When it comes to ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride, your vehicle's suspension system plays a critical role. This vital part of your vehicle works relentlessly to absorb the impacts from road bumps, providing a smooth ride, and keeps your tyres in constant contact with the road for optimum safety. At Whites Tractor & Auto, we specialise in providing expert suspension and shock absorber services, helping your car stay in peak performance.

There are five key components in a vehicle's suspension system, all of which can be prone to wear and tear over time: springs, shock absorbers, struts, control arms, and steering system.

What are the 5 key components of a Suspension System?

These help to absorb shock from road impacts. With time, springs can weaken and start sagging, causing your car to ride low and impact its handling.

These dissipate the absorbed energy from the springs to keep your vehicle steady. Worn out shock absorbers result in an excessively bumpy ride.

They combine both springs and shock absorbers into one unit and provide structural support for the car's suspension. Faulty struts cause vehicle instability, tyre wear, and damage to other suspension parts.

These pivot the wheels and tyres allowing for movement. When the bushings or ball joints on these arms wear out, you will notice vibration during driving.

Allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle. Failure here often results in hard steering and drifting.

At Whites Tractor & Auto, our trained professionals understand these components inside and out. They have the knowledge and experience to diagnose and repair any issues, ensuring a longer lifespan for your vehicle.

Our comprehensive inspections allow us to catch problems early before they grow into costly repairs or dangerous situations on the road. Regular servicing will save you money in the long run and provide peace of mind that your vehicle is safe and functioning properly.

Ensuring a Safe and Comfortable Ride with Whites Tractor & Auto

Invest in the expertise of Whites Tractor & Auto for your suspension & shock absorber servicing needs. Enjoy the benefits of a smoother ride, improved safety, better fuel economy, and reduced wear and tear on your vehicle. Your comfort and safety on the road are our top priority. Let us help you get the most out of your driving experience with a suspension system that performs at its best.

Book in your regular service or Suspension inspection today!

Whites Tractor & Auto offers professional suspension & shock absorber servicing. Catch issues early with our regular servicing inspections and keep your vehicle at peak performance. Trust our expertise for a safe, smooth ride.

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Whites Tractor & Auto service a broad range of industries in our region such as Real Estate, Energy Sector and Agriculture.  Our workshop is trusted and highly regarded as Fleet Servicing Specialists.

Focus on what you do best - running your business - and let Whites Tractor & Auto worry about servicing your fleet vehicles.

Take advantage of our professional fleet maintenance and management resources. We'll design a fleet maintenance and service plan that will fit your unique needs, and let you get back to business.

Our experienced mechanics will service your vehicles quickly and efficiently so they are off the road for the minimum amount of time possible while keeping the costs low. Whites Tractor & Auto mechanics are kept constantly up to date with the latest techniques and knowledge through ongoing Auto-Tech training.

We can provide you the flexibility and personalised service of a locally owned business with the quality assurances of being backed by an industry leading brand; Repco and their Nationwide Warranty.

Minimal disruption to your business and less vehicle downtime

Customer service team dedicated to keeping you informed and ensuring everything runs smoothly

Whites Tractor & Auto are locally owned and operated - you help a local business while supporting the local economy

You'll have the peace of mind that comes from dealing with a business backed by Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty

Our mechanics are fully qualified and receive ongoing training

Your fleet will be serviced by mechanics with the experience and knowledge to get the job done on time as well as deal with any unexpected problems

Whites Tractor & Auto can purchase and manage fleet parts inventory, eliminating your inventory carrying costs

As a Repco Authorised Service Centre Whites Tractor & Auto have access to an extensive spare parts network, minimising delays due to part availability

As a local Childers business we can be flexible and tailor a solution to suit your needs

Whites Tractor & Auto are willing to go above and beyond to make the fleet servicing process as easy and stress free as possible

Focus more on your business activities due to reduced time spent on your fleet, increase your fleet availability and reliability, improve cash flow and productivity by eliminating inventory costs and reducing vehicle breakdowns and take advantage of our knowledge of fleet maintenance by getting Fleet Servicing from Whites Tractor & Auto today.

Focus on what you do best - running your business - and let us worry about servicing your fleet vehicles. Our experienced mechanics at Whites Tractor & Auto will service your vehicles quickly and efficiently so they are off the road for the minimum amount of time possible while keeping the costs low…

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Ensure Your Safety on the Road with Brake Maintenance at Whites Tractor & Auto

At Whites Tractor & Auto, we're dedicated to your safety on the road, offering top-notch brake maintenance and replacement services that meet our exacting standards. Our high-quality brake pad replacement service is backed by a robust nationwide warranty, ensuring your peace of mind during holiday road trips or work commutes.

Whether you're gearing up for a holiday adventure or a work-related journey, a brake check is essential for ensuring your safety and that of others on the road. Our comprehensive range of brake system maintenance services includes:

Why You Should Prioritise a Brake Check Before Any Road Trip:

- Brake Pads: Vital for halting your vehicle effectively, we guarantee they’re always in prime condition.

- Brake Drums: For vehicles with drum brakes, we ensure these components are flawless for optimal performance.

- Brake Calipers: Precision in applying pressure to the brake pads against rotors is critical, and our expertise ensures just that.

- Brake Discs: We ensure these discs are smooth and unwarped for effective braking every time.

- Brake Hoses, Clips, Springs: Essential for the entire brake system's integrity, no component is too minor for our attention.

- Wheel Cylinders: Especially for drum brakes, we guarantee these are perfectly functional for safe stopping.

- Wheel Bearings: Ensuring smooth wheel movement and stability for a safer ride.

- Master Cylinders: The heart of your brake system, always kept in commanding condition under our care.

Neglecting your vehicle's brake maintenance isn't worth the risk. If you're uncertain about the state of your brake system, it's crucial not to guess but to consult the professionals at Whites Tractor & Auto.

Reach out to us today for the best service and expertise in ensuring your vehicle’s brakes are road-trip ready.

- We focus on every component's quality, ensuring your brake system's optimum performance.
- Don’t ignore brake noise or any signs of wear; our qualified mechanics are here to diagnose and address any issues, guaranteeing your vehicle's safety and longevity.
- Enjoy our Free Vehicle Inspection Report with every service. This includes a thorough check of your brake pads and other vital components, complete with recommendations tailored to your driving needs.

Before you head out on your next road trip, whether for leisure or work, remember the importance of a pre-trip brake check for a safe and smooth journey.

Drive with confidence, knowing your vehicle's braking system has been meticulously inspected and serviced by the expert team at Whites Tractor & Auto. 

Guarantee safety with Whites Tractor & Auto's exceptional brake maintenance and replacement services. Expert care for a worry-free drive. Book now.

Premier Brake Maintenance for Road Safety in Childers with Whites Tractor & Auto

Differential bushings could be the issue if they are aged, worn or cracked.  They control movement in the joints, absorb road bumps and reduce vibrations and noise while driving or reversing. These are one of many automotive issue we can handle at Whites Tractor & Auto, your trusted local mechanic in Childers.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing. This is particularly apparent on vehicles that have travelled high kilometres, have high horsepower or vehicles towing loads regularly.

A tell-tale sign that this bushing is no longer performing as intended is hearing a clunking noise or feeling a jolt under acceleration or when shifting gears from drive to reverse. The primary function of the rear differential bushing is to provide a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels of your vehicle under acceleration.

Should this issue go unresolved it may result in excessive wear on surrounding drive train and suspension components so it is wise and economical to act swiftly should you be experiencing any of these symptoms.

Your local Repco Authorised Service Centre Whites Tractor & Auto in Childers is experienced in diagnosing and fixing this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a highly durable Nolathane differential bushing specifically designed and manufactured to address this problem and return your vehicle back to its optimum performance.

So, if “clunking” goes with your Territory or Falcon, contact the team at Whites Tractor & Auto today.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing.

At Whites Tractor & Auto in  Childers we believe the transmission is an important part of your vehicle.

Without the transmission, your vehicle would not be able to move between gears. The transmission fluid allows you to do this smoothly and also protects the working parts inside your transmission. The transmission fluid doesn't diminish through use. Yet the level should still be checked periodically because if there is a leak, or the fluid level is low, it will harm the internal parts of your transmission.

Transmission fluid can become dirty over time with metal shavings and other particles which will shorten the life of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly exercise and so checking the fluid and replacing it when necessary is a good investment in the long run.

At Whites Tractor & Auto we provide a full 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report upon request with every full car service - This includes a check of your transmission fluid and we will advise you if we think your fluid needs to be replaced or if a transmission service might be needed.

Call Whites Tractor & Auto for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Childers.

A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. However, it still needs regular servicing to keep it running at an ultimate level and to help make sure nothing goes wrong. 

Our technicians at Whites Tractor & Auto are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Whites Tractor & Auto for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from midday on Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 9th of January

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 22nd of December and reopening on Monday the 8th of January

We advise that we will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening Tuesday 2nd of April 

Whites Tractor & Auto take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Childers, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Whites Tractor & Auto have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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