Kawana at a glance
| Workshop | 46 Regent St, Caloundra QLD 4551 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Kawana | About 12 minutes |
| Suburb postcode | 4575 |
| 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 | Birtinya, Warana, Bokarina, Wurtulla, Kawana Waters |
46 Regent St, Caloundra QLD 4551 — about 12 minutes from Kawana. Get directions
Local knowledge, Kawana
Kawana is boat country. Between the Kawana Boat Ramp, the canals through Bokarina and Buddina, and the marina precinct at Point Cartwright, a huge share of the American trucks we see from this area are set up to tow a boat trailer, not a caravan — and boat towing has its own wear pattern. Short, heavy-load runs down to the ramp and back put real strain on rear suspension and brakes without the sustained highway cruising that lets a diesel clear its DPF properly, so we see more soot loading and regen issues in Kawana trucks than in trucks that tow long distance. If you're chasing “RAM service Kawana” because your truck smells hot or hesitant after a session at the ramp, that's usually exactly what's going on. Birtinya's growth around the health precinct and the lake has brought a lot of newer Silverado and RAM buyers to the area who commute daily on Nicklin Way or the Sunshine Motorway, and those trucks rack up highway kilometres fast — we recommend sticking closer to time-based servicing than kilometre-based for this group, since Queensland heat and constant air-con load age fluids faster than the odometer suggests. Wurtulla and Warana residents near the beach also deal with the same salt air corrosion we see in Caloundra, so underbody and brake line checks matter here too. For 4x4 and ute servicing near Kawana Waters, we also handle a lot of pre-launch inspections — brake and light checks before a boat trailer trip, and tow ball weight checks for owners upgrading from a smaller boat to a bigger one without realising it changes what their truck's GVM allows.
What a service visit from Kawana 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 12 minutes from Kawana — 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 Kawana truck owners
Popular services in Kawana
Logbook Servicing in Kawana
Diagnostics & Fault Finding in Kawana
Suspension & Lift Kits in Kawana
DPF Cleaning in Kawana
Airbag & Load Support Suspension in Kawana
Towing Capacity & GVM Assessment in Kawana
Transmission Service & Repair in Kawana
Tuning & Performance in Kawana
Driveline, Diffs & Transfer Case in Kawana
Wheel Alignment & Tyres in Kawana
Upgrades & Accessories in Kawana
Model servicing in Kawana
Trucks we service in Kawana
Frequently asked questions
- Do you set trucks up for boat towing, not just caravans?
- Yes — brake controllers, load support and hitch setup are the same principles whether you're towing a van or a boat off the Kawana ramp.
- My truck smells hot after towing to the boat ramp — is that normal?
- Short heavy-load trips to a boat ramp are harder on cooling and brakes than steady highway towing. Bring it in and we'll check brake temperatures and coolant condition.
- How long does it take to get to Caloundra from Kawana?
- Around 12 minutes down Nicklin Way outside peak times.
- I upgraded my boat — does that affect my truck's towing setup?
- It can. A heavier boat changes tow ball weight and may bring you closer to GVM or GCM limits — we can weigh your combination and check.
- Where is the nearest American truck specialist to Kawana?
- American Truck Centre at 46 Regent St, Caloundra QLD 4551 — roughly 12 minutes from Kawana. We service RAM, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC and Ford F-Series trucks.
- How much does a truck service cost in Kawana?
- 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 Kawana?
- Most minor services are completed the same day. Book ahead on 0495 055 559 and we'll confirm the timing when you drop off.