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AWS Automotive

Auto repair shop · San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA · reviewed since 2012

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%73+39.8Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Momentum penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#28 of 39 tire repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 29%
4.7 ★★★★★ 396 Google reviews · 23 photos
89%five-star reviews
4.56★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.7%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.
32%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

AWS Automotive at a glance

Customers highlight professional communication, fair pricing, and efficient service for repairs like AC systems, brakes, and engine diagnostics. Recurring themes include prompt responses to inquiries and thorough explanations of work performed. However, several low-star reviews criticize high diagnostic fees and unresolved issues, with some customers reporting significant price discrepancies between initial estimates and final bills.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 396 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 396 Google reviews (316 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 32% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Tire Repair Shop serving San Buenaventura (Ventura), California.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other tire 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.

Satisfaction73Reliability63Craft & service100Value100Momentum83Replies to reviews29Satisfaction: 73 (median 78)Reliability: 63 (median 73)Craft & service: 100 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 83 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 29 (median 63)
AWS AutomotiveTire 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.AWS Automotive: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.B
73
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.AWS Automotive: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.B
63
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.AWS Automotive: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.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.AWS 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.AWS Automotive: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
83
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.AWS Automotive: 29/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.D
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Star ratings

396 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars35489%
  • 4 stars164%
  • 3 stars31%
  • 2 stars31%
  • 1 star205%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 316 written reviews

  • Praise53696%
  • Complaints254%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price327%
  • Reasonable764%
  • Overpriced19%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude14726%
  • Quality & results10118%
  • Honesty & trust7714%
  • Price & value7313%
  • Speed & response7213%
  • Would recommend5710%
  • Communication346%

What customers talk about

We read 316 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Caleb, the owner and manager, is personable, straightforward, and professional.”
  • “When something felt a little off when I got my car back they fixed the issue and didn’t charge me anything.”
    “…ey did not do but they charged me over 200 for test nothing was fixed worst place ever never go there…”
  • “I definitely recommend AWS for your automotive repairs, if you value honesty and integrity in service.”
    “I told them to kick rocks as they did not diagnose ANYTHING, and tried to scam me into buying a completely new engine.”
  • “AWS did all the work, and I just paid a fair and reasonable price which I was happy to do.”
    “what they don’t realize after overcharging is they could of had a customer for many years instead they stepped over dollars to pick up a dime .”
  • “The AWS shop is capable, well organized, and efficient, with an excellent system of communication with the customer.”
  • “Very helpful, professional and precise either service customer for life.”
    “Stay away from AWS at all costs, they take a week just to look at your car, and then charge you 150 DOLLARS to do so.”
  • “They were very professional and kept me informed every step of the way.”

People customers mention

  • Caleb 39 reviews
  • Larry 11 reviews
  • Jason 7 reviews
  • Subaru 3 reviews
  • Honda 3 reviews
  • Mike 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent reviews

David8 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★★★★★

Caleb and Jason are the greatest! We take both of our vehicles to AWS and service is EXCEPTIONAL!

Great priceElectrical repair
Robert1 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 month ago★★★★★

Caleb, the owner and manager, is personable, straightforward, and professional. The AWS shop is capable, well organized, and efficient, with an excellent system of communication with the customer. We repaired the A/C system and the ABS/VSA Module. AWS did all the work, and I just paid a fair and reasonable price…

Reasonable priceElectricalAir conditioning
cathryn3 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 months ago★★★★★

We’ve been taking our cars here for years, with good reason. AWS really is the best. Caleb and crew are strongly committed to their craft and to their customers. I can’t tell you how many times they’ve gone above and beyond for us. Customers for life.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
EricLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

First time customer, where I called at the end of the day to see if AWS Automotive (AWS) could look into an improperly working fan motor on my son’s 2013 Mazda 3; I also asked for an oil change. To my surprise the shop was able to get me in first thing the next morning. AWS called me and gave me their preliminary…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
RichLocal Guide · 141 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 months ago★

They have an online appointment system that only gave me two available times which I gladly chose one. When I showed up for the appointment time the guy there was flabbergasted that I was dropping the car off for an appointment when they closed soon. As if I made the appointment slot available online for them.…

DianaLocal 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. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely one of the best automotive shops I have ever been too. They were very professional and kept me informed every step of the way. Everyone I talked to was extremely nice and made time for fixing my car and explained everything. I was very impressed and will definitely use AWS Automotive again!

+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 396 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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David Reynolds8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Caleb and Jason are the greatest! We take both of our vehicles to AWS and service is EXCEPTIONAL!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Electrical repair
Robert Prussing1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Caleb, the owner and manager, is personable, straightforward, and professional. The AWS shop is capable, well organized, and efficient, with an excellent system of communication with the customer. We repaired the A/C system and the ABS/VSA Module. AWS did all the work, and I just paid a fair and reasonable price which I was happy to do. Thanks to Caleb and his men, my 2013 Honda Accord with 177K is going strong!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Electrical, Air conditioning
cathryn klingsporn3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews cathryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We’ve been taking our cars here for years, with good reason. AWS really is the best. Caleb and crew are strongly committed to their craft and to their customers. I can’t tell you how many times they’ve gone above and beyond for us. Customers for life.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Service not listed
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Eric ZetzLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

First time customer, where I called at the end of the day to see if AWS Automotive (AWS) could look into an improperly working fan motor on my son’s 2013 Mazda 3; I also asked for an oil change. To my surprise the shop was able to get me in first thing the next morning. AWS called me and gave me their preliminary estimate; which I agreed to. All work was completed as discussed and stayed at agreed price. Jason & Caleb provided great customer service. I definitely recommend AWS for your automotive repairs, if you value honesty and integrity in service. I will be back, for sure.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Air conditioning, Oil change
Chris Melillo13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very helpful, professional and precise either service customer for life.

Rich BigtreeLocal Guide · 141 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rich has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They have an online appointment system that only gave me two available times which I gladly chose one. When I showed up for the appointment time the guy there was flabbergasted that I was dropping the car off for an appointment when they closed soon. As if I made the appointment slot available online for them. Instead of apologizing or trying to find a solution he just rolled his eyes and asked for the key. I told him no thanks, I'll take it somewhere else. The place looks run down and wouldn't trust them with any car. Advance Auto just down the street is way better anyways and always super nice.

Diana VanderlaanLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely one of the best automotive shops I have ever been too. They were very professional and kept me informed every step of the way. Everyone I talked to was extremely nice and made time for fixing my car and explained everything. I was very impressed and will definitely use AWS Automotive again!

  • Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 6 years ago

Thank you so much for leaving us this review, Diana! I am so happy to read that you will be returning to us; we look forward to seeing you soon!

Eric Krauthoff1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were excellent! Great price. When something felt a little off when I got my car back they fixed the issue and didn’t charge me anything. Keep in mind this was a big job. They had to pull the whole engine. They rock!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Eric ParsonsLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brought my 2001 Miata here for AC service and they were very professional and fast! I even called them on super short notice, the afternoon before, and they still got me in first thing the next morning. They got my AC checked, refrigerant topped off and didn’t try to pressure me into services I didn’t need. Now my AC blows ice cold!

  • Services: Auto A/C recharge
Lana Mcdaniel1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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