Full service preventative maintenance & auto repair center

General Info

Rudes Auto Repair Service is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center. Rudes Auto Repair Service has been performing high quality, guaranteed auto, SUV, and truck repairs in the Bellingham area since 1989. We service and repair all imported and domestic cars and trucks. Bring in your imported and domestic auto, SUV, or pickup today with complete confidence that your auto will be serviced or repaired correctly the first time. Don't be worried about the factory warranty on your new car! We have the staff, skills, training, and equipment necessary to perform all required maintenance on your new car or truck while maintaining your warranty. We are the preferred alternative to the dealership for all scheduled maintenance of your personal car or truck, as well as your fleet vehicles. Auto Repair Auto Maintenance Brakes Clutches Transmissions Warranty Service Alternators Batteries || Preventive Maintenance Courtesy of the Automotive Service Association and Rude's Auto According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect. The following simple and inexpensive preventive checks will greatly extend the life of the vehicle, ensure safer operation and even benefit the environment. Always consult your owner's manual for individual service schedules because maintenance requirements vary by manufacturer.

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Regular Hours:

Mon - Fri	7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun	Closed

Contact Info

Phone:

Main - 360-671-2181

Address:

1918 Iowa St Ste 101 Bellingham, WA 98229

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Link:

http://www.rudesautorepair.com

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Bliss

11/13/12

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6 Reviews0

5.0

Bob Rude is the last honest mechanic

Rudes Auto is the best repair shop in Bellingham and Whatcom County. We have been taking our car to them for 5 yearsand they are always the best and fairest, price wise around. Other shops wanted $300 to $400 to fix my thermostat a $20 item... and about 1 hour to fix.Rudes fixed it for $72.00 total, they also fixed some other small items for free, a light was out and they replaced my wiper blades, FOR FREE...It does not get better than thisRick and Loni

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Bliss

11/13/12

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6 Reviews0

5.0

Bob Rude is the last honest mechanic

Rudes Auto is the best repair shop in Bellingham and Whatcom County. We have been taking our car to them for 5 yearsand they are always the best and fairest, price wise around. Other shops wanted $300 to $400 to fix my thermostat a $20 item... and about 1 hour to fix.Rudes fixed it for $72.00 total, they also fixed some other small items for free, a light was out and they replaced my wiper blades, FOR FREE...It does not get better than thisRick and Loni

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Bliss

11/13/12

Provided by DexKnows

6 Reviews0

5.0

Bob Rude is the last honest mechanic

Rudes Auto is the best repair shop in Bellingham and Whatcom County. We have been taking our car to them for 5 yearsand they are always the best and fairest, price wise around. Other shops wanted $300 to $400 to fix my thermostat a $20 item... and about 1 hour to fix.Rudes fixed it for $72.00 total, they also fixed some other small items for free, a light was out and they replaced my wiper blades, FOR FREE...It does not get better than thisRick and Loni

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05/25/12

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4 Reviews0

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Although Rude's Auto seemed prompt and helpful at first, I was so dismayed when picking up my car that I felt like going home and crying after spending $700 to install a new radiator, repair oil leaks, and turbo hose. Upon picking up my vehicle, I started the engine and was immediately shocked to hear a loud clanging noise that was NOT there before. The car was idlying very roughly, felt like the engine would die any minute and had an obvious miss, this was NOT the case when I dropped it off for a new radiator. When I asked him about the noise and rough idle I got a crappy response that it must have been like that when I brought it in. It was idlying smoothly before they repaired the radiator. If they had taken the car for a test drive before and after he would have noticed this! (poor work ethic)I called to inquire a third time because I was so upset, hoping he would follow up with my complaint and he gave me the run around and that I would need to fix an exhaust leak... "maybe the manifold for another $300 or $400 dollars...." being so vague, he doesn't even know where the exhaust leak is...didn't follow up with a smoke test, just suggested the exhaust manifold for another $300 or $400 and also should get a tune up for $250 or $300 more! Seems like the just want to soak me for more money! Absolutely no interest in doing the right thing (which would be to take it for a test drive to see what I am complaining about). They WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for their work even after I verbally complained several times. There's no way I'd ever go back!

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05/25/12

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4 Reviews0

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Got Taken Advantage of...

Although Rude's Auto seemed prompt and helpful at first, I was so dismayed when picking up my car that I felt like going home and crying after spending $700 to install a new radiator, repair oil leaks, and turbo hose. Upon picking up my vehicle, I started the engine and was immediately shocked to hear a loud clanging noise that was NOT there before. The car was idlying very roughly, felt like the engine would die any minute and had an obvious miss, this was NOT the case when I dropped it off for a new radiator. When I asked him about the noise and rough idle I got a crappy response that it must have been like that when I brought it in. It was idlying smoothly before they repaired the radiator. If they had taken the car for a test drive before and after he would have noticed this! (poor work ethic)I called to inquire a third time because I was so upset, hoping he would follow up with my complaint and he gave me the run around and that I would need to fix an exhaust leak... "maybe the manifold for another $300 or $400 dollars...." being so vague, he doesn't even know where the exhaust leak is...didn't follow up with a smoke test, just suggested the exhaust manifold for another $300 or $400 and also should get a tune up for $250 or $300 more! Seems like the just want to soak me for more money! Absolutely no interest in doing the right thing (which would be to take it for a test drive to see what I am complaining about). They WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for their work even after I verbally complained several times. There's no way I'd ever go back!

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alice

11/14/07

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2 Reviews0

5.0

great place to get your car worked on!

I've been taking my car to Rudes shop for years. i love the work that they do and i love the customer care they have. they even have a shuttle service in the mornings. i have never been unhappy with the work they have done! I recommend them to anyone who has a vehicle!

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