The Best Auto Repair Shops in Hempstead, NY

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1Triple P Auto Service★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 84Stars 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.84

2American Muffler Shop★ 4.85 on this job74 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”:Stars on this job 55%4.85★Number of such jobs 25%74Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 84Stars 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.84

3Mike's Auto Repair Inc.★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 72Stars 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.72

4Kobi Auto Collision & Paint Center Inc.★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 71Stars 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.71

5High Grade Auto Repair and Towing★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%70Job match= 67Stars 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.67

6Andy's Woodfield Auto Service & Sales★ 4.43 on this job7 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”:Stars on this job 55%4.43★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 55Stars 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.55

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Exhaust” (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 exhaust

SSonny9 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. · a week ago★

Andy's Woodfield Auto Service & S…

This mechanic shop is notorious for deceit and lies. The guy in the front desk Meron lied and lied. I was there for inspection and he ask me to drive long distance to clear the check engine light. I spend an hour and a half driving, put about 50 miles but yet refused my car for inspection. And he charged me 45… Read full review

Not sureExhaustService not listed

KKevinLocal Guide · 16 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. · a week ago★★★★★

American Muffler Shop

I highly recommend American! Zack is a great guy who runs an honest, trustworthy business, and that’s hard to find these days. Their prices are fair, the turnaround is fast, and they genuinely treat you right. There’s no pressure, no unnecessary upselling, and no feeling like you’re being taken advantage of. They do… Read full review

ExhaustAuto engine diagnosticBrakes

PPCLocal Guide · 154 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Mike's Auto Repair Inc.

el mejor lugar de hempstead. Todos son un gran equipo y siempre buscan la mejor solución para ayudarte en todo.. gracias Dios los bendiga... los recomiendo son muy profesionales ... también hablan español:) The best place in Hempstead. They are all a great team and always look for the best solution to help you in… Read full review

Reasonable priceTransmissionCarburetor cleaningAuto body & trim repair

CCarla13 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

American Muffler Shop

As said on their website “The Home of Honest & Courteous Service.” and this is no lie. Happen to be in the area and needed my muffler repaired this muffler shop can up on my search. One of the best discoveries for a mechanic shop..exceptional customer service, fast, efficient diagnostic, clean shop.I don’t always… Read full review

Reasonable priceExhaust

JJordanLocal Guide · 18 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. · a month ago★★★★★

American Muffler Shop

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve known Zack from his Flushing store for a while, so I was really happy to find out that he now owns American Muffler. He’s always been honest, friendly, and someone you can trust. I’m glad to see him again and I’d definitely recommend Zack and American Muffler to anyone looking for good service and someone who truly cares about his customers.

Great priceExhaust

DDylan1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★

American Muffler Shop

I want to give a huge thank you to Zack and the guys at American Muffler in Franklin Square! I went in after hearing a noise coming from around my muffler. Less than a year ago, I had work done there and had my exhaust replaced, so I was concerned about what was going on. Zack and the guys went above and beyond to… Read full review

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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	Paul's Auto RepairHempstead, NY	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%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 95iHow 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 92iHow 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 90iHow 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 89iHow 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 89iHow 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 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%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 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%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 70iHow 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 62iHow 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	—

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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.

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.