In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
September 14, 2025
It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
September 8, 2025
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
What You Need to Know from Your Budd & Company Automotive Service Advisor
September 1, 2025
Seattle drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
August 25, 2025
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
August 18, 2025
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
August 11, 2025
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
August 4, 2025
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
July 28, 2025
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
How Does Budd & Company Automotive Know What to Recommend?
July 21, 2025
When you drop your vehicle off at Budd & Company Automotive in Seattle, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Budd & Company Automotive professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Seattle service center will... More
Automotive Tips from Budd & Company Automotive: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
July 14, 2025
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Seattle drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expen... More