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Frontier 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE

Frontier Automotive

Salem, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #21Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 94 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: satisfaction 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.Frontier Automotive is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
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.Frontier Automotive is better than 98% of auto repair shops.A
98
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.Frontier Automotive is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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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.Frontier Automotive 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.Frontier Automotive 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.Frontier Automotive is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Frontier Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Frontier Automotive for auto engine diagnostic

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”: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.#132 / 470
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

Elaine4 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 months ago★★★★★

Cody was impressive! Listened to the information I was trying to explain and reacted with knowledge and kindness. My trust in him and his experience goes above and beyond. I brought in my truck that needed much work and Cody has worked with me in getting it done in increments with expertise. I very much appreciate…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacementElectrical
Gogreen2 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 months ago★★★★★

The folks at Frontier Automotive were friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. I was struggling to figure out a leak, I even had a mobile mech guy try. In a bit of desperation to make a trip I called around late in the day on a holiday weekend. Frontier Automotive was the only place who said they would try to help. The…

Great priceAuto engine diagnostic
Jer1 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★★★★★

Great customer service, the work my car needed was extensive, Kody at frontier automotive did a very good job repairing my vehicle and did so in a timely manner.

Great priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
Michael2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

If you are looking for a truly skilled auto mechanic, I highly recommend Frontier Automotive. We’ve trusted them with both our Ford F-150 and our Subaru, and the results have been phenomenal. My Subaru was losing power and leaking oil, but they performed an engine rebuild that actually runs better than it has for…

General repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
Tyler9 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

My parents and I have taken all four of our vehicles to Frontier, 3 Chrysler/Dodge vans and a 90's Acura Integra. All have been repaired excellently and with excellent communication including pictures of repairs before, during, and after. Frontier is very thorough with analysis and let you know what is needed now,…

TransmissionSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Alexandria1 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★★★★★

They do a great job! I’ve always been happy with their service and have gone to them more than once.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
Nathan3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Very thorough and informative inspection. Pricing was good and the work was fast. Trustworthy and professional.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
Kevin2 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.

Great priceElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
Chelsea3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
Jetta3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticService not listed

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

Great price 57%Reasonable 43%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance24—
Auto engine diagnostic10—
Vehicle Inspection9—
Transmission8—
Engine repair7—
Brakes6—
Steering & suspension repair6—
Oil change6—

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