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Capitol Transmission & Auto Care 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Craft & service penalty93−0.7Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE

Capitol Transmission & Auto Care

Hartford, CT · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #129Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 413 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 craft & service; 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.Capitol Transmission & Auto Care is better than 80% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Capitol Transmission & Auto Care is better than 71% of auto repair shops.B
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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.Capitol Transmission & Auto Care is better than 93% of auto repair shops.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.Capitol Transmission & Auto Care is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Capitol Transmission & Auto Care is better than 85% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Capitol Transmission & Auto Care is better than 8% of auto repair shops.F
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Customers hired Capitol Transmission & Auto Care for 8 kinds of job.

Capitol Transmission & Auto Care for general repairs & maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.33
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 “General repairs & maintenance”: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.#88 / 88
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.80%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “General repairs & maintenance”

Monique11 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★★★★★

**Highly recommend!** I had a great experience with Paul and the team. They did excellent work on my car and paid close attention to every detail. What really stood out was how kind, caring, and accommodating they were throughout the entire process. They were also very understanding when it came to the price and…

Reasonable priceTransmissionElectrical repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Barbara4 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 months ago★★★★★

I highly recommend Paul and the whole team at Capital Transmission. They are fair, honest, well priced and very competent. If you have car issues, these guys are your guys!!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
Jenny4 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 months ago★

I went in for a transmission fluid flush + new oil . My car started acting up bad ly when I got my car checked out it had very little transmission fluid . They never added any transmission fluid I highly recommend everyone to not go to this place !

TransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenance
Mela7 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 months ago★★★★★

I can’t recommend this shop enough! They’ve done several repairs on my car, including replacing my transmission, and every experience has been excellent. Their prices are hard to beat, and they’re honest, reliable, and truly care about their customers. They’ve also gone out of their way to fit my car into their…

Great priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
NicoleLocal Guide · 27 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 months ago★

HORRIBLE experience here. Unprofessional and highly OVERPRICED! Save your time and money and go somewhere else. Do not let their good reviews fool you like they fooled me!

OverpricedGeneral repairs & maintenance
Jose4 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★★★★★

Very great place.affordable prices phenomenal Customer Service ,Great warranty ,very well cared for your vehicles and customers highly recommended will continue doing business with them.

Great priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenanceTransmission replacement
erick2 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★★★★★

Amazing service here they actually work on your Car the day you bring it and they do a wonderful job at what the do highly recommend if your having a issue on your car looking for a trusting company this is definitely the place

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TransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenance
JulieLocal Guide · 32 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 have had several experiences with Capitol Transmission. They are always fair, communicative, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for any of your mechanical needs.

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I7 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★★★★★

Very professional and helpful. Quickly diagnosed and solved what i thought would be a costly transmission problem.I highly recommend them.

General repairs & maintenance
Janet10 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★★★★★

I appreciate all the help they provided me with my transmission great customer service would recommend to friends and family

General repairs & maintenance
David10 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★★★★★

Fantastic experience! Shop was able to work on my car quickly, fixed and returned. I would highly recommend to anyone who has an issue, not just transmission related. I’ve found my new car mechanic, and it’s these guys.

General repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jackie6 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★★★★★

Capital Transmission was highly recommended by a friend. He said they'd take good care of me, and boy was he right! When my car wouldn't reverse, I had to get a tow to Capitol Transmission. They figured out the problem was a recalled defective part. They were able to get me moving again so I could drive the…

General repairs & maintenanceService not listed+ Value

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

Great price 52%Reasonable 40%Overpriced 5%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Transmission79—
Transmission repair19—
General repairs & maintenance12—
Transmission replacement6—
Brakes6—
Auto maintenance4—
Electrical3—
Electrical repair3—

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