We know what it feels like after an accident.
It’s frustrating, inconvenient, and often overwhelming.
Between dealing with insurance, figuring out repairs,
and not knowing who to trust, it can feel like too much.
That’s exactly why Tate’s Auto Body exists.
Between dealing with insurance, figuring out repairs,
and not knowing who to trust, it can feel like too much.
That’s exactly why Tate’s Auto Body exists.
We’re here to make the process simple.
From day one, our goal has been to take the stress out of collision repair.
Not just by fixing vehicles the right way, but by taking care of the people behind them.
We handle the details, communicate clearly, and make sure you feel confident every step of the way.
Built on trust. Backed by experience.
Tate’s Auto Body has been serving the Traverse City community since 1984.
What started as a small, local shop has grown into one of Northern Michigan’s most trusted names in collision repair.
What started as a small, local shop has grown into one of Northern Michigan’s most trusted names in collision repair.
Even as we’ve grown, one thing hasn’t changed: how we treat people.
Every customer matters. Every repair matters. Every detail matters.
Every customer matters. Every repair matters. Every detail matters.
What you can expect from us.
A stress-free process, we work directly with your insurance, so you don’t have to.
Clear communication, you’ll always know what’s happening with your vehicle.
Repairs done right, our certified technicians restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition with precision and care.
Attention to the details, from the quality of the repair to how your car is returned, we go the extra step.
Clear communication, you’ll always know what’s happening with your vehicle.
Repairs done right, our certified technicians restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition with precision and care.
Attention to the details, from the quality of the repair to how your car is returned, we go the extra step.
Why customers keep choosing Tate’s?
Customers consistently tell us the same things:
Their vehicle was finished sooner than expected
The process was easier than they thought it would be
They were kept informed every step of the way
Their car came back looking better than before
That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, every single repair.
Their vehicle was finished sooner than expected
The process was easier than they thought it would be
They were kept informed every step of the way
Their car came back looking better than before
That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, every single repair.
A team that really cares.
We’re more than technicians; we’re a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.
From the front office to the shop floor, everyone here is focused on one thing: making sure you’re taken care of.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about fixing cars, it’s about helping people move forward.
From the front office to the shop floor, everyone here is focused on one thing: making sure you’re taken care of.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about fixing cars, it’s about helping people move forward.
Let's get you back to normal.
Whether it’s a minor repair or major damage, you can count on us to make the process simple, straightforward, and stress-free.