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Gil's Auto Repair

Auto repair shop · Woodcliff Lake, NJ · reviewed since 2022

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%96+52.4Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 148 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 93%
4.9 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.99★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
75%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Gil's Auto Repair at a glance

Google reviewers rate Gil's Auto Repair 4.9 out of 5 based on 203 reviews, with the owner responding to 75% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the shop for honest communication, fair pricing, and efficient turnaround times on various vehicle repairs. Recurring themes highlight transparent explanations of necessary work and a refusal to upsell unnecessary services. However, a minority of low-star reviews allege inflated labor charges, failure to perform paid-for services, or discriminatory treatment, indicating potential inconsistencies in service delivery.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 203 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 203 Google reviews (168 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 75% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction96Reliability95Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews88Satisfaction: 96 (median 87)Reliability: 95 (median 83)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 88 (median 59)
Gil's Auto RepairAuto 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.Gil's Auto Repair: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
96
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.Gil's Auto Repair: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
95
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Gil's Auto Repair: 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.Gil's Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Gil's Auto Repair: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.A
88

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Star ratings

203 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars19998%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 168 written reviews

  • Praise35298%
  • Complaints72%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2138%
  • Reasonable3359%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure24%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7220%
  • Price & value5816%
  • Quality & results5716%
  • Honesty & trust5415%
  • Speed & response5114%
  • Would recommend3610%
  • Communication319%

What customers talk about

We read 168 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Gil's is a friendly small family buisness repair shop.”
  • “Excellent service, fair pricing, highly recommended!”
  • “Very fast and thorough, straightforward with what needs to be done and why.”
    “Someone messed up my car badly, and the damage ended up causing a complete electrical failure.”
  • “Friendly and honest service with detailed explanations of what is needed.”
  • “The guys at Gil’s were great to deal with and they were able to diagnose and provide services very quickly.”
    “…stopper into my air conditioning system thinking that it would fix a slow leak, but no, what the CAN doesn't warn you about is that it is the worse t…”
  • “Highly recommend everyone to bring your vehicles here, you won't regret.”
    “Fooled by the good reviews, I serviced my car there for a period of time, here's a summary of why I recommend avoiding this shop.”
  • “Excellent experience and communications regarding the issues and resolution.”

People customers mention

  • Jim 8 reviews
  • Joey 7 reviews
  • Joe 4 reviews
  • Bob 4 reviews
  • Ridgewood 4 reviews
  • Jeep 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Gil's Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Deyjuan2 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. · 15 hours ago★★★★★

Thank you again you guys were really helpful. I do wish more could have been done.

Not sureTransmission
Redbeak1Local Guide · 16 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★★★★★

My brother recomended Gil's after they replaced the AC system in his Jeep. He is also very particular for detailed work. I have 30 year old Volvo and they were happy to work on it. Volvo dealers don't seem very enthused about working on older cars for many reasons. Gil's is a friendly small family buisness repair shop.

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension replacement
Stacey1 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 a day ago★★★★★

Gil’s auto is great. It’s convenient, They are helpful, informative and clear on what needs to be done and how long it will take. They do a great job and I love their service.

Great priceTires
Michael3 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 day ago★★★★★

Very fast and thorough, straightforward with what needs to be done and why. No nonsense, checks entire vehicle. Competitive prices. Always satisfied with the work. No issues after being fixed.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change
Ken4 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★★★★★

Friendly and honest service with detailed explanations of what is needed. Quick turnaround.

Reasonable priceTransmission
Thom5 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 weeks ago★★★★★

The guys at Gil’s were great to deal with and they were able to diagnose and provide services very quickly. Their estimate was very thorough and the work was accomplished in a very timely basis. They performed a thorough check of the vehicle condition while it was in for service.

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairBrakesOil change

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 203 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Deyjuan Hodges2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Deyjuan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you again you guys were really helpful. I do wish more could have been done.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Transmission
Redbeak1Local Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Redbeak1 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My brother recomended Gil's after they replaced the AC system in his Jeep. He is also very particular for detailed work. I have 30 year old Volvo and they were happy to work on it. Volvo dealers don't seem very enthused about working on older cars for many reasons. Gil's is a friendly small family buisness repair shop.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension replacement
Stacey Hecht1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Stacey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Gil’s auto is great. It’s convenient, They are helpful, informative and clear on what needs to be done and how long it will take. They do a great job and I love their service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tires
Michael Martin3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very fast and thorough, straightforward with what needs to be done and why. No nonsense, checks entire vehicle. Competitive prices. Always satisfied with the work. No issues after being fixed.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance, Oil change
Ken Martone4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ken has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly and honest service with detailed explanations of what is needed. Quick turnaround.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission
Thom Herron5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The guys at Gil’s were great to deal with and they were able to diagnose and provide services very quickly. Their estimate was very thorough and the work was accomplished in a very timely basis. They performed a thorough check of the vehicle condition while it was in for service.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Brakes, Oil change
Lawrence De Paris7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lawrence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service, fair pricing, highly recommended!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tires, Oil change
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much Larry for your positive feedback. We appreciate you trusting us with your car repairs and for your business.

Martin Brophy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service and reasonable pricing.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review, Martin. We appreciate your review and your business!

Samantha Crosway3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent experience and communications regarding the issues and resolution.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you!

Bartley P. O'Dwyer10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bartley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service. Fair and honest. Joe the owner is a great guy Updating again (9/06)as this is probably my 5th time. Joey also a gentleman. Great honest guys. Couldn’t recommend more. A great neighborhood business to support.

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you!

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