As your local car and truck service mechanic and AANT Contractor in Mataranka, Roper River Transport take great pride in offering only the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

As our business name suggests, Roper River Transport specialise in vehicle transport for a large range of vehicles including heavy vehicles, trucks and  heavy machinery. Contact us now for all your equipment or vehicle transport needs.

Conveniently located “in the shed on the southern side of town” in Mataranka, Roper River Transport are a family run business specialising in vehicle servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. We are also a Digicall Contractor and Allianz Global Assist Contractor.

Roper River Transport was established in 2002 when owner Kain Angel purchased his first prime mover and drop deck and expanded with the purchase of 4 Gulf side tippers, & additional side Tippers, tilt tray trucks, prime movers, super tilt tilt semi drop decks and a fleet of Toyotas. As the transport side of the business tends to get a bit quiet during the wet, Kain acquired Willys Autos workshop in 2007 and now regularly service and repair vehicles in and around Mataranka, Elsey and Katherine and the surrounding areas.

We are a Light and Heavy Vehicle Workshop providing Registration Inspections for motorbikes, passenger vehicles, plant machinery and heavy vehicles.  We are also a Child Restraint Fitting centre.

We offer a towing service for a range of vehicles and have Small, Medium and Semi (12m) Tilt Tray recovery vehicles. We can assist with Towing and Recovery services from Roper River Transport to Katherine, Darwin and surrounding areas.

Roper River Transport offer a “full” tyre service and keep a range of tyres in stock. 

Whether you're an avid off-roader or prefer the reliability and comfort of an SUV for daily commuting, the specialised technicians at Roper River Transport in Mataranka are equipped to meet all your 4WD, 4x4, or AWD vehicle needs. We provide extensive services to maintain, upgrade, and accessorise your vehicle, ensuring peak performance and safety.

In our Mataranka Workshop, we also stock batteries, oils, filters, minor tools, spray paint, spot lights, trailer parts, auto electrical components and a range of car parts and accessories. Windscreen replacements are also available.

Air Conditioning & Auto Electrical Services

We provide Car Air Conditioning Service and Auto Electrical work and our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and Roper River Transport provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles.

Roper River Transport care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU31481) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning regas, repair, service or inspection.

We service all makes & models of cars, including diesels, AWDs & 4WDs, caravans, campervans, trailers, light trucks, off-roads, utes, vans, buses, minibuses, motorhomes, hybrids, racing cars, tractors, earthmovers, forklifts, ATVs, boats, horse floats, motorbikes, scooters. Free Parking is available in front of the workshop and we have a comfortable waiting lounge if you prefer to wait while your car is being serviced.

Roper River Transport have now become a Repco Authorised Service centre, have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

For friendly service from a trusted independent mechanic, see the team at Roper River Transport

As your local Mechanic in Mataranka, Roper River Transport take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Mataranka

Our team at Roper River Transport provides brake services, testing and repairs including pad replacement, rotor resurfacing and more. Our Mataranka workshop can accommodate all types of vehicles including cars, 4WD, Utes, Vans, Light and Heavy Trucks up to Farm and Mining vehicles.

Here are 3 reasons to inspect your brakes:

Preventative Maintenance - Regular maintenance is key for safe and reliable brakes, so bring in your vehicle to us for brake checks, cleaning, testing, and more to keep you on the road.

Safe Repair Services - With experienced mechanics and the best available parts, our workshop has the solutions you need to fix your brake system problems and get you back on the road safely.

Warranty Services - We back up all of our services with warranty, so you don’t have to worry about a faulty product or service!

Regular check ups during all full car services performed by Roper River Transport, are a necessity for confirmation that your car's brake system is able to stop you in time. Our mechanics can be trusted to warn you if they suspect that service or repair of the car's braking system is required to stop it leading to a bigger issue.

Brake services available at Roper River Transport include:

Rotor and Drum/Brake Disc Machining or Resurfacing

Take note of any signs that your car's brakes might need maintenance and book an appointment for a brake evaluation at our Mataranka service centre right away.

Professional Brake Service and Testing with Roper River Transport. For superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and a Nationwide Warranty …

Local Mechanical Brake Service and Repairs in Mataranka, NT

Brake Service, Repair and Testing in Mataranka

You always have the choice of where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices, without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee.

You do not have to take the car back to the dealership who sold it to you for service or repairs. Provided the work is overseen to the manufacturers specifications by a suitably skilled person and uses tolerable quality parts and fluids, the warranty stands. 

With Repco Authorised Service you can tick all the boxes. Every Roper River Transport mechanic is fully qualified and Auto-Tech trained, giving them access to Australia's leading provider of automotive technical information and training. This means Roper River Transport mechanics are kept fully up to date with the latest in automotive service techniques and are able to service your new car without voiding the warranty.

Repco branded parts & products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by our Nationwide Warranty, giving you added protection. Roper River Transport will also only ever use fluids and lubricants that meet the specifications of the original car manufacturer.

If you already own a new car or are thinking of purchasing one, make sure you clearly understand where your statutory rights begin and end

Make sure you are aware of the differences between manufacturer, statutory and extended warranties to avoid making the wrong selection when it comes to servicing your new car. You are automatically covered by a statutory warranty, also known as a Consumer Guarantee, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and this statutory protection can never be superseded by manufacturer or express warranties (which are offered by the car maker and car dealer respectively).

A lack of disclosure requirements on car dealers at the point of sale regarding these contracts can easily lead the consumer into making a choice to be bound by a long term contract without access to all of the details needed to make a properly informed decision.

So when purchasing a new vehicle, be on guard for new car dealers who may try to include “express” or “extended” warranties, often for free. As a general rule these ‘extra' warranties may include quite comprehensive restrictions or provisions, and are not always what they are cracked up to be. Many times these promises provide no real additional benefits not already given by the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with the dealership that sold the car.

Such promises are very unlikely to focus on the potential negative aspects involved with taking a new car back to the dealer for service or repair. This includes how far you will need to go to get your car serviced or longer waiting times due to fewer available service locations or mechanics.

Check out our frequently asked questions below for more information on New Car Service and warranties. If you need to know more, the AAAA website and ACCC website have some great information too.

New Car Service Frequently asked questions

Roper River Transport can service your new car using quality parts and fluids, preserving your warranty. You get to choose where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices.

New Car Servcing in Mataranka

Roper River Transport are the right choice for new car and truck service in Mataranka

Unroadworthy tyres are unsafe, illegal and basically cost you money

Roper River Transport are the professionals in Mataranka when it comes to the supply, fitting, repair and maintenance of tyres for a range of vehicle types. You should have your tyres checked by a professional on a regular basis to ensure the safety, comfort and reliability of your vehicle in addition to the life span of your tyres.

The braking system cannot work to its maximum performance if the tyres are worn or otherwise unsuitable for the car or type of driving you undertake.

If you are experiencing unusual vibrations, poor handling of the vehicle, have problems keeping tyres at the correct pressure, have low tyre tread or can see obvious damage to your tyres, you should probably have your tyres checked by experts such as the service team from Roper River Transport.

New tyres and wheel balancing go hand in hand to ensure good handling and maximising the expected lifespan of your new tyres. Roper River Transport are experts at inspecting and maintaining tyres and related components and can give you good advice on purchasing the correct tyres for your car.

So if you need new tyres, a wheel balance or just a simple bit of wheel related advice, perhaps it is time to pop in to our Mataranka workshop for some expert advice.

High quality, good condition tyres are an important part and work together with shock absorbers and brakes brakes. As their main role is keeping your car in contact with the road they play a vital role in the stopping power of your car. Roper River Transport are tyre & wheel professionals…

New Tyres - Sales & Fitting in Mataranka

Brake fluid transfers the pressure you put on the brake pedal through to the actual brakes.
Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work. As everyone knows - not having brakes is a huge problem! In fact even slightly affected brakes are very dangerous.


Brake fluid absorbs moisture very easily. Brake fluids are also subject to very high temperatures and so they are designed to have a high boiling point to stop them from boiling and evaporating- when brake fluid has accumulated too much moisture- this lowers its boiling point and it can boil off more easily causing low levels. Low levels of brake fluid affect your braking performance and could mean your car will fail to stop.
Brake Fluid that has absorbed too much moisture will also shorten the life of your braking system including damaging the callipers, wheel cylinders and anti-lock braking systems.

Why is brake fluid replacement necessary?

Your manufacturer's log book will advise how regularly your brake fluid should be changed or flushed, we recommend a drain and replacement every two years however it is wise to have it regularly checked by an expert at every service to make sure the levels are not reducing too fast (a sign of a leak) or that the moisture levels have not reached a point that could be damaging your system.

How often should I replace my brake fluid?

At Roper River Transport we offer a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report, upon request, with every full car service which includes a written review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and back discs and pads, callipers and cylinders and more. This inspection helps to identify any issues in your vehicle which should be addressed and our mechanics will certainly advise you if they feel your vehicle might need a brake fluid replacement, or an out of schedule brake system service or repairs.

Do you check the brake fluids during a car service?

Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work.

Brake fluid - what is it and why do I need it? 

When it comes to brakes, you should never wait until brake repairs are necessary.  

Proper testing and routine checkups, such as our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection which we provide with all full car services, are important to ensure your vehicle's brake system is in top condition. Our expert team of technicians will be happy to advise you when they suspect that service or repair of your brake system is indicated to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Brake services we perform at Roper River Transport include:

Brake Disc/Rotor and Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you recognise any symptoms that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs simply book online with us and have the brakes of your vehicle assessed through our Mataranka workshop today.

When it comes to brakes, you should'nt wait until brake repairs are necessary, get tested regularly.  

Brake and Clutch Service in Mataranka

Brake and Clutch

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Roper River Transport take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.
Conveniently located in Mataranka, NT, 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.
Roper River Transport 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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