If your ‘check engine' light comes on and you find yourself thinking ‘yep, it's still there,' it might be time to take your wheels down to Moranbah Discount Tyres & Mechanical (MDTM).

We aren't all mechanically-minded, and that's ok, because here in Moranbah is one of the best one-stop mechanical shops you'll find in Queensland. MDTM are a leader in automotive services and repairs, offering a full suite of parts and services, tyres and expert knowledge.

Not only an automotive leader in the state, Moranbah Discount Tyres & Mechanical are also Australia's first authorised Repco service centre to be authorised as a Repco stockist for spare parts. No longer do auto enthusiasts need to travel to the big centres for their spare parts and accessories, what you would find in a normal Repco store you can now find in Moranbah.

The automotive parts centre is situated beside MDTM, where the camping store once was.

Owner, Carolyn Fritz, is delighted to be pioneering this partnership with Repco which has since been replicated in other parts of Australia.

“Having both of these authorisations under the Repco umbrella gives us the unique position of being able to offer our clients a one stop Repco shop, with the local knowledge and experience to back it up.

“We have consistently expanded and invested in growth strategies, making MDTM a one-stop-shop for all auto electrical, mechanical and tyre requirements.

“Our aim is to create an Automotive Hub in Moranbah, while partnering with other local businesses, to service the entire Bowen Basin as well as Mackay and Emerald. We call this “City to the Bush,” whereby we offer products and services that are so competitive, it attracts clients from further afield,” she said.

Not only are MDTM well-known for its exceptional knowledge and service, but also the generous support it gives to the Moranbah community. A regular contributor to local causes, the business contributed more than $42,000 in 2015 to charities and events, including the Relay for Life, Moranbah Early Learning Centre and RACQ Air Rescue. It has been a major sponsor of the Moranbah East State School Garden Party since 2011.

A major contributor to the local economy, MDTM employs 30 staff consisting of full-time, part-time and casuals as well as school-based trainees and apprentices from Moranbah High School. This is part of the school's apprentice and trainee programme, where MDTM currently have nine students taking part at its business.

“We also initiated a ‘Women, Wheels and Automobiles' service that provides free information sessions covering what to do in a vehicle breakdown, how to change a tyre and how to jump start a vehicle. This program has proved so popular that we also conduct the sessions at Moranbah State High School for Year 11 and 12 students,” Carolyn said.

A key part of MDTM's experience comes from managers, Lance Butcher and Michael Eve. Lance has been the Tyre Manager for two years, bringing his unique personal touch to the business and taking the time to speak with customers to understand their needs. He has 30 years of industry experience.

“The only thing between your car and the road is your tyres, it's a critical safety component to ensure tyres are performing as they should in all conditions,” he said.

Michael is the Workshop Manager and brings 35 years of industry experience, the past five years being part of MDTM.

With multiple awards and an extensive list of accreditations to its name, MDTM have achieved high-level recognition within the industry and throughout the Bowen Basin community, exceptional for a local family-owned and operated business.

Services for all vehicle makes and models without voiding warranty. Same-day turnaround service for all mining company, contractor and local customer vehicles. Only local service provider with 24 hour roadside assistance with every service on non-leased vehicles (conditions apply). Two computerised wheel alignment machines with qualified tradesmen to carry out 2-wheel and 4-wheel alignments with accuracy. Authorised Compliance Inspection Station for BMA Coal Mines and authorised repairers for Orix, Custom Fleet, Lease Plan, Fleet Care, Esanda, Fleet Australia and all other major leasing companies.

Australia's first authorised Repco service centre to also be authorised as a Repco stockist for spare parts.

The MDTM Tyres division can supply, fit and repair all types of tyres - from mower tyres to underground earthmoving equipment tyres. Accredited and trained to use polyurethane solid filling on underground earthmoving equipment tyres to increase their longevity by lowering the risk of punctures and improving the tyre's resistance to heat.

The All Compliance Service Centre Division can provide safety inspections or Certificate of Inspections for utes, camper trailers, trailers and trucks. This includes inspection of mechanical repairs, fleet servicing, tilt trays and air conditioning.

Approved to undertake inspections for all mining companies in the Bowen Basin.

MDTM is the only distributor for Ironman 4x4 products in the Bowen Basin and Central Highlands. These products are rigorously tested in the harshest conditions possible to ensure they offer maximum safety and comfort.

Opening Moranbah Towing was the next step in providing additional services for the community, enabling MDTM to offer complimentary roadside assistance for every vehicle serviced.