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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%74+40.4Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%65+9.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.68SCORE

Brakes Plus

Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #41Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 4.7★ from 733 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: replies to reviews and craft & service; 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 74% of oil change services.B
74
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 60% of oil change services.B
60
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 85% of oil change services.A
85
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 65% of oil change services.B
65
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 79% of oil change services.B
79
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.

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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).4.20
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: 44/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Brakes”: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.#36 / 37

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Brakes”

Deja3 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★★★★★

Tuffy's Tire & Auto Service Center has the best car service in CR!! I brought my car here with engine & brake problems and had no trouble getting it checked out and fixed ASAP. The employees here are extremely helpful and respectful to their customers and have no problem with fixing any car problems. I will be…

BrakesOil changeVehicle Inspection
BrendaLocal Guide · 6 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★★★★★

I am from out of state and needed an alignment asap. Kevin at Tuffy's was very professional and kind. He kept me updated on the progress of my alignment and of the problems that they found. I was amazed at how clean the waiting area was and the shop floor was cleaned after every job. Great job to everyone! Tuffy's…

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake repairAuto brake replacement
James1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Very fair and they fixed another part attached to the wheel bearing that broke when they removed it

Brakes
Orgasm6 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★★★★★

Kevin is amazing! He helped us out with a loaner and made sure we were okay before leaving the lot! Was also super accepting of my pet rats who happened to be with me! His staff is also funny and welcoming! Totally has all my car business from here out and will totally send my loved ones this way. 1000/10 stars!! GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS!!

Auto brake repairAuto brake replacementAuto maintenance
SaulLocal Guide · 3 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 years ago★

This place definitely adjusted their prices on the parts. Most other places told me the price for the same parts are half the cost. Really upset when I heard this. Also the labor was a little overpriced, also my first time taking my car to this place. Would definitely NOT recommend going to this place at all!!!

Brakes− Punctuality− Quality

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

Great price 44%Reasonable 44%Overpriced 7%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Auto brake repair43—
Wheel alignment22—
Auto engine diagnostic9—
General repairs & maintenance9—
Oil change8—
Brakes5—
Engine repair5—
Auto tire replacement4—

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