AutoFX WA moved to O’Connor in 2020.
At the time, it was a new chapter for the business. Today, it is simply home.
The workshop continues to operate from Unit 21, 5 Hines Road, O’Connor, Western Australia. From this location, AutoFX WA provides car detailing, paint correction, ceramic coating, paint protection film, guard rolling and other vehicle protection services for customers across Perth.
The move gave AutoFX WA a more suitable workshop space for the type of work we do. Detailing, correction, coating and film work all need time, lighting, preparation space and a controlled environment where the vehicle can be worked on properly.
AutoFX WA In O’Connor
O’Connor has become an important part of the AutoFX WA story.
The workshop is located close to Fremantle, Melville, Myaree, Bibra Lake, Hilton, Kardinya, Palmyra, Willagee, Ardross and surrounding areas.
It is also positioned with good access from South Street, Leach Highway, Stock Road and Carrington Street, which makes it practical for customers travelling from different parts of Perth.
For many customers, the location is close enough to drop a vehicle off before work, leave it with us for the day or arrange a longer booking for paint correction, ceramic coating or paint protection film.
A Workshop Built Around Vehicle Preparation
AutoFX WA is not a high-volume hand car wash.
The work we do usually needs inspection, preparation and patience.
A proper paint correction job needs lighting and time. Ceramic coating needs the paint prepared correctly before application. Paint protection film needs clean panels, careful fitting and space to work. Guard rolling needs the vehicle assessed properly before the metal is moved.
The O’Connor workshop supports that type of work.
It gives us a base where cars can be cleaned, inspected, corrected, protected and checked before they leave.
Car Detailing In O’Connor
AutoFX WA provides car detailing from the O’Connor workshop for customers who want their vehicle cleaned and presented properly.
This may include exterior washing, decontamination, interior cleaning, leather cleaning, glass cleaning, wheels, tyres, door jambs and general presentation work depending on the package and condition of the car.
Detailing is not only about making a vehicle look nice on the day.
It is also about maintaining the surfaces, removing build-up and keeping the vehicle easier to live with over time.
For more information, see Car Detailing Perth.
Paint Correction In O’Connor
Paint correction is one of the core services at AutoFX WA.
Swirl marks, haze, light scratches and dull paint can all affect the way a vehicle looks. Correction uses controlled machine polishing to improve gloss, clarity and depth by refining the paint surface.
This is not something that should be rushed.
Every car needs to be assessed based on the paint condition, paint thickness where relevant, previous repairs, owner expectations and the level of result being targeted.
For correction work, see Paint Correction Perth.
Ceramic Coating In O’Connor
Ceramic coating is also carried out at the O’Connor workshop.
A coating can help improve gloss, slickness, water behaviour and ease of maintenance when applied to properly prepared paint. However, the preparation before the coating is just as important as the coating itself.
A ceramic coating does not make the car scratch-proof, and it does not mean the vehicle never needs washing.
What it can do is make the paint easier to maintain and better protected than leaving it untreated, provided the owner follows good wash habits afterwards.
For current coating options, see Ceramic Coating Perth.
Paint Protection Film In O’Connor
Paint protection film, or PPF, is used to help protect high-impact areas from stone chips, road rash and light abrasion.
Common areas include front bumpers, bonnets, guards, mirrors, headlights, door cups, sills and selected gloss black trim areas.
PPF and ceramic coating do different jobs.
Film is a physical layer. Coating helps with gloss and easier maintenance. On some vehicles, both products can work together as part of a larger protection package.
For film options, see Paint Protection Film Perth.
Guard Rolling In O’Connor
AutoFX WA also provides guard rolling from the O’Connor workshop.
Guard rolling can help create extra tyre clearance when a vehicle has been lowered, fitted with wider wheels or has clearance issues under compression.
This work needs to be approached carefully because every vehicle is different. Paint condition, guard shape, previous repairs, wheel fitment, tyre size and suspension setup can all affect the result.
For more information, see Guard Rolling Perth.
Serving Fremantle, Melville And Surrounding Areas
The O’Connor location allows AutoFX WA to service customers from nearby suburbs and wider Perth areas.
Many customers come from Fremantle, Melville, Myaree, Bibra Lake, Hilton, Kardinya, Palmyra, Willagee, Ardross, Cottesloe, Applecross, Shelley, Atwell and surrounding suburbs.
Some customers travel further for specific services such as paint correction, ceramic coating, PPF, guard rolling or specialist detailing work.
The location has become part of the way AutoFX WA operates: a small workshop focused on careful vehicle preparation rather than rushing through large numbers of cars.
Why This Location Page Still Matters
This older AutoFX WA page is worth keeping because it records an important part of the business history.
AutoFX WA moved to O’Connor in 2020, and the workshop continues to operate from Unit 21, 5 Hines Road.
That matters because customers want to know where the business is based, how long it has been operating from the area and whether the workshop is a real local business rather than a temporary setup.
For local search, trust and customer confidence, location history helps.
A Practical Workshop For Practical Work
AutoFX WA is built around practical vehicle care.
Some cars come in for a simple maintenance detail. Others need heavy paint correction, ceramic coating, paint protection film or guard rolling. Some are daily drivers. Some are family vehicles. Some are HSVs, AMGs, 4WDs, classics, exotics or performance cars.
The badge changes, but the approach stays the same.
Inspect the vehicle properly, choose the right process, prepare the surface carefully and explain the result honestly.
Related AutoFX WA Services
From the O’Connor workshop, AutoFX WA offers Car Detailing Perth for cleaning and maintenance, Paint Correction Perth for swirl marks and paint refinement, Ceramic Coating Perth for gloss and easier maintenance, Paint Protection Film Perth for high-impact protection, and Guard Rolling Perth for wheel and tyre clearance issues.
Final Thoughts
AutoFX WA’s move to O’Connor in 2020 was an important step for the business.
Today, the workshop at Unit 21, 5 Hines Road continues to be the base for the work we do: detailing, correction, coating, film, guard rolling and practical vehicle protection.
It is not about being the biggest workshop.
It is about having a proper space to do careful work for customers who want their vehicle looked after properly.

We are now situated between South Street, Leach Hwy, Stock Rd & Carrington St.
We are 10 minutes from Fremantle, Myaree, Ardross, Rossmoyne, Bibra Lake. 15 minutes from Cottesloe, Shelley, Atwell,







