1998 cricket mates Mark & Michael purchased Port Melbourne Service Station naming it Action Service Station, after several successful years Micky decided to move away from being a business owner, leaving Mark to be the sole owner occupier of Action Service Station. With petrol costs becoming to high in the mid 00s Mark made the change to remove the fuel tanks and run a stand alone auto repairs work shop.

With 3 staff Action was known as the place to get the job done, friendly service and a convient location saw Action Service Station being a preferred auto repairs provided to the Port Melbourne and surrounding suburbs for 18 years.

Sadly, in 2017 Action Service Closed its doors for good with a redevelopment of the property underway.

William Archibald Rhodes and Hugh Heron began their carriage works and motor repair in St. Georges Road in 1925, replacing T. R. Williams who had the same or similar business there from 1921.   The following year they advertised the sale of a portable engine, describing their business as ‘”coach makers.”  

As cars began to permeate the suburbs the company shifted to focus more on motor vehicles.  Yet even as late as 1947 the company was advertising for a blacksmith capable of doing repair work on coaches. 
In 1936 Rhodes and Heron became listed, Rhodes and Heron Pty. Ltd.  Motor and general contracting engineers, motor and coach body builders.  Capital was listed at £5,000 in £1 shares with both Rhodes and Heron having one share each.

In December 1954 the land immediately adjacent to Rhodes and Heron was offered up for auction.   Formerly occupied by the Northcote Vienna Bakery, the property included one and two storey factory buildings, cart house and stabling.  These would have part of the original Rhodes and Heron carriage works, now redundant.

By the 1960s the address of the business had changed from 6-14 St. Georges Road to 2 St. Georges Road.   This could reflect the business relocating slightly or possible just a renumbering of the street.
As of 2017 the company still continues to operate from 2 St. Georges Road today.

In 2017 Owner Roberto the owner of Rhodes and Heron made the decision to sell his business, Robert had completed his apprenticeship with one of the original owners sons and for 50 years has been serving the community. Mark Maxwell looking for a new workshop came across this gem and it was an instant fit for both Mark and Robert. 

​

A coat of paint and new staff being appointed  has seen Action Service @ Rhodes and Heron thrive over the past year with new and established customers continuously supporting this local business, with 100 years on the horizon we look forward to keeping you safe on the roads.