Trailer Servicing
We specialise in servicing and repairs to small, unbraked road trailers for dinghies and small boats and operate out of Queen Mary Sailing Club (QMSC). Having a safe, serviced, road-legal trailer/road base to take your dinghy to events gives peace of mind and reduces the risk of failure and legal difficulties.
Government guidance states that you could be fined up to £2500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for using a vehicle in a dangerous condition and this includes whilst towing. A trailer in a dangerous condition may have an unsound frame or have deficient wheels, tyres, bearings, breakaway cable or fittings deemed to be loose or unsafe for road usage. For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tow-a-trailer-with-a-car-safety-checks
The trailer work we offer includes:
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Full servicing of small, unbraked road trailers with a detailed service record issued
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The supply and replacement of:
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trailer hubs, bearings and wheels (with factory-fitted tyres)
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couplings and breakaway cables
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stub axles
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bolts, studs, hub caps, mudguards, reflectors, trolley lugs, jockey wheels
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launching trolley wheels, washers, R-clips, split pins and lynch pins
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Full replacement of rubber cords in torsion axles (via a third party provider)
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Welding repairs to trailer frames (via a partner)
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The supply of coupling and wheel locks, ratchet straps, LED lighting boards, number plate mounting brackets and other accessories
The fee for a full service of a small, unbraked road trailer is £112.50 plus VAT = £135.00 (correct at 1 January 2024). This includes the removal/installation of any necessary parts (suspension units and axles may incur additional costs). The cost of all parts fitted is in addition to the service fee. Full conditions and limitations can be viewed here.
Parts can be ordered for self-installation and collected from QMSC.
Viewing stock and buying online is coming soon. In the meantime please complete the form here to let us know exactly what you require and we will get it sorted for you.
Please send a message to arrange or enquire about small, unbraked road trailer services.
