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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
89
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 engine repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
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: 77/100.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.#78 / 174
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

ShellyLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

Dorso's is the best! They have been tending to my vehucles for approximately 20 years. They perform quality work and do not make repairs that are not indicated. I wholeheartedly recommend Dorso's. Thank you Rick, Joe and Andy I appreciate all you have done for myself and my family! Rick, Joe and everyone have done…

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
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
Nacho8 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★★★★★

Overall great experience Very thorough. Detail oriented Polite, willing to take the time to explain things to you These guys Know cars. Thanks Rick

Auto battery maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticElectrical repair
tanyaLocal Guide · 218 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★★★★★

Honest Reliable Dependable service we have been customers for well over 20 years .

ElectricalAuto engine diagnosticElectrical repair
rturchik21 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. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★

Great service, as always! They are my go to mechanics for my car service. Friendly staff are reliable, trustworthy, and always have good advice.

Brake service & repairAir conditioningEngine repair
Therese4 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★★★★★

Pre-purchase inspection of a used vehicle we were thinking to buy. Very thorough, detailed report, recommended repairs to take care of now and which could wait. Dorso’s maintains our Explorer and Honda. These guys are fabulous!

Air & cabin filter replacementBatteryBrake service & repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Kristoffer1 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★★★★★

This is the first time I ever had Very professional and Friendly mechanic. I have an old car and my old mechanic broke a lot of things. Joe fixed/replaced all the bad parts and my car is running great. Its been a while that i felt my car run in great condition. I recommend Dorso’s Automotive 💯!!

Auto engine diagnosticEngine repairGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Cory2 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★★★★★

Very professional atmosphere, remembers my name after a year of not seeing me. Took less than 18 hours for my car to be ready for pickup. Pricing is fair and they keep their shop very clean. Not to mention that Rick demonstrates his knowledge in a courteous manner and in such a way that even those unfamiliar with…

Engine repair
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
Potato3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceEngine repair
C4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Engine repair
Tolen6 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.

Engine repair+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value

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 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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