The Best Auto Repair Shops in Palmdale, CA

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1Western Edge Auto Center★ 5.00 on this job8 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Air conditioning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91

2A V Smog Center and Auto Repair★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Air conditioning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85

3Carlax Auto★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Air conditioning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.78

4Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists★ 4.67 on this job6 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Air conditioning”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.76

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Air conditioning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about air conditioning

RRobert3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Western Edge Auto Center

Western edge Had to troubleshoot my 2004 tundra ABS brake system did a great job also got great price on a set of BF Goodrich tires very professional and friendly staff

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAir conditioning

KKrisLocal Guide · 806 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★

Rocco's Honda & Acura Specialists

I went for service on my AC personally , the Owner was ruff around his attitude, not as friendly of service that a high End shop usually Is¿ not so much service with A smile ,but the job got 🙂 done! The price was discounted, the end result the next day was intermittent AC, so Rocco suggested A clutch at 1500 . As… Read full review

Great priceAuto A/C rechargeAir conditioning

CCathy3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Carlax Auto

I have been going to Carlax since it opened with my 1993 ford tempo. I get nothing but great results awesome workmanship and honesty. I love this place and truly recommend it to for anyone who has issues with your car. My daughter goes there too with her 2 trucks. Bruce and Grace are so kind.

Great priceAir conditioningAuto maintenanceBattery

GGeorge5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

A V Smog Center and Auto Repair

I've been taking my car there for over 4 years. Eddie and his crew are always honest. I trust them with my cars.

Smog certificationGeneral repairs & maintenanceEngine repair

JJeffLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Western Edge Auto Center

We were traveling to Palmdale from Texas, had an engine issue on the way there. Upon arrival they squeezed us into the schedule and got us back on the road. Great service.

Auto engine tuningAir conditioning

EErik7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Western Edge Auto Center

Great place and really great people. One of the last joints around that still feels like the “old Antelope Valley”- meaning they grew up here, they remember your name, they love America, they are honest, they do great work, and they exude that ‘small town’ manner that used to be so prevalent in our community. This… Read full review

Reasonable priceTiresAuto water leak repairGeneral repairs & maintenance

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Intake Auto RepairPalmdale, CA	A 97iHow 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not 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–	4.98	—
2	Don's Automotive ServicesPalmdale, CA	A 91iHow 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%37+2.6Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.94	—
3	Rocco's Honda & Acura SpecialistsPalmdale, CA	A 86iHow 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%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.82	—
4	Western Edge Auto CenterPalmdale, CA	A 85iHow 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%89+21.6Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAF	4.82	—
5	Tuners GaragePalmdale, CA	A 85iHow 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 64%87+55.3Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%99+8.2Experts Score= 85Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AB––AA	4.88	—
6	Quality Auto Repair & MufflersPalmdale, CA	A 84iHow 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%87+22.7Value 15%77+11.7Craft & service penalty60−4Experts Score= 84Not 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.	AABBA–	4.86	—
7	Carlax AutoPalmdale, CA	A 81iHow 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%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%28+2Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAD	4.81	—
8	Fix Auto PalmdalePalmdale, CA	B 79iHow 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Momentum penalty60−4Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAABA	4.84	—
9	A V Smog Center and Auto RepairPalmdale, CA	B 63iHow 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%63+8.9Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Momentum penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BC–BBC	4.77	—
10	Qualifast Transmission and Auto RepairPalmdale, CA	C 57iHow 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%71+38.7Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%27+3.8Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Momentum penalty58−4.2Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	BCADCB	4.75	—

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Auto Repair Shops in Palmdale, CA at a glance

How the 10 auto repair shops we rated in Palmdale, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

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.