Brad Hullum opened a new Reliable Automotive location in Buda in early July. Brad Hullum opened a new Reliable Automotive location in Buda in early July.[/caption]

What we reported In early July, owner Brad Hullum said he fulfilled a dream of his by opening a second Reliable Automotive location in his hometown of Buda. The new shop offers the same services as the original San Marcos location, including state inspections; oil changes; tuneups; alignments; and brake, air conditioning, engine and transmission services.

The latest Hullum said Reliable Automotive’s first six months in Buda have been a success.

“We’ve been very, very impressed with the amount of people coming into a new business,” he said.

What’s next Hullum said he is interested in expanding further into Hays County but has no concrete plans for an expansion in the new year.

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1201 Hwy. 123, San Marcos • 512-667-7390 3420 FM 967, Buda • 512-361-3075 www.reliable-auto.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., closed Sunday

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