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For all your 4x4 Solutions, we are your one stop shop! Our Services and products encompass all facets of 4x4 Solutions, Accessories, Repairs, Service & Modifications for the offroading enthusiast.
We provide personal consutlations and quotes on high quality products and services. Whether it's suspension, accessories, wheels and tyres, recovery equipment, canopies or servicing your 4WD - We do it all!
Some of the brands we recommend include Lovells Suspension, Ironman 4x4, RedARC, Goodyear, Rhino Rack, Warn, Maxxis, Hayman Reese, Roadvision and more!
Workshop History
In 1991, Statewide Auto & Offroad began as a small automotive workshop trading as TRS Engineering on Eastmont St, Northcote Victoria. Within 12 months, business had expanded and moved location to larger premises to keep up with the demand.
The change to High St, Northcote saw the business become one of the leading automotive specialists for the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne with constant growth of clients. By 1997, TRS Engineering became a company and was renamed Statewide Automotive Pty Ltd.
After 9 years at High St, a forced relocation occured due to development projects in the area. Although the move was not ideal, it did not change the business growth in anyway. The new workshop was located on Arthurton Rd, Northcote. By this time, the company had slowly started to change business direction into the 4x4 Servicing and Parts whilst still maintaining passenger vehicle clients.
The year 2009 saw Statewide Automotive become Statewide Auto & Offroad in it's current location of Preston. With the change came an almost complete change in business direction to focus on 4WD Servicing, Parts & Accessories whilst also expanding Company Fleet Servicing, Consultation and Commercial Vehicle Fit Outs. Our passenger vehicle customers are still being serviced with us today.
Being conveniently located and having ample space (the outside is deceiving of it's size), the latest addition to Statewide Auto & Offroad products now includes SJS Canopies. As the sole Australian Distributor, we are able to provide supply and fitment of SJS Products.
These physical, structural and product changes we have undergone over the years are undoubtedly a response to the growing needs of our client base. We are now able to provide a more rounded service whilst still maintaining our client focus
Meet The Managing Director
Paul Tsiaras
With a passion for everything mechanical, Paul began his career as an Apprentice for Ansett Australia in 1986 at the young age of 16. As soon as he received his qualification, Paul gained a position at Carlton United Brewery (CUB) completing services and repairs of the company fleet vehicles. Within 12 months, the position of Workshop Manager was offered and accepted.
After 3 years as Manager, Paul left CUB in 1991 to form the beginnings of Statewide Auto & Offroad.
Paul is an avid offroader, and has been heading off the beaten track for many years. His first 4WD vehicle was a 1976, 40 Series Landcruiser. This was converted into an original soft top with an original 6 cylinder engine (removed and replaced with a small block chev) with a late model 5 speed gearbox which came from an 80 Series Landcruiser. The differentials also came from an 80 Series Landcruiser. The body was then completely resprayed Red. Paul still owns this vehicle today.
His current 4WD vehicle is a 2004 100 Series independent front Landcruiser V8 with an Ironman Bullbar, Kingone Winch, Narva Extreme Spot Lights, Uniden UHF Radio, ARB Side Steps and ARB Rear Wheel Carrier, LPG Dual Gas System Fuel injected with a modified Dual Tank to still support the standard fuel tanks in the vehicle, Lovells Suspension, Modular System in the back with a Fridge and Sliding Drawers.
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