Workshop / Handbrake & tail-lift cables

Handbrake & tail-lift cable repairs in Onehunga, Auckland

Handbrake not holding, or a tail-lift cable gone? Sterling repairs and makes up handbrake and tail-lift cables, a specialty most workshops send away. Cars, vans and light commercial.

Handbrake cable being made up at Sterling's Onehunga workshop.60+ Years in Onehunga
When you need this
  • Handbrake pulls up too far or won't hold
  • A seized or frayed cable
  • A tail-lift that won't operate
  • A handbrake WOF fail
What we do

We diagnose the fault, repair or make up the cable, then adjust and test it. Because we make cables up in-house, it's quick, and we can often sort hard-to-find ones other shops can't.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the cable and the vehicle. Bring it in for a quick quote.

Why Sterling
60+ yrs
in Onehunga
Trade-direct
parts on hand
All makes
cars to light commercial
Kept informed
no surprises
Turnaround: We quote before any work starts. If we get into the job and find something different needs doing, we call you and talk it through before we go ahead, so you always know what's happening and what it'll cost. No surprises when you collect and pay.
Common questions
Can you make a cable to match mine?
Yes, we make cables up in-house, including hard-to-find ones.
Do you do tail-lift cables?
Yes, for vans and light commercial.
Is a weak handbrake a WOF fail?
It can be. We'll fix it so you pass.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, we stand behind our workmanship and the parts we fit. We'll go over the warranty for your job when we quote it.
Find us

Book handbrake & tail-lift cables

09 636 4919 · 55 Neilson Street, Onehunga · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm