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Frontline 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE

Frontline Automotive Repair

Salem, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #43Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 81 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: value and momentum; 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.Frontline Automotive Repair is better than 98% of auto repair shops.A
98
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.Frontline Automotive Repair 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.Frontline Automotive Repair 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.Frontline 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.Frontline 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.Frontline Automotive Repair is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Frontline Automotive Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Frontline Automotive Repair for auto engine diagnostic

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ 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: 83/100.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.#102 / 470
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

DannyLocal Guide · 11 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 day ago★★★★★

Very professional and helpful. Always kind and does amazing work!

Reasonable priceTransmissionAuto engine diagnosticTransmission repair
Daniel5 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 week ago★★★★★

Rick is for sure my favorite mechanic of all time. Knows what he’s doing, fair prices, 10/10 shop.

Great priceAuto engine diagnostic
Leatha3 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★★★★★

I am a huge fan of Frontline Automotive. Any time someone I know is having problems with their vehicle, I assure them they will receive excellent and honest service at a reasonable price from Rick at Frontline Automotive.

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticOil changeService not listed
Eddie1 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Just purchased a used car. I got an oil change and also a diagnosis to check out if any other issues I need to worry about. Rick was very helpful and thorough of explaining

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticOil change
J.L4 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★★★★★

Happy place good service

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnostic
Gabby9 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★★★★★

We came into frontline to get work done on our ford ranger and Rick took care of us and made us feel right at home and completely comfortable with the work that needed to be done. We had to go back in for repairs and it ended up up being under warranty! Rick is an amazing mechanic and has an amazing team! We…

Great priceSteering & suspension repairAuto engine diagnosticBrakes
BrianneLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

If I could give Rick at Frontline Automotive Repair 20 stars, I would. We were considering purchasing a vehicle from out of state, and wanted a thorough PPI with someone who'd give us the best and most honest opinion. The minute I spoke to Rick, I knew he was exactly who we wanted. He was so helpful and it was…

Great priceTransmissionElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
Araceli1 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★★★★★

Rick did an amazing job! Our car literally broke down and Rick saw us on the same day! We don't know a whole lot about cars and he did Not take advantage of it. Responded Respectfully, NOT Condensending. He would explain what was wrong, how we could go about it before working on the car. Gave diagnosis printed out…

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticBrakes
JaysonLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Was in quite a pickle and brought my car to Frontline based on the many good reviews. And here I am making one of my own. I met with Rick the shop owner who is very kind and knowledgeable.I know nothing really about cars, he explained (without condensation) the work that needed done, the (very reasonable) cost and…

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticBrakesService not listed
Isacc4 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Rick was awesome. Took my car to a few different places and no one could diagnose what was causing my car to misfire. Rick was able to find out what the cause was and get me back on the road in just a few days!

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticOil change
Kameron5 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★★★★★

Very friendly and honest above all else. He knows what he’s doing and is gonna do the best he can to meet your needs. Rick exceeded mine! Definitely a shop I’ll recommend people over to!!

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticBrakesBattery
April2 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★★★★★

As a woman, I'm always leary about mechanics and them taking advantage of me not knowing much about cars. Rick was so nice, polite and explained things that were wrong with my vehicle. He is genuine and trustworthy. His price is on point and fair. I would recommend him to anyone for any type of vehicle. He's super…

Great priceAuto engine diagnosticOil changeService not listed
LLocal Guide · 20 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Rick got us in on short notice, was extremely fast with turnaround, and pricing was reasonable and transparent. He was responsive and easy to reach. Overall a pleasure to work with, will definitely be returning with future car needs.

Auto 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 77%Reasonable 23%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change14—
Auto engine diagnostic13—
Brakes11—
Steering & suspension repair8—
Transmission8—
Electrical repair5—
Battery3—
General repairs & maintenance3—

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