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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 transmission

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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: 78/100.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.#92 / 342
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Transmission”

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
JanceneLocal Guide · 5 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★★★★★

Great attention to detail, really fair prices and always on time!

Reasonable priceTransmissionBattery
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
Charleen8 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 months ago★★★★★

I had a fantastic experience with Frontline Automotive Repair in Salem, Oregon! Rick and his team provided top-notch service when they changed my transmission fluid and rotated my tires. They were professional, efficient, and clearly take pride in their work. It’s not always easy to find an honest and reliable auto…

Great priceTransmission
Jonathan5 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Amazing customer service and super reliable and very knowledgeable. Trustworthy and dependable

Great priceTransmissionElectrical repairBrakes
AndrewLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Super great place! Amazing customer service. I'm always super skeptical when it comes to taking my vehicles to the mechanic because it seems like I've just never been able to find somebody that I can afford and trust at the same time. But not here. The owners are really stand-up guy super knowledgeable and was…

Great priceTransmission
Will5 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

I’m just leaving this review because I’d like to support this wonderful shop. My mom’s car was having issues with her drivetrain and we were just coming off two big money repairs that never fixed the problem. So we were in search of a mechanic who was not only knowledgeable but trustworthy. The issue turned out to…

Reasonable priceTransmission
Travis4 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★★★★★

Great work! Friendly & understanding! Ricky is awesome! Would highly recommend going again!

Transmission

Price

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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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