Your drive. Our Passion.
Under‑car specialists since 1962.
We specialize in the repair and maintenance of cars and light trucks, with a focus on suspension, steering, brake and structural systems. We strive to provide our clients with the highest degree of expertise, supported by the latest technical data and diagnostic equipment available, always grounded with the utmost integrity.
Recommended byBMW Seattle·Ferrari & Maserati of Seattle·Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz Center·Metro Auto Rebuild / RNR Automotive Refinishing
What we do
Suspension, steering, brakes, structure.
Through partnering with Tire Rack we are also able to offer a large range of wheels and tires at excellent value.
Suspension, steering & alignment
Brake services
Wheel & tire mounting and balancing
Structural & frame repair
Under-car diagnostics
All service provided is backed by a comprehensive warranty (available upon request).
Since 1962
Third and fourth generation, same bench.
Structural repair has been our bench from the start. Doug Tate is the third generation of our family business; Devon Tate is the fourth.
The line begins
“By providing high-quality structural repairs since 1962, our clients trust our expertise and integrity.” Structural repair has been our foundation from the start.
Third generation
Doug Tate joins us, representing the third generation of our family business. Today he is Vice President of Tru-Line Seattle — a certified specialist in frame and uni-structural diagnosis and repair, suspension and steering, wheel alignment, corner balance diagnosis, and brake systems.
Bellevue opens
“In July, of 2005, we added a second location in the heart of Bellevue for the convenience of our growing Eastside customer base.”
Fourth generation
Devon Tate officially joins us, proud to represent the 4th generation of our family business — AAS in Auto Mechanics, Lake Washington Technical Institute.
Partner recommendations
Recommended by
- 01BMW Seattle
- 02Ferrari & Maserati of Seattle
- 03Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz Center
- 04Metro Auto Rebuild / RNR Automotive Refinishing
As listed under “Partner Recommendations” on our testimonials page
Also on the record: an A+ BBB rating, and Consumers’ Checkbook’s Top Rating for Quality— 88% of raters scored us “superior.”
“Great prices, easy to schedule, honesty. What more could you ask for in a mechanic?”
Aydin Ghajar · Fresh Chalk
“Awesome folks. Get your tires dropped shipped from Tirerack and they mount them. Super reliable. Great alignment too”
Rich Tong · Fresh Chalk
Our own photography · trulineseattle.com
Booking
Book an appointment
Provide the VIN # or the vehicle year, make and model, and a brief description of the vehicle's symptoms and requested service. Appointments are typically scheduled a week or more in advance.
You and your vehicle's needs are important to us. We work hard to provide you with the highest degree of care for your vehicle's ideal performance.
Two shops
Seattle and Bellevue.
Seattle
Tru-Line Seattle, Inc- Address
- 312 Boren Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98144-2017
- Phone
- 206.325.3340
- Fax
- 206.325.4596
- dtate@trulineseattle.com (Doug Tate, VP)
- Hours
- 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Bellevue
Tru-Line Bellevue, Inc- Address
- 1423 130th Avenue NE, Bellevue, Washington 98005
- Phone
- 425.462.0013
- Fax
- 425.462.0015
- Hours
- 6am – 3pm, Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday & Sunday