About us...
Old-fashioned service, backed by serious experience
WSL Mechanical Solutions was formed by Mike Webster, John Scobie and Andrew Lindstrom; three heavy vehicle specialists with over 100 years of combined industry experience between them.
Together they built WSL on a simple idea: provide old-fashioned service at competitive rates and have a bit of fun doing it.
That experience runs deep and runs wide. From vehicle recovery and engineering and brake certification to hydrogen servicing, COF and everything a truck needs to stay on the road, WSL does a bit more than most workshops and where a job calls for something out of the ordinary, chances are someone here has done it before. Or if you simply have a question, we're here to help.
WSL is a proud parts and service dealer for Southpac Trucks, Cummins NZ and Bigfoot Tyre Inflation Systems, supporting Kenworth, DAF, JAC, TRP Parts, Cummins and Bigfoot.
We're committed to giving our customers our very best, because we understand that when your wheels aren't turning, that's your income sitting still.
"If you stand still, you will go backwards."
Mike Webster
Completed Heavy Automotive Engineering apprenticeship in the early 90s with Southern Viking ltd Christchurch.
This was followed by Transport Repairs and Services Ltd where Mike spent his time running a twilight shift and onto the Parts Manager where his relationship with Southpac Trucks and Maarten Durent started.
A slight change in career come when Mike moved to the Christchurch Engine Centre and become an Aircraft Engineer.
n 2003 with the beginnings of a young family and the support of Megan, Mike started Heavy Transport Specialists Ltd. A NZDF contract and work at Issac Construction saw the business of to a great start. A move from a Mitsubishi Lancer to a Toyota Hilux a much easier vehicle to work out of the back of was just the beginning.
On completion of the NZDF contract the business moved to Branston street with the support of TWT Transport , Mackley’s and Pullan Haulage the Business soon grew to 5 locations in Canterbury 84 and 96 Branston St, Darfield ,Rangiora and Bromley, John joined in 2007 and later become a shareholder. John managed the Bromley site and played a key role in the business growing.
Mike was also spending a fair bit of time in Dunedin managing Full Fleet Service and Maintenance before Transport Repairs Ltd was formed in 2017 from Heavy Transport Specialists ltd, Transport Repairs Ltd (2003) and Full Fleet Service and Maintenance Ltd. Andy joined TRL in 2020 when TRL purchased Vent in Blenheim.
Andy , John and Mike along with Megan, Liz and Sorayah purchased what is now WSL Mechanical Solutions Ltd, from Transport Repairs Ltd on the 15th June 2026.
Mike now looks forward to working with the WSL team on becoming the best we can be to support our customers as like our customers we don’t like coming 2nd.
Over the past 4+ years Mike has been working with the dedicated team at Change fuel Technologies Ltd on converting and servicing Hydrogen dual fuel vehicles. Alternative fuels will play a pivotal role in the Heavy Automotive industry in the coming years.
2027 is Mikes 40th year in the industry.
Mike is married to Megan who together have three children George , Hazel and Henri.
John Scobie
Completed an automotive engineering apprenticeship mid 80s in the Military and achieved Advanced Trade Certificate which was the norm in those days.
This was followed by trade certificate Heavy Automotive soon after, as diesel powered vehicles were becoming the norm, both in the Army and in Heavy Transport outside the Military.
Civvy street beckoned in 1991 where John took a couple of years to work out where his future lay, ending up with jobs at Southern Viking and then Thwaites Deisel, (Invercargill Truck Servicing, both Volvo dealers.
John was rewarded with a trip to Sweden in 2003 after he and a fellow team member won the Volvo VISTA competition that year.
John thought a change in occupation may be just what the doctor ordered after suffering a collapsed lung in 2004 and discovered that selling workshop equipment for Sulco was, after 18months, for someone else.
It was during this time that he met Mike Webster, who with Megan, had started his own business called Heavy Transport Specialists and in 2007ish worked, first as a contractor, then as a full time employee, where he also became a shareholder.
Over the last 10 years John has become involved with Heavy vehicle braking certification and Manufacturing engineering certification, whereby certification of heavy vehicle braking, towing, load anchorages and Chassis repairs can be carried out by or facilitated by the newly formed WSL mechanical solutions.
John was part of Heavy Transport Specialists when Transport Repairs was formed and has been a part of apprentice training, H & S, workshop management and processes since.
John is now happy to have joined With Mike and Andy in forming WSL.
John is married to Elizabeth who together, have three grown children, Cassie, Nicola and Rupert.
Andrew Lindstrom
Andrew Lindstrom brings almost 10 years of experience working at the workshop, along with a lifelong passion for trucks, problem-solving, and helping people.
Growing up in Marlborough, Andrew’s connection to the transport industry began at a young age. His dad owned and operated his own fleet of trucks, and Andrew spent many years around the industry, lending a hand and developing a genuine appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and people behind every truck on the road.
Andrew’s passion for heavy vehicles led him to spend several years working in the Western Australian construction and mining industry, where he gained valuable knowledge and experience working in challenging environments.
After returning home to Marlborough, Andrew began his journey at the workshop in a parts role before progressing into the position of Service Manager.
Andrew understands that when a customer’s truck is off the road, it has a direct impact on their business. His focus is on providing exceptional customer support, clear communication, and practical solutions to help keep trucks moving and businesses operating.
You may also see Andrew out on the highway in our heavy vehicle recovery truck. As one of our leading recovery operators, Andrew takes great pride in this role and approaches every call-out with professionalism, care, and a commitment to helping customers when they need it most.
A proud family man, Andy is married to Sorayah, they have two children, Maddison and Amelia.
Andy has a friendly, approachable, and can-do attitude, Andrew enjoys building strong relationships with customers and being someone they can rely on.
His experience, industry knowledge, and genuine passion for trucks make him an important part of the service experience.