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 tires
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Great service, next day turnaround
I had such a great experience with Budd & Co. today! I got a nail in my tire and happened to be nearby, so I called to see if they could help with a quick tire repair. They told me to pull in, and Dell helped me fix the tire within literally 5 minutes. What really surprised me was that they did it as a courtesy and…
The service was fast, the staff was friendly and helpful, and they had me back out on the road the next day. 10/10, no notes.
Friendly, helpful staff, excellent work and reasonable prices. They frequently replace key batteries and check and repair tires at no cost. I highly recommend them for car service and repairs.
People there are extremely helpful and nice, I got the complimentary rides to work and back, replaced my tire the same day, and they are extremely nice and patient to explain what happened with the tire. I even noticed my interior screens were cleaned too.
Awesome service! They went to the trouble of going to the Volvo dealership (twice!) to get new tire locks for our car at no additional charge. Super friendly! Shout out to Alejandro, Aaron and the whole crew!
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…
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.
Dell helped me a lot. Greatly appreciated
I had a flat tire and i got towed into the shop. I was out 10 or 15 minutes later and wasn’t charged for the patch. Everyone there was super nice too!!
Excellent place, fun stuff, nice reading material and extremely generous (:
I love this place. Everyone is so happy and helpful! Thank you for doing what you do and making it look easy. Highly recommended
I had a leak in one of my tires and walked in to have it checked. Got it patched up and ready to go within 15 minutes. Best of all, they did this free of charge. I live close to this business and it was my first time bringing my car in. My experience was top notch and I think I’ll start bringing my car in for all…
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
I have taken my Subaru forester here several time and the crew here is really friendly and they get things done quickly!!
Service was done reasonably quickly. After they finished since it was raining it would have been nice if the van could have been ready to drive off at one of the bay doors. They have several with plenty of space. Instead it was parked down the street and I had to walk around outside and inside around the…
Unfortunately very mixed first-time-customer experience. Came in for swapping winter tires. Good: - Good resting area with snacks and drinks - power washed my summer tires and wrapped them up before loading into my car Bad: - Tire mounted to the wrong rims and installed on the wrong axles (car has a staggered…
Have you seen those curbs in downtown Seattle that jut out onto the road? (Yesler & James) On a dark, rainy, morning and with a single lane half blocked with cones- as I turned my sedan and drove straight over that curb and blew out my front and back passenger tires immediately! So 7am. I call AAA, I have to select…
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!
Super service 👍🏻
Great service. I'm happy I did my research and came to this shop because their customer service is as great as the rest of these reviews say. Definitely going to be my new go-to!
Excellent service, thank you!
As always a professionally sound repair. So appreciate you all but thank you for 1. Taking my car with short notice and 2. For discounting the cost of wheel sensors.
great service and very communication forward.
Great service: all the service reps were very thorough, helpful and great communicators, especially Anthony
Fit me in last minute on a Friday evening for a tire repair. Anthony took my call, encouraged me to come in even though it was closing time, and he and the crew got my tire plugged in no time. Very appreciative of them!
I had a tire blowout and brought my car in for new tires and to check for damage. Anthony was very helpful explaining things since I'm not a car person at all. I never felt pressured or up-sold. They are super honest about needed versus recommended repairs. They even gave it a quick wash and got rid of some bird poop on the hood! I'm definitely going back!
I have been going to Budd for my car needs since about 1988. So friendly, trustworthy, skilled, & reliable!!!
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.
I’ve had great experiences at Budd & Company Automotive! I had to have my tires replaced unexpectedly and I was able to schedule an appointment for the next business day. I have also had an oil change here and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful, especially if you tend to have a lot of questions :) I’m happy to…
This place is great! I trust them and they have done right for me for over 10 years
Fantastic. Great work and staff. So friendly, honest, reasonable. Definitely 5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Excellent staff and great care and service of our cars
They were friendly, helpful, and timely. They did a great job. I had a flat spare that they patched at the same time I got my oil changed. I had a few questions about a possible oil leak that I’ve been trying to fix and they were great on that front as well.
Been bringing my cars here ever since moving to Seattle. Great communication, clear outline of work being done and scheduling, and fair pricing that I’ve never had to question!
Super fast service and nice staff.
Always straightforward and reasonable! My go to for general maintenance
I came to Budd & Co because I saw a referral in our neighborhood social media. The communication of the staff was top notch. Even though I didn't know what was wrong with my car, they were able to understand what I was trying to ask about and explain the work in a way I could understand, and they were friendly and…
I had a flat tire less than half a mile from Budd & Company. I pulled over and tried changing into the spare, but the lug nuts had been tightened too much. Nothing seemed to work. I called Budd & Company because they were the closest auto repair shop. Mike - the owner was very helpful, asked me to drive over, took…
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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 | — |





