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Bud's Automotive Ctr

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1060 E 6th St
Beaumont, CA 92223

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(951) 845-4673
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Bud's Automotive Ctr - Beaumont, CA
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Best

I brought my car in here for a service and I am happy I did it because the guys where very helpful and did everything under a great price!

Worst

Ripoff I was traveling from Lancaster, CA and my truck started over heating. I could barely do 55 and the temperature would climb. If I went up a hill, the temperature would c...

Editorial review from Citysearch 8/16/2012

I brought my car in here for a service and I am happy I did it because the guys where very helpful and did everything under a great price! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 7/11/2012

Your services are wonderful, I passed my cars smog with you and I am so happy I could go to the DMV and get the my registration done. Thanks a lot for the rapid service! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 6/29/2012

Continuously provide me with great service. They communicate, so that I absolutely know what is going on and give great tips to extend the life and time in between maintenance trips.\r more

nice 5/8/2012

Could not ask for a better place to get service done on your car. I been coming here many years and have referred them to many people no one has ever made a complaint. Come here if you want a good job done on your car. more

Best Around 4/25/2012

Bud's Auto Service is the best auto shop around. I have been coming here for years, and they are very consistent with their work, speed and prices. more

I trust these guys 4/19/2012

As far as mechanics go, I trust these guys. I've come a few times now and have nothing but great things to say. Their consistency speaks for itself. more

Happy With The Service 4/2/2012

Everything went smoothly. I got my brakes replaced and I was charged correctly. I am extremely happy with the service I was provided. more

Great Job 3/20/2012

The work is always quality there. There are no shortcuts on anything. He takes pride in the work he does, and he hires help that also takes pride in their work. He wants to make sure it is fixed right so that the customer doesn't have to leave, and then come back again when it is broken. I have never had to bring something back for a return visit. more

Thanks! 3/12/2012

We began taking our cars to Buds Automotive in 1996 and never looked back. After my husband passed in 1997, it was good to know that I had a place to take my car knowing that I would be given the very best service at a completely fair price. When my 03 Camry engine blew, Joe, one of Glen's mechanic's brought it back to life. Glen worked out the finances with me and my Camry still runs great. I recommend Bud's Automotive to everyone. Glen is very caring, he listens, and he is a wonderful example of great customer service! Thanks to all of you! more

Awesome Shop 3/8/2012

One time I brought the vehicle in for an oil change, and he noticed something that needed to be replaced in the suspension. A lot of shops will tell you that things are wrong, but don't let you look. Glen brought me out and pointed out what was wrong with the vehicle. It was great. I would never have known something was wrong. I can see that he goes out of his way to make his customers happy. more

Understanding and Fair 3/6/2012

Glen, at Bud's Automotive Service, works with his customers a lot. He worked with me and let me make payments for the work on my car. He is good about taking care of people, especially in this economy. When I had my car repaired most recently I didn't have all the money, so he let me pay half of it right away, and half later. more

One of the Best 12/13/2011

One of the best auto shop's I've dealt with in my life time. The customer service is professional and courteous. The work is thorough, quick, dependable, and honest. What more can you ask for?! Thank you! I'll see you guys next time. more

Well trained mechanics! 12/1/2011

Bud's auto service has very helpful mechanics. They seem well trained and professional. I trust their decisions and have always been taken care of. I'll be back for my scheduled oil change! more

thank you! 11/18/2011

Seems like customer service is their number one goal. Very thorough and informative every time I come here. I always recommend! more

great guys 11/7/2011

Very friendly on the phone and informative as well. I was kept in constant contact and notified of all problems, as well as changes in service. Very trustworthy mechanics. more

Rip Off!!! 9/22/2011

Ripoff I was traveling from Lancaster, CA and my truck started over heating. I could barely do 55 and the temperature would climb. If I went up a hill, the temperature would climb. I pulled into a rest area, called AAA and was referred to Bud's Automotive. It was 3:30pm on a Thursday afternoon and I was traveling East on I-10 to Florence, Az. I called ahead using a telephone number given to me by AAA and explained the situation. I was given directions and made it to the shop. I explained the symptoms and almost immediately was told that it sounded like a blown head gasket or cracked heads. They allowed the truck to cool off for a bit and performed a ""block test"". They stepped back inside the office where I waited and exclaimed they were correct. I was given an estimate for repairs totaling $2180.88. I was told that the estimate was on the ""high"" side. I was told they would remove the heads, send them to the machine shop early the next morning. I was told if the heads weren't cracked, it wouldn't be quite so much. I was told they could have the heads back, reinstalled and I could be on my way by Saturday morning at the latest. Feeling I had no choice, I told them to begin repairs. I called Enterprise Car rental and was picked up at their shop. I rented a car ($58.76) and found a cheap motel (54.99) for the night. The next morning, approximately 11am on Friday, I went back to the shop to check on the progress. My truck was in a bay, but appeared that nothing had been done. I asked one of the mechanics why they hadn't started yet and how were they gonna get me out by the next day (Saturday) if they hadn't started work on it yet. He replied saying ""Tomorrow?"" That truck won't be ready until Wednesday or Thursday of next week"". I said ""no, I was told Saturday morning"". He said, pointing to the guy that wrote up teh estimate, ""He looked up the wrong engine. The engine he looked up only takes 10 hours or so labor, your engine takes 30 hours"" (triple the labor costs??? I'm wondering). ""It won't be ready till next week."" At this point, I could smell ripoff, so I told them to just make sure the liquids were topped off, pull it out of the bay and I would pay them what I owed them so far. I ended up paying $45.50 for the ""block test"". With the liquids topped off, I got back on the interstate and drove the entire trip to my home (360 miles) at an average speed of 80 - 85 mph without the temperature gage moving at all. Odd huh? I thought so too. I arrived home late Friday evening. On Saturday morning, I took my truck to the Ford dealership in Casa Grande, AZ. I explained the situation to the service manager. He had them perform a block test also and told me there was absolutely nothing wrong with my heads or head gaskets. Further investigation revealed a ""coolant seepage from thermostat housing around temp sensor"". Replaced the temp sensor and thermostat housing (for a total of $703.93) in less than 3 hours from start to completion. I do not feel like this was a misdiagnosis. I feel like Bud's was attempting to take advantage of me, knowing I was 400 miles away from home and stranded. I think if I had given them the opportunity, they would have done so. I also feel like they were going to try to dig a little deeper and try to get more by saying they misquoted the estimate. Still haven't figured out what IDK is. It's listed under parts of the estimate and totals $500.00... (I Don't Know?) I am attempting to work through AAA to have Bud's removed from their approved dealer list, am complaining to the BBB of California and will post a bad review on every site I can find. I am also considering a civil suit for fraudulent practices. There is no place for businesses like this and I will insure I do my part to let people know what my experience was like. After that, well... you're on you own if you want to do business here. more

Wonderful! 7/8/2011

Bud's Automotive Service has been wonderful. They fixed our air conditioner the last time when we were in, and the did the smog too. Everything they've done for us has been by the book, and we are very happy with them. Everything has been just fine, and Glen has been a wonderful person to us. Luther and Marie Little more

Never a single complaint. 6/13/2011

I have dealt with Glen at Bud's Automotive Service a number of times. He has sold some vehicles that I was trying to liquidate out of my business, and that was a satisfying and successful experience. He is a good salesman, and has been very good with me. I have also used Bud's Automotive for major repairs to my vehicles over the years. They work is superior and the prices are fair. Everything is done in a timely manner, and I'm always totally happy with the results. With all the trips I've made to Bud's Automotive, I've noticed that Glen knows everyone who comes in the door by name. This is because they are all repeat customers. I have never heard a single complaint, because Glen is simply a great guy to do business with. Terry Cook more

great shop 6/9/2011

i was traveling thru beaumont when my car overheated. i had it towed to buds and it was late saturday afternoon.they had told me that they close at 2pm. i thought i was stuck in this town until monday. they ended up staying late to get my car fixed so i could get back on the road that night. thank you for going out of your way to help me. more

They won't gouge you, and they will go the extra mile. 5/9/2011

I have already recommended Bud's Automotive, and here's why: basically, Bud's doesn't try to price gouge you. They give you some options, like what they can do and what you need to do. They also implement an email reminder system so you don't forget to think about what needs to get done on your car. The other things is if something is wrong with your car when they're done with it, they'll fix it without blinking and eye. They go the extra mile too. When they were working on my truck, they told me that they had come across a brand new wood steering wheel, and they offered to replace my old one at no extra cost. Ray Curtis more
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  • Our fully trained, ASE Master certified technicians provide sophisticated, professional, and highly technical auto repair and automotive maintenance services, using state-of-the-art computer diagnostic equipment.

    Services from routine maintenance to major repairs, you can trust your car or truck to Bud's Automotive Customer Care, Bud's Automotive prides itself on providing the best customer care and highest quality work available anywhere.

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  • Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sa 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Visa, American Express
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