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Christian Brothers 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE

Christian Brothers Automotive

Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #1Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other oil change services (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.Christian Brothers Automotive is better than 96% of oil change services.A
96
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.Christian Brothers Automotive is better than 99% of oil change services.A
99
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.Christian Brothers Automotive is better than —% of oil change services.–
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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.Christian Brothers Automotive is better than 100% of oil change services.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.Christian Brothers Automotive is better than 100% of oil change services.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.Christian Brothers Automotive is better than 88% of oil change services.A
88

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Christian Brothers Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Christian Brothers Automotive for vehicle safety inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle safety inspection”: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.#4 / 16
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle safety inspection”

Sheri2 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★★★★★

The customer service was wonderful and the courtesy van was so handy

Reasonable priceWheel alignmentVehicle safety inspectionOil change
Brian14 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 month ago★★★★★

The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and courteous. If you want your vehicle maintenance done correctly at a fair price, I highly recommend Christian Brothers👍

Great priceVehicle InspectionVehicle safety inspectionOil change
Isaac1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

They were fantastic. Definitely seems to be a trust worthy shop. And that can be hard to come by.

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle safety inspection
Damyeon10 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★★★★★

Great service and attention to detail. They let you know everything about your vehicle's needs and the order of repairs, from most important to least important, to take care of the vehicle and keep it running. They follow the Christian company model & mission statement through their service. It's truly in customers'…

Great priceVehicle InspectionVehicle safety inspectionAuto maintenance
Emily9 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★★★★★

Convenient, communicative, friendly, and very transparent about urgent repairs vs what can wait.

Reasonable priceAuto A/C rechargeA/C installation & repairVehicle safety inspection
Mike6 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★★★★★

I wish there was a 5 1/2 Star Review 🌟 Exceptional service and customer care. Thank you for the help CB

Great priceElectrical repairElectricalVehicle Inspection
Jill7 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★★★★★

This was my first time here, and I had a great experience. I came in for an oil change and the complimentary inspection, and I also asked about a tire rotation. After checking my vehicle, they let me know my tires were wearing evenly and a rotation wasn’t necessary, so I didn’t have to pay for something I didn’t…

Great priceTire rotationsVehicle safety inspectionOil change
Jim7 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★★★★★

Wow!! Changing the car repair business. Professional and very thorough.

Reasonable priceVehicle safety inspectionOil change
David7 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★★★★★

Great service. They gave my wife a ride to work after she dropped our car off. And delivered the car back to her while she was at work once it was done. Their service saved us a logistical headache!

Reasonable priceExhaustSteering & suspension repairAuto exhaust system repair
Karina3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceVehicle safety inspectionOil change

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 38%Reasonable 61%Overpriced 0%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change77—
Vehicle Inspection27—
Tire rotations14—
General repairs & maintenance13—
Vehicle safety inspection10—
Auto engine diagnostic8—
Auto maintenance7—
Steering & suspension repair7—

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