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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

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Customers hired Akins Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Akins Auto Repair for vehicle inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ 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: 57/100.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.#167 / 170
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle Inspection”

Alec8 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 month ago★★★★★

TLDR : 10/10 would highly recommend. Trustworthy and friendly mechanics. Hard to put into words how great my experience was. Incredibly impressed with the work the Akin’s team did on my car. They fought through the adversity of my old rusty car, still honoring their quote even after the fact. The car itself feels…

Great priceSteering & suspension replacementVehicle Inspection
Laura3 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★★★★★

OVERALL: Akin and his team are great in all regards. Car repair/maintenance, pricing fairness, customer service, timeliness of service, and even cleanliness of the shop. I was recommended by a friend to see him for my battery replacement and glad that I took her advice. This was my first time going to him and I may…

Customer photo from Laura's review
Great priceAuto battery replacementVehicle InspectionService not listed
LillianLocal Guide · 62 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. · 9 months ago★★

I called for a last-minute free brake inspection, which they were able to accommodate. I’ve been to Atkins previously for an A/C repair and had a good experience. This visit was for a brake inspection due to grinding noises. The inspection itself took about five minutes, and the worker Victor was nice and fast,…

Customer photo from Lillian's review
Not sureVehicle Inspection
mayra2 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★★★★★

Akin is the best. He will never let you down. Come to him with respect and he will treat you like family. His prices are the best I’ve seen. Will never look for another mechanic as long as he’s around.

Auto battery maintenanceBatteryBrakes
Ms.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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

This place is amazing! They are incredibly honest and reliable. They are highly knowledgeable too. They are great with communicating on what work is needed for my vehicles and what the work is for. They also are amazing on the follow up at the end of service and during service. I highly recommend Akin's Auto Repair,…

Auto maintenanceOil changeVehicle Inspection
SharadLocal 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionBrakes

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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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