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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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Customers hired Frontline Automotive Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Frontline Automotive Repair for general repairs & maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ 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: 71/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General repairs & maintenance”: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.#384 / 457
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 3 Google reviews tagged “General repairs & maintenance”

Jesse2 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★★★★★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rick is an awesome mechanic! He was able to get me in right away and quickly diagnosed the issue with my car. The repair was done fast, and he had me back on the road in no time. He’s reliable, knowledgeable, and really knows his stuff. On top of that, he’s a genuinely good person. Highly recommend Rick…

Great priceSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement
REECELocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

Worked with Rick at Frontier Auto Repair on our 2019 Dodge Grand Cavanan with multiple issues that needed attention, the major issue was me thinking I had a blown head gasket. I was looking for a quote for new head gaskets when he informed me we should do a diagnostic instead. Went through with the diag and found a…

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
Brooklynn3 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★★★★★

We had an amazing experience with Frontline Auto! They did incredible work on our 2013 Honda Accord—honest, efficient, and top-quality service from start to finish. What really impressed us is that he's even willing to work on my Volkswagen, which is rare to find! It’s not easy to come across a mechanic who’s this skilled and trustworthy! Highly recommend

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change

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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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