Harry Khabal
Owner / Mechanic
Harry was born in India and immigrated to Australia in 2011 to train as a mechanic. Harry joined our Malvern workshop as a student and in that time completed his Diploma in Mechanical Repairs and undertook practical training with our head mechanics. Harry has a keen eye and is passionate about ensuring the vehicles he works on are kept in tip top shape.
When the Malvern Workshop expanded to the Bentleigh site in 2017 Harry committed to growing the Bentleigh business. Harry commenced managing Bentleigh Automotive Services in July 2017.
Harry specialises in mechanical repairs to European and Japanese Vehicles and is accredited to service and install Guardian Alcohol Interlock systems to vehicles.
Recent training undertaken includes:
- On Board Diagnosis – February 2017
- Bosch Service Excellence training – Modules 3 and 4, 5 and 6.
- Cert II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Andrea Fabris
Owner / Mechanic
Andrea is a master technician who trained in Italy where he managed his own business before travelling and working in Ireland for four years. He has been living in Australia since 2013 and joined our Malvern workshop in 2014.
When the Malvern workshop expanded to the Bentleigh site in 2017 Andrea committed to growing our business in Bentleigh.
Andrea is a boisterous and likable fellow who is dedicated to getting to the bottom of tricky faults. He has a vast knowledge of both petrol and diesel vehicles and thrives on extending his knowledge of vehicle faults in new and old technologies.
Recent training undertaken includes:
- Electronic Fundamentals & Sensor Diagnosis – June 2015
- Common Rail System Diagnosis February 2016
- Engine Management Systems November 2016
- Bosch Service Excellence Modules 3, 4, 7, and 8
Darren Shaw
Owner / Auto Electrician
Darren has served the Malvern community as an auto electrician and air conditioning specialist since 2000 when he first opened Malvern Auto Electrical in Burke Road, Malvern opposite Central Park. In 2012 Darren moved the business to a larger site at 109 Station Street, Malvern and grew the business by also offering mechanical servicing and technical repairs for both retail and trade clients.
By 2017 Darren expanded the business to Bentleigh. The Bentleigh workshop concentrates on mechanical repairs with the back up expertise of Darren and the team at Malvern Auto Services.
- Bosch Service Excellence training — Graduate 2017
- Bosch Technical / Diagnostic training — in progress
Cathy Shaw
Owner / Admin
Cathy works between the Bentleigh and Malvern workshops and handles most of the paperwork and administrative side of the business, and manages our computer, telephone, occupational health and safety, planning and administrative affairs. Cathy also serves as the Victorian representative on the Bosch Service Council for Australia.
- Bosch Service Excellence training — Graduate 2017
