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Utakarra workshop – Geraldton & the Midwest, WA

More torque.
Less downtime.

Custom dyno tunes, diesel 4WD servicing and performance builds out of Utakarra – every job proven on our own dyno. And when the Midwest’s big gear breaks down, they call us too.

Dyno run – LandCruiser VDJ76Measured in-house
841 Nm266 hp– tuned-- stock
+129
hp at the wheels
+519
Nm of torque
0
Guesswork
15+
Years trade experience
In-house
Dyno tuning
Mobile
Field service
Licensed
WA repairer

What we do

4WDs and tuning. That’s the main game.

Dyno-proven tunes and 4x4 performance are what we’re known for. Every build is measured, validated and backed on our own dynamometer.

Also in the shed

Heavy diesel & site support

The same workshop keeps trucks, plant and hire gear earning across the Midwest.

Why Desert Sands

Built for work. Backed by data.

We deliver mechanical outcomes aligned with manufacturer design specs, not generic fixes. Accurate diagnosis, efficient turnaround, and results you can measure.

  • In-house dyno tuning

    Every 4x4 and RWD tune is developed and validated on our own dynamometer, so gains are real and repeatable.

  • Licensed & guaranteed

    A licensed WA repairer with 15+ years across performance tuning, 4WDs, road transport and mining. Guaranteed work.

  • Data over guesswork

    OEM-grade tooling, advanced scan tools and validated calibration data. We rule out the guess work.

From the workshop floor

Word gets around.

Took me Hilux in (GUN126) for a tune and mate, she absolutely rips now. Went from 177hp to 215hp and torque's up from 450 to 530nm. Top bloke, straight shooter, couldn't be happier.
Joshua Wallace · Greater Western Mechanical
Jesse at DSM helped us out and got us back on the road again when we needed it the most after we ended up in a floodway and waterlocked the engine on our way through town on a weekend. Legendary service and a very nice guy. Highly recommended.
Hans Randklev · Google review
Big thank you to Jesse! Being stuck at the service station for 5 hours in 45 degree heat & exhausting all avenues we were recommended to call Jesse. He knew straightaway what the issue was & we were back on the road within an hour. Can't thank him enough!
Regan James · Google review
Big thank you to Jesse for helping me back in January when my Mazda BT-50 broke down. He went above and beyond to look for the part, great service and good price considering the effort! Definitely recommend.
Sophie Spencer · Google review
I cannot praise DSM highly enough. I put AdBlue in my campervan thinking it was diesel. It was midday on a Saturday. I contacted DSM (had been given their card) and Jesse offered to open his workshop. He worked painstakingly on the van for 4 hours and got it back on the road. Great expertise and kindness – a remarkable combination. Thanks Jesse.
Marianne Batenburg · Google review

Where we work

Proudly servicing Geraldton & the Midwest

Based in Utakarra, we tune and service 4WDs from right across the Midwest – and back it up with field service for mine sites and civil operations statewide. Call to check coverage for your site.

Workshop
76 Edward Road, Utakarra WA 6530
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Ready to wake your rig up?

Custom dyno tunes, 4WD servicing and performance upgrades – and if it's bigger than a ute, we've got that covered too.