Budd Motors, Inc

4.9 (662reviews)
97%
4921 Calumet Ave,  Hammond,  IN  46327

BUDD AUTOBODY is a family owned and operated collision shop that was founded by my father in 1946. We take tremendous pride in returning damaged vehicles to their pre-loss condition. We are currently celebrating our 80th anniversary. We treat our customers like family and have established a customer loyalty base second to none. Believe it or not, we still see the customer as being number 1.

Services
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Company Assistance
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Full Service Mechanical
  • Towing
  • Automotive Glass Replacement
  • Detailing
  • Paintless Dent Repair
Payment Types
  • Cash
  • Check
Languages
  • English
Hours
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed
* Holiday hours may differ.

Reviews (662)

Customers say
Overall Customer Satisfaction
Customers consistently praise the shop for its outstanding service quality, with repairs described as flawless, professional, and exceeding expectations. Many highlight that their vehicles looked brand new after repairs, with attention to detail noted as a standout quality. The shop earns high marks for clear, proactive communication, keeping customers informed throughout the repair process via texts, app updates, and personal follow-ups. Timeliness is frequently commended, with several customers noting their vehicles were ready on time or even earlier than promised. Customers also appreciate the complimentary interior cleaning and exterior wash upon vehicle return. A few customers noted minor scheduling delays due to parts availability, though they acknowledged extra effort was made to source the right components and maintain communication throughout.
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"Im 100% satisfied with the work Budd Motors did on my truck! Excellent, excellent work! I highly recommend them! ..." Read more
"... Motors is the finest repair shop in northern Indiana . The customer service and quality work is outstanding . They get five stars for excellence. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" Read more
"... they kept me updated throughout the process, and the repair and paint work came out flawless. My car looks brand new again. Highly recommend this shop to anyone needing ..." Read more
"... really appreciated how quickly my car was repaired—it looks and drives as if nothing ever happened. Thank you to the entire team at Budd. I would absolutely ..." Read more
"... done on your car, Budd Motors is the place to go. Their workmanship is perfect. They greet everyone with a friendly smile." Read more
"Ready before I thought it would be. I was very impressed!"
"Yes, my truck was fixed and ready for pick up in a timely manner."
"Damage that occurred in accident is unnoticeable, my truck looks brand new and done in a timely manner."
"My vehicle was ready earlier than I was told."
"... with my recent repair experience at Budd Motors. The entire process was handled professionally and completed in a timely manner. The customer service was outstanding from start ..." Read more
"... customer service was very professional, friendly and patiently answer every question I had regarding the fixing of my truck." Read more
"Great Customer service and attention to details. Clear communication at every step in the process. My car looks better than new."
"Amazing communication and follow up!"
"... service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff kept me informed throughout the repair process. One thing I especially appreciated was the assistance ..." Read more
"Excellent work.. Great communication. Highly recommend."

My Experience

Budd Motors did an excellent job on my truck! I highly recommend them. Thank you!

Likely to Recommend

I highly recommend Budd Motors.

Repair Quality

I’m 100% satisfied with the work Budd Motors did on my truck! Excellent, excellent work! I highly recommend them! Thank you!

Customer Service

The customer service was very professional, friendly and patiently answer every question I had regarding the fixing of my truck.

Returned Clean

My Experience

We always go to Budd’s for auto body work. Several cars brought there over the years. Always friendly and car is ready when promised. Hand washes the car before you pick it up.

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My Experience

I’m very satisfied with the results of the job and the way they treated me all the time that I asked them any questions about the job they had all the answers I will recommend them very highly 👍🏻

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Repair Quality

Great service 👍🏻

Customer Service

First class

Returned Clean

My Experience

Budd Motors is the finest repair shop in northern Indiana . The customer service and quality work is outstanding . They get five stars for excellence. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Likely to Recommend

I Highly recommend Budd Motors for your repairs

Repair Quality

Again :: Another excellent job by Budd Motors .

Customer Service

Returned Clean

My Experience

Thank you for the good service and work.

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Buen servicio

Repair Quality

Buen trabajo

Customer Service

Muy buena atención

Returned Clean

My Experience

I have always admired honest and trust. I felt at home.

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I was very happy

Repair Quality

Very professional

Customer Service

Family style I love

Returned Clean

My Experience

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Customer Service

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My Experience

If you need body work done on your car, Budd Motors is the place to go. Their workmanship is perfect. They greet everyone with a friendly smile.

Likely to Recommend

I'm telling everyone I know about the service I received at Budd Motors.

Repair Quality

This is the place to go for body repair for your car. You will receive friendly ,professional service.

Customer Service

The customer service from the repair shops personnel was excellent. They will take the time to explain the damage.

Returned Clean

My Experience

I was extremely satisfied with my recent repair experience at Budd Motors. The entire process was handled professionally and completed in a timely manner. The customer service was outstanding from start to finish, and the staff kept me informed throughout the repair process. One thing I especially appreciated was the assistance with the rental car service, including the convenient pick-up and drop-off arrangements. That level of customer care made a stressful situation much easier to manage. This is my third time working with Budd Motors, and they continue to exceed my expectations. They came highly recommended to me, and after my experiences with them, I would confidently recommend them to anyone in need of vehicle repairs. The team did an amazing job on my Jeep, and I truly appreciate their commitment to quality work and excellent customer service.

My Experience

You can trust them. They did a great job with my 2024 accord. I had just gotten it. You can’t even tell it’s been damaged. They even cleaned the inside and washed the outside. I was so happy when I saw that and I had exactly the same amount of miles when I left it with them. Thank you!

My Experience

I will strongly recommend Budd Motors to anyone that wants to get their car fixed and back in a very good condition.

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Repair Quality

Great work on time and delivery

Customer Service

Great

Returned Clean

My Experience

My Experience

Damage that occurred in accident is unnoticeable, my truck looks brand new and done in a timely manner.

Likely to Recommend

Overall a great experience

Repair Quality

Great work , looks new and done in a timely manner.

Customer Service

Brian was great and kept me updated with progress of repairs

Returned Clean

My Experience

Great service. Great guy. Brian is polite courteous and very knowledgeable.

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Customer Service

“Top-tier auto body repair from start to finish! The customer service was professional, they kept me updated throughout the process, and the repair and paint work came out flawless. My car looks brand new again. Highly recommend this shop to anyone needing quality work!”

Returned Clean

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We have used Budds for almost 20 years.

Repair Quality

Excellent work.. Great communication. Highly recommend.

Customer Service

Very good. The app updates were great

Returned Clean

My Experience

I would recommend Budd Motors auto body Shop to everyone they do an awesome job. They dusted and vacuumed inside a vehicle and washed the vehicle after the job was done. I was very satisfied five stars plus more

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Repair Quality

The service was amazing and the work was also amazing . I will always take all my vehicles there and recommend everyone I know to go to Budd Motors

Customer Service

Amazing

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My Experience

I brought my car to Budd after an accident and couldn’t be happier with the experience. This is a well-established shop that truly delivers great service. They worked directly with my insurance, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The owner is professional, kind, and clearly takes pride in running a solid business. I also really appreciated how quickly my car was repaired—it looks and drives as if nothing ever happened. Thank you to the entire team at Budd. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of quality repairs.

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Repair Quality

I brought my car to Budd after an accident and couldn’t be happier with the experience. This is a well-established shop that truly delivers great service. They worked directly with my insurance, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The owner is professional, kind, and clearly takes pride in running a solid business. I also really appreciated how quickly my car was repaired—it looks and drives as if nothing ever happened. Thank you to the entire team at Budd. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone in need of quality repairs.

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It is the best shop in the area

Repair Quality

The work was too notch

Customer Service

The work was top notch

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