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BBC 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

BBC Auto Repair

Somerville, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #4Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other oil change services (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: value and momentum; 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.BBC Auto Repair is better than 96% of oil change services.A
96
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.BBC Auto Repair is better than 97% of oil change services.A
97
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.BBC Auto Repair is better than 99% of oil change services.A
99
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.BBC Auto Repair is better than 100% of oil change services.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.BBC Auto Repair is better than 100% of oil change services.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.BBC Auto Repair is better than 54% of oil change services.C
54

Reviews for your job

Customers hired BBC Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

BBC Auto Repair for transmission

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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).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: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Transmission”: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.#11 / 27
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

Cris1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been going to BBC Auto Repair for over 10 years, and Ed is truly one of the most honest and reliable mechanics in the area. If you’re looking for a trusted auto repair shop, affordable car service, or professional mechanic near me, this is the place to go. Ed always takes the time to explain everything clearly…

Great priceTransmissionAuto body & trim repairExhaust
lucao1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Great service. Eddy been my mechanic for 4 years now. He is more than my mechanic treats me like family. Best in the area hands down.

Customer photo from lucao's review
Great priceTransmission
Alex9 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Very honest mechanic. Edit for 2023: Came back again, still great experience -- Very fast, quote was on point. They do not upsell or deceive. Recommend!

Transmission
Keith9 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 years ago★★★★★

Eddy is the best there is. High quality work, great price and a fast turn around. Ive used the shop a few times and everything has been too notch every time.

Auto maintenanceTransmission
MariaLocal Guide · 8 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTransmissionTiresGeneral repairs & maintenance
Dannys2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BrakesEngine repairTires+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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

Great price 76%Reasonable 18%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Brakes11—
Tires10—
General repairs & maintenance10—
Oil change9—
Transmission6—
Steering & suspension repair4—
Engine repair4—
Exhaust3—

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