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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
72
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
98
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
96
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
73

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Customers hired Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier for 8 kinds of job.

Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier for electrical

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ 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: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”: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.#58 / 280
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 14 Google reviews tagged “Electrical”

BradleyLocal Guide · 119 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★★★★★

There really is no such thing as "inexpensive" quality automobile repair in Seattle in the post-COVID era, but that said, the team at Budd & Company is unmatched in terms of knowledge/expertise *and* friendliness. (And hey, I first moved here in 1980!!)

Reasonable priceElectricalVehicle InspectionBattery
Sally11 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Easy to make an appt. Car returned quickly. Keeps my 2013 Scion xD running very well. Knowledgeable and friendly. Won't go anywhere else. Been going there for over 20 years- 5 cars in!

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectrical
Nova1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

These guys know what customer service is all about. The two in the office chatted me up about a new burger place I have to try out, which was nice to pass the time. They were quick, kind and threw in a much appreciated bonus! I couldn’t ask for more and I’ll definitely be back for any car needs in the future 🙌🫶

Great priceElectrical
DavidLocal Guide · 23 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Budd & Co have done repair and maintenance on several of my families vehicles in the past few years. Most recently they did a brake service on my car as well as tracked down a rain leak that was soaking my carpets. And when my daughter's car was stolen recently they did the repairs to get her back on the road. All…

Reasonable priceElectrical repairElectricalBrakes
Matthew1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Great service and an even better staff. Hands down the most reliable repair shop. They’ll always get you set up right and efficiently.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectricalVehicle Inspection
Benjimen5 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

These guys are the only place I trust with my older car. If they can’t find the part they can install it when I find it. Great guys!

Auto body & trim repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement
Joanne7 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Excellent staff and great care and service of our cars

BrakesElectricalEngine repair
Pat9 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★★★★★

I only interacted with Michael at the shop. I called on a Saturday morning when they were not open and Michael called me back at 8 o’clock on Monday morning to set up a time to replace my catalytic converter that was stolen. The appointment was set up quickly for the next day. It turned out that the technician was…

Auto exhaust system repairAuto exhaust system replacementElectrical
Madeleine5 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. · Edited 4 years ago★★★★★

Always straightforward and reasonable! My go to for general maintenance

BatteryBrakesElectrical+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Dave6 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 years ago★★★★★

Efficient. Professional. Delivered on their promise. Good organization.

Electrical+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Michael4 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 years ago★★★★★

I have taken my car to Budd & Co for repairs for a few years now and have always been pleased with their honest, efficient and professional service. Many years ago, as I was passing the repair shop, a technician waved me in due to a visible low tire. He took care if it and I was on my way. In my recent visit,…

BatteryElectricalAuto engine diagnostic+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
TyRona1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Electrical
Colin7 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceElectricalBrakesOil change
koushik4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto maintenanceBatteryElectrical

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