Buying Guides

Kelley Star restraint repairs can range from under $100 to nearly $3,000 depending on which part failed. Here's what actually drives the cost, broken down by component.

A dock leveler that drops hard, won't release, or has a lip that hangs up usually isn't a spring problem — it's a worn chain. Here's how to identify the right Pioneer or Serco chain before you order.

When a Serco dock leveler won't stay down or releases on its own, the holdown is usually the culprit. Here's the real cost difference between rebuilding what you have and upgrading to Serco's newer internal-float holdown.

Cross traffic legs are what let a McGuire dock leveler support pedestrian and forklift traffic across the deck when no trailer is at the door. Here's how to tell they're worn out, and how to order the correct left, right, and pit-depth combination.

If your Serco truck restraint isn't showing red or green at the dock door, the fault is almost always one of three things: a blown fuse, a cracked light visor, or a dead LED light assembly. Here's how to tell which one you need.

A Rytec mobile unit that won't hold power, resets randomly, or won't retain programming usually points to one part. Here's how to confirm it and replace it.