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Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%73+5.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE

Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier

Seattle, WA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #479Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 622 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 1,119 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier is better than 77% of auto repair shops.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier is better than 72% of auto repair shops.B
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier is better than 98% of auto repair shops.A
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier is better than 96% of auto repair shops.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier is better than 91% of auto repair shops.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier is better than 73% of auto repair shops.B
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Customers hired Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier for 8 kinds of job.

Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier for air conditioning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Air conditioning”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#72 / 285
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Air conditioning”

BarbaraLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Flawless transaction. Even with having to get parts in, my car was serviced and repaired in one day. I’m quite happy with this work.

Reasonable priceBrakesAir conditioningAuto maintenance
Courtney2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

i LOVE budd & co! they always get me in ! even next day! always helpful & honest! highly recommend!!!!

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementAuto engine diagnosticA/C installation & repair
ErinLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Great price, great customer service! Fixed my climate control unit for $200 less than Midas quoted me and did a complimentary ac recharge. Everyone working there is very friendly and helpful, and their pricing is very transparent. Aaron and Alejandro were particularly helpful. Highly recommend!

Reasonable priceA/C installation & repairAir conditioningOil change
Jeff2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Very friendly and professional. Clean and comfortable waiting area. Fast and efficient service.

Great priceAir conditioningOil change
Zachary8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

I took my Subaru Forester in for an AC repair. The quote came quickly, was detailed and clear, and the price competitive. This isn’t the cheapest shop you can find but I fee It has the best quality of service for the price point. Definitely wonderful value. The staff were all helpful and great to chat to. Would definitely recommend.

Reasonable priceA/C installation & repairAir conditioningAuto maintenance
M8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Great service! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and services are reasonably priced, . I highly recommend Budd's to anyone in the area who needs a honest automotive services shop at a reasonable prices.

Great priceAir conditioning
Marcus1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Great staff! The front office staff were on top of all issue and very communicative up front, no going back and forth and we’re just giving straight honest opinions and options. They helped me get my 2010 Nissan SUV back up and running with 4 brand new brakes and A/C repair within 2 days! Granted, I do not drive my…

Reasonable priceBrakesA/C installation & repairAir conditioning
a8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Will be my first choice in the future! My car completely lost power at a red light, had to get an emergency tow to the nearest mechanic. The guys at Budds were a huge help, with really fast inspection and working with me as I worked out payment. Got an alternator/belt tensioner/serpentine replacement which on my car…

Great priceElectrical repairVehicle InspectionAir conditioning
Bradley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Fantastic service. Quick, professional and kind. I’ve been here 3 times now and the team has always been terrific. This isn’t even close to my house but I’ll happily make the trip to stay loyal. Not often can you trust mechanics completely. I do with Budd & Co

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresBrakes
Alli9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Got a great deal on AC refresher, and they got it working in no time!

Great priceA/C installation & repairAir conditioning
Ronald2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Great service, I feel I can trust their work and their pricing. They have done various different work on my Chevy truck over many years. I can recommend these guys

A/C installation & repairAuto A/C rechargeAuto A/C replacement
ToreyLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Got my ac compressor done in one day. Good communication

A/C installation & repairAir conditioning

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