Analyzing 7,135,4157.1M ReviewsFor 20,29120.3K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 150,212 Google reviews of 348 top-rated auto repair shops nationwide; 10 of them in Los Angeles, CA. Updated November 2, 2026.
Pick the job — we re-rank companies by how customers rated that exact job.
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of auto repair shops).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  26th Street Auto Center - Auto Repair & Car Detailing in Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA | A 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.93 | — |
| 2 |  Superformance Foreign Auto RepairLos Angeles, CA | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.93 | — |
| 3 |  Westside Mobile Mechanics | Car Battery Replacement, Brakes, Jumpstart and MoreLos Angeles, CA | A 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%92+54Reliability 26%84+21.9Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 91Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.90 | — |
| 4 |  S&A Auto Diagnostics LLC (Mobile Mechanic)Los Angeles, CA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%89+52.2Reliability 26%80+20.9Value 15%96+14.6Experts Score= 88Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.89 | — |
| 5 |  S.M.G. Auto RepairLos Angeles, CA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAD | 4.87 | — |
| 6 |  Hyperion Auto RepairLos Angeles, CA | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.86 | — |
| 7 |  JC's Auto Repair Shop Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | A 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAA | 4.87 | — |
| 8 |  Otto's Tire And European Auto RepairLos Angeles, CA | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%53+3.7Momentum penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAACC | 4.87 | — |
| 9 |  One Stop Auto CareLos Angeles, CA | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%37+2.6Momentum penalty61−3.9Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAABD | 4.85 | — |
| 10 |  J&S Onestop Auto Repair, Inc.Los Angeles, CA | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%60+8.5Replies to reviews 7%10+0.7Craft & service penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBBAF | 4.78 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How the 10 auto repair shops we rated in Los Angeles, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated auto repair shops in Los Angeles, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 2,706 reviews. Superformance Foreign Auto Repair has the top rating (4.9★). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,706 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Superformance is knowledgeable, fairly priced, and, most importantly, trustworthy. I recently purchased a 20-year-old Porsche 911 and brought it in for an oil change. One potential indicator of engine failure on…” — Google review
“Great service - thank you guys! Can't recommend this Auto Center enough. They diagnosed a slow leak / torn up tire and were able to replace the tire on the same day. Thanks to all!” — Google review
“Genuinely the best experience I’ve ever had with a mechanic. I have a 2017 Toyota Camry which was making a noise from inside the engine. I had gone to a lot of mechanics beforehand and they couldn’t diagnose the…” — Google review
“Great group of people, knowledgeable, polite friendly and reliable o Always feel Comfortable bringing my car here and getting real service I can trust! I've been taking care of my car for many years, and they are…” — Google review
“They helped me solve not one but TWO long-term AC issues right before the heatwave. John can fix ANYTHING. I go to them for everything now. Just recently had them replace two of my tires and it was very affordable…” — Google review
“I came in to have a very scary-sounding noise inspected that turned out to be something very easily fixed. They not only fixed it quickly, but they didn't try to upsell or lie to me about the seriousness of the…” — Google review
“They couldn’t diagnose the problem with my sunroof which was disappointing, BUT they didn’t charge me for their time to inspect it and take a look. Incredible customer service, IMO. Would recommend!” — Google review
“For over 20 years, John and his team had provided the best of the best service. Oil changes, tire patch ups, and most recently, battery replacement for my Lexus GS. Always reliable, always friendly, always…” — Google review
“My car was way overdue for a brake and coolant flush and Eric was able to get both done for me in an hour the day after I called. 10/10 would recommend!” — Google review
“Giovanni really saved my week! He came out super quick and took care of my car. I could not recommend him more and will absolutely be calling him again if needed. If you’re reading this and debating calling - make…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for auto repair shop listings in and around Los Angeles, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Superformance Foreign Auto Repair has the highest Google rating on our Los Angeles list: 4.9 out of 5 from 638 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Superformance Foreign Auto Repair has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 638, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Los Angeles-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 7,135,4157.1M ReviewsFor 20,29120.3K Experts