Repairing mowers for 12 years

David and Lyn Jenkins have been repairing mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers and edgers on the Peninsula for 12 years.

They moved to the area in 1989 with daughter Krysten and son David.

They found that efficient and friendly mower repairs, spares and service were all difficult to find.

This encouraged them to start their business in the area and they soon found that their service was appreciated.

The business has grown to encompass a comprehensive range of all outdoor power equipment and accessories and a fully-equipped workshop.

David is assisted by Peninsula-born David Meredith who joined him four years ago after having run Woy Woy Mowers for four years.

Both Davids are trained by the manufacturers and are warranty agents of all the brands in stock, both petrol and electric.

Between them, they repair about 3500 machines each year and say they have a low return rate.

David Jenkins said that the industry has seen many changes over the years.

The biggest change has been the need to have a wide selection of items for sale.

Workshops now needed to have diagnostic testing equipment and the range of products stocked and serviced, he said.

The range has grown to include many imported brands and they have recently introduced items such as trimmers, blowers and brush cutters.

Another big change has been the need for computerisation in point of sale equipment, stock control, parts catalogues, warranty records, customer information, web site access and accounts processing.

Repairs are not always a serious business though.

According to David, it is not unusual to find the reason for a mower not starting being a the nest of a rat or a mouse built under the cowling.

The look on the owners’ faces when told the news is said to be priceless.

Another common occurrence is a customer coming into the shop attached to a brush cutter with their shirt caught in the equipment.

Cec Bucello, September 8