What to Look for When Buying a Used Diesel Truck

by Brandon Mandel | Nov 5, 2025 | Services

If you’re in the market for a used diesel truck, you already know they can be great investments. They tow hard, run forever, and don’t mind putting in long hours. But here’s the catch — if you grab the wrong one, you could be stuck with repair bills bigger than your...

The Pros and Cons of Bigger Tires on Diesel Trucks: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

by Brandon Mandel | Oct 28, 2025 | Services

Bigger tires change the whole vibe of a diesel truck. They look meaner, sit higher, and can handle rough ground better than stock rubber. That’s the upside. The downside? They can also kill fuel economy, wear out parts faster, and mess with your gauges. We’ve had...

How Upgrades Can Make Your Cummins-Powered Truck a Fuel-Efficient Beast

by Brandon Mandel | Oct 22, 2025 | Services

Most folks buy a Cummins-powered truck because they want strength, towing capacity, and reliability. Fuel mileage usually isn’t the first thing on their mind. But after a few years of paying for diesel, that question comes up a lot: “Can I make this thing more fuel...

CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD WINNER

by Brandon Mandel | May 25, 2021 | News

In the last Consumer Choice Award edition, Brandell Diesel Inc was awarded as Calgary & Southern Alberta Area’s BEST Truck Service & Repair company. For over 30 years, Consumer Choice Award has been recognizing and promoting business excellence in...

GEARED UP FOR MORE GROWTH

by Brandon Mandel | Apr 24, 2015 | News, Uncategorized

Expansion for truck repair business A few days ago, we were visited by David Parker from Calgary Herald who wrote an article about Brandell Diesel. Here the article. Calgary has become a major transportation hub for the movement of goods and people by air,...