Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Auto Repair Shops in Rifle, CO

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$1.3ktypical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.84★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 150,212 Google reviews of 348 top-rated auto repair shops nationwide; 10 of them in Rifle, CO. Updated November 2, 2026.

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Best auto repair shops in Rifle for general repairs & maintenance

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1Big O Tires logoBig O Tires★ 5.00 on this job10 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General repairs & maintenance”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 93Stars 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.93
2ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC logoADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General repairs & maintenance”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%86Job 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

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “General repairs & maintenance” (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 general repairs & maintenance

Dylan5 reviewsTotal 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Big O Tires logoBig O Tires

Have been in many times for our business, amazing service. This is my go-to for personal vehicles as well!

Great priceTiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
desiree6 reviewsTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC logoADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC

Such an amazing Auto Shop!!!! I can't recommend them enough and give kudos!!!! Jon is an amazing mechanic his knowledge and attention to detail and explaining repairs is amazing, Christa is a joy to talk to and is Jons right hand when it comes to parts and keeping the office running! If you have a issue with your…

Great priceElectrical repairAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
TayaLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Big O Tires logoBig O Tires

Hands down the best in town! Bill, Martin, Randy Sr., Randy Jr, Nate & Greg ALWAYS take care of us and also helped support our small business when the building was originally being built! Big O is the place to go for all your vehicle maintenance & tire needs!

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Dean2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Big O Tires logoBig O Tires

I am out of state and got a flat tire. I thought while getting the tire fixed I would have the tires rotated. I made an 8:00 appointment and they promptly took my truck. They found a screw in the tire, fixed it, rotated tires, made sure all tires had proper inflation and reinstalled the spare under the truck. When I…

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
Carrie6 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Big O Tires logoBig O Tires

Our skid plate came undone on the freeway and this lovely location helped us so quickly and for free. Cannot thank them enough for their wonderful and friendly service. Even let our dog come in from the heat. 10/10 service.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceService not listed
Amanda7 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC logoADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC

John and Crystal went above and beyond in more ways than one. They have your best interest in mind and their business has my full trust…!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle Inspection

Overall ratings

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1NOVUS Glass of Rifle logoNOVUS Glass of RifleRifle, COA 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00—
2High Torque Diesel & Auto logoHigh Torque Diesel & AutoRifle, COA 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00—
3IDOS Cycle logoIDOS CycleRifle, COA 97How 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%97+61.6Reliability 28%95+26.8Replies to reviews 8%99+8.2Experts Score= 97Not 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.AA––AA4.96—
4Silver Star Auto Repair LLC logoSilver Star Auto Repair LLCRifle, COA 97How 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%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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.AAAAA–5.00—
5Pristine Auto Body and Detail (Collision Repair. Premium Detailing, Paintless Dent Repair PDR, ) logoPristine Auto Body and Detail (Collision Repair. Premium Detailing, Paintless Dent Repair PDR, )Rifle, COA 97How 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 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, 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––A–5.00—
6Big O Tires logoBig O TiresRifle, COA 92How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.90—
7Altitude Windshields logoAltitude WindshieldsRifle, COA 90How 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%88+23Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 90Not 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–4.87—
8ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLC logoADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, LLCRifle, COA 86How 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%85+49.9Reliability 26%81+21.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 86Not 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–4.85—
9Grease MonkeyRifle, COB 78How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAA4.73—
10Columbine Ford logoColumbine FordRifle, COB 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 64%81+51.5Reliability 28%74+20.9Replies to reviews 8%12+1Experts Score= 73Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB––AF4.75—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

Auto Repair Shops in Rifle, CO at a glance

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

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A880%
  • Grade B220%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up660%
  • 4.80–4.89★220%
  • 4.60–4.79★220%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality10,71926%
  • Professionalism12,16430%
  • Responsiveness70%
  • Punctuality8,88122%
  • Value8,91222%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price8,06644%
  • Reasonable9,36851%
  • Overpriced4302%
  • Not sure5663%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

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.