Car Services and Vehicle Maintenance in Montenegro: 2025 Guide

Car Services and Vehicle Maintenance in Montenegro: 2025 Guide

The infrastructure for motorists in Montenegro is well developed. Due to the large number of expats and tourists, many service stations are oriented toward Russian-speaking clients. This removes the language barrier when explaining technical issues.

Services are concentrated in major hubs: Podgorica, Budva, Bar, Tivat, and the Radanovići industrial zone (between Budva and Tivat). In small towns, the choice is limited.

Main Car Services (Service Stations)

Below is a list of verified services with contacts and specializations. Many mechanics speak Russian.

Radanovići and Kotor

• Diesel Garage (Radanovići, Adriatic Highway). Full cycle: computer diagnostics, engine and automatic transmission repair, suspension, auto electrics. Waiting area with Wi-Fi available.
  Contacts: +382 67 357 336. Schedule: Mon–Sat, 09:00–18:00.
• TT Auto Service (Radanovići). Specialization: bodywork and painting.
• Autodok. Engine repair, transmissions (manual/automatic), electrics. Mechanics’ experience over 20 years.
  Website: autodok.me

Budva

• Auto Club Service (Jaz area). Diagnostics, engine/gearbox repair, wheel alignment, electrics, detailing. On-site mechanic visit available.
  Contacts: +382 68 624 737 (Telegram/Viber: +380 67 158 8194).
• LAZI. Full complex: car repair, tire service, and car wash.
  Contacts: +382 68 717 401.

Bar

• Carservice. Repairs, maintenance, spare parts and special tools available (brakes, electrics).
  Contacts: +382 69 324 760.
• Auto Centar KRALJ. Oil change, maintenance, suspension, engine repair.
  Contacts: +382 68 839 363.
• MOST Car Service. Technical maintenance, dry cleaning, spare parts.
  Contacts: +382 68 373 770.

Podgorica

• Carlson Group. High rating (4.8 on maps), wide range of services.

Tire Service (Vulkanizer)

Tire workshops are often integrated into service stations. Services include balancing, puncture repair, and seasonal tire changes.

Prices and features:

• Installation cost: €10–20 per set.
• When buying new tires, installation is often free (look for promotions on Facebook or ask on site).
• Where to change:
  • Podgorica: Vujacic Tires (vujacic-company.me) — specialized in tires and rims.
  • Radanovići: Diesel Garage (+382 67 357 336).
  • Budva: LAZI, Auto Club.
  • Petrovac: Mechanics can be found via uehat.com.

Car Washes and Detailing

Three types of car washes are common in Montenegro:

1. Self-service (Auto Pranje): The most budget-friendly option. Token price — €1 (about 3.5 minutes). Available throughout the country.
2. Manual and automatic washes: Usually at gas stations or service centers.
   • Rinse: €2–4.
   • Full service (body + interior): €4–6.
   • Interior dry cleaning: €20–50.
3. Detailing and dry wash: Premium services (polishing, ceramic coating) are available in Bar and Budva. Dry wash (waterless) is offered, for example, by Adriatic Rent A Car.

Buying Auto Parts

The spare parts market is well supplied, with parts available for all brands (European, Japanese, Korean). VIN-based ordering is widely used.

Where to buy:

• Trend Auto (Podgorica): Parts for all brands, often free delivery across the country.
  Contacts: +382 20 237 630, +382 69 882 228. Schedule: Mon–Sat, 07:00–20:00.
• Datika.me: Online store with delivery of equipment and auto goods (1–2 days).
• Chain stores: Castellana, Monte Parts.
• Dismantlers (Used parts): FORCH (+382 69 324 760), Alvadi.ee (delivery from Estonia).

In shops like Diesel Garage, spare parts selection by VIN is free, with searches across EU databases. Prices are competitive and often lower than in Western Europe.

Information актуальна на конец 2025 года. Prices may change; check service costs by phone before visiting.