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Trailer services across Sydney, done at your trailer.

Mobile trailer service and repair for owners and businesses across Sydney metro. Brakes, bearings, electrics, lights, couplings, suspension, pre-rego mechanical checks. We come to your driveway, storage yard, depot or worksite. Fixed prices, published online.

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What we mean by trailer services.

Trailers are simple machines, but the parts that wear out are the parts that matter most: bearings, brakes, lights, couplings, suspension. Most trailers in Sydney get used for years without proper service. Owners discover problems on the side of the road, often at the worst possible time. Mobile trailer service exists so you can sort it before that point, without towing your trailer to a workshop.

We service every common trailer type: box trailers, plant trailers, car trailers, boat trailers, horse floats, food truck trailers, market stall trailers, ute trailers, off-road camper trailers. The mechanical work is similar across all of them. The differences are in what gets used and abused (saltwater on boat trailers, gas systems on food trucks, suspension on plant trailers) and we know how to handle each.

What we do.

Brakes

Mechanical override, electric drum, electric over hydraulic, hydraulic. We service all four common Australian trailer brake types. New brake shoes, magnet replacement, drum machining or replacement, brake controller diagnosis and wiring. Full trailer brakes page →

Wheel bearings

Strip, clean, inspect, repack with the right grease for the application (regular automotive grease, marine grease for boat trailers, high-temp grease for plant trailers that get worked hard). Bearing replacement when needed. Full bearings page →

Lights and wiring

Trailer light failures are the most common reason trailers fail rego inspections. We diagnose and repair 7-pin and 12-pin plugs, replace failed LED clusters, trace shorts in the loom, fix grounding issues. New LED conversions for trailers still running incandescent globes.

Couplings, hitches, jockey wheels

Coupling replacement (50mm ball, off-road, override), jockey wheel replacement, safety chain attachment points, weight distribution hitches.

Suspension

Leaf spring shackles, U-bolts, shock absorbers (where fitted), axle alignment. Independent suspension on off-road and camper trailers.

Pre-rego mechanical inspection

Mechanical check before you take the trailer to a pink slip station. We catch what would fail and fix it on the spot. Important: we do not issue the pink slip itself. That requires an AIS-authorised inspection station. Full pre-rego inspection page →

Specialty trailer service.

Some trailer types come with specific challenges that need experience to handle properly.

  • Boat trailers. Saltwater corrosion is the dominant failure mode. Bearings need marine grease, brakes need different attention, lights need to be sealed properly.
  • Horse floats. Standard trailer running gear plus float-specific elements (kick boards, ramps, dividers, ventilation).
  • Food trucks. Trailer-side servicing for mobile food businesses where downtime is lost revenue.

Where we go.

Sydney metro, about 40 km from the CBD. That covers everything from Penrith and Richmond in the west, through Sutherland, Cronulla, Northern Beaches, Hornsby, Inner West and the Eastern Suburbs.

Common locations: residential driveways, storage yards, depots, worksites, marinas, equestrian centres. If you are at the edge of the range, ask. We sometimes go further for a full day of work or a cluster of bookings.

Pricing.

Three pricing approaches, the same model we use across all our work:

Service
From
Brakes & Bearings Inspection, single-axle
$220
Brakes & Bearings Inspection, dual-axle
$350
Pre-Rego Mechanical Inspection
$180
Trailer Annual Service, single-axle
$360
Trailer Annual Service, dual-axle
$520
Boat trailer specialist service
$320
Lights / electrical diagnostic
$180

Parts and additional labour beyond the inspection or callout are quoted on the spot before any work proceeds. The published price is the floor, not the surprise ceiling.

When you should book a trailer service.

  • You have not had it serviced in the last 12 months or 10,000 km
  • The trailer has been sitting in storage for more than six months
  • Your annual rego renewal is coming up and the trailer is over 2 years old (NSW pink slip required for trailers over 250kg ATM)
  • You hear noises from the wheels under load, especially clicking or rumbling
  • A light has failed and you have not been able to track down which
  • You are buying a used trailer and want a pre-purchase inspection
  • You are about to use the trailer for a major job (long-distance tow, heavy load, multi-day trip)

FAQ.

What is the difference between a trailer service and a trailer pink slip?

A trailer service is mechanical maintenance work: replacing worn parts, checking systems, getting the trailer in good operating condition. A pink slip (formally an eSafety Check) is a regulatory inspection that certifies the trailer is roadworthy for the next 12 months of registration. The pink slip is issued by an Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) station, which is a fixed location accredited by Service NSW. We do the service work, not the pink slip itself. The two are complementary: book us first to fix anything that might fail, then take the trailer to an AIS station for the actual inspection.

Do trailers under 750kg need a pink slip in NSW?

Trailers between 250kg and 4.5 tonnes ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) require an annual eSafety Check once they are more than 2 years old. Trailers under 250kg ATM are exempt from the annual inspection requirement but still need to be roadworthy whenever they are used. Whether you have a 200kg unbraked box trailer or a 3-tonne plant trailer, we can service it. Only the rego inspection requirement differs.

How long does a typical trailer service take?

About 2 to 3 hours on-site for a basic single-axle trailer service. 4 to 5 hours for a dual-axle trailer or anything with electric brakes that need full inspection. Half a day or more for a full pre-rego inspection where we are actively fixing the things that would fail.

What if my trailer is too far gone to be worth servicing?

Worth checking before you write it off. Most trailers that look done are actually fine once you replace the bearings, brakes and a few light fittings. Total parts cost is usually under $400 even on neglected trailers. Honest answer: we will tell you on the day if your trailer is genuinely past the point of sensible repair.

Do you work on commercial trailers?

Yes. Box trailers, plant trailers, food truck trailers, market stall trailers, courier trailers. Sole traders, small fleets, owner-operators. For larger fleets (10+ trailers) we can quote a maintenance program with priority scheduling.

What about heavy vehicle trailers, like semi-trailers?

No. We service light trailers up to 4.5 tonnes ATM. Above that you need a heavy vehicle specialist with the right gear and accreditation.

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