Hamilton automotive service
Honest care.
Family driven.
General automotive repair and preventative maintenance from a family-run neighbourhood shop. We treat your vehicle like our own and explain what it needs, and why.
What we do
Service for the
road ahead.
Upper Gage Garage is a general repair facility. Call the shop to discuss your vehicle and confirm service availability.
Oil changes
Routine oil and filter service to support engine performance and longevity.
Brake service
Inspection and repair recommendations focused on safe, reliable stopping.
Steering & suspension
Care for ball joints and other steering and ride-control components.
Tune-ups
Maintenance suited to your vehicle and driving conditions.
Tire service
Rotations, seasonal changeovers, steel rims and tire storage.
Vehicle checkovers
Practical inspections for seasonal changes, salt, cold and potholes.
Family run.Customer focused.
Meet the family
Three familiar faces.
One trusted shop.
Owner Jamie Straughan runs Upper Gage Garage with his two sons, Ryan and Connor. The family approach is simple: provide straightforward advice, explain recommended work, and take good care of every vehicle that comes through the doors.
Jamie StraughanOwner
RyanFamily team
ConnorFamily team
The Upper Gage promise
Straight talk.
Quality care.
A service philosophy built around clear explanations, safety, maintenance and upfront communication.
Clear recommendations
Understand why work is recommended before deciding.
Only what is needed
Recommendations centred on safety and responsible maintenance.
Upfront communication
If a repair is outside the shop's comfort zone, the team will say so.
Preventative maintenance
Protect the drive.
Extend the life.
Regular maintenance supports safety, reliability, drivability, comfort and vehicle longevity. The right schedule depends on the vehicle and how it is used.
Short or frequent trips
Hot or cold conditions
Salted or dusty roads
Stop-and-go driving
Long-distance cruising
Towing or heavy loads
Maintenance
keeps you
moving
keeps you
moving
Visit the shop
451 Upper Gage Avenue
Hamilton, Ontario L8V 4J2
South-east corner of Upper Gage and Queensdale
| Monday | 8:00–5:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:00–5:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:00–5:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00–5:00 |
| Friday | 8:00–1:00 |
| Weekend | Closed |