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ARS Automotive

Auto body shop · Penn Hills, PA · reviewed since 2016

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%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#85 of 148 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 43%
4.8 ★★★★★ 324 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.6%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.
63%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

ARS Automotive at a glance

Google reviewers rate ARS Automotive 4.8 out of 5 based on 324 reviews, with the owner responding to 63 percent of comments. Customers frequently praise the shop for punctual body repairs, clear communication, and fair pricing on insurance claims. However, some low-star reviews criticize instances of misdiagnosis, excessive billing for unnecessary services, and poor paint quality on specific truck bed repairs.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 324 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 324 Google reviews (236 with written comments, 13 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 63% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability76Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews52Satisfaction: 83 (median 87)Reliability: 76 (median 83)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 52 (median 59)
ARS AutomotiveAuto Repair 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.ARS Automotive: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.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.ARS Automotive: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
76
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.ARS Automotive: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.ARS Automotive: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.ARS Automotive: 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.ARS Automotive: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.C
52

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Star ratings

324 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars30394%
  • 4 stars82%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star82%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 236 written reviews

  • Praise43196%
  • Complaints164%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1139%
  • Reasonable1657%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure14%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results10724%
  • Staff & attitude9822%
  • Would recommend7216%
  • Speed & response5913%
  • Communication4610%
  • Price & value4410%
  • Honesty & trust215%

What customers talk about

We read 236 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I’m extremely pleased with the outstanding work done on my car.”
    “Misdiagnosed the car didn't fix the problem still charged 900 dollars.”
  • “The service was outstanding, the staff was professional and friendly, and they made everything easy and stress-free.”
  • “I highly recommend ARS Automotive to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and professional auto repair shop.”
    “This place is a scam stay away.”
  • “They reached out quickly once the claim was put in.”
  • “Put together an estimate and was easy to work with scheduling.”
  • “Very satisfied with the repair work and it was completed in a reasonable amount of time!”
    “Overpriced and they DO NOT repair rust so the "complete body repair" is incorrect.”
  • “I truly appreciate their honesty, quality workmanship, and attention to detail.”

People customers mention

  • Joe 5 reviews
  • Melissa 4 reviews
  • Justin 4 reviews
  • Don 3 reviews
  • Pittsburgh 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired ARS Automotive for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

JoshLocal Guide · 34 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 day ago★★★★★

First time taking my suv here and I’ll be back. Everyone treated me well and the customer service was great. Thank you for getting the Durango in and out today while I was at work! See you soon for brakes

Thomas9 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 days ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service at ARS Automotive! Don Kelly was great to work with throughout the entire repair process. I had a wonderful experience with ARS Automotive repairing my vehicle. The service was outstanding, the staff was professional and friendly, and they made everything easy and stress-free. They did a…

Reasonable pricePaintingBody & Trim
William12 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 weeks ago★★★★★

ARS exceeds my expectations, every time I go there. On my most recent visit, Don went above and beyond what was “good enough.” Excellent work. Excellent workers. Excellent shop. Highly recommended!

Reasonable pricePaintingOil changeService not listed
Alexis6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I’m extremely pleased with the outstanding work done on my car. The staff was professional, attentive, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. Melissa was wonderful and provided excellent service. I highly recommend your services and will gladly return in the future!

James4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

They reached out quickly once the claim was put in. Put together an estimate and was easy to work with scheduling. Helped with the enterprise rental car pickup. Completed the job before expected even with some additional work needed. ARS made this process super easy and did a great job on the body work. I would highly recommend.

PaintingBody & Trim
Brianna7 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★★★★★

ARS did an amazing job on my car! Melissa was wonderful and very helpful and kept me updated throughout the repairs. It was so nice picking my car up and finding the inside cleaned as well. My car looks brand new again! I'll definitely be a returning customer if I ever need work done in the future. Highly reccomend!

Reasonable priceBody & Trim

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 324 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Josh B.Local Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

First time taking my suv here and I’ll be back. Everyone treated me well and the customer service was great. Thank you for getting the Durango in and out today while I was at work! See you soon for brakes

Thomas Shook9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service at ARS Automotive! Don Kelly was great to work with throughout the entire repair process. I had a wonderful experience with ARS Automotive repairing my vehicle. The service was outstanding, the staff was professional and friendly, and they made everything easy and stress-free. They did a fantastic job getting my vehicle repaired, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I truly appreciate their honesty, quality workmanship, and attention to detail. I highly recommend ARS Automotive to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and professional auto repair shop. I will definitely return for any future automotive needs! Thank you, Don Kelly and ARS Automotive, for such an excellent job!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thanks for the review, Thomas! We appreciate your business and are here if you ever need us!

William Deemer12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

ARS exceeds my expectations, every time I go there. On my most recent visit, Don went above and beyond what was “good enough.” Excellent work. Excellent workers. Excellent shop. Highly recommended!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Painting, Oil change, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks for the review, William! We are glad you were very satisfied with your services.

Alexis Clark6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alexis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’m extremely pleased with the outstanding work done on my car. The staff was professional, attentive, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. Melissa was wonderful and provided excellent service. I highly recommend your services and will gladly return in the future!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks for taking the time to review ARS, Alexis! We are here to help.

Nick Whaby5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best in the business, won’t go anywhere else!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks for your review, Nick! We are here to help.

James Santopietro4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They reached out quickly once the claim was put in. Put together an estimate and was easy to work with scheduling. Helped with the enterprise rental car pickup. Completed the job before expected even with some additional work needed. ARS made this process super easy and did a great job on the body work. I would highly recommend.

  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks for your review, James! We are glad to hear your satisfaction with our work.

Brianna Sparico7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brianna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

ARS did an amazing job on my car! Melissa was wonderful and very helpful and kept me updated throughout the repairs. It was so nice picking my car up and finding the inside cleaned as well. My car looks brand new again! I'll definitely be a returning customer if I ever need work done in the future. Highly reccomend!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Body & Trim
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the review, Brianna! We are here to help.

Patrick RitchieLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Cant comment on the price since it was an insurance claim

  • Services: Body & Trim
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the review, Patrick! We are glad you were satisfied with our services!

Donald Strong9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Donald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Repaired damaged front end. Work done on time and at quoted price. Professional workmanship

  • Services: Body & Trim
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the review!!

sivarama guntur5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews sivarama has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A complete Service was recommended at 10years of purchase. Was it done????

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires

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