Bribie Island at a glance
| Workshop | 46 Regent St, Caloundra QLD 4551 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Bribie Island | About 40 minutes |
| Suburb postcode | 4507 |
| Minor service — 1500 series | $469 fixed price |
| Minor service — HD series | $599 fixed price |
| All other work | Quoted before we start |
| Trucks serviced | RAM, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC, Ford F-Series |
| Also covering | Bongaree, Bellara, Woorim, Banksia Beach, Sandstone Point, Ningi |
46 Regent St, Caloundra QLD 4551 — about 40 minutes from Bribie Island. Get directions
Local knowledge, Bribie Island
Bribie trucks live the toughest environmental life in our service area. Salt air is constant, beach driving is common, and boat ramps at Bongaree, Bellara and Sandstone Point mean rear axles, brake hardware and trailer plugs get dunked regularly. Every Bribie Island truck that comes through gets a corrosion-focused inspection as standard: brake lines, exhaust hangers, underbody fasteners, driveline seals, wiring connectors and trailer plug condition. Catching a corroded brake line early is a cheap repair; finding it at roadworthy time, or worse on the road, is not. Boat towing is the other defining workload here. A big trailer boat sitting on the tow ball changes rear ride height, headlight aim and braking balance, and a lot of owners simply live with a truck that squats. Airbag load support or upgraded rear springs solves it properly, and we can set it up so the truck sits level loaded without riding harshly when empty. We'll also check brake controller setup and tow-ball down weight, because ramp reversing with an unbalanced load is where a lot of driveline and brake wear actually comes from. Because Bribie is a mix of retirees with low-kilometre trucks and working owners with high-kilometre ones, we don't apply the same schedule to everyone. Low-kilometre trucks that sit for weeks between uses need attention to fluid age, battery condition, brake corrosion and tyre condition rather than kilometre-based intervals — time kills a garaged truck as surely as distance kills a working one.
What a service visit from Bribie Island looks like
- 1Book by phone on 0495 055 559 or through the online enquiry form — tell us the year, make and model.
- 2Drive in to 46 Regent St, Caloundra — about 40 minutes from Bribie Island — and drop the truck off from 8am (7:30am Fridays).
- 3We carry out the booked work, and call you with a written quote before doing anything beyond it.
- 4Most minor services are finished the same day, with your logbook stamped and a digital record kept on file.
Travelling a longer distance? Tell us when you book and we'll group the work into a single visit so you're not making the trip twice.
What we do for Bribie Island truck owners
Popular services in Bribie Island
Logbook Servicing in Bribie Island
Diagnostics & Fault Finding in Bribie Island
Suspension & Lift Kits in Bribie Island
DPF Cleaning in Bribie Island
Airbag & Load Support Suspension in Bribie Island
Towing Capacity & GVM Assessment in Bribie Island
Transmission Service & Repair in Bribie Island
Tuning & Performance in Bribie Island
Driveline, Diffs & Transfer Case in Bribie Island
Wheel Alignment & Tyres in Bribie Island
Upgrades & Accessories in Bribie Island
Model servicing in Bribie Island
Trucks we service in Bribie Island
Frequently asked questions
- How far is your workshop from Bribie Island?
- Around 40 minutes via Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way to 46 Regent St, Caloundra.
- Do you check for salt corrosion on island trucks?
- Always. Brake lines, underbody fasteners, exhaust hangers, driveline seals and trailer wiring get a dedicated corrosion inspection on every Bribie Island truck.
- My truck squats badly with the boat on — what fixes that?
- Usually airbag load support or an upgraded rear spring pack, set up so the truck sits level loaded without riding harshly unladen. We assess it against your actual tow-ball down weight.
- My truck only does a few thousand kilometres a year — do I still need servicing?
- Yes, on a time basis. Fluids age, brakes corrode and batteries fail on low-use trucks regardless of the odometer, which matters a lot in a salt-air environment like Bribie.
- Where is the nearest American truck specialist to Bribie Island?
- American Truck Centre at 46 Regent St, Caloundra QLD 4551 — roughly 40 minutes from Bribie Island. We service RAM, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC and Ford F-Series trucks.
- How much does a truck service cost in Bribie Island?
- Minor servicing is fixed at $469 for 1500-series trucks and $599 for HD-series trucks. All other work is quoted individually.
- Can I get my RAM serviced the same day in Bribie Island?
- Most minor services are completed the same day. Book ahead on 0495 055 559 and we'll confirm the timing when you drop off.