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Welcome to Shoalhaven Oil Supplies! We’re your local go-to for all things Castrol, Donaldson Filters, Macnaught and STM equipment, plus so much more!

We not only serve the Shoalhaven, Eurobodella, Illawarra & Bega Regions, we also ship direct Australia wide.

Our mission is as our moto says: Less Friction is our Mission! Whether you’re Jimmy down the road tinkering on his own vehicle, or running a large industrial operation, hell even part of a Formula 1 team. We are you one-stop shop for all your servicing needs.

Shoalhaven Oil Supplies

Meet Tom Girvan

Hi, I’m Tom Girvan, owner-operator of Shoalhaven Oil Supplies. I have worked in the automotive and civil sectors since leaving school at age 16. During my career I have honed my skills in understanding and developing preventative maintenance standards.

My career started with a position in a 2 person exhaust and suspension repair shop in little old Dunedin NZ, to running a large maintenance division for a transport and civil company across multiple locations in the Shoalhaven.

With over two decades of hands-on experience in the industry, I understand the importance of top-notch service to preventative maintenance. Whether it’s troubleshooting or providing the best possible recommendations to keep your gear running in peak performance, I’ve got you covered.

Tom Girvan at the 2023 business awards

Our Commitment

At Shoalhaven Oil Supplies, we pride ourselves on being a small local team with big ambitions, we love a laugh and value customer satisfaction above all. We make deliveries across the entire Shoalhaven, Eurobodella, Illawarra and Bega regions weekly, ensuring you get the products you need, when you need them.

Over overnight freight service also allows peace of mind where urgent deliveries are needed.

We’re passionate about our community and dedicated to keeping businesses like ours family-owned and operated.

The Shoalhaven Oil Supplies team The Shoalhaven Oil Supplies team Race car outside the Shoalhaven Oil Supplies store

Our Products

While we are proud to be your trusted supplier of Castrol Oil, our product range extends far beyond that. We offer a wide variety of quality lubricants and fluid transfer equipment, servicing a range of industries. Our products include:

  • Castrol: Australian Market Leaders in fluid development and innovation.
  • Donaldson : Industry leaders in filtration elements for all sectors
  • Hi-Tec Oils : Engine oils, hydraulic oils, specialty oils, and more.
  • Mobil : A world class range of lubricants for all applications.
  • Macnaught : Fluid transfer equipment and accessories.
  • STM : High-quality tools and equipment.
  • Koala Auto Kare : Automotive care products.
  • INOX : Lubricants and anti-corrosion products.
  • ProOne : Advanced lubricants and fuel additives.
  • Baldwin Filters : Filters for various industrial and automotive applications.

We also stock a variety of other products such as AdBlue, greases, coolants, brake cleaners, degreasers, hand cleaners, rags, gloves, and truck wash. Our goal is to provide everything you need to keep your engines and machinery running smoothly.

If you’re looking for a collection of oils from a large number of suppliers, you’ve landed on the right place.

Meet Our Team

Tom

Tom

Owner / Director
  • Born in NZ (Kiwi) , allergic to Kiwifruit
  • Worked in the automotive & civil industries for over 20 years
  • Can not float in water
  • Has partied on the steepest street in the world (Dunedin)
Cynthia

Cynthia

Admin/ Marketing
  • Born & raised in the Shoalhaven, NSW
  • Enjoys having a laugh, eating candy & the outdoors
  • Lived in New Jersey as a Nanny when she was 19
  • Represented Australia for cross country in USA when she was 16
  • Loves all plants, has close to 50 indoor plants in her house
  • Wants to own a highland cow and call her Chuckles
Kaylene

Kaylene

Admin Team Member
  • Races an old school Nascar Pontiac Grand Prix and between me and my partner we own 3 nascars
  • Quickest I’ve ever driven a nascar was at Las Vegas motor speedway at 167mph ( 268kms)
  • Love cruising and travelling
  • First ever female to be a level 1 head scrutineer for 410 Sprintcars in Australia
  • Has a 6 year old Netherland lop ear bunny who’s 6 years old and his name is Kansas or better known as my hus bun
Tom (T2)

Tom (T2)

Sales Representative
  • Ate Baboon Meat
  • Had morning tea with Princess Margerot
  • Been to 16 different countries
  • Won $33,000 off a 5c pokie machine
  • Loves to fly, but only business class