All I can say is that these folks are suspension magicians. I had taken my 2004 BMW 330 ZHP to another shop for an alignment after having the Rear Trail Arm Bushings replaced. That shop shall remain nameless, but it rhymes with "shmirestone." The other shop told me that my vehicle could not be aligned properly and that all adjustments were maxed out. They suggested that I either needed a complete suspension refresh or should investigate whether my vehicle had a bent frame. I'm not a mechanic or any kind of expert, but I knew that simply was not correct. After looking at some recommendations on enthusiast forums, I came across Tru-Line. They are very busy and I did have to schedule 2-3 weeks out, but now I understand why. Within an hour of dropping it off, they had called to let me know that everything was looking great and it would be ready within a couple hours. At pickup, they went over the invoice to review what they did - an alignment, small suspension adjustment, and re-calibrating my steering angle sensor. Given what I paid for the poorly done alignment, this place was a bargain! Thanks so much Tru-Line! I won't be taking my cars anywhere else! read more

Amazing and a no brainer if you're looking to have your car/ truck treated with love and worked on by similar like minded people. Not normally a "yelper", but this shop is super solid-) read more

Had my truck worked on the were super friendly and great price. I am a true fan. I will go back whenever I need it

This past Wednesday was almost a nightmare for me. I live in Covington but drive to downtown Seattle everyday for work. This particular day, I had to drop my wife off at nearby Swedish hospital for her doctor appointment. Mind you, it's 8am in the morning and traffic is almost at a stand still. As I was dropping my wife off, my car gauge was letting me know that my right rear tire was going flat! I was now driving with no air in one tire. I somehow managed to pull over and look up Tru-line. I called and they said I could take my car in. It was only a few blocks and was greeted by one of the mechanics there. Within 10 minutes, he told me that it wasn't repairable and should get two as well. They ordered the tire and was able to put it in that day. I love their demeanor. Even when I was in the waiting room, any mechanic that walked by asked me if I was being helped. They have something most automotive places are missing. I think it's called "customer service". I'm going back! I have 3 cars. Thanks guys!!! read more

Excellent work they have done im extremely happy with results, story I had dealer install coilovers when it was done, wheels looked matching but the top of the struts were in different positions drastically on the camber plates, and the alignment sheet was all in red areas with everything being off from eachother, took it to truline issue was fixed top of struts now match, wheels are set right, alignment all in green area, couldnt be more happy dealer wont be doing the alignment anymore, only truline for now on read more

Tru-Line Seattle - Auto Repair Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My wife and I bought a classic VW microbus last year and have been working through lots of restoration. A friend recommended Tru-Line to get the stance and alignment right. Doug Tate and his team delivered as promised. It was after we picked up the bus that we noticed a brake shoe dragging. Although this was not expressly related to the service provided, Doug drove all the way across town himself, took our bus back to his shop, fixed it, and then re-delivered it to us. He looked so cool sitting behind the wheel with a big smile on his face and coming from such a great place of customer service and joy!! Please use these guys for your services. I haven't met anybody else in Seattle who takes care of their customer like this!!! read more

Tru-Line Seattle - Splitty Life - Auto Repair Near Me - Seattle, Washington

By far the best alignment place in Seattle. Not cheap. For an F30 with steering wheel angle sensor reset, I walked out $300 poorer. But if you want it done right and not have to come back because the steering wheel is crooked or car still pulls to one side, then it's well worth the trouble. Professional and chill people. read more

First off I wanna say thank you to everyone who works here because it's super hard to find reputable great shops that specialize in anything really but this place is awesome and you can tell they are about business, They exceed way above expectations and get the work done on time. I happened to find this place by asking around places if they can align my lowered Honda S2000 because most places I go to can't because they can't clear my front fenders on their alignment rack. One shop referred me to Tru-Line Seattle which I'm very thankful for because they didn't just give me a great alignment but they even do corner balancing which I never thought about doing. But doing some research made me realize how crucial and benefiting it would be to get done since I just got some Coilovers. Price came out cheaper then expected which is freaking great because COVID has everyone hurting for money and they were honest with what they did with proof of print outs of before&after adjustments made to my car Also learned a few things about my car from this process and they gave me good advice on future things I might look into. This place is the BEST hands down for suspension work! worth the travel from Lynnwood to Seattle. read more

Tru-Line Seattle - S2000 - Auto Repair Near Me - Seattle, Washington

these guys are amazing and know their stuff. They are pros who can think outside the box.

OMG...When did car services give you good honest and decent service at a very fair price? Uhm...this place. I brought my car in after some random kid (and I do mean kid) hit my tire. and totally threw off the alignment. Aaron helped me get all set up with my car. He called about 1 day later and sent an estimate via email to have me look over on my own and initially I knew it was going to be pricey (I drive a german Luxury SUV) but they put everything into the estimate so you can get a clear view of what needs to be in my cars instance replaced due to the accident and they tell you what can wait but may be needed to be replaced in the future (more like a heads up). Aaron went over with me on the phone what needed to be replaced (due to the accident) and what could wait...and my estimate went seriously down. I never felt pressured to get anything that may have been cosmetic or could go for a bit longer replaced right away. He was honest and clear and concise. He told me the timeline from how long the parts would take to order to when the car would actually be done. My car was finished early!!! In a timely fashion and drives perfectly like the accident never ever happened. When I went to go pick up my car the price for the repairs even went down further :) $400.00 cheaper because they were able to use a part that was not damaged. These guys are honest and do great work and even when I harassed them every few days they were still kind and polite and nothing was an issue. Take your car here you will NOT regret it and in my case I save quite a bit of money due to their honesty and their dedication to their customers. read more

Tru-Line is the REAL DEAL. If you care about your car; if you care about PERFECTION, you have found the right place. I have taken multiple cars here for alignment and tire mount/balance. These guys are real pros that will get your car riding smooth. read more

The accumulation of thumps and bumps over Seattle's potholed streets will take their toll on your wallet when it comes to premature and potentially dangerous uneven tire wear.Your vehicle's wheel and suspension alignment is one of the most neglected parts of the vehicle. Most auto repair shops lack the proper equipment and technicians in-house to properly dial in the exacting adjustments necessary. Here's where Tru-line's technicians will get your vehicle to track correctly so that the new set of tires that you'll be investing in will wear evenly and safely. As for new tires, Tru-line is an approved installer for one or more on-line warehouse tire dealers. Simply order the tires and have them drop shipped to the shop, then make an appointment to have them installed. While you're there you may see some very exotic high performance vehicles in for tires and alignment, a testament to the trust that drivers have for Tru-line's alignment services. read more

I've been going into Tru-Line for over 30 years. When I begin going there, I met Byron, Doug's dad. He was the consummate professional but reserved. Since he retired, Doug, Aaron & staff have taken care of my alignment needs. They are also quite professional and continue to do an excellent job on my cars. The paperwork I receive regarding the alignment shows the before and after degrees of alignment and if I have a question, they take the time to explain it in a way that I understand it. I was in this past week and once again, they did an excellent job on my car. They wore masks and practiced social distancing so I felt safe being among them. I would encourage you to give them a try. They are worth going out of your way for. I do. David Hellene read more

This place is awesome. I was having trouble with a flat tire without any inciting incident and they really hooked me up. I was fully expecting service to take forever, and they responded to me in office right away. Not only thought, but I was completely shocked when they didn't charge me at all. He told me that the tire seemed fine and he did all the tests necessary but couldnt find anything to patch. i've never been to an automotive business and been shocked to find they aren't trying to convince me to get some service. Plain honestly, he told me he just didn't want to fool me that way. Sincerely appreciated! Won my business for the future! read more

This place almost had me do $900 of unnecessary work. I was referred to this place by an oil change mechanic and was really reassured by the Yelp reviews. The good things about this place are that they can get you in quickly, are very polite, and will answer your questions. Maybe it is the hammer-nail problem where the alignment shop finds alignment problems, but they came back after the initial eval with a list of about nine things that needed fixed that would cost nearly a grand. Goggling at the price, I went for a second opinion with another mechanic that I trust. Three of the things in that list from Tru-Line this independent mechanic could not find any evidence of. I can't say what was at work here, whether it was over-conscientious workmanship, incompetence, or an attempt at outright fraud, but I narrowly avoided a huge bill to fix a few things that were not essential and a few things that weren't there at all. The one thing I did choose to get done at Tru-line, they fixed quickly and I haven't had any issues with since. But I really lost my trust in them so it was hard to be happy with the work. A last thing, when I got my receipt back from Tru-Line, it said they had checked my tire pressure and that all my pressures were fine. Turns out that part of the problem I went to them in the first place for was due to under-inflated tires; in other words, my tire pressure was not fine, what was on the receipt was completely incorrect, and they didn't think to check it when they were evaluating my car. Bottom line: this may be a great shop for a tune up of a performance car, but be wary with average maintenance. read more

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 @cafe while they do it. It's 3 minutes and nice. read more

I was looking for a good place to do the brakes on my 2005 Mini Cooper S, and decided to rely on Yelp for a good recommendation. Tru-Line was very highly rated so I thought, why not? How nice to see that the opinions were 100% correct! The guys at Tru-Line are phenomenal! I brought in my car, they gave me an estimate within about 15 minutes and it was certainly lower than the Mini dealers. I asked when I should bring it back and they said we can do it right now - should take 90 minutes. Well an hour later, it's done and I'm outta there! Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable with good rates - I can't ask for more than that. :) read more

These guys are really kind and helpful. I work long hours during the week, and they managed to get me in before work one day, despite being booked solid. My car had a strange issue and they were completely honest in saying they weren't entirely sure what had caused it, but gave clear instructions for getting it fixed (at a different place, no less). read more

Tru-Line Seattle... Awesome shop, I had a vibration problem in my F-150, they were quick, friendly, polite, on time, and most important accurately solved the problem, and saved me a ton of money,. I have about 3,000 miles on since the alignment and the truck drives like new. Tru-Line also provided a detailed summary of the problem and how they resolved it. alignment. I can't say enough good about these guys. Highly recommend their shop read more

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. read more

I went to Tru Line with a broken rack and pinion. They were able to cut costs by ordering me a used part and even helped me with my insurance claim! read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

I had a flat tire with two nails in it - I managed to get a spare on my car and drive to work, but I was stressed about finding time to get my tire patched. I called the folks at Tru-Line Seattle, near my work, and they were able to get my tire patched and back on my car in under an hour. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, and the service was fairly priced. Definitely recommend! read more

Visited tru line after being recommended this place for awhile now and honestly I have never been more impressed by an auto repair shop. I have been to numerous shops in the city and after being told I needed $1500 in repairs for my Audi A7 from Points auto in Sodo which I was a loyal customer to for over a year and trusted they had my best interest in, I decided on a second opinion. Well this place specializes in what my car needed and they did my diagnostic hassle free, giving me honesty and I did not need those $1500 repairs after all. If you want honesty, and a place that isn't trying to get the last dollar from you for some random repair, look no more. This is the only place I will be going to from now on for any alignment or suspension issues in my future. read more

Tru-Line staff is professional and trustworthy; quality of work is great and their communication is excellent. I ordered tires from TireRack and I brought my vehicle to Tru-Line for installation. Glad I did. They performed all services (mount, balance, etc.) on-time and on-budget, and they straightened a bent rim, too. (Plus, they applied a first-time client discount to my invoice!) As I was unable to drop off my car during work hours, I left it there late at night for an appointment the next day--they're busy, so make an appointment in advance--and they worked on it without meeting me. When the work was done, and recognizing that it would be hard for me to pick it up during their normal business hours, an employee offered to come in extra early so that I could pick up my vehicle. I was very happy that they'll communicate in the mode that's best for the customer, whether it's via voice, text or email. read more

I shipped tires that I bought from Tirerack to Truline and they did the install + alignment on my BMW . Perfect service and very price competitive. Fast forward 9 months: I needed to get new brakes. Fat City told me I had to pay them for parts and labor totaling $550 (he literally said "because we are here for profit"). I found the parts for $150 on the internet and Truline wanted $140 for labor for a savings of $260. read more

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. read more

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 TireRack.com, have them drop shipped to Tru-Line and they will mount and balance them for you. Great service and pricing! read more

These guys are top notch. It is well worth the drive in traffic from West Seattle. I've only had an alignment from them so far but I can tell they are honest people and they do awesome work. Their prices are probably higher than many shops, but many shops also aren't honest or do the job at all. You get what you pay for at Tru Line that's for sure. I knowingly had seized camber bolts and took to a local shop in west Seattle, and they told me they did an alignment no problem for 90 bucks. Although this is cheaper than what I paid at Tru Line, they didn't even do the full job. Tru Line actually told me the problem and how much it would be to fix it. I'd rather pay more and get the full service than pay less, but still quite a bit of money just to get screwed. I have found my new shop that's for sure. Thank you Tru-Line. read more

I went here to get my tires sapped for the winter on my Audi. I will most likely be back in the shmm to swap back. Service time estimate was on point and service exceeded my expectations. They even bagged and loaded up my old wheels for me. I recommend making an appointment here for any wheels or tire needs. read more

Ive been to a lot of shops in Seattle for a car restoration project (Mercedes ML55), and I've thus far never had a bad experience with any of them. But, Tru Line stands out as one of the best. They fitted new shocks on my vehicle and were tasked with diagnosing a weird noise, which they did but did not fix the issue. I called back and they had me in the next day, found the issues and fixed it without charge because that was their original task. Customer service is excellent, they follow covid safety restrictions, and the work done is quality. As a car guy and a tinkerer, I highly recommend them. read more

Very deserving of their first place ranking on Yelp. A few months back I had a flat; I walked in and back out about 20 minutes later with a patched tire at a very reasonable price. Just a few days ago, my tire pressure light came on. I filled my tire and took it back to them because of the great service. Turns out the initial patch they did failed, so they patched it again for free. Didn't even ask for it, they just told me when it was all done that there was no charge. I'm a customer for life. read more

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. read more

I've been a customer several times at the Bellevue location and decided to give the Seattle location a try. My car has a very modified suspension and I expect the ride to be stiff and bumpy. After hearing several unusual types of knocks, clanks, and squeaks, I had several places check it out when I had general maintenance done. Their answer was always the same- "your car is lowered so it's going to make noises. There is nothing wrong with your suspension." Dissatisfied with the response from other shops I decided to have Truline inspect my car. They told me exactly what was wrong and provided me with a quote for the necessary parts and labor. They even told me that I could probably find the parts online for a cheaper price. Overall, I found Truline provided excellent service, professional staff, and fair price for excellent work. I won't let anyone else touch my car's suspension. read more

I brought my aging Chevy truck here to repair my brakes that had been making an unnerving sound. This is a very professional business! They fixed my brakes without any up charges and they did it quickly at a very reasonable price. No drama, no stress! The employees are all very courteous and friendly. I really appreciate that I can trust them, so I will be taking my truck here from now on everytime I need work done. read more

Happy to find this great shop. Had them get me in on a tire rack order quickly and they did great work w/ high level service on my install. Look forward to using them again in the future read more

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. read more

I had a great experience with Tru-Line. I had a slug in my tire driving from Bainbridge. I called up and they took me the moment I drove in 15 minutes later. The car was fixed in 25 minutes and I was out. No fuss no muss. My only concern is that none of the workmen are wearing masks. I don't think this is a risk to customers, but it's absolutely a risk to them and the policy - indeed the law -should be complied with at the station. read more