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Eastman Auto Care 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%56+30.5Reliability 24%34+8.2Value 14%72+10.2Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 44Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.44SCORE

Eastman Auto Care

Ames, IA · Grade CLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #56Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 60 towing services · 4.6★ from 186 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other towing 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: craft & service and value; weakest: momentum.

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.Eastman Auto Care is better than 56% of towing services.C
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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.Eastman Auto Care is better than 34% of towing services.D
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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.Eastman Auto Care is better than 100% of towing services.A
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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.Eastman Auto Care is better than 72% of towing services.B
72
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.Eastman Auto Care is better than 0% of towing services.F
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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.Eastman Auto Care is better than 69% of towing services.B
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Eastman Auto Care for 8 kinds of job.

Eastman Auto Care for tires

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ 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: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tires”: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.#8 / 10

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Tires”

BryanLocal Guide · 35 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 3 years ago★★★★★

I have spent the last couple years moving more of my auto service needs to Larry at Eastman. Originally I only used him for the most difficult things (full rear air suspension and controller on Yukon). As other specialty shops have had major quality issues (EnTire particularly), Eastman has continued to deliver…

BrakesAir conditioningElectrical
IanLocal Guide · 113 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 3 years ago★★★★★

They always do great work at a fair cost. Larry and his team approach the work as if it were their own vehicles, and they'll help you to decide on which option is best for you.

Auto tire replacementTires
hg6 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 replaced 2 tires due to an emergency, and they provided very good service!

Tires
TimothyLocal Guide · 75 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★★★★★

We’ve been taking our vehicles here for almost 10 years. Larry is a great mechanic and an honest businessman.

BrakesGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
LauraLocal Guide · 159 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★★★★★

I had a flat on a brand new tire from a city 2 hours away and they kindly refilled the tire so I could take it home, and refused payment. thank you!

Tires+ Professionalism
Lindsey4 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★★★★★

I have taken my Jeep Grand Cherokee to Eastman Auto Care several times now and always walk away from the experience feeling very good. Not only is the owner, Larry, super friendly, helpful, and honest, but as a woman that has had several unpleasant experiences at auto repair shops in the past, he has never once been…

Air & cabin filter replacementBrakesAir conditioning+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
MaggieLocal Guide · 32 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★★★★★

I love using Eastman Auto Care for any and all automotive repairs! Larry is a great, trustworthy guy and he will work with you to determine if a repair needs to be done right away or if it can wait. I can always get in quickly and if anything additional comes up, Larry makes sure to communicate and explain as needed.

Electrical repairEngine repairGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Harry4 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 month ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Tires
monica3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Tires
JayLocal Guide · 33 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.

General repairs & maintenanceOil changeTires+ Quality+ Professionalism
tysean1 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 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BrakesEngine repairGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 33%Reasonable 50%Overpriced 17%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance20—
Oil change18—
Brakes13—
Tires11—
Engine repair11—
Steering & suspension repair9—
Auto engine diagnostic8—
Air conditioning7—

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