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Blue Skies Automotive 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%99+7Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE

Blue Skies Automotive

Nampa, ID · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #52Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 98 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: value and momentum; 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.Blue Skies Automotive is better than 97% of auto repair shops.A
97
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.Blue Skies Automotive is better than 98% of auto repair shops.A
98
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.Blue Skies Automotive 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.Blue Skies Automotive is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Blue Skies Automotive 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.Blue Skies Automotive is better than 99% of auto repair shops.A
99

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Customers hired Blue Skies Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Blue Skies Automotive for engine repair

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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: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Engine 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.#184 / 447
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

Steele5 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★★★★★

I've had josh Blue Skies Automotive do quite a few services. Josh and his team have gone above and beyond to get me in and and make sure I'm safe on the road. He communicates what the service will be clearly and honestly, he doesn't price spike or try to sell you a service or part you don't need. If you want a good,…

Reasonable priceAuto exhaust system repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceEngine repair
Brian8 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★★★★★

Josh is a great mechanic which has went above and beyond while diagnosing and fixing my car problems on multiple occasions.

Great priceElectricalAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
MelanieLocal Guide · 10 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★★★★★

Had a check engine and broken fan switch on my CRV. Joshua fixed it and everything is still working great! Thanks Joshua!

Reasonable priceElectrical repairElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
MeridianLocal Guide · 13 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

STOP - read in full! You ever wish you had a reliable, competent, and fair priced mechanic? Well this is the shop. I think this is the highest google rated shop in the valley, and for good reason. Extremely transparent! No BS! And very accommodating. I had struggled with an engine code and had to travel to see…

Great priceElectrical repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceEngine repair
AndreaLocal Guide · 19 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I own a 2005 Dodge caravan that had a check engine light on with little power and a shuddering when the gas peddle was pushed. Josh expertly diagnosed the problem and did a stellar repair on my van, as well as fixing the serious problem of no brake lights. I cannot recommend him enough. He is truly concerned for his…

Great priceEngine repair
toby3 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★★★★★

Communication was outstanding through the entire process. Pricing was very fair! Joshua Pointed out concerns he found while doing work, but there was no pressure or upselling in his part, just wanted me to be aware! Will absolutely be back for any future repairs/maintenance.

Great priceEngine repairAuto maintenance

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

Great price 48%Reasonable 52%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance11—
Auto engine diagnostic7—
Engine repair6—
Oil change5—
Electrical repair4—
Auto maintenance4—
Auto A/C recharge4—
Electrical4—

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