Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust

Auto repair shop · Lehi, UT · reviewed since 2011

How 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 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#297 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 15%
4.9 ★★★★★ 273 Google reviews · 19 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.65★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
20%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 273 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 273 Google reviews (226 with written comments, 11 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 20% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Lehi, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability72Craft & service100Value100Momentum66Replies to reviews29Satisfaction: 83 (median 89)Reliability: 72 (median 86)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 66 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 29 (median 60)
This companyAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
83
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.Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
72
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
66
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.Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust: 29/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.D
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Star ratings

273 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars26095%
  • 4 stars41%
  • 3 stars31%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star52%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 226 written reviews

  • Praise40098%
  • Complaints82%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1368%
  • Reasonable421%
  • Overpriced15%
  • Not sure15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Price & value9122%
  • Quality & results9022%
  • Speed & response6616%
  • Staff & attitude5914%
  • Honesty & trust5413%
  • Would recommend359%
  • Communication133%

What customers talk about

We read 226 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They diagnosed the issue quickly, charged a very fair price, and actually fixed the problem that hadn’t been resolved before.”
    “They only will atend if theybare not busy , theybsay they gonna call you with an estimate and they will never will , not sure how they run bussines here”
  • “John and his crew correctly diagnosed the problem and fixed it for me for $800, these guys are easy to work with and get the job done quickly and prof…”
    “Terrible customer service!”
  • “…r me for $800, these guys are easy to work with and get the job done quickly and professionally!…”
  • “…0, these guys are easy to work with and get the job done quickly and professionally!…”
  • “Honest local shop that I've used for driveline, axle, and exhaust work for my Jeep.”
  • “Great experience overall and I wouldd highly recommend them in the future”
  • “…y diagnosed the problem and fixed it for me for $800, these guys are easy to work with and get the job done quickly and professionally!…”

People customers mention

  • John 10 reviews
  • Jeep 3 reviews
  • Ram 3 reviews
  • Gaylons 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Gaylon's Drivelines & Exhaust for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

MarkLocal Guide · 37 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

I had a 2016 Mazda CX5 with a rear end noise, the local Mazda store diagnosed it as a bad rear differential and quoted me $6200 for a new one and $3800 for a used one! John and his crew correctly diagnosed the problem and fixed it for me for $800, these guys are easy to work with and get the job done quickly and professionally! Thank You!

RobertLocal Guide · 45 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★

They only will atend if theybare not busy , theybsay they gonna call you with an estimate and they will never will , not sure how they run bussines here

JamesLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

Awesome awesome shop. Got me diagnosed same day and repaired the next. Done right, friendly, answered my questions. Extremely reasonable pricing for parts and labor. Locally owned, let's keep our money in our community.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
Login7 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★★★★★

Amazing experience and an amazing price. I never have anyone do mechanics work for me, but the one time I have, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 100/10.

Great price
TravisLocal Guide · 36 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★★★★★

Honest local shop that I've used for driveline, axle, and exhaust work for my Jeep. Lots of knowledge and good suggestions.

Customer photo from Travis's review
JakeLocal Guide · 48 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★★★★★

Had a driveshaft shortened and was able to pick their brains about some hot rod stuff. Very knowledgable, reasonable prices.

Customer photo from Jake's reviewCustomer photo from Jake's review
Reasonable priceService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 273 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mark ThomasLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a 2016 Mazda CX5 with a rear end noise, the local Mazda store diagnosed it as a bad rear differential and quoted me $6200 for a new one and $3800 for a used one! John and his crew correctly diagnosed the problem and fixed it for me for $800, these guys are easy to work with and get the job done quickly and professionally! Thank You!

Mike TrombleLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great shop great price good people

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Robert EscalanteLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They only will atend if theybare not busy , theybsay they gonna call you with an estimate and they will never will , not sure how they run bussines here

James HillLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome awesome shop. Got me diagnosed same day and repaired the next. Done right, friendly, answered my questions. Extremely reasonable pricing for parts and labor. Locally owned, let's keep our money in our community.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Login Whitlock7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Login has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing experience and an amazing price. I never have anyone do mechanics work for me, but the one time I have, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 100/10.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you Login .

Travis CummingsLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Travis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Honest local shop that I've used for driveline, axle, and exhaust work for my Jeep. Lots of knowledge and good suggestions.

Jake FeikLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had a driveshaft shortened and was able to pick their brains about some hot rod stuff. Very knowledgable, reasonable prices.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Emerson Taylor2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emerson has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very fast on getting my driveline done!

  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Jim SchultzLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

John replaced my muffler and exhaust, even put on a beautiful chrome exhaust tip. Looks great and sounds even better. John noticed my rear seal was leaking and replaced that too. Very competitive price. Picked Gaylon’s because of all the 5 Star reviews and outstanding comments! Now you can add mine to the mix!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Exhaust
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you we are glad you are happy with it .

Caleb Washington Judd5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Caleb has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience with Gaylon’s Drivelines. Fast, high-quality work at a good price. They’re the best!

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you

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