Gates Australia Automotive Parts Gates designed and produced the world’s first V-belt. And that started it all. Today, Gates are the largest manufacturer of V-belts, timing belts, and serpentine belts as well as a leading provider of automotive hoses and more. Working with virtually every original equipment manufacturer worldwide to design products for new vehicles as they are being developed. These strong relationships together with our commitment to continuous innovation enable Gates to offer a complete line of OE quality belt and hose replacement products for the automotive aftermarket. Gates also provides accessories including water pumps, belt tensioners, pulleys and sprockets, power steering hose/tubing assemblies, and more. Gates automotive parts are as good as the original, or better.