ABOUT US

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Garton Mechanical Services (GMS) is a family owned diesel mechanics business based in Whangarei, Northland. We service from the Cape all the way to the Auckland-Hamilton Border and pride ourselves on great customer service and quick breakdown response.

GMS was started by Kyle Garton in March 2019 with the goal of giving the wider Northland region a high-quality diesel mechanics service with a more personal feel; to look after the farmers who look after our industry and to keep the corporates accountable. With four fully equipped field service trucks, qualified technicians, hiab capability, a hydraulic hose trailer, air conditioning machine, a dedicated parts team and dealership contracts GMS continues to grow from strength to strength.

We are proud to be the Northland agents for some quality leading brands in the agricultural sector as we continue to support our local farmers and industry.

Our Team

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    Kyle Garton

    FOUNDER

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    Zak Hokai

    MECHANIC

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    Mike Sommerville

    MECHANIC

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    Jack Haverkort

    MECHANIC

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    Teegan Garton

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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    DANI SUMNER

    PARTS LIASION

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    Bella Roebuck

    MARKETING COORDINATOR

Our FLEET

2 x Servicing/Repair Trucks

2 x Servicing/Repair Trucks with Hiabs

1 x Air Conditioning Machine

1 x Hydraulic Hose Trailer

Specialist Electric Diagnostic Equipment

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Our Services

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  • Our heavy machinery servicing and repairs focus on maximising equipment reliability through structured maintenance programs and accurate fault diagnostics. We service and repair key systems including engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical circuits, utilising diagnostic software, pressure testing, and condition monitoring to pinpoint issues. Whether it’s scheduled servicing, breakdown response, or major component rebuilds, we deliver efficient, on-site solutions to minimise downtime and extend asset life.

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  • We supply a range of new and used machinery, backed by our position as authorised dealers for six leading equipment brands (Elho, Mascar, Mandam, Sitrex, Frontoni, Faresin). Our team provides expert guidance to match the right machine to your application, ensuring performance, reliability, and value. All used equipment is thoroughly inspected and prepared to meet our workshop standards, giving you confidence in every purchase.

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  • Specialising in mobile air conditioning systems, we offer diagnostics, leak detection, refrigerant recharging, and component repairs for any vehicle (cars, trucks, heavy machinery). Our technicians use dedicated A/C service equipment to restore system performance and ensure reliable cooling, all delivered on-site for minimal disruption.

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  • Our mobile hydraulic hosing trailer is fully equipped for on-site hose repairs and replacements. We manufacture and fit hoses to specification, ensuring reliable performance and fast turnaround to keep your machinery operating.

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  • Our machinery refurbishing service focuses on extending asset life through structured inspection, disassembly, and component-level restoration. We assess wear tolerances, carry out repairs or replacements to give a machine a prolonged life for current customers or to sell on. This process improves reliability and maximises return on your equipment investment.

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  • We are building up our yard area for machinery wrecking which will enable us to supplying quality used parts from dismantled equipment. This offers a cost-effective solution for repairs and maintenance.