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When this white Western Star rolled in for a last-minute yearly accreditation, the owner thought it’d be a quick tick-and-flick. Instead, we handed them an A4 page of issues — worn bushes, blown lights, oil leaks, and more. Their reaction? “But it’s been serviced at...

Ever wondered how we spot a failing water pump before it causes major damage? Check out our quick video where we show you exactly where to look — including the telltale weep hole that gives the game away. During a visual inspection (with the pump still on the truck),...

In this month’s behind-the-scenes look at life in the workshop, we’re sharing the journey of a hardworking red bonneted Kenworth that came to us in serious need of help. The truck was hauling three trailers up a steep hill when the driver missed a gear. What followed...

First, we do a visual once-over — looking for any dried coolant residue around hoses, fittings, and the radiator. (White, green, or pink stains are a dead giveaway.) Next, we grab the pressure tester, connect it to the radiator, and pump it up to match the pressure...

Plan ahead so breakdowns don’t break the bank. ✅ Stock Your Spares Keep essentials on hand: belts, filters, fuses, hose clamps — anything that fails often or is slow to get. ✅ Service Smart Book your maintenance before something forces your hand. It’s cheaper (and...

We get it — right now, there’s not a lot of room to move.Between rate cutters, rising fuel costs, and bills piling up, it’s often a choice between putting food on the table… or putting your truck on stands. We’re a small business too — so we understand.But when you do...

It started off simple enough — a large white bonneted prime mover booked in for a regular service at Webbie’s Mechanical. Nothing unusual. But as the customer handed over the keys, they casually mentioned something the driver had reported earlier: “They said it was...

It started like any other routine service. The customer rolled into Webbie’s Mechanical for a standard check-up, hoping to get in and out and back to the job quickly. But during our inspection, we spotted something that couldn’t be ignored — the front tyres were...