Frequently asked questions
from London drivers.

Yes. Tate’s Motorcar Ltd. is a London shop built on honest diagnostics, clear communication, and workmanship you can recommend. Drivers trust us for repair, maintenance, wheel alignment, and seasonal tire care — with over 25 years of automotive experience behind the counter.

We’re a small shop with a big focus on value and care. Lower overhead means fair pricing, and skilled technicians treat your vehicle as if it were their own. You get a licensed automotive consult when it matters — not a rushed upsell.

Yes. Our Quality Promise is simple: work you can trust, always guaranteed. If something doesn’t feel right after service, talk to us — we’ll make it right.

We remove spent oil and the filter, install premium synthetic oil compatible with your engine, fit a quality filter, and reset your oil-life monitor when equipped (or provide a sticker). Most visits also include complimentary floor-mat wash, front vacuum, washer fluid, tire pressure correction, engine-area cleaning, and tire shine. See premium synthetic oil change details.

Yes. We adjust camber, caster, and toe so your vehicle tracks straight and tires wear evenly. We use a Hunter Hawkeye alignment machine — especially important after suspension work or curb and pothole hits. Book a wheel alignment.

Yes. We install mounted summer tires and provide wheel balancing. If your vehicle shimmies, we also do vibration analysis. Balancing improves comfort and helps prevent uneven tire wear and suspension stress. See our summer tire and balancing package.

Yes. We remove soot and ash buildup with the Liqui Moly DPF wash system to restore exhaust flow, reduce regeneration frequency, and help avoid limp mode or costly filter replacement.

For many small chips and cracks, we inject and cure resin to strengthen the glass and stop the damage from spreading — often avoiding a full replacement. If replacement is unavoidable, we can replace the windshield at a fair, reasonable price.

It’s our spring and summer road-ready package: checks on filters, suspension and brakes (visual), belts and hoses, tires, lights, wipers, and coolant strength — plus an OBD scan, battery cleaning, coolant top-up when applicable, and a consult with a licensed automotive technician. Learn more about the Travelers Package.

We’re at 1800 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 3E5. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (closed Saturdays and Sundays). Call or text 1-226-678-1376, email Jonathan@tatesmotorcar.ca, or use the contact form below — same-day questions are welcome.