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DNA 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE

DNA Automotive

Novato, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #46Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 78 tire shops · 4.8★ from 366 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other tire 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: momentum and craft & service; 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.DNA Automotive is better than 83% of tire shops.A
83
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.DNA Automotive is better than 78% of tire shops.B
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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.DNA Automotive is better than 94% of tire shops.A
94
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.DNA Automotive is better than 93% of tire shops.A
93
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.DNA Automotive is better than 100% of tire 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.DNA Automotive is better than 33% of tire shops.D
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Customers hired DNA Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

DNA Automotive for a/c installation & 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: 57/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “A/C installation & 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.#7 / 7

All 5 Google reviews tagged “A/C installation & repair”

Denis8 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 years ago★

I've been a DNA customer for a few years, I thought they were honest but I was wrong; I took my wife's car to have the air conditioning fixed because it wasn't freezing, the first diagnosis was that it was out of gas, I authorized the repair, went to get the vehicle and was surprised by the news that even with the…

A/C installation & repairAir conditioning
Only1 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 years ago★★★★★

They always do a great job, friendly Never let me down I definitely recommend DNA Automotive , thank you so much

A/C installation & repairOil change
Mikko11 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 years ago★★★★★

I called and was able to make a quick appointment for my a/c. The repaired same day and explained everything to me regarding the repair needed. They were super friendly and the office was clean and inviting. I will definitely be back next time my car needs any repairs!

A/C installation & repair
Priscila10 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 5 years ago★★★★★

I'm always happy to have DNA as my car mechanic, I've been with them for almost a year and didn't have any issue with them. Antonio and Donny are always friendly, always smiling and treating their customers very well, they are also professionals, and honest. This week for example I took my car to change the oil,…

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementBattery
Catia3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C installation & repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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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 25%Reasonable 68%Overpriced 4%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change47—
General repairs & maintenance35—
Tires30—
Auto engine diagnostic23—
Vehicle Inspection22—
Engine repair20—
Wheel alignment20—
Auto maintenance16—

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