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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%81+44.2Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCOREBlack's Tire & Auto Service
Calabash, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #505Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 1,304 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: replies to reviews and value; weakest: satisfaction.
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.Black's Tire & Auto Service is better than 81% of auto repair shops.A
81
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.Black's Tire & Auto Service is better than 84% of auto repair shops.A
84
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.Black's Tire & Auto Service is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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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.Black's Tire & Auto Service is better than 97% of auto repair shops.A
97
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.Black's Tire & Auto Service is better than 90% of auto repair shops.A
90
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.Black's Tire & Auto Service is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Black's Tire & Auto Service for 8 kinds of job.
Black's Tire & Auto Service for steering & suspension repair
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.80
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: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”: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.#493 / 553
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 5 Google reviews tagged “Steering & suspension repair”
MartyLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★
All very good people. Waiting times are not bad and generally normal. Always, courteous and flexible. Usually good work, explains work, and vehicle issues in detail.
Reasonable priceTiresSteering & suspension repair
EricLocal Guide · 176 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 4 months ago★★★★★
This is the only place that said they could get front struts for my wife's car. William took good care of us and explained things very well. We are going back for a Friday appointment to have the parts that were ordered installed, and I will keep you posted on that.
Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairVehicle safety inspection
nick4 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. · 9 months ago★★★★
Satisfied with all aspects of the services provided
Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairWheel alignment
Jim11 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 10 months ago★★★★★
Great service..Fair pricing. Very informative. I’ll be back! !! Thank you Mike, Brett & Tim
Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementTiresSteering & suspension repair
joseph11 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 year ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Steering & suspension repairWheel alignmentVehicle safety inspection
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 40%Reasonable 53%Overpriced 4%Not sure 3%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 160 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 137 | — |
| Oil change | 119 | — |
| Tire rotations | 68 | — |
| Vehicle safety inspection | 68 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 27 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 26 | — |
| Brakes | 23 | — |
