Jurien Tyre & Auto
Servicing, clutches, engine work, A/C and truck work. Located on Doust St.
Servicing, clutches, engine work, A/C and truck work. Located on Doust St.
Tyres, fitting, balancing, wheels and batteries.
Mobile and workshop mechanical: cars, trucks, farm machinery & earthmoving.
Wiring, diagnostics, batteries; local auto-electrical specialist.
Auto-electrical repairs along the Turquoise Coast.
In Wheatbelt/Merredin terms, a breakdown is any fault that leaves a car, ute, truck, or road-moved ag machine immobilised or unsafe to keep driving—think no-start, overheating, shredded tyre, burst coolant/boost hose, fuel/air issues, electrical/charging failures, or heavy-vehicle problems like loss of air, brake warnings, smoking hubs, suspension/airbag failures, or ABS/EBS faults. Distances, heat, and patchy reception here turn small issues into urgent ones.
A breakdown mechanic is the mobile tech you call to stabilise the situation and get you moving again: they make the scene safe (off the lane, triangles, hi-vis), diagnose with proper tools, and deliver roadside “get-you-home” fixes (tyres, jump starts, batteries, belts, hose/clamp repairs, electrical and A/C faults). If a safe roadside fix isn’t possible, they coordinate towing or heavy recovery and hand over to the right workshop.
The good ones carry Wheatbelt-ready gear, understand truck systems (air, cooling, hydraulics, ABS/EBS), can liaise with insurers and fleet managers (Fleetcare, SG Fleet, LeasePlan), and give clear ETAs, call-out costs, and next steps so you’re not stranded between towns.
Bruno’s Mechanical Solutions (BMS) – Merredin, WA
Mobile diagnostics, auto-electrics and air-conditioning specialist for cars and trucks, plus general servicing and repairs. Insurance and fleet work supported (Fleetcare, SG Fleet, LeasePlan).
Phone: 0438 552 750
Ross’s Diesel Service – Merredin, WA
Heavy-diesel specialists for trucks and plant—engine, brake & cooling systems, hydraulics, and mobile repairs by arrangement. Breakdown support and insurance/fleet jobs handled (Fleetcare, SG Fleet, LeasePlan).
Phone: (08) 9041 2337
Website: taipan.com.au/stores/rosss-diesel-services
Merredin Carr Care – Merredin, WA
General servicing and repairs with tyres/batteries, plus roadside assistance and local towing. Ideal for light-vehicle breakdowns; mobile help by arrangement. Insurance and fleet work supported (Fleetcare, SG Fleet, LeasePlan). After-hours: enquire.
Phone: (08) 9041 1008
Website: https://www.mdncarrcare.com
Car breakdown checklist
Indicate immediately and turn hazard lights on.
Move off the live lane to the shoulder; stop as far left as possible.
Apply handbrake; turn wheels left; keep seatbelts on until safe.
Get everyone out via the passenger side; stand well away from traffic (behind a barrier if there is one); keep pets with you.
Keep hazards on; if safe, pop the bonnet as a distress signal.
If you have a warning triangle, place it 50–100 m behind the car (further on highways), only if safe.
If you’re in danger or blocking a lane, call 000.
Otherwise call roadside assistance/tow (RAC WA/insurer/dealer/local mobile mechanic).
When calling, give: road name, nearest marker/exit, direction, phone GPS, car make/colour, what happened, any kids onboard.
Freeways/high-speed roads: do not attempt repairs; wait behind a barrier.
Night/low visibility: hazards + interior light on; wear a hi-vis if you have one.
Remote/Wheatbelt: stay with the vehicle for shade/visibility; share live location; conserve phone battery; drink water.
Caravan/trailer: keep the rig straight; apply handbrakes; chock a wheel if available; place the triangle further back.
Quick checks (only if safely off-road):
Overheating: engine off; do NOT open radiator cap hot.
No crank/flat battery: lock car, wait 2–3 min, try once more.
Flat tyre: change only on level ground well away from traffic; otherwise wait for help.
Warning lights/smoke/fuel issues: don’t keep cranking—wait for assistance.
While waiting: keep doors closed; keep kids with you; if a stranger stops, speak through a small window and ask them to call for you if needed.
After tow/repair: note the fault, fluids used, and any recommendations.
If using a space-saver spare: obey its speed/distance limits and book a proper repair ASAP.
Glovebox kit for next time: reflective triangle, hi-vis vest, gloves, basic tools, tyre plug/sealant + gauge, jump starter, torch, 2–4 L water, first-aid kit, phone power bank, wheel chocks, hat/sunscreen.
Prep tip: save local tow/mechanic numbers for your routes and install a location-sharing/emergency app.
Breakdown Mechanic is your straight-to-the-point guide to workshops and mobile mechanics across WA’s Wheatbelt. Browse by town or service—car, truck, ag, diesel, auto-electrics, tyres, roadside—and see hours, after-hours availability, and contact details at a glance. No fluff, no guesswork: find the right specialist, call, and get back to work faster.
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