Emergency Breakdown Support Albany & Great Southern
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Exact Diesel & Mechanical provides 24/7 emergency breakdown support in Albany and across the Great Southern. We're a mobile diesel mechanic, so we come to you: on the highway, in the paddock, at the quarry or deep in a forestry coupe. We attend breakdowns on trucks, trailers, earthmoving equipment and forestry machinery, and work to get you moving again on site wherever we can. We're locally owned and a licensed repairer (MRB13038), covering Albany, Denmark, Walpole, the Great Southern, Lake Grace and Esperance.
Breakdowns cost you money every hour
When a truck, excavator or harvester stops, the job stops with it. Drivers wait, loads run late, operators stand around and the hire or contract clock keeps ticking. Towing a heavy vehicle or floating a machine back to a workshop adds more cost and more days off the job.
That's why we bring the workshop to you. A mobile diesel mechanic can often find the fault and fix it where the machine stands, so you skip the tow, skip the float and get back to work sooner. If a repair can't be done on site, we'll tell you straight away what it needs and what your options are, so you can make the call.
What we attend
Truck breakdowns
Prime movers, rigid trucks, tippers, dump trucks and heavy vehicles. Whether you've lost power on the highway, have an air brake fault or a warning light that won't clear, we come to the truck so your driver isn't stuck on the side of the road waiting for a tow.
Earthmoving equipment breakdowns
Excavators, loaders, skid steers and backhoes. Machines on a worksite can be hard to move once they've stopped, so on-site repairs keep the job going and save you the cost of a float.
Forestry machinery breakdowns
Forestry machines work a long way from town, often on rough tracks. We travel out to the coupe or landing so your machine and crew aren't sitting idle while you organise transport.
Trailer breakdowns
Trailer brake faults, electrical faults and other trailer problems that stop you from moving safely. We sort them on the spot where we can so the load can keep going.
Common breakdown faults we fix on site
Every breakdown is different, but many of the call-outs we get come down to the same handful of problems:
- Electrical faults: flat or failed batteries, starter motor and alternator failures, wiring faults and blown fuses. See Auto Electrical.
- Engine and fuel problems: loss of power, hard starting, no start, fuel delivery issues and warning lights.
- Cooling system failures: overheating, burst hoses and radiator leaks.
- Hydraulic failures: burst hydraulic hoses and leaking fittings on machinery and tippers.
- Brake faults: air brake problems on trucks and trailers, and trailer brake faults.
- Air conditioning failures: cab air con on trucks and machinery, which matters in a Great Southern summer. See Air Conditioning Repairs.
- Diagnostics: fault codes read on site so we know what's wrong before we start pulling things apart.
Where we attend breakdowns
We're based in Albany and travel across the Great Southern for breakdowns, including:
- Albany and surrounding areas
- Denmark
- Walpole
- Mount Barker and the wider Great Southern
- Lake Grace
- Esperance
Broken down somewhere else? Call 0409 707 517 and we'll tell you if we can get to you.
What to do when you break down
- Get safe first. Pull off the road as far as you safely can, put your hazards on and set out your warning triangles. On a worksite, follow your site's procedures.
- Call us on 0409 707 517. Tell us what you're driving or operating, where you are and what happened.
- Give us the details. Any warning lights, noises, smells, fault codes or what happened just before it stopped all help us bring the right gear.
- Send a photo or your location if you can. A pin drop helps us find you quickly, especially off the main roads.
- We come to you. We'll find the fault, explain what it needs and get it fixed on site wherever possible.
Why choose Exact Diesel & Mechanical
- We come to you. We're mobile, so there's no tow or float to organise before we can help.
- Heavy diesel focus. Trucks, trailers, earthmoving and forestry machinery are what we work on every day.
- Licensed repairer. Exact Diesel & Mechanical is a licensed repairer (MRB13038).
- Locally owned. We're based in Albany and work across the Great Southern.
- Honest advice. If it's a quick fix, we fix it. If it needs more, we tell you straight.
Prevent the next breakdown
Most breakdowns don't come out of nowhere. Worn belts, tired batteries, leaking hoses and overdue services all give warning signs before they leave you stranded. Our Fleet Maintenance service keeps forestry, trucking and earthmoving fleets serviced on a schedule, so problems are caught in the yard instead of on the road. We also handle Truck Repairs & Servicing, Earthmoving Repairs & Servicing, Forestry Machinery Repairs & Servicing and Trailer Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Do you come to us if we break down?
Yes. We're a mobile diesel mechanic, so we come to you, whether you're on the side of the road, on a worksite, at a farm or in a forestry coupe.
What do you attend breakdowns on?
Trucks, trailers, earthmoving equipment and forestry machinery. Not sure if we can help? Call 0409 707 517.
What areas do you cover for breakdowns?
Albany and the Great Southern, including Denmark and Walpole. We also travel to Lake Grace and Esperance.
Can you fix it on site?
In many cases, yes. We'll find the fault and repair it on site wherever we can. If it needs parts or more work than can be done on the spot, we'll tell you straight away and talk you through your options.
Can I call outside business hours?
Yes. We offer 24/7 breakdown support. Call 0409 707 517 any time, day or night.
What should I tell you when I call?
What you're driving or operating, where you are, what happened and any warning lights or fault codes. A photo and your location help too.
Can you help us avoid breakdowns?
Yes. Our fleet maintenance service keeps your trucks and machinery serviced on a schedule, so small problems are fixed before they stop you. See Fleet Maintenance.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Exact Diesel & Mechanical is a licensed repairer (MRB13038) and locally owned.
Broken down? Call 0409 707 517
Call 0409 707 517 now for emergency breakdown support in Albany and the Great Southern. For non-urgent work, email admin@exactdm.com.au or request a quote.