The Best Auto Repair Shops in Hempstead, NY
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 233,541 Google reviews of 588 top-rated auto repair shops nationwide; 10 of them in Hempstead, NY. Updated November 5, 2026.
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Triple P Auto ServiceHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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
American Muffler ShopHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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
Kobi Auto Collision & Paint Center Inc.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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.82Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Electrical” (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 electrical
American Muffler ShopAmazing service and customer service! This is my second time getting something for my car fixed here and another great experience!
Triple P Auto ServiceBest mechanic shop in New York. Fair prices, Outstanding work. Unbeatable customer service.
Kobi Auto Collision & Paint Cente…Came to Kobi after a no fault auto collision. Car arrived with front and rear bumper damage as well as malfunction error. After 3 weeks or so, car came back in stellar condition. There was a sweet young lady at the front desk that was very helpful and kept me updated on status of car whenever I asked! The only…
American Muffler ShopProfessional mechanics, , quick service great customer service. All over I was very satisfied.
American Muffler ShopZack is hands down the best mechanic I have ever came across. I found him because I locked my keys inside my car at the Walgreens across the street from his shop. I came in and asked for help. He was busy but him and another employee from the shop came across the street to help me. After that experience I said I was…
American Muffler ShopFair price, great service. I highly recommend this as your go-to mechanic for car services.
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).
| # | 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 |  Paul's Auto RepairHempstead, NY | 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%95+14.5Experts 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 |  Mike's Auto Repair Inc.Hempstead, NY | A 95How 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%96+56.3Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 95Not 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– | 4.95 | — |
| 3 | Triple P Auto ServiceHempstead, NY | 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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.93 | — |
| 4 |  K&K AutomotiveHempstead, NY | 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%31+2.2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAD | 4.90 | — |
| 5 | Kobi Auto Collision & Paint Center Inc.Hempstead, NY | 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%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.93 | — |
| 6 |  Geo Auto CollisionHempstead, NY | 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.90 | — |
| 7 |  Andy's Woodfield Auto Service & SalesHempstead, NY | A 81How 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%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAABA | 4.84 | — |
| 8 | American Muffler ShopHempstead, NY | A 81How 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%88+48Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%4+0.3Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.77 | — |
| 9 |  High Grade Auto Repair and TowingHempstead, NY | 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%70+38.2Reliability 24%54+13.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAB | 4.78 | — |
| 10 |  Intrack AutoHempstead, NY | B 62How 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%66+36Reliability 24%40+9.7Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–AAB | 4.65 | — |
What jobs cost
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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Auto Repair Shops in Hempstead, NY at a glance
How the 10 auto repair shops we rated in Hempstead, NY 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★110%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality16,71126%
- Professionalism19,08330%
- Responsiveness310%
- Punctuality13,86522%
- Value13,91322%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price12,76944%
- Reasonable14,86451%
- Overpriced7172%
- Not sure8813%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.