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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.

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.15
★ 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: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Transmission”: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.#38 / 451
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 15 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

neverlord1 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

I would recommend this shop to any body that wants the best price and amazing work

Transmission
Arlin1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I honestly cannot recommend this shop enough. I brought my 2007 Ford F-150 Lariat here as a regular paying customer, and from the beginning, I was treated with honesty, respect, and professionalism. This is a true mom-and-pop shop, I was completely fine with their pricing for the quality of work they provide. My…

Great priceTransmissionElectrical repairExhaust
Jay2 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★★★★★

Cartime Automotive did a great job — honest pricing, quick turnaround, and they explained everything clearly before doing any work. No upselling, no BS, just straightforward service. Car’s running great since. Definitely going back and would recommend to anyone in the Houston area looking for a trustworthy shop.”

Great priceTransmissionCarburetor cleaningAuto body & trim repair
Brookelynn1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

did a great job on my transmission for a reasonable price! definitely check them out!

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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
Mauricio8 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 months ago★★★★★

I always deliver parts here and i brought my moms car to this shop. They worked on it and didn’t take long. Stefanie a was really helpful and gave me a good price 👍🏽

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Great priceTransmission
Michael10 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Come here all the time. The owner is fair, good technicians.

Great priceTransmission
Jalicia4 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★★★★★

Very warm and friendly , Best Prices in town , I highly recommend stefanie.

Great priceTransmissionCarburetor cleaningAuto body & trim repair
DeeLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

If you want honest, reliable car care- this is the only place to go! Owner is kind, honest and will take good care of you!

Great priceTransmissionCarburetor cleaning
DeborahLocal Guide · 355 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

I enjoyed premium service. The staff were kind and job well done in a timely manner.

Great priceTransmission
PatrikLocal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

The owner Stephanie graciously helped me and my wife out with our transmission while we were in a very tight spot, excellent work at CarTime

Great priceTransmission
Aubrey1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

The place was neat and clean, with free snacks and drink! Very unique shop.

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Cast1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Impressed me with how clean and organized the shop was, which made me feel a lot better about leaving my car there.

Great priceTransmission
lynda2 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 a year ago★★★★★

Very professional staff especially Mr Clem Torres. Very satisfied with the work that was done on my vehicle. Reasonable price I will definitely go back again.

Great priceTransmission
Caleb1 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★★★★★

Great customer service, and worked well with me

Great priceTransmissionAuto body & trim repair

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

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