Vehicle Repairs · Diagnostics · Pretoria
From everyday servicing to the difficult engine, gearbox and diagnostic faults other workshops send away — we find the fault first, then quote to fix it.
No obligation · We diagnose before we quote · All makes & models
Engine overhaul room and driveline work done on site, not sent away.
Cars, bakkies, SUVs and commercial vehicles — petrol and diesel.
We find the actual fault first, then tell you what it costs to fix.
Independent workshop in Wonderboom South, on the M5 through the Moot.
Diagnostic index
Tell us the symptom in your own words. Working out the cause is our job — that's what the diagnosis is for.
What we repair
Everyday servicing and the difficult engine, gearbox and diagnostic work most independents send away — all under one roof in Wonderboom South.
Warning lights, intermittent faults and problems another workshop has already looked at.
Common reasons
Engine repairs and full reconditioning, done in our own engine shop rather than sent away.
Common reasons
Automatic, manual, DSG / mechatronic and driveline work most workshops send away.
Common reasons
Routine servicing and everyday mechanical repairs for all makes and models.
Common reasons
Difficult faults
Intermittent faults, warning lights that come and go, and problems another workshop has already been paid to look at. This is the work we take on.
Replacing parts until the symptom disappears is expensive guesswork. We find the fault first — then you know what you're actually paying to fix.
If another workshop has already looked at your car, bring us what they found. Knowing what's been checked and replaced saves diagnostic time and stops you paying twice for the same tests.
Dual-clutch transmissions and mechatronic units fail in ways that look mechanical and read electronic. Diagnosing them takes both sides of the trade.
Some engine and gearbox faults can only be confirmed once the unit is removed and opened for internal assessment. If that's needed we explain the strip-and-assess step, and its cost, before we start — and you always get a repair quote before any repair goes ahead.
Die fout wat julle opgespoor en reggestel het is iets wat die amptelike Nissan handelaar nie kon regkry nie!“The fault you found and corrected is something the official Nissan dealer could not get right.”
The Engine Shop / Vision Motors
Most independent workshops sub-contract engine reconditioning out and mark it up. We run a separate engine shop of our own — where rebuilds and reconditioning are actually done.
Second premisesIn-house rebuilds
Engine work has its own building, its own benches and its own equipment. That is what lets us take on full rebuilds rather than just fitting parts somebody else machined.
Petrol and diesel engines for cars, bakkies and commercial vehicles — stripped, measured and rebuilt on our own benches, not sent away and marked up.
Do yourself a favor, take a walk through their engine overall room, go and check the work that they do. It's proper, it's sufficient.
Inside the workshop
Bays full, engines on the bench and vehicles up on the ramps. One of our customers said it best: take a walk through the engine overhaul room and look at the work before you commit to it.
See our workWhy Vision Motors
The most common complaint about workshops isn't the repair — it's finding out afterwards what it cost and why.
We diagnose the fault, explain it in plain language and quote you. Work starts when you approve it — not before.
No jargon and no hand-waving. We show you the fault and talk you through what it means for your car.
Seat and carpet protection while we work, and your vehicle returned clean.
Your right to choose
Since 1 July 2021, the Competition Commission's guidelines for the South African automotive aftermarket have set out your right to have your vehicle serviced where you choose — including at an independent workshop — while it is still under warranty.
Manufacturers should not obstruct your choice of service provider, whether that is an approved dealer or an independent workshop.
Guideline 5.4.1
You may have original or suitable non-original spare parts fitted at a service provider of your choice during the in-warranty period.
Guideline 10.8.1
Independent workshops are required to record in-warranty work in your service book, so your vehicle's service history stays complete and traceable.
Guideline 5.4.5
These guidelines are not binding law, and they do not make a warranty untouchable. If work done by any independent workshop causes damage, the manufacturer may decline warranty cover for that specific failure — though the rest of your warranty remains enforceable. We record the work we do, and we will always tell you upfront where a repair carries risk.
Guidelines 1.1 and 5.4.8
This is general information, not legal advice. Warranty terms differ between manufacturers — check your own warranty documentation.
Reviews
What people say once we've had their car, bakkie or engine through the workshop, and met the team behind the counter.
It's almost been a year since Vision Motors fitted a recon engine, and I've received nothing but excellent service from Jacques and his team. There were a few small issues but they were sorted out immediately. I've had bad experiences with useless mechanics before, but I have so much respect for Vision Motors because of the service they supplied me over the past year. I highly recommend Jacques and his team.
Baie dankie dat julle die fout in my Sani opgespoor en reggestel het. Ek het veral groot waardering vir die positiewe interaksie met Christo Vorster, die algemene netheid van die werkswinkel en julle benadering tot vakmanskap. Terloops, die fout wat julle opgespoor en reggestel het is iets wat die amptelike Nissan handelaar nie kon regkry nie!Very good service, will always recommend them to all Ford and Mazda owners. Transparent with their vehicle reports, always have options to suit your pocket and won't charge you for something you don't need. Thank you Jacques for assisting me on a Sunday.
Do yourself a favor, take a walk through their engine overhaul room and check the work that they do. It's proper, it's sufficient. They are cheaper than the dealers. A huge shoutout to Jacques and his team at Vision Motors.
I just got my trust restored. Thank you Jacques and Andrew for friendly and professional service — I am highly impressed. Even the small change and an expensive torch I thought I'd lost somewhere were in the car when I collected it. I can honestly recommend Vision Motors for any possible repairs or service!
I was blown away when I saw that you actually take care of clients' cars by putting a plastic cover over the seat and a cover on the carpet so it doesn't get dirty — and you guys actually washed my car! Mitchell, job well done. I will go out of my way to suggest Vision Motors to all of my friends and family.
The process
Book online or phone the workshop. Describe the symptom in your own words — you don't need to know what's wrong.
We diagnose the problem properly rather than replacing parts and hoping. If another workshop has already looked at it, tell us what they found.
We explain what's wrong in plain language and what it costs to put right. Nothing gets done until you approve it.
The repair is carried out and the work is recorded. Your car is protected while it's with us and returned clean.
Questions
We work on vehicles of all makes and models — cars, bakkies, SUVs and commercial vehicles, petrol and diesel. Alongside general servicing and repairs we take on specialist work including engine reconditioning, automatic and manual gearbox overhauls, DSG and mechatronic units, differentials and transfer cases.
No. We diagnose the fault, explain what we've found and give you a quote. Work only starts once you've approved it. If we find something additional while the car is with us, we come back to you before doing anything about it.
Some engine and gearbox faults can only be confirmed after the unit has been removed and opened for internal assessment. Where this is necessary, our team will explain the process and applicable strip-and-assess charges before proceeding. Once the inspection is complete, we will provide a repair quotation. If the repair quotation is not accepted, the agreed removal, stripping, assessment and related labour charges will still be payable.
That's a large part of what we do. Bring us whatever you already know — what the symptom is, when it happens, and what has already been checked or replaced. Starting from that saves diagnostic time and avoids paying twice for the same tests.
Since July 2021 the Competition Commission's automotive aftermarket guidelines set out your right to choose where your vehicle is serviced, including at an independent workshop, while it is still under warranty — and to have original or suitable non-original parts fitted. We record the work we do so your service history stays complete. Being straight with you: those guidelines are not binding law, and if any workshop's work causes damage a manufacturer may decline cover for that specific failure. We'll tell you upfront where a repair carries that risk.
Booking ahead is best — it means we can set aside the right time and the right person for your vehicle. Send us the details through the booking form or phone the workshop and we'll arrange a time with you.
It depends entirely on the job — a service is a different proposition to an engine rebuild. We'd rather give you a realistic timeframe once we've seen the vehicle and found the fault than guess upfront and be wrong.
We supply parts and can order in what isn't held in stock. If you'd like to see the parts that came off your vehicle, just ask when you book it in and we'll keep them for you.
We have two workshops in Wonderboom South, Pretoria: Vision Motors at 867 M5, and The Engine Shop / Vision Motors at 999 Steve Biko Rd. Call our company line on 012 335 0070, or call/WhatsApp a branch directly — Vision Motors on 082 823 5178 and The Engine Shop / Vision Motors on 069 007 2402 — Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:00. You can also send your details through the booking form and we'll confirm which branch to bring your vehicle to.
The people behind the work
You deal with the people actually responsible for the work — not a call centre. These two lead our two workshops.
Vision Motors
Director · Auto Electrician
The Engine Shop / Vision Motors
Operational Manager · Motor Mechanic
Find the workshop
Vision Motors runs two workshops in Wonderboom South, Pretoria. Choose the one that suits you — or call or WhatsApp ahead and we'll make sure the right branch is ready for your vehicle.
Branch 01
Mon–Fri · 07:30–17:00
Branch 02
Mon–Fri · 07:30–17:00
Book your car in
Send us the details and the workshop will come back to you to arrange a time. If it's urgent, phone us — someone will help you straight away.
Tell us what your car is doing and when suits you. We'll come back to you to confirm a time.