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Burch Auto Repair 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%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

Burch Auto Repair

Des Moines, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #137Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 687 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 215 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

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 is better than 96% of auto repair shops.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 is better than 94% of auto repair shops.A
94
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.Burch Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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 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.Burch Auto Repair 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.Burch Auto Repair is better than 52% of auto repair shops.C
52

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Customers hired Burch Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Burch Auto Repair for brakes

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ 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 “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.#124 / 449
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Brakes”

Carla7 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★★★★★

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!

Reasonable priceBrakes
Brian1 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 months ago★★★★★

Love Joe and his team at Burch Auto! Very responsive and does great work.

Great priceAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
LauraLocal Guide · 30 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Always a good experience here! Joe and the rest of the staff are amazing and helpful!

Vehicle InspectionBrakesAuto maintenance
EricLocal Guide · 25 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Dropped a car off for service they had it diagnosed and repaired in no time.

Brakes
David2 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★★★★★

Joe always takes care of his customers and is honest about his work and auto recommendations. Very happy to find a mechanic that I can trust for the life of my car.

Reasonable priceBrakesAuto maintenanceOil change
Jenny8 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Joe has been professional and honest when repairs are needed. He explains what needs to be done and isn’t pushy if things don’t need immediate attention. I appreciate this and feel he’s trustworthy and have been using Burch for about 2 years. Book in advance since they are quite busy.

Auto exhaust system repairBrakesOil change
ThomasLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

Joe and the crew at Burch are the answer to your search for a local, independent, hometown auto maintenance and repair shop you can trust. Joe takes the time to explain what your vehicle needs and works with you to keep it on budget and on the road. Fast and super responsive. If you are thinking about buying a used…

Reasonable priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto brake repair
WilliamLocal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Hey, I had a great experience at Burch Auto Repair. Joe was honest about what I didn't need to repair. He was also respectful of my time and made sure my car was available, as we discussed. Overall, it was a great experience, and I look forward to Joe being my new neighborhood mechanic.

Reasonable priceBrakes
Laura4 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★★★★★

I go to this shop for everything, I found them when I was originally quoted way to high a price to fix my brakes and struts, these guys did a good job for a really awesome price. I got my tires done, and they help with general maintenance and even oil change. It can be hard as a girl to find a good auto shop. So…

Auto brake replacementAuto maintenanceBrakes
Michael8 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Amazing experience, Joe and everyone went above and beyond my expectations and they could not have been more personable and professional. I had quite a few issues with the insurance company and Joe helped me through all that and even spoke with the insurance on multiple occasions to help clear things up. The work…

BatteryBody & TrimBrakes+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Abraham6 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★★★★★

It was great to work with Joe!

BrakesAuto windshield leak repair+ Professionalism
EthanLocal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Brake service & repairBrakesAir conditioning
steve5 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BrakesElectricalOil change+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value

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

Great price 40%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 0%Not sure 1%

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