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First Choice Auto Solutions 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

First Choice Auto Solutions

Lakeland, FL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #468Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 306 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.First Choice Auto Solutions is better than 84% of auto repair shops.A
84
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.First Choice Auto Solutions is better than 69% of auto repair shops.B
69
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.First Choice Auto Solutions 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.First Choice Auto Solutions 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.First Choice Auto Solutions is better than 77% of auto repair shops.B
77
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.First Choice Auto Solutions is better than 91% of auto repair shops.A
91

Reviews for your job

Customers hired First Choice Auto Solutions for 8 kinds of job.

First Choice Auto Solutions for transmission

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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).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: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Transmission”: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.#108 / 342
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

Paula6 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

The service is excellent. I will definitely return for all my service

Great priceTransmissionEngine repair
Shaquan1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I give these guys 5 stars. They delivered service on time and were really respectful and clear. They didn’t charge me an arm and a leg. They were reasonable. I even saw a couple of scratches that wasn’t on my car when I left it there. The owner Justin, was respectful, fair and even offered to pay for the buffing of…

Reasonable priceTransmission
MarshallLocal Guide · 22 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

These guys are very professional and knowledgeable they do 5 star quality work. Plus they are very reasonably priced. They have my 2011 Jeep GC running smooth like it did when it was new. Their diagnostics were spon on, they found several things that I really needed fixed and did a great job fixing them. I feel…

Great priceTransmissionElectrical repair
helena1 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

oh my goodness!! this place is amazing. Definitely 10/10 recommend.

Transmission
unpeeled2 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★★★★★

This place gets it done in a fast time and the cost is manageable and they are good with contacting you for whatever reason it is. The times I been has been great. Thank you for the help

TransmissionService not listed
Timothy1 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★★★★★

The staff is very friendly and they'd great work

BrakesAir conditioningElectrical
Melisa3 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★★★★★

First Choice Auto Solutions has saved me THOUSANDS ... I CAN'T THANK THEM ENOUGH... I needed Emergency service and I found them they were helpful and honest. I inquired about the other services I needed Mr. Bass gave me the best price. I trust them and you can too. They made my bad car a safe car. I'm so…

Auto maintenanceAuto tire replacementBattery
AmylynLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

My warranty company uses this company , they kept me updated on all info , even when my warranty company sent the wrong part , soon as they got it , I got my car back ! And it runs better than ever ! These people are kind and did it right ! Definitely will use again if I have too !

Transmission+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Suzanne4 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 was referred to this company by my car warranty company. I was very pleased with the service I received. They were very professional and completed the repairs my truck in a timely manner.

Transmission+ Professionalism
bonnie1 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★★★★★

These young men are very hard workers and Honest very polite Lifetime Polk County boys very Reasonable on their prices

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementAuto detailing+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Chassady4 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★★★★★

I was having what I thought was transmission issues. They checked everything for me. Didn’t charge me a dime to make sure everything was good to go!

Transmission+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Aurora1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTransmission

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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 63%Reasonable 34%Overpriced 3%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance40—
Oil change30—
Auto engine diagnostic21—
Engine repair16—
Brakes16—
Air conditioning16—
A/C installation & repair12—
Transmission12—

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