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A V Smog Center and Auto Repair logoHow 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%63+8.9Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Momentum penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.63SCORE

A V Smog Center and Auto Repair

Palmdale, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #335Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (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: satisfaction and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

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 V Smog Center and Auto Repair is better than 76% of auto repair shops.B
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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 V Smog Center and Auto Repair is better than 57% of auto repair shops.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.A V Smog Center and Auto Repair is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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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 V Smog Center and Auto Repair is better than 63% of auto repair shops.B
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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 V Smog Center and Auto Repair is better than 63% of auto repair shops.B
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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 V Smog Center and Auto Repair is better than 40% of auto repair shops.C
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Customers hired A V Smog Center and Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

A V Smog Center and Auto Repair for auto engine diagnostic

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.50
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 52/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#228 / 234
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.67%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

Craig9 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, fast service. Easy to speak with and very helpful. I will definitely be coming back here with another vehicle! Thanks again!

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticAuto emissions testing
Clifton5 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Great and reasonable prices. Excellent shop, Outstanding service!!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticBrakes
RonaldLocal Guide · 29 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 year ago★

On 9/18/2025, I took my 2010 Honda Odyssey to Julio of Av Smog Center for a check engine light issue (codes P0141 and P0161) after replacing four oxygen sensors I bought on Amazon. Julio was initially polite, charging $120 for diagnostics and promising to call with repair costs. At 12:10 PM, he said the sensors were…

OverpricedAuto engine diagnosticService not listed
Randy3 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 years ago★★★★★

Eddy at AV smog center a repair is my go to Mechanic and smog , he’s trust worthy and extremely knowledge always takes good care of my vehicles and helps me out whenever I have question . The only Mechanic I trust in the AV.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake repairAuto brake replacement
Jose1 reviewTotal 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 years ago★★★★

Good attention to customers I definitely recommend av smog center

Auto engine diagnostic
Rodrigo4 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 years ago★★★★★

Clean shop Honest people Fast services

A/C installation & repairAuto A/C replacementAuto brake replacement
Clive7 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 years ago★★★★★

Great service fast honest and skilled.

ElectricalAuto engine diagnosticElectrical repair
GregLocal Guide · 49 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 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been coming here for years. They’re not a one trick pony! They’ve fixed many things. And are honest as the day is long! Have been there many times.

Auto A/C replacementAuto brake repairAuto brake replacement
Mayra8 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 years ago★★★★

Good attitude and fast services

Auto engine diagnostic
Rosario10 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 years ago★★★★★

Totally satisfied with their work. They are honest and affordable.

Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance
DaliaLocal Guide · 14 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent and honest service.

Auto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
HectorLocal Guide · 5 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto engine diagnosticEngine repair

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

Great price 38%Reasonable 50%Overpriced 13%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change21—
Smog certification20—
General repairs & maintenance14—
Auto engine diagnostic12—
Auto emissions testing11—
Brakes9—
Engine repair8—
Air conditioning7—

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