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City Garage 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE

City Garage

Lakeland, FL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #481Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 190 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: craft & service and value; 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.City Garage is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
82
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.City Garage is better than 57% of auto repair shops.C
57
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.City Garage is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
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.City Garage 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.City Garage 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.City Garage is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired City Garage for 8 kinds of job.

City Garage for engine repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.20
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: 48/100.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.#347 / 354

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

jimLocal Guide · 109 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★★★★★

Went to Ajax with a rattle in the engine compartment. After a through examination it turn out to be a bearing (or two) in the water pump. The removal and replacement was done perfectly. I believe an obvious issue or two may have been addressed while the main job was done. My vehicle runs and drives like new. It is…

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
Mark6 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 2 years ago★

I took my 80-year old mother to City Garage. She paid $700 to get her car repaired, but soon after she paid this amount in full, we found out the car's idling problem had not been fixed. We discovered this after being stranded in the unbearable 90-degree heat for 45 minutes. City Garage had misdiagnosed what caused…

Engine repair
JamieLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Great customer service! I’m super happy with them. They fix my suv in 3 days!!!! 💯 recommended

Engine repairGeneral repairsGeneral repairs & maintenance
MelissaLocal Guide · 46 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★★★★★

We always have a great experience at City Garage! Logan and team are the best, they do all they can to help you! They are honest and upfront about what you need. The service is always wonderful. We take both our vehicles to them and wouldn't change that! If you want quality work and fair prices go see them!

ElectricalAuto engine diagnosticElectrical repair
John3 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 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementAuto detailing+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 55%Reasonable 45%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change15—
General repairs & maintenance15—
General repairs8—
Auto engine diagnostic7—
Auto maintenance6—
Tires6—
Engine repair5—
Wheel alignment5—

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