Auto repair shop · Fox Lake, WI · reviewed since 2016
iHow 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%72+39.3Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Craft & service penalty18−8.2Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.64SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#759 of 809 auto repair shopsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 6%
4.6★★★★★74 Google reviews · 24 photos
89%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Car Doctor LLC 4.6 out of 5 based on 74 reviews, with the owner responding to 36 percent of them. Customers frequently cite honest communication, affordable pricing, and prompt service for repairs ranging from oil changes to engine work. However, low-star reviews highlight a pattern of unresolved refund requests and significant delays in completing complex engine rebuilds.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 74 reviews (89% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 74 Google reviews (50 with written comments, 2 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 36% of reviews.
Most recent review: August 31, 2026.
Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Fox Lake, Wisconsin.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other auto repair shops
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: momentum and value; weakest: craft & service.
Car Doctor LLCAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Car Doctor LLC: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
72
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Car Doctor LLC: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.C
56
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Car Doctor LLC: 18/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.F
18
ValueiValue · 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.Car Doctor LLC: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
97
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Car Doctor LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Car Doctor LLC: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.B
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Star ratings
74 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars6689%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star79%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 50 written reviews
94%praise
Praise7794%
Complaints56%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price969%
Reasonable431%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Price & value1923%
Quality & results1518%
Staff & attitude1417%
Speed & response1215%
Honesty & trust1012%
Would recommend79%
Communication56%
What customers talk about
We read 50 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Nice shop ,Great experience with Anthony Very reasonable labor costs.”
“Awesome guy and does really good work would highly recommend”
“Worst 9 week experience of my life.”
“Car Doctor LLC was very helpful in letting me come in right away.”
“Got me in right away and pricing was fair and nothing unexpected”
“They were honest with me and I learned about the infamous Squirrels of Fox Lake.”
“I highly recommend Car Doctor LLC for your car maintenance or emergency needs.”
“When I called Anthony and explained that some of the parts were new but something was still wrong he was very kind and said that he would look at my v…”
People customers mention
Anthony8 reviews
Scott4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Car Doctor LLC for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Holly1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★
I am not from Fox Lake, but was traveling nearby when I kept experiencing low tire pressure warnings even after stopping to fill them. Car Doctor LLC was very helpful in letting me come in right away. The diagnosis was just a faulty sensor and it was safe for me to drive home - and he didn't even charge me for…
Great priceTires
BenLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
After some kids came and slashed my tire he came and pick it up and replaced it
Awesome guy and does really good work would highly recommend
Great priceTires
Destiny2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
I went in expecting the worst my AC in my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport was not working. They were honest with me and I learned about the infamous Squirrels of Fox Lake. If I would have taken my car to the dealer, they would have charged me an arm and a leg for a simple squirrel chewing my wires. They are now my new go…
Great priceAuto A/C replacement
PaulLocal Guide · 42 reviewsiTotal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Nice guy & Awesome Mechanic.Nice shop ,Great experience with Anthony Very reasonable labor costs.Will take all my Vehicles to him from here on out.
Great priceElectrical repair
Oscar4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Honest and affordable work from anthony and crew!! Always willing to help while delivering top tier quality.
Todd4 reviewsiTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
I have brakes Freddy and Anthony did me right..... Thanks guys ill be back and Ill tell my friends...... Todd
I am not from Fox Lake, but was traveling nearby when I kept experiencing low tire pressure warnings even after stopping to fill them. Car Doctor LLC was very helpful in letting me come in right away. The diagnosis was just a faulty sensor and it was safe for me to drive home - and he didn't even charge me for his time. I highly recommend Car Doctor LLC for your car maintenance or emergency needs.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Tires
Ben TaylorLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ben has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I went in expecting the worst my AC in my 2020 Subaru Forester Sport was not working. They were honest with me and I learned about the infamous Squirrels of Fox Lake. If I would have taken my car to the dealer, they would have charged me an arm and a leg for a simple squirrel chewing my wires. They are now my new go to mechanics!!! Honest and quick!! So glad someone suggested them to me.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Auto A/C replacement
Paul FayLocal Guide · 42 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My truck has always been really important to me and carries a lot of sentimental value along with being a necessary item for where I live. The first person messed up my timing chain inside my engine by not replacing all the necessary parts in order for the engine to last. When I called Anthony and explained that some of the parts were new but something was still wrong he was very kind and said that he would look at my vehicle and even sent me the amount that I would owe in order for it to be repaired. He fixed everything within a 2-day timetable which is pretty amazing! Between Anthony and Fred I'm not sure how I would have gotten my truck back. Thank you so much. With the weather changing it has been amzing having my truck and not breaking my bank trying to fix it.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Auto engine diagnostic
William Wiersma4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My first time at Car Doctor and I gotta say, Anthony's awesome! He's super knowledgeable, showed me everything that was wrong, step by step. Amazing business, amazing mechanic, highly recommend! My car drives like new now, thanks Car Doctor! You got yourself a new customer!
Wyatt StellmacherLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Wyatt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
