Tru-Line Frame & Wheel

Seattle, United States

4.9

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 206-325-3340
Website:
www.trulineseattle.com
Address:
312 Boren Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144
b/t Main St & Jackson St
Central District
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
180 ftS Jackson St & Boren Ave S
300 ft12th & Jackson
390 ft14th & Washington
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Local time (Seattle) 16:29 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Tru-​Line Seattle specializes in full under car service for all vehicle makes and models, from alignments and mounting to brakes and suspensions for classics to modern day vehicles. This includes:

* Our own Specialized 4 Wheel Alignment procedure that is curtailed to each drivers specific needs & requirements.

* Specialized wheel & tire mounting & Road Force and/​or on the car Strobe Finish Balancing

* Brakes, from routine maintenance to performance system upgrades.

* Suspension & steering system service, repair and modifications, including; ball joints, bushings, tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm, struts, coil springs, coil-​overs, suspension lowering & lift kits.

* Specialized vehicle corner balancing.

* Drive train repair & service; u-​joints, c/​v joints, drive lines, axle seals & bearings

* Structure evaluation & repair — Including pre-​buyer inspections

* Diagnostic services — From odd noises you hear while driving, to more complex and intermittent handling symptoms.

History

Established in 1962.

Tru-​Line Seattle was founded in Seattle, in 1962 by Raymond Tate. The company is currently operated by Ray’s son (Byron Tate @ our Bellevue location), Ray’s grandson (Doug Tate @ our Seattle location), and now the 4th generation Tate, Ray’s Great Grandson, Devon Tate is beginning his apprentiship at our Seattle store.

We at Tru-​line Frame and Wheel, Inc. have been providing automotive «under-​car» repair for vehicles of all makes and models in the Northwest for more than 50 years.

Meet the Manager

Doug T.

Manager

Doug, Byron’s son, has been with Tru-​Line since 1989 and represents the third generation of the Tate family business. Doug is a certified specialist in diagnosis and repair of foreign and domestic vehicles (general to exotic) and holds specialized certification in the following areas:

Frame and uni-​structural diagnosis and repair

Suspension and steering system diagnosis and repair

Suspension system wheel alignment

Corner balance diagnosis and correction

All areas of automotive brake systems

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«This is our Bellevue location.»

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20 reviews of Tru-Line Frame & Wheel

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Place rating: 5
Auburn, WA
If you drive a sports car, don’t bother taking it elsewhere, you’ll have yourself a headache while you waste your time and money.
Took my car here to get it aligned, very professional and knowledgeable staff, they pointed out a couple of things that need to be addressed on my car (I knew before hand) as soon as I do I’m coming back.
Also liked the fact first timers get a discount, and they further discounted my alignment due to the fact that my steering angle sensor did not need to be reset (I knew that too) had it been any other shop they probably wouldn’t have told me about it and charge me for it anyway.
I’m glad I’ve found a good alignment shop I can trust, despite having to drive 35 minutes. If you need a proper alignment done, don’t hesitate to see these guys, you’ll be glad you did.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Took the car in to fix the alignment issue. The insurance company gave a really low estimation in the beginning, but Doug was able to help solving the problem (awesome!)
Everyone in this place is really friendly, would like to recommend this place.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Now, this is the place to go for a perfect alignment. I’ve been to many other auto shops, dealers and my alignment is never just right. This place will make sure your alignment is exactly how you want it & how it should be. The attention to detail is perfect. Even after my initial visit, I wanted further corrections and they made sure I was %100 happy. A+ for professionalism and service.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
We received a recommendation to use this business from our auto repair guys. The service was courteous and considerate. After checking out our car, they didn’t charge us for the road test and evaluation. We will definitely return when we do need some service.
Place rating: 5
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Ambience. A
Service. A+
Price. A
I have an older car and recently worried I had created undercarriage damage and alignment. I thought the ride was now rougher.
They’re quite busy, so definitely need an appt.
They put on the rack and ran their diagnostics.
Prognosis. Yea, wear and tear over the years and I hadn’t done any damage. No unnecessary work. Apparently, my tires were low! Thus, the rougher ride. This review is a reminder for me to check my air periodically!
And no charge for prognosis or filling air in my tires!
I’m a FAN!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Expert team does consistently outstanding work on our BMW and Volvo — including technical aftermarket suspension and brake upgrades — at fair and competitive prices. Minor alignment adjustments made big improvements in handling. The work recommended and performed is always a good balance of preventative maintenance and cost containment.
It’s well worth the drive across town. After switching from dealers and generalist shops around Seattle, I never take our cars anywhere else!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
This is where to get your wheel alignment done.
The antique Ferrari in the lot and Bentley on a rack reassured me. They sure seemed competent. Well equipped shop. Cost for alignment of a recently purchased Lexus is350 was over $ 200. But I drove away happy. Felt so good that I took a long route back to my office. Can’t wait to give it a workout on a decent highway.
Place rating: 5
Everett, WA
Most knowledgeable, most professional shop I’ve ever been to, they earned all the excellent reviews. Took my Mercedes Benz CLS55 AMG for alignment, Doug came back to let me know that my car cannot be aligned because the RF wheel must have ran into some object that caused more damage. He was 100% accurate cause I ran into a wood in the freeway as a result it had a flat and a bent wheel. He gave me an estimate and get it fixed and aligned. Everyone out there was so professional and I will not hesitate a bit to go back for other services they may offer when needed and will recommend this shop to everyone.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
If you’re serious about driving, bring your car here.
It’s not cheap, but good work rarely is. They take the time to assess your driving profile and typical vehicle load and adjust accordingly, as well as providing documentation for the adjustments and follow up advice. If you have a car you love, this is where you get it aligned.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I’ll never take my cars anywhere else. Alignment, tire installations, you name it, they will always have my business.
Place rating: 4
San Ramon, CA
They do great work, but at a premium price. Was gonna bring my car back for an alignment but they charge more than the dealer.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Frankly I had been dreading getting an alignment and new tires based on past experiences with other tire shops and had procrastinated to the last minute — just before a road trip of course. Tru-​line was completely different than those other shops. We discussed my tire performance wish list and TL graciously accommodated my self inflicted time crisis and got the alignment and new tires done in plenty of time. Turns out TL suggested a tire which was absolutely perfect. I’m completely thrilled with the product. During the whole process TL showed great care, attention to detail and excellent follow up. I highly recommend TL.
Place rating: 5
Moraga, CA
This was a single owner private sale purchased vehicle from out of state. I called Tru-​Line and gave them the details for our plan seller dropped the car off in the morning and we picked it up later in the day first time we had actually seen the car in person. GREAT SHOP!!! They communicated with Cmarr Automotive for us to plan an oil change after the alignment.
We arrived Friday at 11am taxi from the airport checked out the car, went and handled the paperwork with the seller, had lunch returned and we ran the car over to Cmarr Automotive great garage they got the oil changed and checked and sent us on our way. We were eating dinner in Port Townsend by 7pm with a great car.
Can’t say enough good things about both of these shops I wish we could clone them and have them in the Bay Area.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Great place. Had an emergency, they were able to get me in on short notice and fix the problem quickly. Staff is friendly and efficient.
Place rating: 5
Kenmore, WA
I have used Tru-​Line on several occasions. New tire install & alignment, new brake rotor install, new control arm and control arm bushing install. All three jobs done extremely well.
Total pros. Fair, honest, reasonable. I recommend without any hesitation!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
It’s all true. This place rocks.
I especially like the questions ‘do you use your car for racing?’ and ‘How much does the driver and any passengers weigh?‘
These guys are alignment pros. Taking your car here for a wheel alignment is like getting LeBron to help you out with your dunk shot. They’re gonna do an awesome job.
And walk down the block to @café while they do it. It’s 3 minutes and nice.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Years ago I worked in auto repair for a shop that specialized in suspension work, including alignments. I recently got tires on both of my cars, and decided I needed to find a shop that could do «better than tire store» alignments when I next needed them. When I called Tru-​Line, I simply asked how their work was different from the tire stores. Everything they told me was what I knew was true, and they take an ever more methodical approach than my old shop.
On top of it all, Doug was very nice, and had no hesitation in taking the time to explain the logic & benefits of their approach. He even gave me a recommended schedule for checking the alignment, knowing that it would mean I wouldn’t be coming right in because both cars had alignments not too long ago and are not showing any problems. I know they can be better though, and WILL take my cars to Tru-​Line when they are due.
Place rating: 5
Las Vegas, NV
These guys are the GOLD STANDARD of alignment shops. Very professional, and my 911 has never driven better after Doug was done with it.
Their work borders on black-​magic it’s that good. I wish I was still in town, they’d still get my business.
If you customize or do anything that involves competing your car, these guys will sort it out.
I can’t speak highly enough of their work.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
This place is the best! I’ve brought 3 performance oriented cars there, and each time they’ve asked about my weight, passengers, driving style, and intended use (track, auto-​x, high performance street, or just driving around), and given me the best settings for that. Every time the car was transformed better than before.
This past time I brought in a car I had put lowering springs on, and they did all the necessary adjustments to get my whacked out suspension in check, even adjusting the rear solid axle I had been told couldn’t be adjusted — they have the proper equipment apparently.
I liked the way the car handled before, and absolutely love it now! As Byron told me – it sure helps to have all the wheels pointing the same direction. Sure does!
Also — I’m not sure what the $ 225 charge was that was listed below — my 4 wheel alignment was not even close to that much, and only a little more than the neighborhood shop was — well worth it I think to deal with people who really know what they are doing and care about it too.
Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I’ve had tires mounted and installed by Tru-​Line on two occasions…
The staff is very capable and honest. When my steering was out of alignment on my Cayenne, Doug put it on the rack and adjusted it for me at no charge!
If you’re looking to buy tires from
, have them drop shipped to Tru-​Line and they will mount and balance them for you. Great service and pricing!