Buick patches - help me identify (Page 1/1)
Kitskaboodle AUG 03, 07:02 PM
I picked up 3 exact same patches at a garage sale this morning and I’m not certain as to why they simply say “BEST” on them. I showed them to my friend and he said only that they look like Buick Tri-Shield patches. I thought maybe there was a Buick dealership named Best. So, I googled it but I couldn’t find anything. Lastly, why don’t they just say “Buick” on them instead?
Your opinion? Kit
G-Man AUG 03, 09:11 PM
I think those were awarded by a Buick dealership to a mechanic for completing certain training. I have (or at least had) 2 or 3 in my workbench somewhere but I can't find them right now. Mine were a little larger and rectangular shaped and said 'Best in Class' on them. I also have a set of stubby metric combination wrenched that have the Buick logo etched onto them from certain other accomplishments. I worked at a local Buick dealer back in the late 90's.

Gary
Kitskaboodle AUG 03, 09:18 PM
Thanks for the input Gary.
Ok then, maybe they are kind of like Mr. Goodwrench patches but of the Buick brand?
Kit
1987RedFiero AUG 06, 09:13 AM
Buick
Elite
Service
Tech

iirc these are the guys that got called in when the Dealership tech couldn't fix it. AKA a lemon.
Kitskaboodle AUG 06, 11:37 AM
Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the Best letter explanation. ☺️ It certainly does look like it’s the Mr. Goodwrench equivalent.
Kit