People, please don't bring your car to Bud's Tire Pros, especially the one on wood. I make a deal with Rich, the owner, to change my front brake pads for 159.99 for my Toyota Camry LE 2006. Instead of changing the front brake pads with the cost of brake pads only 30 for material, he just rotate and cleaning the rotors and charge my wife 159.99. That is cheating and lair. This is none ethical. read more

Bud's Tire Pros - Please don't take your care to this shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

Took my car in last week to get serviced they seemed really busy but they were able to get me out in a timely manner. Also great customer service. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Went here for an oil change and to check my brakes and it was reasonably priced and a very quick process no longer than a few hours! Overall a good experience and I would recommend! read more

Came to get new tires and Ricky V was very helpful. He has excellent customer service. I will definitely be coming back. If anyone needs tires come to Bud's Tire Pros you will be happy you did. Thank you Ricky! read more

Management was great and easy to work with. Work being performed was explained first.

Best car service you can ever receive! Honest, friendly, and affordable! What more can you ask for

Well, this was my first visit and there will be more. It started off with my inquires on the phone as I Googled and found the business. Ralph helped me on the phone and answered all my questions patiently (I had a lot). He told me I could get a shuttle ride back home if I dropped my car off and I did. That really caught my attention. Later when my car was all finished, I had an issue and spoke with Bob the owner. Bub helped to solve my concerns. I thought I would have to keep explaining my case but he agreed and then said he would pick me up to get my car. I was VERY impressed with Bub being of service to me when he could have gotten any of his workers to pick me up. BRAVO AND WELL DONE Bud's Tire Pros...you earned me as a new customer! Thank you again Ralph and Bud! I would give ten stars if I could!*********** read more

Bud's damaged my brand new wheels back in March, Bud took care of the situation and I felt comfortable taking my truck back, well took my truck back 2 weeks ago to get some new tires mounted and they scratched my wheels even worse than before. I even got different lug nuts and changed them before going back to Buds. I even gave them a socket I specifically bought with a plastic sleeve to protect from stratches, obviously they did not use it. Will find another tire place, plenty nearby... read more

Bud's Tire Pros - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

Have brought my car here for some issues due to MY negligence and they always get it fixed. Have had the same person helping me since day one, his name is jesse and always comes through when i need him! Your help is always appreciated! read more

I came in to get a leak in my tire fixed. The guy said it would be about an hour and a half wait. I couldn't wait that long. He said I could drop by tomorrow, and he asked what time I could be there and I said I'd drop by around 10. He said great. I came in at 10 today. They said it would take 2 hours because there were a bunch of people in front of me. I told them what they said yesterday and that didn't change anything. These people don't seem like jerks or anything, but I was dissatisfied with how it went and I will be going to other tire places in the future. read more

They have a friendly and helpful staff. Also the products are reasonably price and of quality. They finished on the first day which is awesome (2 tire exchange) because you know how it can go somewhere else. They've helped me with multiple types of vehicles, Caravan, 3500 Dodge Ram, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Tucson. Maybe a 67 mustang. But in saying this they provided service for each vehicle within a 24 hr time period. They're on it. I'm very happy and grateful because they secure my safety on the road. Thanks guys. read more

I've been taking my personal vehicle's and business vehicles to Bud's tires for over 5 years. They are extremely helpful even when they are super busy. Jesse has always been there for me when one of my vehicles needs anything. I highly recommend this company. read more

I went into Buds today for my regular oil change and I was greeted promptly with great customer service. I have been going to Buds Tire Pros on Wood Rd for years now and they are always nice and helpful as well as completing the work I need done in a timely fashion with reasonable costs. I am happy Buds customer and plan to continue to go to Buds Tire Pros on Wood Rd for any truck services I need. read more

First time here and was impressed with the quality of service. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their services. Even though they are extremely busy, they still kept thier cool and took care of business. I will be back here for my tire needs. They also have Veteran discount, just ask for it. read more

Dear Owner No your wrong or your salesman is an idiot. I clearly stated turning the rotors " resurfacing". I know you guys record your calls why don't you go back and relisten to the call and if I'm wrong I will apologize remove my review. Also your telling me you use genuine Toyota parts when you do work. I don't believe that I have seen numerous different auto part delivery vehicles show up at your place. read more

Last time I ever use Bud's. They wouldn't honor the road hazard warranty they sold me because the tires are back ordered. Why wouldn't they honor it on a comparable set of tires? Because they don't care about their customers. read more

I had an issue with a coolant leak and Bud's was able to get me in that same day. They were extremely patient with me and answered all my questions, explaining what needed replacement and why. I did my own do diligence and Bud's was right on with the repair needed and the pricing. They did not price gouge. I feel confident in saying this is an honest place to have work done on your vehicle. They sure won a new customer today in me! Thank you Bud's! read more

Took my Honda here for radiator repair and recieved exceptional service from every member of the team that I encountered. I'm not a "car person," but nobody made me feel uncomfortable. I spoke to more that 4 different team members by phone and in person, and each was kind, patient and helpful. They were able to get my repair done same day, which may not be everyone's experience but I was pleasantly surprised that they got it done so quickly. Will definitely bring my other vehicles here for service and consider making this my go-to shop. read more

Previous ownership I bought lifetime alignment. I called to verify before I took my car in to be aligned based on a family member's experience and being told they were no longer honoring lifetime alignment bought under Bud's. Was told via phone that as of November 15, they confirmed they were no longer honoring lifetime alignment. I will no longer be using this money hungry greedy establishment. I am filing a complaint with the Bureau of Automotive Repair. read more

Called about a tire issue (valve stem) and spoke to Jesse on the phone. He said I could bring my tire by and they could fix my issue. When I arrived, he quickly helped me out and I was on my way. Totally awesome service. read more

Had my car front end aligned great job very quick and professional have been going here for years and will continue to come back

I just picked up my car after a simple oil change and my check engine light came on. Probably something very simple they did but since I've had this car for about 2 years with no incidents and this is the first time seeing the light in this car, I'm just hoping not to hear "it isn't anything we did," because obviously, it is. Based on all the good reviews, I'm expecting to get this all cleared up tomorrow. Tomorrow came and it's just as I expected. I stopped by and they checked the car while I waited. The connection to the air filter was just loose, so I was in and out in about 5 minutes. This is the second car I've taken to Bud's. The first had several issues so I took it back to the dealer who sold it to me who took care of the work at wholesale cost since we've bought all our cars from him over the past 20 years, but his mechanic did confirm all the problems pointed out here. This time, I was told there were no mechanical issues but that the rear brakes would probably need to be replaced on my next visit, so just in case you're wondering, they don't magically find something wrong with your car every time you bring it in. Overall, I've been pretty happy with Bud's. They can take a while to get to your car but I'm guessing that's because they do a good job and have a lot of work. I have seen some complaints about pricing here and I guess they are probably in line with most chain stores like Goodyear or Firestone, which is why I use a different place for any major work. No offense to Bud's, they're convenient but they're not cheap. I'll pick up milk at a convenience store, but I won't do all my grocery shopping there. In response to Bud's comment, I do find them to be competitive in general and appreciate their price match, but when the repairs are up over $1,000, I have a place that tends to be the lowest because they are located in San Bernardino in a questionable neighborhood. I tend to go there because they have saved me hundreds of dollars in the past, but if Bud's will match their price, I'll definitely go with them. I'm all for not worrying about getting shot when I go pick up my car. read more

Came in to get a new tire which was 300 dollars after all the taxes , seems a bit expensive but I hit a pothole in the street the night before and needed a new tire asap. The customer service was okay and they got my tire put on in about a hour . But they didn't inform me that my rim was bent , instead they just put the new tire on letting me drive off. On my way home going about 30 mph on a street , I went over a dip in the street and my tire instantly went flat ! You would think they would let you know those things to save THEIR time and tires and to save YOUR time from having to come back ! read more

Warning: Unless you like your money being stolen, being talked down to and taken advantage of, and dealing with shady business practices DO NOT GO HERE!!! I needed two tires changed and a brake check/repair, simple. I called 5 whole days ahead saying I was going to bring my car in Saturday, as I was moving across state that Sunday night they assured me it would be done by then. I get there and explain my situation, zero paper work, no estimate (which is illegal in California!) and again, I was reassured the work would maybe even be done that day and they'd call me with updates. Next day, no calls, no updates. I reached out to the shop and the guy at the desk seemed annoyed I called and was very vague "Well it might be done today I'm not sure we might need to hold it another night" Are you serious? I was reassured 3 times and STRESSED to them that I was moving and my car was critical. It does not take three days for a tire change, if you can't handle the volume for someone 5 days in advance let them know. Again I told the employee I needed my car and I could pick it up if they couldn't get to the brakes, again he promised an update. An hour before closing, no call. I called back NEEDING my car, again, the guy was annoyed "I already talked to your wife this morning" No, it was me, and if you don't update me on what's happening of course I'll call wondering where my car is!! Finally my car was ready... or so I thought (It's just getting good!) I picked it up, they gave me the bill which seemed a little high.. I glanced over it once I got to the car,. They charged me for OPTIONAL insurance for the tires, $78 total. Then another $66 for "roadside coverage"! (Btw Buds, every single person with insurance has zero need for this) So they stole $140 from me WITHOUT A SINGLE MENTION OF IT!! Might as well have stolen it right from my wallet, pure robbery. You'd be pretty upset, but guess what? The issue I brought it in for, squeaky brakes, still happening! They didn't mention a single thing about the brake inspection, how it went, nothing. There was work to be done, they didn't do it. So I brought my car in for an hours worth of work over 48 hours and was charged $430 in "labor and insurance" on top of the $400 for tires. Never going back, told every single person I know in riverside to ignore this place, and if you're reading this I highly recommend finding another place unless you want to deal with being robbed for your money and needing to go to a different shop. read more

Came for alignment and brake job. Had to come back 1 week later, steering wheel had to be turned to the left slightly to travel straight. Had to have second alignment to correct. Back again 6 months later to have the brand new rotors re surfaced, when I asked why so soon.. "this happens sometimes." Back again 6 months after that for once again warped front rotors.. when I asked if there could be an issue with dragging of the pads they used, worker replied he didn't have the information to tell me what kind of pads were even used... wanted 200$ to re surface... that would be two separate re surface jobs on a brand new set of rotors in 1 year time. Asked for manager.. no manager on site, was told I would get a phone call later regarding my situation.. no return phone call. Taking my business elsewhere.. read more

Recently brought my car in to get new tires installed on the front wheels. The rims had just been refinished and were basically brand new. I have not driven my car since coming home from the tire shop and when pulling it out of the garage today i noticed that both front wheels had been damaged when they replaced the tires. I understand that accidents happen, but these are very expensive wheels and not only did they damage both wheels, they didn't bother to say anything about it. read more

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I've been a customer of Buds over 15 years, originally at the Indiana location but started using the Wood Rd location after they opened. Their quality has really gone down hill & I DO NOT recommend them for anything other than tires. Last time I had brakes done there, whatever brand of pads they used were such inferior quality, they lasted less than 15k miles. Before that, my original pads lasted over 100k miles. Most recently, I had a small leak in my rear differential. They changed out the pinion seal and gasket, which cost several hundred dollars. I noticed later it still had a small leak, so I took it back since it was still under warranty. They said they didn't see a leak, but after I had them keep it all day, they saw it. They said they needed my car for a few days to fix THEIR mistake.. no offer for a rental car. While they have it this 2nd time, they call and tell me now it needs another pinion seal and a new yoke... for another few hundred dollars, which was suspect but I'm stuck at this point. They did agree to deduct the cost of the 2nd seal since I did just pay for one the week before. Well, that seal was a fail too. I immediately had a leak, and differential oil had saturated the rear differential, the exhaust pipes and other areas on the underbody. I had to drop it off for the 3rd time & they had to change the seal again because they apparently damaged it while installing the previous one. They also said they would clean the rear underbody areas that were covered in the oil due to their faulty install. They didn't honor that because I got it back still covered in oil with a few spots that looked wiped with a paper towel. So, three trips to fix one issue, several days of no vehicle, an oily mess and way more money than the original estimate, no offer for a rental, no offer for a discount for their shoddy work. Definitely downhill after Bud retired & no local owner anymore. Use caution. read more

Bud's Tire Pros - Rear Differential pinion seal leak after "fix" #2. Note the differential oil  saturating the rear housing. - Auto Repair Near Me - Riverside, California

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They ordered me rims, they said it would come in 4-5 days. I wait a week and give them a call and they told me that my rims are at the Moreno Valley shop. So they told me to come in the next day and they would get the rims before I got there so everything was ready. I got there at 9am and I got a call at 3pm saying they don't have my rims. A few days later I finally got my rims installed which they came out really nice but the inconvenience sucked... read more

Wow! This use to be my go to place! I trusted these guys with my car. Now everything I ask them to check they can't do it right or they do it and I still have trouble! Very disappointed in the customer service lately! Ever since Mike has been gone this place hasn't been good! read more

The best car service in Riverside! I was concerned that my car was not receiving the appropriate care and since I never knew much about cars to begin with, I decided to check this place out. They made sure all my car was in mint condition. Be sure to book an appointment. You can just show up but you will likely get your car inspected if you make an appointment. I prefer to go as early as possible so that my car can be finished my mid afternoon. They are quick and efficient and truly want you to feel confident that your car is running smoothly. Next time I am in Riverside I know where to take my car. read more

I took my old Porsche garage queen to Bud's on Wood Street on April 22 for new tires and an alignment. I'm VERY picky about this car, and I know it is easy to scratch the wheels when mounting tires. Bud's had special ordered the exact tires I wanted, and mounted and balanced them perfectly, from beginning to end. I was greeted politely and professionally when I arrived. Everyone was wearing a mask, and the few seats in the waiting area were spaced well apart, so I felt safe and comfortable. After the tires were mounted, Manny Bautista, who is a noted expert in Porsche alignment, did the front and rear suspension alignment, and gave me a print-out showing the measurements, verifying that everything was exactly correct. After I got the car back home, I verified the tire pressures and lug nut torque, and once again looked the wheels over carefully. Everything was perfection! And the prices were excellent, too! Best tire shops in So Cal! read more

Had rotors replaced last year, but not the brake pads. The brake pads were replaced many years ago with quality ceramics at another shop that is no longer around, but I rarely drive the car so the pads should have been about half way worn. Brakes started making a grinding sound when stopping sometimes but not always after the rotors were replaced. I finally went to have it checked out along with an alignment and was told my brake pads are cracked and should be replaced. Sounded odd, but then there was also a list of other items to repair even though I just had them fix a bunch of items on the same vehicle less than a year ago. This car gets 3,000 miles a year so it shouldn't have issues with the same parts area after less than 12 months. I digress. The rep was trying to tell me my pads were cheap and got too hot and cracked. I thought it was odd 6 year old brakes weren't cracked until Buds worked on them and I always buy quality parts as it is not worth a few buck to buy cheap brakes so I was confused as it didn't sound right. After talking to the rep in person I've come to the conclusion that they replaced the brakes without authorization and put cheap ones back on when they replaced the rotors. There's no record of the brakes being touched so he blamed me for the bad brakes and essentially said the other mechanic who put them on is liable for the warranty. Since Bud's touched it and replaced the brake pads without authorization, that would be Bud's who should fix the issue. The other $1000 in new work they found to do did not give me a good feeling. They wanted ~$300 just to replace the front brakes which were just worked on less than a year ago by them. I don't know why the rep thinks I would replace the brakes myself AFTER they did all that brake area work. There's no notes in the paperwork that they recommended new brakes so that would be a lot of time, energy and money for me to try and cheat Bud's to swap out $30 brakes with $50 brakes. Middle aged adults who live in Woodcrest don't scam businesses for better brake pads. So they do unauthorized work and then take no responsibility. Also, they replaced the coil pack and tried to sell me new spark plugs for close to $200 during the original job. I told them to not replace the spark plugs during the coil pack replacement because spark plugs are easy to swap out and not worth the $200 charge. It's $60 for 4 and just requires a socket set wrench to take them out. Not worth $140 to have someone else do. Anyways, I checked the other day and sure enough, there were all new Bosch double iridium spark plugs in all 4 coils instead of the original Denso set that came with the car. The rep said that they did not replace the spark plugs per his records so the originals should be in the car. To me it's clear what happened, but I was treated as though I was trying to steal $50 worth of brake pads. I told the rep I was willing to work with them to keep the business relationship because they were great to deal with prior to last year. Finally, on my other car, I had them replace shocks the same week as the other car was worked on. Big mistake. Before they took the vehicle, the passenger side hot air diverter worked. After the work, the diverter no longer worked. This is an internal part (not the diverter in the dashboard) which is near the center console where they would have had to access to replace the struts. Once again, you can't prove they replaced the brake pads or spark plugs so if they break your vehicle and it's not listed in the service, it's on you. I would have paid for the premium pads at their mark up if they covered the 30 minutes of labor costs to replace the front brakes and still be a customer, but the rep said I don't go there enough so essentially he doesn't value my business. I should have trusted my gut when this place was sold to a corporate owner and found another shop instead. The original owner ran the place well and my car was worked on when it was being transferred over so was it a disgruntled employee? Not my problem; moving on to another shop... read more

Went in today to get my flat repaired... Came out with great customer service and repair. Many Thanks! read more

2 tires and an alignment was 890.0 dollars . Total rip off ! Did not authorize an alignment nor would I agree to pay 300 dollars for one . When this place was family owned it was great. Now it's owned by a New York investment company and they don't care at all. Stay far away from this place unless you like getting ripped off read more

I would give 0 stars if I could. Seriously the worst tire shop around. My car was there for 8 hours for a patch and then they asked to keep it another day! For a tire patch. It's such a joke. Don't waste your time unless you want to be with out a car for a week for a patched tire. read more

They promise a hassle free guarantee but that's all a show. I brought a man in with me so they wouldn't think to scam me, yet they still tried. They told me my tires were too big for my vehicle yet a year or two ago they sold me the tires and rims. Luckily, I have some knowledge on tires so I was not a fool. We keep coming back because it's the closest business, apparently that needs to change. This isn't the first time I have had problems with Bud's. Robert was friendly but don't scam your customers for a quick buck. I understand Bud probably trained everyone to do this but this is how you lose customers. read more

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Bud's tires is awesome. They are efficient, reasonable, and courteous. They care about their customers and they care about quality. They replaced my tire recently and had a very positive experience at their store. The job was done in less than 30 minutes and the price was much lower than expected. Thank you Bud's Tire Pros for your professionalism and amazing work! read more

Horrible customer service. They talk a big game then completely flip the script on you. Called and asked for a quote, they told me the price then said we dont have it in stock but we can have it here by tomorrow. I ask what time do you get your deliveries? So i can plan accordingly on my end. Then they have me on hold for about ten minutes then somebody picks up and asks have i been helped yet? I say yes but they dont wanna have me on hold for any longer. So they ask for my number and tell me theyll call me right back. Fast forward 5 hours later, still no call. So im assuming this is just what they do. And it was unfortunate that it was my first time reaching out to this company and that i had to find out firsthand how they do business. So honestly unless you have time to waste, then i wouldnt take my business here. Plenty of other tire spots in the area. read more

Great place! I needed 5 tires for a 1952 MG. I looked them up on the internet and the size I put in (which I read off the tire) apparently wasn't available anymore. Jesse researched it and found the 5 I needed and had them shipped in from somewhere in Tennessee! And they came fast! The car was last driven in 1979 so to find a company selling tires with that original size (something like 5.60 x 15) is pretty cool! Bud and Jesse are great guys. They really know their business and do a lot more than just sell tires; they're very supportive in the community as well. My son is a member of the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 45 at March Air Reserve Base. Bud's Tire Pros is a big supporter of the cadets! read more

Have to give a five star rating Jesse and David waited for me after they closed knew I was exiting the freeway with a flat and they waited for me and help me out very professional and helpful will definitely be back for my future tires thank you read more

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