How 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.77SCOREBudd & 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.
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Customers hired Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier for 8 kinds of job.
Budd & Company Automotive - Rainier for general repairs & maintenance
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they were fast and professional with their service and inspections, provided a detailed estimate of work, and kept me informed of the repairs process / were accommodating to my insurance estimator
VERY fast and friendly service! free coffee and treats! lots of parking space. very informative as well and they're great with prioritizing auto needs and assisting with payment. i didnt need to worry about a thing. i will definitely be going back😎
Budds has always been a great place to take my car, good customer service, convenient location and fast turn around.
I wanted to share my experience with Budd & Co. from my visit in August. I had been a longtime customer of Greg’s Japanese Motor, so making the transition to a new shop was important to me. My experience started off a little rocky with some confusion about my appointment, but the district manager stepped in and got…
Everyone was great, including the nice young man helping with parking.
I’ve been bringing my BMW to Budd & Company Automotive on Rainier Ave for the past several years, and I’ve always had a great experience. The service has consistently been reliable, honest and high quality. Brian has been especially incredible to work with. He’s always helpful, responsive and takes the time to make…
I own a 2014 car, and at that age, things pop up. I can count on Budd’s regular servicing to maintain my vehicle and catch any issues before they become a real problem. Would and have recommended them to others
Budd's is my local, really effective, auto repair shop. I feel confident about the diagnostics, quality and pricing.
Excellent customer service. Good timely communication. Upbeat and kind. And, the car is running great!
Superb service, knowledgeable staff, and trustworthiness are hallmarks of my many years using Budd and Co. to take care of my vehicle. Thank you Brian, Tara, and all the staff!
Always honest and dependable. Big fan.
Friendly, professional, easy to schedule, explained well and listened giving me choices, and they washed my car
Budd & Company repaired wire damage to my car caused by rats, and were great with communication! Prices seemed very reasonable, but the staff themselves are the real stars here. Everyone I chatted with was exceedingly kind and helpful, and I will certainly be coming back if I need any assistance in the future!
They were kind efficient and cost conscious. They also kept me informed of everything. I can’t recommend them enough.
Always great customer service and communication. These folks do quality work in a timely manner at a totally fair price. I highly recommend them.
I would like to say thank you so much to Budd and Company on Rainer avenue!! I took my truck in because it was time for an oil change!! Well there were other things that need attention so they took care of that!! Now my truck feels and run like brand new!! With all the fixings that was done I don’t have to go back…
While getting an oil change Jimmy noticed a problem with the radiator. After explaining it to me we decided the radio needed to be replaced. They scheduled the job 24 hours after the decision and my old Toyota is now in good shape. The work gets done well & efficiently. Jimmy is great at explaining issues, listens…
I’m very satisfied and impressed with the service done with my car. The staff esp Alejandro was very helpful honest and very knowledgeable. Thank you !
I have been taking my vehicles in for service since 1997. Always friendly and fast service and at a reasonable price! I have never felt "taken" by them... always felt cared for by Budd and Company. They ROCK!!
They were patient with my lack of knowledge and were willing to work within my budget. They were communicative throughout the entire process and sufficiently answered any questions I had. Repairs were done in a timely manner and I felt I was valued as a customer. Would definitely go to them again in the future and recommend their services.
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!
Went in with my Tacoma for a 100,000 miles check up, and I am so glad I did. They started with an oil change to also assess the state of the vehicle. Within a couple of hours, I had a full inspection and recommendation report with pictures, explanations, and coded urgency for each repair. Very clear and easy to…
thx Greg fast and great service
I have taken my Subaru forester here several time and the crew here is really friendly and they get things done quickly!!
They identified an issue with my car that was under warranty and called my dealer to confirm it. I’ll be back!
I had a great experience taking I my old Subaru. I was moving within a week of when I called them(middle of the holidays) and they went the extra mile to find the part I needed before I moved. Everyone was very nice and professional, and they stayed late to ensure the timeline they said. Would use them again and recommend.
Absolutely the best service! I'll never go anywhere else.
Great work and distinguished customer service! I've driven my car in on an emergency basis and work was done that day. I've referred my employer fleet repairs to them.
Honestly the best repair service in Seattle. They've been caring for my old 98 Cherokee for ages and through 3 owners, the service has been stellar. Ten stars!
We were very pleased with the service and the results. Thank you BUDDS
speedy and they got the good vibes
Very customer service oriented. Seem to be reasonably priced. An issue was found with my car and they lent me a vehicle at no charge so I wouldn’t have to sit in the shop all morning
Great service and an even better staff. Hands down the most reliable repair shop. They’ll always get you set up right and efficiently.
Super friendly staff, accommodated me despite the fact that I wasn’t on time, quickly diagnosed and fixed a kind of obscure problem, ended up charging me less than their original estimate, and left a cute little treat for me when I got my car back. I feel very lucky to discover that I live so close to this place and…
These guys are really good friendly staff..Great customer service. Car runs great 👍 told me what I needed and took care of me.. highly recommended 🔥Thx again bud.
I love Budd's! In addition to excellent service, the staff provide friendly, truly respectful, transparent information about what is needed, and can help prioritize repairs for folks like me who need to triage expensive repairs. I've been trusting Budd's with my cars over 40 years; so glad they are still here for us.
I am never disappointed with Excellence! Great service. Quality work/timely/professional/friendly and reassuring customer care. very happy with my Great Service.
My moms car's TPMS light came on while boarding the Bainbridge ferry. Since we weren't sure how low the tires actually were, and had a medical appointment downtown I called Budds. The guy who answered the phone was so nice. Told us to come by and they would help us. I found Budds easily on Rainier Ave an awesome old…
Im so happy to have found Budd & Co! Excellent service, solid prices, great work. The team there couldn’t be nicer and my car is back running like it should be.
Budd & Co. are thorough when they do mechanical work. Each time I’ve had a concern, they find the underlying issue and the car drives better than before. Friendly team and great service!
The communication I had with the folks at Budd & Co was by far the best I've ever had with a mechanic. They were prompt, clear and allowed me to approve every repair individually. The pricing was clear and immediately presented. In addition they have a good sense of humor which is icing on the cake. I will be a…
I've been to Budd & Co. twice. This week was not their best performance. As part of a $2900 in services including oil change, timing belt, spark plug change, and control arm replacement I had them do "battery service" since I was due for a new one. They left the cable and new battery covered in corrosion dust. And…
Great repair shop! Knowledgeable, fast, reliable and fair pricing. Repair shop for life.
I was so happy to discover Budd’s! The whole experience was very helpful. Bryan, up front, was an excellent communicator and I appreciated the honest feedback concerning the issue my car was facing. Service was done in a timely manner, and we are very satisfied. I would definitely come back again and recommend…
After visiting two other auto repair shops who were unable to diagnose and fix the problem, I went to Budd & Co. It took awhile but Perfecto, the mechanic on the job, was able to connect two seemingly unrelated problems and figure out that they WERE related and finally diagnose and fix it. Anthony, the service…
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!
Friendly, quick and affordable. Highly recommend
Better than the factory service I used for years. Thanks much!
I have owned my 72 cheverolet Truck for 12 years. During that time, I have always have had issues with my front end steering. I have taken it in for alignment 4 times to different shops and been given clean bills of health. And after paying for new sterring box, new shocks and a multitude of other assorted parts…
New Review guys. Brought my 2018 Ford Escape in for SPA day. You know…pampering of the vehicle. You know a little lube job, new break pads, check fluids and oil change. My car loved the tire rotation. Budd and company are the “hawks” in Seahawk of professionals. Trust all my work with em.
Awesome ! Always happy with the work performed & your customer service! Budd & Co have serviced 5 of our cars & we would never think of going anywhere else! Caring, courteous, and quality work. I recommend Budd & Co to all my friends & co-workers.
I have been going to Budd for my car needs since about 1988. So friendly, trustworthy, skilled, & reliable!!!
Everyone was great 👍
We have been taking our truck to Budd&Co for 16 yrs and they never disappoint us. They are very professional and always upfront with what needs to be repaired. Our truck had to be towed in recently and they were able to get to it almost immediately. Very pleased that they went the extra mile to get us back on the road again.
These guys are no muss no fuss.great service and they get the work done fast.
As usual Buds did a great job in a very timely manner.
I trust them completely for all my car maintenance. I cheated on them once with Jiffy Lube in ‘19 and still regret it. Thankfully Budd & Co took me back.
Mike and the team were just great--they were fast, professional, and easy to communicate with. The tow-truck driver said these guys were great, the uber driver who brought me home said these guys were great... and I wasn't disappointed; they lived up to their reputation. Thanks, friends! You saved my bacon and are just the best!
Fast reliable service. Really appreciate theses guys work
Budd & Company Automotive went above and beyond in its service to my vehicle. In fact, they didn't go an extra mile in their service of my vehicle, but 1,000 miles! The people at Budd & Company Automotive are HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY, RELIABLE, REASONABLE, and AFFORDABLE in the service they provide their customers.…
Had a really great first experience with Budd & Co. Will certainly use them next time. Really friendly people and quick service. They only performed the work that was necessary and they were honest about the work that wasn't. Thanks Budd & Co!
Very professional and experienced in his field. I highly recommend. Honest and fast work
Mike and team are honest and very fair. I never feel like I am not in the loop.takes care of us and my car
Honest guys, great shop.
Mike and his crew are awesome. Their customer service was what sold me first. They are now the only place I take my vehicle. I had an issue a few weeks ago which required them to have to have my car longer than I preferred. I could have chosen to find another place that could have completed the work faster but I…
I've been taking my Toyota truck to Mike and his gang at Budd and Co for many years now. They always get me in quickly and communicate well and often. They are generous with good advice and recommendations and I trust them to keep me safely on the road.
My experience with Budd and Co. has always been very good. The most recent trip there was no exception. They were able to get my vehicle in within a couple days, then quickly diagnosed the suspension issue and ordered parts right away. The parts showed up as soon as possible after the three day weekend, they quickly…
This place is great! I trust them and they have done right for me for over 10 years
After having another local shop tell me I needed to spend over $3700 on preventive maintenance on my 2016 Subaru Outback, Budd's mechanic explained to me why what they were suggesting wasn't necessary. They charged me $138 for the maintenance I actually needed, let me know I will need new brakes within the next…
Great people, great service
I keep using Budd & Co because they are a no nonsense shop. Mike is friendly and courteous and gives you the facts.
I've brought my cars to Budd & Company twice, once to replace a side mirror and another time to do a 150k-mile check up. They were friendly, straightforward, very reasonably priced, and there was no upsell. I highly recommend them, and I'll definitely continue going to Budd & Company!
Great to work with and personable. They did a quality job
I’ve owned an automotive repair business in another state for more than 30 years so I’m aware of the general practices of most shops. Unfortunately I found myself in need of an auto repair facility to repair my sons car in the middle of us trying to move him to Arizona. Mike was more than accommodating and went way…
Quick turn around time and very communicative. Good price would recommend and will use again
I brought my vehicle in thinking I knew the issue causing a flat tire sound, but the team at Budd & Co. quickly diagnosed a more serious issue that could have made the car inoperable. They were able to turn around the fix within a few hours at a reasonable price, and now the car sounds like new.
Great guys. Good service. Overall very satisfied. They fixed up my old Blazer and have it running great!
Quick, excellent, friendly!
Budds always gives great service.
Great job done for my car! I will come for sure in future if I run into any new issue in my car that need fix up
Excellent customer service and quick automotive repair service. I felt confident with the work that they did to fix my old 1991 car. I appreciate the team!
Excellent service. This is the only place I will take my car!
Budd and Co. is 5 stars******+++ plus. They are reliable, fair and trustworthy. Not to mention swift. A true asset to Seattle. Do yourself a favor and take your car to them. Thank you very much Budd and Co.
I have been going to Budd’s for many years and never had a bad experience.
Mike and the team were responsive and attentive to what I needed. Didn’t push any services on me I didn’t feel like I needed.
I am a first time customer of Budd’s and couldn’t be happier with the service I received. I brought my car to them for: diagnosis of a battery problem, fixing non working electric windows, routine maintenance and asked them to check my breaks and a/c. They maxed my three criteria for a good auto repair place:…
Always straightforward and reasonable! My go to for general maintenance
I've been a customer at Budd and Co., because they are: Honest, Fast, Friendly, Reliable, Great Prices and they are knowledgeable about all aspect of my care needs. They take great care of my Honda CRV Thank you
Mike is great to work with! If anything goes wrong with our vehicles you get a straight answer with what's wrong and never have felt like I was getting the run around. I would recommend Budd & Company to anyone looking for an honest and reliable mechanic.
Budd & Co is my go-to for service in the south end where I live. I appreciate their friendly, effective, and professional service for my Jeep.
It is impossible to over state how wonderful Budd's is. We’ve been their customers for 27 years now and will go nowhere else.
Very professional, quality work and friendly atmosphere
Budd & Co has taken car of our old Ford since we got it and we couldn't be happier with the service and work.
Great service.
These guys are the best, hands down. They are extremely knowledgeable, and have the highest standards of quality and integrity. The most important thing is to be able to TRUST your mechanic and Mike and the guys earn that trust every day. If there’s an issue they fix it promptly and professionally. If I could give…
Neighborhood mechanic that we trust! My partner and I are unfortunately prone to car issues and Budd & Company always hook us up with a great deal and great service. They have done it all on our cars and we are always happy with the work. Mike is the mechanic we often are talking with and he is professional, kind,…
Mike at Budd & Co. was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Getting my car fixed is usually a stressful experience for me because I don't know very much about cars. Mike took the time to not only explain to me what was going on with my car, he also helped me identify my options in terms of next steps. I will…
Mike and the team at Budd's are professional, helpful, and caring. They diagnosed and took care of my overheating engine and I was ready to go within a day. Thank you!
Gouged me on price (3x avg price according to several sites' data) and held my vehicle for a day before they even looked at it. Service was fine which is why I wouldn't say 1 star, but I won't be back.
I took my car in for a second opinion after the dealership gave me a lengthy list of suggested repairs. Budd and Company was a lot more honest in their inspection and ended up saving me hundreds of dollars. Everyone I spoke to was professional, friendly, and very helpful. I'll be bringing my car here from now on.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 123 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 114 | — |
| Brakes | 65 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 50 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 43 | — |
| Tires | 43 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 38 | — |
| Electrical repair | 37 | — |