Specifics of Car Service in Montenegro

Montenegro has a well-developed network of vehicle service stations (STO), which locals call Auto Servis. Despite the country’s small size, you can find specialists of almost any profile here: from simple oil changes to complex automatic transmission repairs and bodywork.

The service market is divided into official dealers (mainly in Podgorica) and private workshops. Price levels are on average lower than in Western Europe, but the final cost depends on the car brand and the complexity of the task.

Life hack: Most spare parts are ordered by VIN code (vehicle identification number). Always keep a photo of the registration certificate (saobraćajna dozvola) on your phone to quickly send it to the mechanic via Viber or WhatsApp.

Overview of Popular Car Services

Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Radanovići

The coastal area (especially the Radanovići area along the highway) is a center of concentration for car services.

TT Auto Service (Budva, Kotor, Tivat, Radanovići). One of the most well-known services among expats.
- Services: Full repair cycle, painting, film wrapping, spare parts sales.
- Features: Known for a good price-to-quality ratio.
Diesel Garage (Radanovići).
- Services: Specialization in diagnostics and repair of fuel systems (diesel/petrol), auto electrician services, tire service.
- Spare parts: VIN-based selection on site.
LAZI Auto Servis (Budva).
- Services: Repair of suspension, engines, gearboxes. Standard maintenance (oil, filters) and tire service.

Podgorica

The capital is the country’s technical hub. People come here for spare parts and complex diagnostics.

SMART Auto Service.
- Services: Advanced computer diagnostics, full maintenance, replacement of technical fluids.
- Features: Independent selection and delivery of required parts.

Bar

Auto Centar KRALJ.
- Services: Mechanical work, suspension repair, servicing of automatic transmissions and engines. Standard replacement of consumables.

Network and Nationwide Services

AutoDok. Operates throughout the country.
- Specialization: Engine overhauls, repair of manual and automatic transmissions. Service for all brands.
MOST Autoserwis. Available in various regions.
- Services: Maintenance, tire service, interior dry cleaning. Also engaged in car and spare parts sales.

Important: Before visiting, be sure to check current contacts and opening hours via Google Maps or Yandex Maps (the latter often contain fresher reviews from Russian-speaking users). Prices may change.

Buying Spare Parts and Dismantlers

If you want to save money or are looking for a rare part, the best solution is a trip to Podgorica. Most spare parts stores and dismantlers (Auto Otpad) are concentrated there.

Recommendation: Many service stations (for example, Diesel Garage or SMART) handle spare parts logistics themselves. If you are not technically savvy, it is better to overpay the service for selection than to buy an unsuitable part yourself.

Trusted Contacts in Podgorica

UZELAC (dismantler/spare parts): tel. +382 69 012 214. Wide assortment.
AUTO SERVIS KNEŽEVIĆ: tel. +382 69 012 239. Specialization in Peugeot.
AUTO OTPAD ANDREJ: tel. +382 67 365 555. Specialization in Audi.

In the capital, it is also easy to find used and new spare parts for BMW, Ford, and other popular European brands.

Where to Find Additional Information

Yandex Maps / Google Maps: Enter "Auto Servis" or "Vulkanizer" (tire service) near you. Pay attention to the freshness of reviews and photos of the workshops.
Social networks: The Facebook group CarService Crna Cora is useful for finding mechanics, renting cars with technical support, and solving non-standard problems.

Specifics of Car Service in Montenegro