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Alderman's Toyota Service Center

Auto repair shop · Rutland, VT · reviewed since 2018

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%83+45.3Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#24 of 78 tire shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 70%
4.8 ★★★★★ 484 Google reviews · 20 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.82★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.7%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.
97%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Alderman's Toyota Service Center at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for timely appointments, friendly staff, and clear communication regarding repairs and costs. Many note that the service department identifies necessary maintenance and provides detailed explanations, leading to high satisfaction despite travel distances. However, some reviews highlight issues with unexpected additional labor charges, missed scheduled services, and significant delays in completing estimated repair times.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 484 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 485 Google reviews (308 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Tire Shop serving Rutland, Vermont.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other tire 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction83Reliability87Craft & service–Value96Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 83 (median 83)Reliability: 87 (median 81)Value: 96 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 34)
This companyTire 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.Alderman's Toyota Service Center: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
83
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.Alderman's Toyota Service Center: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
87
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.Alderman's Toyota Service Center: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
96
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.Alderman's Toyota Service Center: 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.Alderman's Toyota Service Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 34.A
100

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Star ratings

485 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars43590%
  • 4 stars296%
  • 3 stars112%
  • 2 stars51%
  • 1 star51%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 308 written reviews

  • Praise35998%
  • Complaints92%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price7733%
  • Reasonable13960%
  • Overpriced63%
  • Not sure94%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude13035%
  • Speed & response9526%
  • Quality & results7621%
  • Communication298%
  • Price & value216%
  • Would recommend92%
  • Honesty & trust82%

What customers talk about

We read 308 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff were friendly and helpful trying to diagnose a mysterious malfunction that, in the end, turned out to be a "glitch" in the computer board.”
  • “Derek was a pleasure to work with, and got me in for service almost immediately.”
  • “Lisa is an exceptional service advisor and Kyle, our technician was great!”
    “oth the dealership and Toyota finance to report this but it is still not resolved; as evidenced by the fact that you sent a service department custome…”
  • “Jeb explained and went over the paperwork so I knew how my car was and what life was on the parts.”
    “Lack of communication on Lisa's part.”
  • “He also gave me a fair trade in value for my truck.”
    “I decided to do these myself because the hassle at the dealership is not worth it.”
  • “I would highly recommend Alderman's Toyota to anyone.”
  • “He answered all of my questions and made me feel like I could trust his opinion.”

People customers mention

  • Derek 9 reviews
  • Sam 6 reviews
  • Aldermans 5 reviews
  • Zeb 5 reviews
  • Lisa 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Alderman's Toyota Service Center for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Linda9 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 days ago★★★★★

The staff were friendly and helpful trying to diagnose a mysterious malfunction that, in the end, turned out to be a "glitch" in the computer board. They hooked it up to their computer diagnostic, test drove it and released it to me

Jane3 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 days ago★★★★

Everyone at Alderman's Toyota treated me respectfully, and took good care of my RAV4.

Reasonable priceTires
Jody1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Had an appointment. Got right in. Out in about 45 minutes. Service manager went through the services they provided. Always get treated well by the staff in the servce department at Alderman's Toyota.

Great priceTire rotationsOil change
Phil14 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 week ago★★★★★

Attentive, professional, timely, friendly. They identified additional work that was needed and scheduled it.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
NatalieLocal Guide · 200 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 week ago★

I have had no dealings with Alderman Toyota. A person who purchased a 2026 Toyota Tundra gave my email address to your dealership. I have since received emails from your dealership, Toyota finance and Toyota service, and most recently SiriusXM radio. I called both the dealership and Toyota finance to report this but…

bill6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Always an excellent experience. Except that the hood was not properly shut when I left service resulting in my having to turn off RT7 and into a parking area to see why the car was "beeping" during a rainstorm yesterday. After shutting the hood properly, I continued home.

General repairs & maintenanceTire rotationsVehicle Inspection

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 484 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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S Williams5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Timely service done right once again. Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Oil change
Response from the owner · Edited a day ago

Williams, we're happy to help! Thank you for choosing Alderman's Toyota Service Center!

Bruce Kennedy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bruce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I travel 100 miles round trip to get my RAV4 serviced at Alderman Toyota

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Bruce, a 100-mile round trip is quite a drive for service, so thank you so much for trusting us with your RAV4! We’re so glad our Rutland service center is worth the trip, and we hope to see you again soon!

Linda Ducrot9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff were friendly and helpful trying to diagnose a mysterious malfunction that, in the end, turned out to be a "glitch" in the computer board. They hooked it up to their computer diagnostic, test drove it and released it to me

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Linda, thank you for sharing your review of our service team! We appreciate your business and hope to see you again at Alderman's Toyota. Have a great day!

Jane Sarno3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Everyone at Alderman's Toyota treated me respectfully, and took good care of my RAV4.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tires
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Hi Jane! Thank you for this amazing review and kind words about the service department at Alderman's Toyota Service Center! We'll see you next time!

Vera McLeod1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Vera has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service as always

  • Services: Tires, Vehicle Inspection, Oil change
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

We're grateful to have you as a Alderman's Toyota Service Center customer, Vera. Thanks for the review!

Jody Caliguiri1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had an appointment. Got right in. Out in about 45 minutes. Service manager went through the services they provided. Always get treated well by the staff in the servce department at Alderman's Toyota.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tire rotations, Oil change
Response from the owner · a week ago

Jody, a quick in-and-out appointment is what we hope for, so we're happy to hear you were back on the road in about 45 minutes. It's great that our service manager took the time to go over the work done on your car, and we appreciate the kind words about the Alderman's Toyota service team!

Richard Sullivan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service. Tech dialed in the alignment perfectly as well

Response from the owner · a week ago

Richard, thank you for leaving Alderman's Toyota Service Center your positive feedback!

Karen Trimboli2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great and speedy service with a smile!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle safety inspection, Oil change
Response from the owner · a week ago

Karen, it means so much to us to see your review! Thanks from our team at Alderman's Toyota Service Center.

Katherine Hall3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience -- polite, informative!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Katherine, we’re glad you had a great experience with our team! It’s wonderful to hear that our team was polite and informative, making your visit a positive one. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again! - The Alderman's Toyota Team

Phil Peterson14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Phil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Attentive, professional, timely, friendly. They identified additional work that was needed and scheduled it.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Phil, thank you for choosing Alderman's Toyota and for sharing your experience with our team - we truly appreciate it! See you next time!

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