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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 vehicle inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”: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.#116 / 251
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle Inspection”

EricLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★

Great knowledgeable service and availability!!!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionService not listed
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
Kaitlin14 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★★★★★

GREAT communication!!! Great details and pictures of the issues and solid recovery plan placed to get all my problems fixed. Very good at helping me understand the concerns and issues with my car. Very Detail Oriented and very fare priced. THANK YOU I am definitely coming here with all my problems.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle Inspection
Antoinette1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Frontier Auto is where I'll be taking my Sequoia from now on. Fair price with good parts and great customer service!

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension replacementVehicle 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
King3 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 year ago★★★★★

Kody is amazing and really knows how to keep focus on the important parts of your car. When I had denied some things he listed out the important things that need to be addressed first. Which I really appreciated to understand what to focus on. I came back to get more work done and he was excellent. It was done it a…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectricalVehicle Inspection
Denise9 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 year ago★★★★★

Kody is very thorough. He communicated everything in a timely manner. Gave me options and was very respectful. I highly recommend him.

Great priceVehicle Inspection
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

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 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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