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Brakes Plus 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%77+42Reliability 24%64+15.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE

Brakes Plus

Avondale, AZ · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #59Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 80 oil change services · 4.8★ from 1,764 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 replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

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.Brakes Plus is better than 77% of oil change services.B
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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.Brakes Plus is better than 64% of oil change services.B
64
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.Brakes Plus is better than 93% of oil change services.A
93
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.Brakes Plus 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.Brakes Plus is better than 91% of oil change services.A
91
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.Brakes Plus is better than 100% of oil change services.A
100

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Customers hired Brakes Plus for 8 kinds of job.

Brakes Plus for steering & suspension replacement

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ 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: 69/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension replacement”: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.#13 / 17

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Steering & suspension replacement”

PavelLocal Guide · 22 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

This place is amazing! Starting with Jeffrey who checked me in. Facility and parking lot are pristine which says a lot for their overall work ethic… First impressions say a lot. Talk with Caleb as I waited and he was very friendly and informative. Scott was over seeing the maintenance of my truck and was very honest…

Oil changeSteering & suspension replacement
StephenLocal Guide · 56 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Al has kept my 1997 jeep running since we got here in 2002.!!!! When the dealer told my wife her car needed new brakes and tires . .Brakes Plus looked her car over. Brakes and tires were FINE! That's another dealer that won't ever see us .

A/C installation & repairAuto maintenanceBrakes
KirstenLocal Guide · 23 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Several years ago, I needed to find a shop for my son's beloved Lexus ES330 to be repaired. My son is autistic, has severe anxiety, and babies his car, so it was a very big deal for him to take it to the shop. We took it to Brakes Plus and they were so very respectful of his anxiety about it getting scratched. Since…

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake repairAuto brake replacement
MichaelLocal Guide · 62 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★★★★★

After trying several automotive repair companies including some big names in town, Howard and his crew at this Brakes Plus in Avondale far exceeded anyone I’ve used in the past. I had another mechanic diagnose my AC on my work van. He recommended a recharge and added Freon…it never fixed the problem. Another company…

A/C installation & repairAuto A/C rechargeAuto A/C replacement

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

Great price 71%Reasonable 24%Overpriced 1%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change95—
Brakes91—
General repairs & maintenance50—
Wheel alignment42—
Steering & suspension repair22—
Tire rotations20—
A/C installation & repair18—
Air conditioning16—

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