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A & J Body Shop Specialists

Auto body shop · Tamarac, FL · reviewed since 2016

How 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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 103 auto body shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
4.9 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · 23 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
17%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

A & J Body Shop Specialists at a glance

Customers consistently praise the shop for fair pricing, timely communication, and high-quality repairs on dents, scratches, and bumper damage. Many reviewers highlight the professional demeanor of the staff and the ability to handle walk-in appointments efficiently within reasonable timeframes. However, a few low-star reviews criticize the shop for providing estimates significantly higher than competitors and for unprofessional conduct, including refusing specific paint requests without explanation.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 196 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 196 Google reviews (157 with written comments, 13 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 17% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Body Shop serving Tamarac, Florida.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto body shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction95Reliability91Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews66Satisfaction: 95 (median 90)Reliability: 91 (median 86)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 66 (median 58)
A & J Body Shop SpecialistsAuto Body Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.A & J Body Shop Specialists: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.A & J Body Shop Specialists: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.A & J Body Shop Specialists: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.A & J Body Shop Specialists: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.A & J Body Shop Specialists: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.B
66

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Star ratings

196 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars19097%
  • 4 stars32%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star32%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 157 written reviews

  • Praise28799%
  • Complaints41%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1869%
  • Reasonable831%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results8228%
  • Price & value5118%
  • Speed & response4816%
  • Would recommend4816%
  • Staff & attitude4214%
  • Communication103%
  • Honesty & trust103%

What customers talk about

We read 157 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I've been going to Valentin's for years and he provides excellent service!”
  • “Valentin is very professional and fair, and charges a great price.”
    “His estemate was ridiculous over priced.”
  • “Beautiful service, friendly people and most importantly timely communication and results!”
  • “I definitely recommend his service for any type of car body work.”
  • “He was professional, paid great attention to detail, and completed the job quickly.”
  • “He explained everything clearly and said he could fix it on the spot for just $50.”
  • “I highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality, reliable auto body work.”

People customers mention

  • Valentin 15 reviews
  • Vargas 3 reviews
  • Lexus 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired A & J Body Shop Specialists for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

ChY85Local Guide · 16 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. · Edited a day ago★★★★★

I've been going to Valentin's for years and he provides excellent service! Very friendly! Highly recommended!

TravisLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Valentin is very professional and fair, and charges a great price. Will definitely use him again if I have any more car issues!

Great priceBody & Trim
BekkyLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

AMAZING WORK! Beautiful service, friendly people and most importantly timely communication and results!

Great priceBody & Trim
Bulent3 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★★★★★

Fair price and excellent work in a reasonable timeframe after an accident I had. I definitely recommend his service for any type of car body work..

Reasonable priceBody & Trim
Chequita4 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★★★★★

I’m extremely happy with the work he did on my car! He repaired the scratch so well that you can't even tell it was ever there. He was professional, paid great attention to detail, and completed the job quickly. The finish looks amazing, and my car looks like new again. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for…

Reasonable pricePainting
Jimmy2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

great service for a great price if your car is in need of any repair you can’t go wrong coming here I am overly satisfied with the job nicely done!

Customer photo from Jimmy's review
Reasonable priceBody & Trim

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 196 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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ChY85Local Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ChY85 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've been going to Valentin's for years and he provides excellent service! Very friendly! Highly recommended!

ashalee white13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ashalee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing service, If I could give 10 stars I would!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Panneer Jayaraman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Panneer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great work. Perfectly fixed the bumber in my car.

Doscane Music2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Doscane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Professional, Great Workshop!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Carburetor cleaning, Body & Trim
Travis W.Local Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Travis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Valentin is very professional and fair, and charges a great price. Will definitely use him again if I have any more car issues!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Body & Trim
Bekky BernadelLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bekky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

AMAZING WORK! Beautiful service, friendly people and most importantly timely communication and results!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Body & Trim
Johnny7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johnny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great customer service and great results for a fair price

Bulent Koksalan3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bulent has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fair price and excellent work in a reasonable timeframe after an accident I had. I definitely recommend his service for any type of car body work..

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Body & Trim
J Swanson6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

On time care great work and good cost.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Body & Trim
Chequita4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chequita has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’m extremely happy with the work he did on my car! He repaired the scratch so well that you can't even tell it was ever there. He was professional, paid great attention to detail, and completed the job quickly. The finish looks amazing, and my car looks like new again. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality, reliable auto body work. Thank you for doing such an excellent job!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Painting

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Business details

  • Address: 4900 NW 15th St #4404, Margate, FL 33063
  • Phone: (754) 366-6222
  • Service area: Tamarac, FL