This is our new favorite repair shop! We are from Joplin and had an issue with our van while traveling home. That forced us to stay overnight in Springfield (because we didnt know what was wrong), and they fit us in for an emergency the next morning just to help us get home. They called and told me what it was and they were happy to fix it for us within a few hours. They were life savers, and they did an excellent job. We drove home safe and comfortable. Not only that, but they left us a Thank You card in our van when they were finished. Top-notch professionalism all the way around. I wish they were in Joplin!

My family has been going to Budget since we moved to Missouri. Ive gone back, even though I live an hour away, just because they do quality work and are very helpful. They helped my mother out so much after her accident, I know they took fantastic care of her. They have helped us find new cars by checking out the ones weve brought to them. They have fixed repairs that other shops said they did. They have saved us money where they could while not sacrificing quality work or parts. They always smile and are super friendly and polite when working on our cars. I know they will always do quality work and treat us like family. I cant thank the team at Budget enough for everything they have done! Paul and Wendy are my favorites but the other mechanics are amazing too. Thank you Budget from the bottom of my heart.

Can’t say enough nice things about this place, particularly Chad in the radiator shop. I play with classic International pickups, which parts are not readily-available for. Chad has fixed a couple of questionable radiators for me. I dropped one off on Monday, right after Chad was returning from vacation. Management let me know that he was very backed-up but asked when I needed it. I told them I’d like to have it by Thursday or Friday, but understood if that couldn’t be done. Management told me that they’d have it back to me by Thursday. Chad just called (Tuesday) and let me know my radiator was ready to pick up. Excellent people, and excellent service! Thanks Budget team!

The ignition in my car got all kinds of messed up and they helped me get it fixed in just 2 days! They were super friendly and kept me updated in every step of the process, and also gave me very accurate quotes! I will always come back anytime I need anything!

Ive been a loyal customer to Budget Automotive and Radiator ever since I moved to Springfield about four years ago! I cannot recommend them enough. Tim and Paul take the time to explain everything theyre doing for you. They never push you for extra repairs, but will give you a heads-up if they notice anything that could cause you trouble later down the line.Several times Ive come in and when I picked up my car they would mention Your car needed [blank] and it was as easy as tightening a few screws or something similar and they took care of it free-of-charge.When my car was the victim of a hit-and-run accident two years ago. They carefully inspected everything and gently let me know what the damages were.Tim and Paul treat all of their younger clients like theyre children. I dont mean that in a they talk down to you kind-of-way. I mean they treat you like you are one of their own family members! Theyll give you tips and tricks for taking care of your car, driving in bad weather, and treat you with respect and care when they have to give you bad news about your car.If you go anywhere else, youre wasting your time. These guys are the best!!

After going through multiple shops in Springfield I’ve found budget to be the most friendly, reliable, and well priced shop in town. They’ve even gone as far as waking me through diag over the phone, and will answer my questions to the best of their knowledge.

Amazing shop run by some very experienced folks! Paul extensively explained his process of elimination, diagnosis, and repair. Our old land cruiser has been running like a top and staying cool ever since. Couldn’t be happier.

Paul and Wendy are the best! Ive been bringing my vehicles to them for years now and trust them to do a great job every time. Not only are they locally owned but they have the best prices In town. I know when I bring my car in that I will be taken care of quickly.

I brought my truck in at 8:00 AM. They replaced my radiator and AC blower motor resistor and I was able to pick it up at 5:00 PM. Very fast turnaround with professional, friendly service at a fair price. Thanks Budget!

They did my repairs professionaly and at a good price. I will go back.

I dont even consider anywhere else. This place is the best around, whether its a serious problem or a simple oil change you wont find a better team. Tim left an immediate impression on me the first time i ever went there by actually explaining and going over things in a way no other place had ever took the time to. They treat you like family and are completely transparent and honest from start to finish.

We have been there twice now for different work. Both times we were very happy & impressed with their professionalism & knowledge. Our last visit on 5/5 was distressing for me for different reasons. While waiting I noticed a sign they give out senior & other discounts. I looked @ the bill later that night & noticed they gave us the discount! It made the experience much less distressing & had my husband call them to thank them for doing this as it wasnt expected 😊

I had bought a cheaper used car and brought it to them for a number of things, long story short I put a lot of money into the car but it was all worth it, havent had any problems with it since and its an older car. They went above and beyond to make sure this car was running tip top shape, will definitely be bringing both of my other cars to them. Customer for life.

I brought my 1994 Camry in to have a coolant leak checked out. For a very reasonable price (best in all of my calling around) tests were run to locate the problem including checking out whether the leak was coming from a blown head gasket. Thankfully the head gasket was fine. Main reason for my review is to point out how honest and fair this service is. Paul presented me with three options $,$$,$$$. For me and my situation the least expensive option ended up fixing the problem perfectly. I have not topped my fluid since and its been about 3 months. There are a lot of shops that will only present the middle, or most expensive options as the necessary solution. That doesnt make those shops necessarily dishonest, but I believe Paul and this shop illustrate the best of the best of ethics when it comes to repair shops, and thus have completely gained my trust and future business.

I was on a road trip and called Budget. The guy I talked to was so friendly, explained he couldnt see me until the next day but spent ten minutes explaining that he thought he knew what my problem was (a broken fuel pump check valve), offered a test to be sure, and explained I was fine to continue and fix when I got home.Wish these guys were back home, Id definitely be taking my car to them.

Very nice place an cheaper for a good job an very up front about repair. An grantee there work. I have already gone back the fixed the problem right then. A bad clamp which they replaced at no charge.

Have known Chad Childers for awhile at Budget Radiator. He is my go to guy for my shop needs here in Humansville. He goes out of his way on the custom builds we do here. Only place i will go for my Automotive and over the road needs. Good job always Chad!!

They wanted more for the job...Than I wanted to pay.

The owner is super friendly and spoke with me multiple times directly. He is very upfront on costs and even seeks to understand your individual budget to work within your means. They tackled a challenging cooling problem on a 1985 VW vanagon that I put a 2009 Subaru Impreza engine into. Every step of the way I was informed of what they were trying to resolve this intricate problem and how much it was expected to be. As this wasn’t a by the book problem I was quite pleased with their willingness to help me out. Only weeks later I drove this van to El Paso and back in less than a weeks time with not over heating issues. I’m very happy with the service and communication.

My car overheated and needed a new radiator, cooling fans, and thermostat. I took my car here after getting diagnostics/quote from another place. Budget Auto was able beat the first quote by over $800. The customer service was excellent and I really felt like they cared and wanted to do the best thing for my car. They gave me several progress updates while they were working on my car and were happy to explain what they were doing and why. They completed the repairs quickly.

Great place to take your vehicle. knowledgeable, efficient, I wouldnt hesitate to take my vehicle there for service.

Absolutely an amazing mechanic shop! Recommend 100%

I’m new in town and I needed assistance installing my front license plate. They were so helpful and they did it for free. They even put this thank you card in my car after finishing the work :)

The staff was professional and honest. They were able to fix the overheating issue with my UTV that 2 other shops could not fix. I would not hesitate to take any of my vehicles to them. They didnt do anything without consulting with me ahead of time.

Great people! Recommend taking your vehicle here!

The employees are down to earth and professional. They took on a job no one else that i called could accept and at a better price. Super happy to have them taking care of our cars now.

I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Car mechanics, in general, have a shady reputation. All of that was put to rest when I came to budget. They care about their customers and they aren’t ripping people off. Fair prices with unmatched work.

Very happy with the service I received from Budget Automotive & Radiator. They took the time to explain the problems with my car, gave options to solve them, and explained what repairs could wait and what repairs are critical. They use quality parts and not the cheap/junk that is available. The work to replace my radiator, water pump, thermostat, and flush my coolant system was very thorough. My car now runs much better and cooler than it has in years. I would choose the people at Budget Automotive and Radiator again and again! Oh, and their prices are excellent too!

I gave this place a challenge and they did very well. Their repairs have held up and I will use them again if needed.Nice to know when you can trust a place.

Paul is one of the most honest guys that will tell you what you need to do to get your vehicle back up and running without padding the bill like a few I have dealt with. Top notch outfit 10/10

They get the job done correctly 🙂

I took my van to another shop and they were going to charge me 1200.00 for repairs on a 3k van. I was referred to Budget by a friend and they took the time to trace the problem and fixed it for less than 300.00. I cried when they told me! So happy with the repairs Budget did for me.

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable. Great place, will definitely use them again.

Budget Automotive was sure to deliver the best experience Ive ever had with auto repair! Not only did Wendy allow me to drop my car off before they opened, but Paul followed up with a call a couple of hours later to ensure me that everything was fine with my car. Theres not a lot of places that treat you like a guest in their home and make you feel like family. This is by far the place to trust with your vehicle needs! I appreciate the honesty and the Thank You card they left for me in the dash. This is top notch customer service and appreciation! Thank you, Wendy and Paul for setting the bar high on customer service! This is the only place I will go for service on my vehicle from now on.

They always deliver quick, affordable service. I have mostly used them for oil changes but a few other minor repairs were priced right and done in a timely manner.

Reliable and fast service. Honest people. It is priceless to be able to trust a mechanic shop.

Got the car in yesterday got it in to day got it fixed in short time they always do good work at fair price will work with people to get car fixed

Had to get a late night inspection and they were very helpful.... other places said they had no time...

‼️NOT HONEST‼️ Took my car in because it had overheated on me. Never been before because I’m a student and not from the area. They said they would do an inspection of the whole car for about $50 which was a much better price than others. Was told the next day my head gasket had blown and needed replaced which would be $1500-$3000. When I relayed this message to my father he said we wouldn’t fix my car because it wasn’t worth it and get a new one. So I picked it up the next day and was able to make it home that weekend. My dad decided to take the car into our mechanic at home that is very honest and worked on our cars several times. TURNS OUT MY HEAD GASKET WAS FINE! My radiator was what was leaking and was a ton cheaper to fix. He also noticed my break pads were totally shot and was surprised they were still working so whatever “full inspection” they told me they did, clearly wasn’t that great. Never going back.

Called Budget Automotive this morning after searching for a place to take my car for brake work not knowing exactly how simple or extensive the repairs might be. I didnt want to go to a big box store because they always seem very pushy. As a woman in my mid-20s Ive had other reputable local shops try to take advantage of me for repair work as they assume they can capitalize on my naivety. This shop was so accommodating and the people were very friendly! They called as soon as they were finished checking out my vehicle, were honest about what needed to be done and what looked fine, then presented me with a variety of cost options in terms of getting things fixed. The best part was picking up my car. When I walked in, I was greeted with Do you want the good news, or the good news? which is something you rarely hear for repair work! The shop came in $30 under their estimate and the mechanic who performed the service talked me through what he did and the condition everything was in before he made the repairs. Hands down the only place I will use moving forward for mechanical repair work! Thanks so much for a great experience-Ill recommend your shop to everyone. The kind of place a dad would insist his daughter take her vehicle.

It looks like my new mechanic shop! Exceptionally organized, amazing record system. Great prices, most of all amazing customer service

Paul, Wendy, Bryan and Staff -Amazing customer service. They helped get us back on the road quickly and effectively. They quickly diagnosed the problem with our radiator and didnt charge us crazy fees. They were honest and fair and had incredible integrity. Great family business. It is worth it to drive the 45 minutes from our home to have such great service. The Thank You note they sent with us at the end was very classy... 5 stars for the over-the-top customer service. Highly recommended!

An amazing place to work with. I was looking to a car to buy and was suggested to talk to the owner of Budget. They were super friendly and genuinely cared about what I was getting. I will definitely be coming back to them as a mechanic :) super grateful for their help.

It was ok

Im from out of town had a problem with a machine. Called them first thing in the am they were able to get me right in. Price was more then fair to say the least. If Im ever back this way and need help I will be sure to get ahold of them for sure. Also if your a local build a relationship with them its in your best interest. THANKS for your help guys!

Get your own

Liked there work

Ive been using Budget Automotive for the last 10 years. They have done amazing service! I have taken my Toyota Sienna, Saturn and Mazda for service. I have had everything from air-conditioning to radiator work to oil changes repaired by their technicians.Even when my Mazda had to come back because the part failed on the A/C system I was not charged one cent for the labor they had to do again.Try and find that at another Auto Repair Shop. It will not happen.Paul and Wendy and staff run a wonderful business and are all about customer service and taking care of people. They let you know what is going on with your vehicle and how much its going to cost before they do any repairs. They follow up with you after the repairs are performed to ensure you are happy with their service. I highly recommend Budget Automotive for all of your automobile repairs. I knew I was at a great shop also because customers even bring in there own classics to have fixed and rebuilt by the technicians in this shop.Thank you all again for keeping my family on the road and safe for all the years!Kathleen

I will literally only take my car to this place. Super trustworthy, fair pricing, and you can tell they just want to help. Theyre amazing

I highly recommend Budget Automotive for any car repairs and diagnostics. I took my Ford Mustang GT to a local dealership for a recall. Needless to say, when working on it, it went into a fail-safe mode and couldnt be driven. After having no assistance whatsoever to fix it and the run around, I towed it to Budget Automotive. They ran diagnostics on it, made the repairs and I got it back in great condition. I felt very confident they would take good care of me. They kept me informed each step of the way so I knew what to expect. Great service and staff. They have my business. Give them a call.

Great auto shop and honest feedback on any repairs that need to be done. Didn’t know what was causing my engine light to come on, so they tested everything, found the exact parts causing issues, even found another issue and fixed it for me. The price was right as well! When I am in Springfield, I will always come here.

I highly recommend these guys they are awesome. I had an engine put in my car from a different shop and it was the wrong engine. These guys were able to help get me a new engine and fix my car right. Ive had her back for less than a week and she is running amazingly. If you need anything I recommend these guys they know what they are doing. 5 stars all the way.I just got my front hub replaced the car is so quiet its almost like Im not even driving it

Great service highly satisfied fixing my heat in my truck. Tim is nice guy. He help solve my problems and let me know what was wrong with it every step. Thank you Budget Automotive you guys are a great team.

Very Satisfied with their hospitality and efficiency! Not only did they get the work done as quickly as possible, but also made calls for me to other shops in my home town. Great place for college students like me! Very easy to work with and go out of their way to make sure your experience is pleasurable! (great with radiators like they say, mine was overheating and they knew exactly what to do)

I’ve been to Budget several times for car repairs, and I can say that I’ll never go anywhere else! It’s nice to be able to have a mechanic that I can trust, that won’t take advantage of a woman. Highly recommend them!!

Good service, great rates, friendly staff

Everyone at Budget Automotive is so Awesome and I will include 20+ 🌟 for the care and attention they give to their customers. Love you guys. A customer since 2010.

Upfront and honest service! I am a student at MSU. I came here to get my radiator flushed. While waiting for my car to cool down, they offered me a ride to class. They really go above and beyond.

Absolutely amazing!! Body shop closes at 6 pm, I called at 5:30 pm about getting the belt on my car replaced and they squeezed me in, even stayed late to replace the belt!! Front desk lady was so sweet. Definelty would recommend!!

I spoke on the phone with Tim, and spoke with Paul when i arrived at the shop. Professional, courteous, very patiently explained what was wrong and the options we had to fix it. Fair prices, seemed very knowledgeable about the business. Was kind to my infant. Not a long wait. I would say they went above and beyond to be helpful. Used disposable floor mats and left a thank-you note on my dash. This will be where I take my vehicle for repair and maintenance, henceforth.

The owners here really care about their customers. They went so far above and beyond to get our situation taken care of. This is a place you can rely on for a fair price and the best work. Could not recommend more highly.

Great job and amazing customer service they take the time to know there customers and there vehicle to keep things running smoothly

Yesterday was the first time coming to this mechanic and I was very happy with service. the waiting room was small and cozy, and they had free keurig! I had them do an oil change and an air filter replacement, and the oil change came with a 14 point inspection, and they even explained an issue with the window keys in the drivers side door (props to the mechanic for being patient with me, I dont know anything about cars) and the best part is, it was all under $50!! will definitely be coming back!

Fast reliable repair

My son goes to college in Springfield and I live in Kansas City. I needed a place to fix his car and Brian and Tim who spoke with me answered all my questions and made me feel like I have known them for years. Very professional and will not sell you on anything that you dont need. They are honest and want to help not just make a dollar and even gave me a student discount for my son. Much respect to this shop and the people that work their. Take your car to a place that is honest, friendly, and cares for their customers.

I’ve been coming here for a almost a year. They have always been fair, honest, and have taken care of my car. I’m a pretty anxious person and they always make sure that I’m taken care of as well, which I find incredibly considerate. Amazing service.

They damaged my truck while doing repairs, when I brought it to their attention within an hour of picking it up they pretty much called me a liar. Just spent over $1500 on brake work for my inspection and a week later for a tune up and manifold gasket. They busted my dash, I just bought this truck and know my dash was in great shape, it was one of the things I made sure of when I bought it because dodge has issues with their dashes. The damage DID happen while in their possession and IS their responsibility to fix...Also, just so you know, I have used this shop for years and if they can do that to a customer that trusts them, then what experience might you have, think about it. I DO NOT recommend this place. Now they will get on here and squawk about how great they are, dont fall for it! youve been warned.

Great prices and service. Grateful to have found them. We get both before worked on there and have been pleased each time

We are traveling across Route 66 with a military convoy and our 1952 Willys Jeep kept overheating. After going to two other radiator shops we stopped at Budget and the service there was amazing. They actually took the radiator apart and showed us that nothing had been done to clean it. They worked on it for several hours ( took it right in w/o an appointment) and put it back together so we could be on our way. These guys are very good at their job and could not have been nicer or more helpful.

They always have my mmy car done the same day because they know I they know 8l they know I have I have h walllwqallkk until its done

Tim and company have consistently offered incredible service. My family has used this shop on multiple occasions. If I encounter a mechanical problem I cant fix myself, I always call Budget Automotive. Not only do they possess great technical skills, they are always courteous and professional. I highly recommend this shop. You wont find anyone better in Springfield.

Budget automotive has been my go to shop since moving to Springfield as graduate student. It can be difficult finding honest and timely work when you move to a new place and these guess are top notch. I met a local friend who works in a corporate automotive office in town and he recommended Budget Radiator. I highly recommend this crew for all your car and truck needs.

Good service with reasonable prices

I highly recommend this business to anyone with transmission troubles. After receiving several opposing diagnoses for my transmission issues, Paul and Tim set the record straight, gave me my options, got right to work (up to and after closing time) trying to fix my problems, and gave me strict instructions to report back with an update on how my car was doing. This family-owned business made me feel like a part of their family. Unlike the big chains, they are in no way in this business for the money. After doing what they could to salvage the mistaken reports I had previously received, they sent me home without charging a dime. Paul’s reasoning for this was that they were just “people helping people.” I am beyond thankful to the entire team!

Loved dealing with them. A family operation, yet very business professional. 40% cheaper on a radiator swap than anyone else. Please use them so they will be open for years!

I saw a lot of bad reviews on this place on google, but my experience was amazing. I called ahead and told them the situation, I had popped a few rows on my radiator and was really upset because there were no used ones in junkyard, and a new is 400 dollars for a new on, online. Anyway, he says he can fix it no problem for 45 to 50 dollars. I get there at 5:40, and Chad fixes it in 15 mins and I was only charged $40 and it held just fine. I highly recommend this place for radiator repair, cant speak for automotive repairs. Update their repair started to leak a little.

I highly recommend this place! We lost our whole tire right in front of their shop and they came right over and offered their help! Even though they were completely booked for the day they did not hesistate to help us to get back on the road. Our vehicle had to be fixed being that we live nearly 2 hours away from Springfield, they gave us a price that couldnt be beat by any other shop. We are very grateful for their lending hand! I would not hesitate to go back. Thank you budget Automotive for your friendly hospitality.

Very friendly staff. Took care of my issue quickly. I would highly recommend this place.

Chad is an awesome guy, helped me out with my land cruiser radiator. Thanks again guys.

Amazing team that works here, especially Luke, one of the mechanics . We live in Branson, and we needed an inspection, but we were already in Springfield, so we stopped here. Sadly, we failed, but they decided to go ahead and look at what needs fixed. Six months ago, we were told the blinker issue was a $1,200 fix to replace the entire headlight assembly. Budget Automotive & Radiator is fixing it for $50, because they found out the REAL issue is a spliced wire. Honest mechanics that actually know how to work on cars. We’ll be taking the hour trip to Springfield to bring our cars here more often.

I have used this shop for all maintenance and repairs for the last 5 years and 2 vehicles.Their work has always been honest, quick, and excellent.They always price work for me before completing it, and are always willing to show me what is happening with my vehicle.Prices and work, plus the friendliness will always keep me coming back.Bonus - free wifi

Excellent communication. Repaired my hose when I had a quick turnaround time to meet. Very reasonably priced. If youre looking around, take your car here.

Always kind and courteous. Pricing is reasonable, and always finished in a timely manner.

Communication is a huge problem here. My car has been there on different occasions. One time it sat for nearly a week because no one ordered parts. Another time resulted in new things that needed to be fixed after the mechanics test drive. For as much money as I have spent here, I had higher hopes. Car is still not done (at my house now). I asked for an estimate over two weeks ago. Still have not received a call back. Must be nice to be that busy, or at least not need the money. But at least call and say so.

Very receptive, kind, and helpful company. Made me feel welcomed, and famiy. Very affordable prices as well. I recommend them over any other auto shop in the Green County area!

I always use this mechanic. Thats the best compliment I can give. They are really awesome and Ill let coming back for everything from oil changes to repairs.

These guys did a pre-buy diagnostic inspection for a used honda I was looking at. They were prompt and extremely friendly with service. They told me the up-shot of the real condition of the car and helped me to not get pulled for a loop in the buying process. Pleased with the integrity of these guys. Really know what theyre doing. Will come back from now on.

Super nice and polite! They were very helpful in helping my daughter while shes going to college and Im in IA. Not only do they take care of you then but down the road to. They go above and beyond the normal customer service. I would definitely recommend them.

Staff was so friendly and professional! They diagnosed our car quickly and was so knowledgeable! They even left an embossed thank you card in our car when they were finished! Great service

Good and honest service! Fair price!

Took my wifes Trailblazer SS there to get a new engine they were the best price in town . Plus they called me before doing any extra work to make sure was ok. And the vehicle was done when they said it should be. Thanks to all the professional staff at budget auto repair. Would highly recommend!!

Vern works on my car and truck, and you can tell him the noise its making he can tell you pretty much whats wrong with it if you dont already know whats wrong with it!!!!!!

Always 5 star service and reliable pricing

Called to schedule some work done on my diesel truck. Turns out they werent able to help my particular situation but they were straight up about it and didnt try to work on something they werent familiar with. Communication was excellent. I would definitely bring my other vehicles in to have them work on them.

One thing my dad always said to beware of are attorneys and auto mechanics. (near as I can remember) So when it became obvious that my heater in my car wasnt gona blow hot air despite my willingness for it to, I began to search for a shop to help remedy this problem.Completing my review of different shops based on social media I found budget automotive. The reviews from other customers were real good, also this place had been there a good long time I remember seeing this company many years ago. So I thought thats good lets check em out. I was greeted in a very friendly way by the owners wife, and even more warmly by the owner himself. It was like we had known each other for years. However what about the service? After recommending a diagnosis for a small fee (eyeroll) I was surprised that it was a real diagnostic, not just a ploy to bait you in and then empty your pockets like so many shops do. Long story short, I was very pleased with the result, price and experience. I got just what I wanted. I now have used budget automotive several times for different heating or cooling issues with my car and the result is ALWAYS the same. Great people who run it and great job done, at a price that allows you to eat the rest of the week. I am not only a customer but a real FAN!! THANK YOU GUYS for all you do, rare when its about a customers satisfaction and not there money.

Unfortunately, 0 stars isnt an option. If you want to waste your time and money, then take your vehicle here. If youre smart, take it ANYWHERE else. Budget had our truck for 8 weeks (not an exaggeration) and when we FINALLY got it back, it wasnt fixed. They drained our entire warranty and made us pay over $900 out of pocket for parts that DIDNT FIX THE TRUCK. Its actually almost worse than it was before we took it in. OH, and did we mention they had it for 8 WEEKS? For your own sanity, dont even contemplate using this place.

I have never dealt with more professional, courteous and, most impotant, honest people in my life. We took our car to Paul and his crew on the recommendation of a close friend and I will be more than happy to recommend him to my friends. If you want to be treated right, go see the guys at Budget Automotive.

Amazing shop friendly. Feels like family there. Gives discounts to military and college students. But always go above and beyond for there customers. My goto shop.

Family owned. Great prices. Bring your own oil and filter get your oil changed for 10 bucks.

I absolutely love this place ! if you really want your car fixed in a timely and professional manner BRING YOUR CAR HERE BEST SERVICE EVER 10 star ratings ❤️