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
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
July 7, 2025
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
June 30, 2025
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
June 23, 2025
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More