshed street engines

Why choose us

Straight talk.
Proper work.

  • Honest pricing and clear explanations

    You'll know what we found, what it costs and why it matters before a spanner turns. If something doesn't need replacing, we'll say so.

  • Workmanship that prioritises safety and feel

    Brakes, suspension and steering done properly, so the car stops straight, sits right and feels tight on the road.

  • Enthusiast knowledge without the ego

    We love cars and we'll talk you through options for your model and goals in plain language. No jargon, no talking down.

Not sure which service you need?

Describe what the car is doing and we'll work out the rest. You'll get a clear quote before anything is touched.

Call 0452 013 356 Contact us