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Carlax Auto 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%28+2Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Carlax Auto

Palmdale, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #238Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 200 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 momentum; 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.Carlax Auto is better than 85% of auto repair shops.A
85
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.Carlax Auto is better than 83% of auto repair shops.A
83
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.Carlax Auto is better than 88% of auto repair shops.A
88
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.Carlax Auto 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.Carlax Auto 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.Carlax Auto is better than 28% of auto repair shops.D
28

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Carlax Auto for 8 kinds of job.

Carlax Auto for engine repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
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: 69/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Engine repair”: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.#153 / 174

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

Robert7 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★★★★★

Could not happier with the service I received. They replaced the starter in my Saturn Aura. Took my car in the day I called and picked it up the next day. Great job! Great people!

Auto maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
DaveLocal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Bruce and his team are the only people I have ever trusted with repairing my vehicles and the only shop I have ever recommended to friends and family. If your looking for a mechanic that will treat you fair and repair your vehicle right the first time, CarLax is your shop. Thank your team Bruce, my truck has never run so good!

Engine repair
Mike1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Would definitely recommend them been coming to them for 20yrs with my cars .I ask for edvice & they give it to u ,they help me fix my car cause some jobs I can do myself & they help u do it ur self .but some jobs I can't do so then I bring it to them & the prces they quoted r reasonable & far there so professional, I'd go back .love this place

Engine repairVehicle maintenance+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Chris8 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★★★★★

I was recommended by a customer of mine. Absolutely the Best Professional establishment I’ve been too in 20 years ...

BrakesEngine repairGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Quality+ Professionalism
FajarLocal Guide · 55 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★★★★★

Definitely highly recommended ..Quality of work, good customer service Amazing team work. BRUCE ROB AND ROBERTO keep up the good work! I am happy found this place .

BrakesAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jose3 years ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Engine repairSteering & suspension replacement

Price

Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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

Great price 40%Reasonable 55%Overpriced 0%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change14—
Vehicle Inspection14—
Brakes11—
Auto maintenance11—
Auto engine diagnostic9—
Battery8—
General repairs & maintenance7—
Air & cabin filter replacement6—

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