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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%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.63SCOREA 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
76
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
57
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
63
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
63
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
40
Reviews for your job
Customers hired A V Smog Center and Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.
A V Smog Center and Auto Repair for vehicle inspection
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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: 66/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”: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.#119 / 122
All 3 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle Inspection”
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
David2 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★★★★★
Beast service I ever had. Very professional and, experience workers. I recommend this auto shop to all me family, and friends.
Air & cabin filter replacementAuto emissions testingAuto 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
Price
Not enough reviews with a price yet.
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
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 21 | — |
| Smog certification | 20 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 14 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 12 | — |
| Auto emissions testing | 11 | — |
| Brakes | 9 | — |
| Engine repair | 8 | — |
| Air conditioning | 7 | — |
