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Akins 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE

Akins Auto Repair

San Jose, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #304Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 482 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 740 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: craft & service 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.Akins Auto Repair is better than 87% of auto repair shops.A
87
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.Akins Auto Repair is better than 76% of auto repair shops.B
76
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.Akins Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
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.Akins Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
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.Akins Auto Repair is better than 80% of auto repair shops.A
80
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.Akins Auto Repair is better than 52% of auto repair shops.C
52

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Akins Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Akins Auto Repair for electrical repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical repair”: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.#109 / 192
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Electrical repair”

Annaly8 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★★★★★

Akins has good service, great customer service and are reliable when it comes to transparency! I will continue to bring my car around for repairs!

Reasonable priceElectrical repairAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
David6 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★★★★★

Excellent. Akin is straight up and his work is always top notch. His staff is very skilled and fast. Fair pricing and his estimates are always accurate. The only bad thing I can say is sometimes they get very busy, but there is a reason for that!

Great priceElectrical repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectrical
Khiem2 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

The best auto repair in town so far reasonable price friendly promise pickup on time I will come back.

Electrical repair
WenLocal Guide · 73 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 year ago★★★★★

I have been to Akin's Auto Repair 3 times for an 2006 Acura TSX, each time with an excellent result. 1. Find and repair leak in A/C. Another auto repair shop had failed to discover the leak. This repair was made over a year ago and the A/C has worked fine ever since. The car was returned the same day. 2.…

Electrical repairElectricalEngine repair
JaiLocal Guide · 220 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 2 years ago★★★★★

I like this establishment by two brothers. Always honest with their clients, good service and competitive rates. I like the honesty aspect the most and as such this review! I have been their client for past five years, I used to drive all the way from Berkeley and 40+ miles away just to get my service here. I…

Customer photo from Jai's review
Electrical repairAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
Eric2 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★★★★★

Great honest

Customer photo from Eric's review
Air & cabin filter replacementElectrical repair
Jason3 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 years ago★★★★★

I have a 5 year old Jeep Cherokee and used Akin's services twice: 1. several months ago he helped with changing my car's suspension struts, 2. Recently changed the thermostats which solved my check-engine-light-on issue. Both experiences are super great for me. Akin's service is professional, his team is able to…

Electrical repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 68%Reasonable 30%Overpriced 0%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change29—
General repairs & maintenance17—
Brakes16—
Electrical repair7—
Transmission6—
Engine repair6—
Vehicle Inspection6—
Air & cabin filter replacement6—

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