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Dorso's Automotive Repair 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

Dorso's Automotive Repair

Fremont, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #204Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 351 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: 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.Dorso's Automotive Repair is better than 89% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Dorso's Automotive Repair is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
82
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.Dorso's Automotive Repair 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.Dorso's Automotive Repair 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.Dorso's Automotive Repair 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.Dorso's Automotive Repair is better than 18% of auto repair shops.F
18

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Dorso's Automotive Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Dorso's Automotive Repair for auto engine tuning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
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: 71/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine tuning”: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.#86 / 96

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine tuning”

Robert5 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Brought my car in for check up. Dorso does a complete and through inspection and keeps me informed of my cars condition. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil changeAuto engine tuning
Kari3 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★★★★★

Called because check engine light came on and Joe was able to fit me in car was fixed the next day and runs great again. Thank you

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto emissions testingAuto maintenance
Elizabeth11 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★★★★★

Dorso's Auto Repair is an amazing shop with a great team of professionals who do everything they can to get you back on the road as quickly as is possible. You will be pleased that you chose these guys.

Auto maintenanceBatteryBody & Trim
Christina1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

They came recommended from a friend. Local small businesses with attentive customer service. Honest and upfront with Servicces. Not the cheapest mechanic around, but worth the price of knowing your auto is in good hands and service is top notch. Services are worth recommending. Satisfied with the work they did on my 2019 Jeep Wrangler.

Body & TrimGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jonathan10 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★★★★★

This was by far the best mechanic I’ve used. I actually switched mechanics and will continue using Dorso in the future as well as strongly referring and recommending friends and family. They use all the proper social distancing practices to ensure they are conducting safe business. Rick was great and actually walked…

BatteryAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
ALocal Guide · 131 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 years ago★★★★

With the new COVID guidelines still in effect, it was a bit of a challenge to get the appointment set up. The owner works at the shop, but has his off-site manager try and do the calls. A lot of back and forth. Tedious and a bit unnecessary. I did an 75k tune-up, and get an issue fixed. It was a lot more than I…

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementAir conditioning+ Professionalism

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

Great price 29%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 2%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance85—
Oil change61—
Vehicle Inspection38—
Air & cabin filter replacement25—
Auto engine diagnostic25—
Auto maintenance24—
Brake service & repair23—
Tire rotations19—

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