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FAMILY-OWNED DIESEL SHOP ON US-96

Diesel Truck Repair in Center, TX

Diesel engine diagnostics, heavy-duty truck repair and maintenance for semi trucks and commercial fleets. Free estimates, warranty on qualifying repairs, mobile services available.

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  • MOBILE SERVICES
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About

Who is behind Salas Diesel?

Diesel mechanic work jacket, gloves and truck keys in a heavy-duty repair shop

Family-owned and operated

Salas Diesel Truck Repair Shop is family-owned and operated, with diesel experience passed down through generations of family technicians and mechanics. From our shop on US-96 in Center, we help drivers and fleets keep their trucks running safely and efficiently with quality workmanship and dependable service.

  • Family-owned and operated
  • Generations of diesel experience
  • Licensed with warranty on qualifying repairs
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Services

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The Process

How does a repair work with us?

A simple, honest process from your first call to the moment your truck is back on the road.

  1. Smartphone and truck keys on a clean counter in a modern diesel repair workshop
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    Contact Us

    Call, text or send the form to tell us about your truck's repair or service needs.

  2. Diagnostic scanner connected to a heavy-duty truck diagnostic port in a clean workshop
    02

    Evaluate & Diagnose

    We evaluate the truck, run diagnostics and identify the underlying mechanical issue.

  3. Torque wrench seated on a diesel engine valve-cover fastener in a modern workshop
    03

    Repair

    Once you approve the work, we complete the needed repairs or maintenance with care.

  4. Analog tire-pressure gauge connected to a semi truck wheel valve in a clean repair bay
    04

    Check & Return

    We check the truck to confirm the repair is right, then return it ready for service.

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Why Choose Us

Why do drivers trust Salas Diesel?

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Generations of diesel experience

Our family has worked on diesel trucks for generations. That hands-on knowledge means we understand how engines, brakes and drivetrains behave under real working loads, and we approach each repair with care and attention to detail.

Ratchet beside a diesel engine valve cover on a family workshop bench
02

Diagnostics before parts

We find the real problem before replacing anything. Modern diagnostic tools combined with hands-on testing help you pay to fix the issue once, instead of paying for guesswork. Once we know what failed, we explain it in plain terms and walk you through the repair options before any work begins.

Diesel diagnostic scanner connected to a truck cab diagnostic port
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Free estimates

You know what to expect before any work begins. Call or send the form for a free estimate, and we will quote the job up front so you can decide with the full picture. No pressure and no surprises — just an honest number based on what your truck actually needs.

Blank estimate clipboard beside a heavy-duty truck in a repair bay
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Mobile services available

When your truck cannot make it to our shop, ask about mobile service. We can come to where the truck is for qualifying work, covering about 100 miles around Center, so a breakdown does not have to turn into an expensive tow.

Unbranded mobile service pickup beside a red semi truck on an East Texas roadside
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Warranty and satisfaction

Warranty is available on qualifying repairs, and every job carries our satisfaction commitment. We treat every truck that comes through the bay like it belongs to family, and we are not finished until the repair is one we would put our own name on.

Freshly serviced heavy-duty wheel hub and brake assembly ready for final inspection
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Service Areas

Where do we serve?

  • Center
  • Shelbyville
  • San Augustine
  • Nacogdoches
  • Timpson
  • Tenaha
  • Joaquin

ZIP codes served: 75935, 75973, 75972, 75961, 75975, 75974, 75954

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Common Questions

What do truck owners ask most?

Answers about estimates, hours, mobile service, warranty and how our repair process works.

Still need help?

Talk to Chris Salas — we’re a quick call away.

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday: By Appointment Only; Sunday: Closed · 2706 U.S. 96, Center, TX 75935

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