GARAGISTA
Automotive Artisan

Servicing, repairs, rebuilds & maintenance
of retro, race & classic vehicles

 

authorised Haltech dealer. 

 

820 Larpent Road Larpent, Victoria, Australia 3249


 0449601690
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Heads have finally arrived… block is stripped and initial cleaning done… most of the parts have arrived… looking forward to getting this thing tidied up and screwed together

#rangerover #classic #3.9 #hrc2479 #enginerebuild
As most of you have probably figured out already, Garagista has come to an end.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has spent a cent with me over the 8 years of business. You have all helped play a part in keeping my little family going, and for that I am truly grateful.

Nobody starts a business without a dream, and it can be a hard reality to face when years down the track that dream seems to have faded away…

Closing has genuinely been one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make, putting the needs of my growing family well and above any personal ambitions or once held dreams.

I will still be taking on the odd job here and there… but it’s certainly a part time gig now rather than our sole income.

From my family to yours, I wish you all a happy new year and all the best for 2024 and ahead.

Thank you and goodbye… Murray
A friendly reminder that I can carry out any or all of your daily driver servicing and routine maintenance needs including diagnostics.

Specialising but not limited to Renault, Subaru, VW, Audi, Skoda and more.

Feel free to give me a call or send through an email if you have any queries or are looking to make a booking

#generalmaintenance #logbookservicing #independentmechanic
Tarmac rally ‘83 911 in for a set-up after a decent hit… unfortunately there’s still some bent components stopping it from being ideal

#porsche #911 #tarmacrally
Closed today, back on deck tomorrow

About Garagista

servicing, repairs and maintenance of new,
Classic and Motorsport vehicles

Established in Geelong in 2015, Garagista has built a reputation for excellence in motorsport and automotive services. In 2025, Garagista is embarking on its next chapter, relocating to Larpent, just outside Colac in regional Victoria, to continue delivering high-quality service and expertise.

Garagista has worked with some of the leading motorsport teams across a range of categories, including TA2 Trans-Am, Porsche Carrera Cup, GT4, and TCR. Our expertise spans across team management, race car support, building, repairs, and servicing, ensuring our clients achieve peak performance on and off the track.

At the helm of Garagista is Murray Pigdon, a highly respected motorsport performance and classic mechanical technician. Murray’s extensive experience in the automotive industry includes training at dealer service centres, hands-on fabrication, restoration projects, and motorsport preparation across V8 Supercar teams and independent workshops.

Garagista is built on a passion for precision and craftsmanship, offering a genuine alternative to dealer servicing. Whether it’s high-performance motorsport vehicles or cherished classics, we are your trusted partner in servicing, repairs, and maintenance—keeping your pride and joy running at its best.

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Garagistas: Term used by Enzo Ferrari in F1,
describing the privateer race teams

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