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DUBE AUTOBODY

About Dube Autobody

Honest mechanical work, right here in Gately.

An independent workshop for every make and model – built on proper diagnostics, fair prices and keeping customers informed every step of the way.

Who we are

One workshop for the whole family's cars.

Dube Autobody is a mechanical repair workshop at 5 Belfast Road in Gately, East London. We service and repair cars, bakkies, SUVs and minibuses of every make – from the Polo and Corolla in your driveway to the Hilux, Quantum or Mercedes-Benz that keeps your business running.

Our approach is simple: find the real fault, explain it in plain language, quote it in writing and only start once you have said yes. No guesswork with parts, no surprise bills and no jargon.

Whether it is a routine service, a warning light on the dash or a full engine overhaul, you deal with people who care about getting it right – and who will still be here the next time your car needs us.

Hands-on engine repair
Topping up engine oil during a service
Technician with workshop tools

Our promise

Every make. Every model. Fixed right.

What we stand for

The way we work.

Every make, every model

Toyota to Mercedes-Benz, Polo to Quantum – one workshop for the whole family and the business fleet.

Written quotes, no surprises

Itemised PDF quotes on WhatsApp or email. If we find something else, we call you before we touch it.

Proper diagnostics

Modern scan tools and experienced hands – we test before we replace, so you only pay for what is needed.

Guaranteed workmanship

Quality parts and a workmanship guarantee on every repair, with the paperwork to prove it.

When you bring your car in

What you can expect from us.

Good communication is as important as good workmanship. Here is how every job is handled.

Book your car in
  • A job card for every car Your complaint, mileage and the car's condition are recorded when you drop it off.
  • Diagnosis before parts We test and confirm the fault before recommending any parts.
  • An itemised quote on WhatsApp or email Parts and labour shown separately, as a PDF you can keep.
  • Updates as we go If we find something else, we call or message you before doing anything extra.
  • Your old parts on request Ask and we will show you – or give you – the parts we replaced.
  • A clear invoice & guarantee A detailed invoice for your records and our workmanship guarantee.

How it works

From phone call to collection.

  1. 01

    Call, WhatsApp or book

    Book online, phone the workshop or send a WhatsApp – a photo of the dashboard or a voice note of the noise helps.

  2. 02

    We find the real fault

    Computer diagnostics, a road test and hands-on testing, so we fix the cause and not just the symptom.

  3. 03

    You approve the quote

    An itemised quote arrives on WhatsApp or email as a PDF. No work starts until you say yes.

  4. 04

    Fixed & road-tested

    Repaired, road-tested and handed back with a clear invoice and our workmanship guarantee.

Areas we serve

Proudly serving East London.

Customers bring their cars to Gately from all over Buffalo City, including:

Gately Arcadia Parkside Southernwood Quigney Berea Vincent Amalinda Cambridge Greenfields Braelyn Buffalo Flats Duncan Village West Bank Beacon Bay Nahoon Gonubie Mdantsane Qonce (King William's Town)

Gately · East London

Car giving you trouble? Let’s fix it.

Book online in two minutes, send a WhatsApp or give us a call. We diagnose properly, quote in writing and only start once you approve.

Dube Autobody

Typically replies quickly

Hi there 👋 Warning light on, strange noise or service due? Send us a WhatsApp – a photo of the dash or your licence disc helps us help you faster.

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