Analyzing 10,639,13710.6M ReviewsFor 30,18530.2K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 417,714 Google reviews of 975 top-rated auto repair shops nationwide; 10 of them in Lincoln, NE. Updated November 13, 2026.
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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 |  Dirk's Auto RepairLincoln, NE | A 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%96+25Value 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– | 4.97 | — |
| 2 |  Custom Automotive CareLincoln, NE | A 96How 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%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.93 | — |
| 3 |  Urgent Care Auto CenterLincoln, NE | A 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%65+4.6Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.91 | — |
| 4 |  Christian Brothers Automotive South LincolnLincoln, NE | A 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.93 | — |
| 5 |  Meineke Car Care CenterLincoln, NE | A 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 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.88 | — |
| 6 |  Agee's Automotive RepairLincoln, NE | A 89How 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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.94 | — |
| 7 |  Lincoln Auto RepairLincoln, NE | A 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 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.76 | — |
| 8 |  6 to 6 Auto ServiceLincoln, NE | 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.80 | — |
| 9 |  inMOTION Auto CareLincoln, NE | A 83How 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%79+19.2Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.84 | — |
| 10 |  European Auto RepairLincoln, NE | A 82How 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%85+20.6Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty70−3Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAC | 4.87 | — |
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 Lincoln, NE 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 Lincoln, NE average 4.9★ on Google across 4,177 reviews. Dirk's Auto Repair has the top rating (5.0★), and inMOTION Auto Care has the most reviews (1,274). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (4,177 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Alas, Agee's had to close. Forced out of business by the new convention center. We needed to find a new repair shop after ours closed, and we found it at Agee's. We have older cars that need more attention and…” — Google review
“Devon and Eric were great in communicating what was going on with my vehicle. They kept me informed about when it would be finished. Also, they didn't seem to be bothered when I would call in to see what was going on…” — Google review
“I love working with Custom Automotive. I know I’m putting my cars in good hands. They always take care of me. They came highly recommended to me by family when I moved into the area and I’ve never been disappointed.” — Google review
“The whole process from easily making an appointment online, receiving the highly detailed report of what needed to be fixed, choosing what work I wanted done now, and picking up the car after a timely repair was just…” — Google review
“Friendly, honest and great communication. I had a problem with my window, and they wouldn't have been able to work on it until the next week, but they took a few minutes to help me diagnose it free of charge.” — Google review
“Great automotive repair shop with friendly customer service.They did the repairs needed in a timely manner. I will be returning with any future maintenance and repairs!” — Google review
“It was a very pleasant experience today at European Auto Repair. . JT greeted me in the office and was friendly, attentive to my car concerns and was very effective in communication in response to my many questions.…” — Google review
“My wife’s van had issues 2 days before we had to leave town for her fathers funeral. They were able to get her car in right away and help us out. When we picked it up, they also had a sympathy card and stuffed…” — Google review
“I had the worst thing that could ever happen to my car when someone decided to pop the lock off and steal my car. So when I had to get repairs I was still bumped out that it happened. Everyone at 6 to 6 was very…” — Google review
“They did a great job with replacing the brakes and got it all done in a timely manner. I will take the car to them next time I need it fixed” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for auto repair shop listings in and around Lincoln, 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.
Dirk's Auto Repair has the highest Google rating on our Lincoln list: 5.0 out of 5 from 93 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
inMOTION Auto Care has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,274, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Lincoln-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 10,639,13710.6M ReviewsFor 30,18530.2K Experts