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Beckley Automotive Services 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

Beckley Automotive Services

Des Moines, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #236Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 687 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 1,973 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: momentum 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.Beckley Automotive Services is better than 91% of auto repair shops.A
91
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.Beckley Automotive Services is better than 91% of auto repair shops.A
91
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.Beckley Automotive Services is better than 98% of auto repair shops.A
98
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.Beckley Automotive Services is better than 99% of auto repair shops.A
99
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.Beckley Automotive Services is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Beckley Automotive Services is better than 49% of auto repair shops.C
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Customers hired Beckley Automotive Services for 8 kinds of job.

Beckley Automotive Services for exhaust

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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).4.33
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: 54/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exhaust”: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.#210 / 224

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Exhaust”

Tim3 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 months ago★★★★★

This is the best place I have ever worked with for car maintenance and repair. Very trustworthy, timely and reasonable.

Great priceTransmissionElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacement
SaraLocal Guide · 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

I had a rear break light out.

TransmissionExhaustGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality
Timothy1 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

They do excellent work. Professional from top to bottom. I would recommend them.

ElectricalAuto engine diagnosticExhaust
RobLocal Guide · 70 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★★★★★

I've been using Beckley for years starting from when I had my VW. Even though I no longer have it I still go to them with my Kia and wife's Jeep. In fact my Kia has never been to the dealer for service, I've only taken it to Beckley.

Air & cabin filter replacementBatteryBrake service & repair+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
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. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★

Very good job on two cars and Tim was a very big help and s manner to thank you and I will be back and I will tell every one to go there

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementBattery+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
LisaLocal Guide · 32 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★

They are the worst mechanics lie on how much it would be to fix your car. Well just so you know my manifold came apart and you guys did not attach it back after fixing our car

BrakesExhaust

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

Great price 28%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 3%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change433—
General repairs & maintenance328—
Auto engine diagnostic133—
Vehicle Inspection127—
Brakes90—
Tires81—
Engine repair76—
Tire rotations71—

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