Stella's Towing & Truck Repair

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Stella's Towing & Truck Repair

📍Waxhaw, NC
We handle towing, accident recovery, and heavy-duty commercial truck repair both roadside and in our local shop.

NC vehicle inspections by appointment. Office hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We also offer NC State Vehicle Inspections!

10/30/2026

⚠️This Freightliner M2 gave us a tricky problem to track down, and the cause turned out to be something pretty unexpected...

⏱️Sometimes, a fault code doesn’t tell the whole story. It takes time, testing, and a little digging to figure out what’s really going on. Taking the time to get it right helps save time, money, and unnecessary repairs.

🎯 Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at the thought process and troubleshooting that go into solving some of these tougher problems 🔧

10/27/2026

Anyone who’s an expert was a beginner first. Don’t be afraid to not know something 😎
Be afraid of letting the fear of not knowing stop you 💛

10/22/2026

Unfortunately you can’t just Ctrl+Alt+Delete a hydraulic leak😝

10/16/2026

A refrigeration repair on this 2016 Thermo King unit in a Freightliner Sprinter cargo van 👇

Refrigeration line issues are common on these units because constant vibrations and everyday wear can cause lines to chafe, eventually leading to leaks.

And when your business depends on keeping cargo at the right temperature, even a little leak can turn into a BIG problem! 📦🌡️

With the refrigeration line repairs complete, we're inside the van checking on the temperature to make sure everything is cooling as it should 👍

Next up for this guy… a new water pump!

10/15/2026

Fresh stopping power for this Freightliner M2 with premium ConMet rear drums and Meritor Q-Plus brake shoes.

10/14/2026

What else can I say 😜

10/12/2026

🚨 A car is coming straight at your driver's door. You have ONE second. What do you do??

Your first instinct might be to lean toward the passenger seat to get away from the impact.

But is that keeping you safer? Nope.

Here's why:

🚗 Side airbags: They're designed to protect you when you're properly seated. Leaning away interferes with that.

🚗 Seat belt: It works best when you're sitting upright, not twisting or leaning across your seat.

🚗 Vehicle control: That sudden movement could interfere with your ability to brake or steer.

And here's something you may not know:

Many newer vehicles have safety systems that will automatically move you inward in anticipation of a side collision. And these systems are specifically engineered to move you, while keeping your safety restraints effective.

Throwing yourself toward the passenger seat at the last second isn't the same thing.

✅ The takeaway:

Stay properly seated, keep your seat belt on, and focus on controlling your vehicle.

Push your head into the headrest, and your back into the seat.

Let your vehicle's safety systems do what they were designed to do ❤️

10/09/2026

Do you or someone you know 👇

🙋‍♀️ Drive a Tesla (or EV)?

🙋‍♀️ Or are you a passenger?

This is for you!

10/08/2026

Good thing it was just brake drums and good thing those only weigh like 900 lbs😂

10/08/2026

Here are 5 bad things that can happen if you have a clogged cabin air filter👇

1. Weak heat & A/C

2. Blower motor wear

3. Poor defrosting

4. Evaporator freeze-up

5. Poor air quality

This 2020 Freightliner M2 106 was in the shop for a little TLC… including a filter replacement.

Here’s your sign to check yours 😎

(PS: even though this was a big truck, most passenger vehicles have one too… if you’re not sure, drop us a comment!)

Address

4519 Helms Road
Waxhaw, NC
28173

Website

https://www.stellastowing.com/

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