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Cartime Automotive 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Cartime Automotive

Houston, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #126Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 599 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.Cartime Automotive is better than 95% of auto repair shops.A
95
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.Cartime Automotive 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.Cartime Automotive 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.Cartime Automotive 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.Cartime Automotive 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.Cartime Automotive is better than 87% of auto repair shops.A
87

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Customers hired Cartime Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Cartime Automotive for oil change

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.19
★ 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: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Oil change”: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.#196 / 641
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 19 Google reviews tagged “Oil change”

Leslie5 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 week ago★★★★★

Amazing service friendly staff

Great priceOil change
Ali1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Beautiful and Amazing Service Extremely responsible & A blessing!!

Auto engine diagnosticAuto engine tuningAuto maintenance
Nori5 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★★★★★

I walked in there on Sunday morning because I had to jump-start my car every time I turned it on since the day before yesterday. They suggested two options for how to handle the issue and explained the pros and cons in detail. They didn't push me to choose the pricey option and patiently answered all my questions. I…

Reasonable priceBatteryOil change
Reggie6 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★★★★★

I first went to Cartime for an leak diagnostic, and the crew was more than willing to help. I later came back to have Service done not only did they help resolve the problem, Stephanie gave me great prices for oil change, brakes, rotors and struts, and air filters. She definetly takes care of customers and if you…

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementBrakesOil change
Ruby6 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Great service came in for a oil change Mrs Stephanie was awesome service was quick and easy 🙂

Reasonable priceOil change
J3 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★★★★★

While traveling my truck had some issues. I stopped in at Cartime. The employees were very attentive and did not try to upscale me on extra services. They completed my oil and fluid changes and repaired a part in a timely manner while I waited. The guys and Administration were very knowledgeable. Cool nice…

Great priceTire rotationsAuto maintenanceOil change
JomarrioLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

From the time you walk in the door till the time you walk out they make sure you comfortable and ok while you wait on your vehicle

Reasonable priceOil change
PeterLocal Guide · 63 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★★★★★

This is the greatest garage for conventional internal combustion vehicles ever. Recently, I had a check engine light come on, it was apparently the O2 sensor. They changed it, it still threw the check engine light, then they put the original part back in and returned the replacement (because it was possibly bad),…

TransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
Cornelius7 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Stephanie gave exceptional customer service and the team took care of my car in less than an hour. I will definitely be back!

Great priceAuto A/C rechargeOil change
Tabatha4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful people, family oriented. Great place to take your cars to get looked at. Great prices highly recommend.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto battery maintenanceOil change
Tamod4 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★★★★★

Becoming here for years same originality and reliability all your automotive needs can be met here..Mrs.Stephanie and her staff always gets the problem solved.

Reasonable priceAuto maintenanceOil change
ajani2 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★★★★★

Being new to Houston I was referred to CarTime and was my first non dealer shop I visited. They were quick with the service and definitely below the dealer markup! Will be back!

Great priceOil change
Hanné2 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★★★★★

I took my car in for an oil leak and was surprised how great everything went The team at Car Time Automotive fixed it and the price was very reasonable making it an amazing deal!!!!!!

Great priceOil change
JohnLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★

Stephanie and the crew at Cartime very quickly diagnosed and fixed a faulty AC compressor (under 24 hours from car delivery to pickup). The AC now works great. They also performed and oil change and let me know about some maintenance that will be required in the future. I will be back. Thank tou

Reasonable priceAuto A/C replacementOil change
STARR5 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★★★★★

I bought a cash car, called around looking for a place to give me a tune up, oil change, and diagnostic test to check for any problems with my vehicle. Everybody wanted ($300-$700), Stefanie was the 4th person I called and was extremely helpful from the time we got on the phone to the time I left her auto shop.…

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticAuto brake repairTire rotations
OWLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

This establishment is so friendly. They offer you water and snacks while you wait for your car to be worked on. They also have affordable prices. We will definitely be coming back.

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto maintenance
David1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Here at Cartime, they offered great service. I had my brakes, lower control arm, and upper control arm replaced. They also did an engine swap. My car runs good as new. I will bring my vehicle anytime I have an issue.

Great priceAuto battery replacementSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Liza9 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
TierneyLocal Guide · 7 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change

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