David Short Automotive

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David Short Automotive Established in 1990, David Short Automotive has been the choice of repairer for discerning vehicle owners for over 30 years.

Today his team of experienced mechanics and automotive repairers continues his legacy of quality work. Located in the trendy North Hobart restaurant strip, David Short and his team can cater to all of your automotive needs. From every day servicing and maintenance, through to modern computer diagnostics and complete custom restorations. Contact us today to discuss your requirements!

03/10/2026
Apparently the dress code was red yesterday?! 🚗🚗🚗For a limited time, we’re offering free colour blindness tests! Let us ...
29/09/2026

Apparently the dress code was red yesterday?! 🚗🚗🚗

For a limited time, we’re offering free colour blindness tests! Let us know if you’d like to book in! 😂

Burson Auto Parts - Hobart have officially secured Best On Ground… for snacks.Party pies and sausage rolls delivered jus...
25/09/2026

Burson Auto Parts - Hobart have officially secured Best On Ground… for snacks.
Party pies and sausage rolls delivered just in time for the AFL Grand Final — absolute heroes.
Our workshop morale is now at dangerously high levels.
Thanks team, we’ll be cheering (and eating) all weekend.

Around the workshop this week..carby overhaul on the MGA
20/09/2026

Around the workshop this week..carby overhaul on the MGA

Rowan has been busy ‘out the back’ with this Kombi engine rebuild. Down to the finishing touches now 🔧🧑‍🔧⚙️
17/09/2026

Rowan has been busy ‘out the back’ with this Kombi engine rebuild. Down to the finishing touches now 🔧🧑‍🔧⚙️

Around the workshop today… 👩‍🔧👨‍🔧⚙️🚗
16/07/2026

Around the workshop today… 👩‍🔧👨‍🔧⚙️🚗

Only 25 more years to go Dave 😬🔧🧑‍🔧
11/07/2026

Only 25 more years to go Dave 😬🔧🧑‍🔧

Ray Gloster has been a mechanic for 83 years and counting, and at 99, he might be on the verge of a world record.

Full story: https://ab.co/4vZOuaM

In the workshop today 🧑‍🔧🔧🚗
09/07/2026

In the workshop today 🧑‍🔧🔧🚗

Some jobs need a fancy scan tool.Some jobs need experience.Luckily, we’ve got both 🔧
29/06/2026

Some jobs need a fancy scan tool.
Some jobs need experience.
Luckily, we’ve got both 🔧

Things that disappear into wheel arches:• 10mm sockets• Patience• Mechanics
24/06/2026

Things that disappear into wheel arches:
• 10mm sockets
• Patience
• Mechanics

Address

320 Elizabeth Street
Hobart, TAS
7000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61362344388

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