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Burch Auto Repair

Auto repair shop · Des Moines, IA · reviewed since 2019

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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#137 of 687 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 80%
4.9 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · 8 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
28%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Burch Auto Repair at a glance

Google reviewers rate Burch Auto Repair 4.9 out of 5 based on 215 reviews, with the owner responding to 28 percent of them. Customers frequently cite punctuality, transparent pricing, and detailed communication regarding vehicle issues as key positives, noting that repairs for engines, tires, and electrical systems are often completed quickly. While most experiences are positive, a small number of low-star reviews mention discrepancies between quoted and final prices or concerns about the tone of customer interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 215 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 215 Google reviews (184 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 28% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 19, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Des Moines, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction96Reliability94Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews52Satisfaction: 96 (median 87)Reliability: 94 (median 84)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 52 (median 56)
Burch Auto RepairAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Burch Auto Repair: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
96
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.Burch Auto Repair: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Burch Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Burch Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Burch Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Burch Auto Repair: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 56.C
52

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Star ratings

215 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars20997%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star42%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 184 written reviews

  • Praise40598%
  • Complaints82%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3340%
  • Reasonable4959%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7117%
  • Honesty & trust7017%
  • Speed & response6415%
  • Quality & results6115%
  • Price & value5914%
  • Would recommend4711%
  • Communication4110%

What customers talk about

We read 184 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Burch Auto Repair are professional, dedicated, and reliable.”
  • “Joe is great about communicating, apt openings and car findings, as well as prices up front.”
  • “They got my truck in in a timely manner and repairs were done quickly.”
  • “I love taking my stuff to these guys, they are quick, pricing for labor is fair and they do a fantastic job keeping you informed as the job goes on.”
  • “He was able to look over my vehicle quickly and do the work in a reasonable time frame.”
    “I know Burch’s is pretty pricey but that is ridiculous.”
  • “I greatly appreciate their honesty and down-to-earth approach, and they've become our go-to mechanic for auto issues.”
    “Would not recommend a facility that will randomly change their prices when you get there.”
  • “He's been all of informative, communicative, and easy to schedule.”

People customers mention

  • Joe 29 reviews
  • Gretchen 7 reviews
  • Automotive 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Burch Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Cody2 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 week ago★★★★★

Burch Auto Repair are professional, dedicated, and reliable. I greatly appreciate their honesty and down-to-earth approach, and they've become our go-to mechanic for auto issues. Can't recommend them enough, especially Gretchen!

Ray2 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

It was a great experience. They got my truck in in a timely manner and repairs were done quickly. I definitely recommend Joe and his team.

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repair
CassieLocal Guide · 45 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I needed a tire repair and oil change. Joe got me in right away. He was fast, friendly, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend to anyone needing car repairs or maintenance! Bonus shop cat to pet!

Reasonable priceTiresOil change
Dottie1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

As a woman I feel safe being stupid about cars here. 10/10 recommend and they've the cutest shop cat Gretchen 💞

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto A/C rechargeAuto engine diagnostic
Aticus4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I love taking my stuff to these guys, they are quick, pricing for labor is fair and they do a fantastic job keeping you informed as the job goes on.

Great priceSteering & suspension repairSteering & suspension replacementWheel alignment
Jane3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

If you are looking for a great place to get your car repaired this is the place to go.

Great price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 215 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Cody Woodruff2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Burch Auto Repair are professional, dedicated, and reliable. I greatly appreciate their honesty and down-to-earth approach, and they've become our go-to mechanic for auto issues. Can't recommend them enough, especially Gretchen!

Ray Wright2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ray has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

It was a great experience. They got my truck in in a timely manner and repairs were done quickly. I definitely recommend Joe and his team.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair
Cassie HickmanLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cassie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I needed a tire repair and oil change. Joe got me in right away. He was fast, friendly, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend to anyone needing car repairs or maintenance! Bonus shop cat to pet!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tires, Oil change
Michael Hugunin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Auto exhaust system repair, Auto engine tuning, Auto brake repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment
Dottie Flener1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dottie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As a woman I feel safe being stupid about cars here. 10/10 recommend and they've the cutest shop cat Gretchen 💞

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, A/C installation & repair, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Oil change
Aticus Gassman4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aticus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love taking my stuff to these guys, they are quick, pricing for labor is fair and they do a fantastic job keeping you informed as the job goes on.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Steering & suspension replacement, Wheel alignment
Jane Foxen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you are looking for a great place to get your car repaired this is the place to go.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Stephanie Henscheid1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Joe is great so thorough, informative and helpful! No BS on what is going on. Very matter of fact on what needs to be done

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Cale Unzicker3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cale has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have had the absolute best experience at Burch! Joe has been incredibly helpful with any and every car issue we've had. He's been all of informative, communicative, and easy to schedule. I would absolutely recommend Burch Auto to anyone!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Oil change
Carla Hines7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great customer service! Owner explained everything done, and made suggestions about what else needs done, all without being pushy about it. Fair prices and Great service!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Brakes

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