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Carolina Car Connection 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE

Carolina Car Connection

Calabash, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #60Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 46 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: reliability.

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.Carolina Car Connection is better than 99% of auto repair shops.A
99
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.Carolina Car Connection is better than 96% of auto repair shops.A
96
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.Carolina Car Connection is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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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.Carolina Car Connection 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.Carolina Car Connection 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.Carolina Car Connection is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Carolina Car Connection for 8 kinds of job.

Carolina Car Connection for general repairs & maintenance

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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).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: 76/100.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.#403 / 578
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “General repairs & maintenance”

LyndaLocal Guide · 36 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

My car is sat for a couple years because I could not find a mechanic who worked on foreign cars. By the grace of God, I found Ryan. He went above and beyond to get my little bug on the road. What a pleasure to work with him. He's very honest and fair. I highly recommend Carolina car connection for any of your your car needs.

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Reasonable priceElectrical repairAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
Travis6 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Best place to take your vehicles. I use them for my work and personal trucks. Always fast and friendly with a great price. I can’t recommend them enough

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine tuningBrakes
Alicia3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

This guy does great work! He does not try to rip you off or offering things your car does not need! So glad I finally found a trustworthy mechanic! Since I am a woman mechanics have always tried to get one over on a me and this guy does not!

Great priceCarburetor cleaningAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
Roger11 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Excellent service and price point! Ryan does an excellent job of updates and is ALWAYS fair and reliable He works on all of my cars!!!

Electrical repairAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
Jennell9 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★★★★★

After dealing with several disappointing shops in the past, I finally found a mechanic I can trust. He was upfront, honest, and went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right the first time. He was professional, honest, and took the time to explain what needed to be done in a way I could understand. The…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
AdamLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Got the car back to me before I expect it. Ran better than it had in years and also saved money.

A/C installation & repairAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

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

Great price 65%Reasonable 35%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Electrical repair7—
General repairs & maintenance6—
Engine repair4—
Transmission3—
A/C installation & repair3—
Auto maintenance3—
Auto A/C recharge3—
Auto A/C replacement2—

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