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Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise

Tire shop · Boise City, ID · reviewed since 2014

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%84+45.8Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#31 of 98 tire shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 69%
4.8 ★★★★★ 575 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.4%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.
77%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise at a glance

Customers frequently cite friendly staff, fair pricing, and quick turnaround times for services ranging from tire repairs to complex mechanical work. The shop is noted for honest recommendations and efficient handling of urgent issues. However, several low-star reviews highlight specific billing discrepancies, including overcharged labor costs and inflated parts prices compared to other local shops. Additional criticisms mention misleading sales advice regarding vehicle adjustments and a lack of basic amenities like customer coffee.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 575 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 575 Google reviews (432 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 77% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Tire Shop serving Boise City, Idaho.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other tire 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: reliability.

Satisfaction84Reliability80Craft & service96Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews91Satisfaction: 84 (median 82)Reliability: 80 (median 76)Craft & service: 96 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 91 (median 44)
This companyTire 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.Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
84
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.Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.A
80
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.Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
96
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.Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise: 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.Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise: 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.Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 44.A
91

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Star ratings

575 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars52191%
  • 4 stars244%
  • 3 stars81%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star203%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 432 written reviews

  • Praise59697%
  • Complaints173%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price6151%
  • Reasonable5647%
  • Overpriced22%
  • Not sure11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude14524%
  • Speed & response12220%
  • Quality & results11619%
  • Price & value8414%
  • Would recommend6010%
  • Honesty & trust589%
  • Communication285%

What customers talk about

We read 432 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “And so helpful knowing that I didn't have much money.”
    “Tony the manager was incredibly rude and i proved him wrong 2 times to his face and he was pissed off i was able to do that.”
  • “The staff are so friendly and they fixed my car in a timely manner.”
  • “They are cost efficient and perform excellent work!”
    “Replaced spark plugs to find out that the gap was all messed up.”
  • “Gill's Point S & Auto were exemplary, knowledgeable, efficient and relatively affordable!”
    “Pretty sure they tried to over charge me because I’m a woman.”
  • “Point S Mike is my go-to mechanic for my 25 yr old pickup.”
    “Am absolutly disappointed in this business and Would not recommend to anyone.”
  • “Legit the only place in the entire Treasure Valley that I trust with my SRT Jeep.”
  • “Everything they needed to do was clearly explained.”

People customers mention

  • Joe 23 reviews
  • Bruneel 16 reviews
  • Chinden 13 reviews
  • Randy 10 reviews
  • Nate 6 reviews
  • Car 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service - Boise for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

PaulLocal 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. · Edited 2 days ago★★★★★

Friendly staff. Fair pricing. Quick turnaround on repairs. Been a customer for 20+ years.

Reasonable priceTires+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
WilfredLocal Guide · 21 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 week ago★★★★★

Point S Mike is my go-to mechanic for my 25 yr old pickup. Today he replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner. He’s good! Has worked on lots of other stuff on my truck. Point S allows him to stand behind his work. Yes!

General repairs & maintenance+ Professionalism
KimLocal 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Joe is honest, and always takes care of me. I have followed him from the other locations he has worked. You can't put a price on honesty. Mike is a top rated mechanic, there seems to be nothing he can't fix or figure out.

Great priceSteering & suspension repairAuto engine diagnosticBattery
Roger2 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Great service! Staff and technician are professional and experienced. They are efficient and on time.

Reasonable priceWheel alignment
Monica7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I really appreciate their honesty. It shows in their recommendations vs what Larry Miller routinely tries to get me to buy.

Reasonable priceTiresOil change
Johnnie2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

You guys these guys are amazing. And so helpful knowing that I didn't have much money. They still help me. Get my vehicle on the road again like they went out of their way to help me gave me a ride home.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 575 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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

Friendly staff. Fair pricing. Quick turnaround on repairs. Been a customer for 20+ years.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism
  • Services: Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Brakes
  • Services: Tires
Nick Genther15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great job guys appreciate all your hard.work

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · 6 years ago

Nick, thank you for the 5 star review and the opportunity to service your vehicles. We look forward to assisting you with any of your automotive needs in the future!

Wilfred LemonLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wilfred has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Point S Mike is my go-to mechanic for my 25 yr old pickup. Today he replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner. He’s good! Has worked on lots of other stuff on my truck. Point S allows him to stand behind his work. Yes!

  • Positive: Professionalism
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Hello Wilfred, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're happy to hear that Mike has been your go-to mechanic and that you're satisfied with the work done on your 25-year-old pickup, especially with the recent replacement of the serpentine belt and tensioner. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your truck in the future. Please don't hesitate to visit us again whenever you need assistance!

Mars Idaho LLCLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mars has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guy do right every time.

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Hello Mars Idaho LLC, thank you so much for your words and for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear that you've had consistently positive experiences with us at Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service in Boise. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future. If there's anything else we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know. Have a great day!

Bill JacobsLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service. Fast and knowledgeable staff

  • Services: Tires
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Hello Bill, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear that you had the best service and appreciated our communication. It's fantastic to know that you're planning to return for future services. We look forward to welcoming you back and continuing to provide you with top-notch service. Have a great day!

Kim ReddingLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Joe is honest, and always takes care of me. I have followed him from the other locations he has worked. You can't put a price on honesty. Mike is a top rated mechanic, there seems to be nothing he can't fix or figure out.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Battery, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 7 years ago

Thank you Kim! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. We are happy you are happy and we look forward to serving you again.

JRC #33Local Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JRC has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Joe is top notch! Recommend them to everyone!

  • Services: Transmission, Tires, General repairs, Air conditioning
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Hi John, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're happy to hear that Joe provided you with top-notch service. Our team strives to deliver the best experience for our customers, and it's always rewarding to know when we've succeeded. We hope to see you again soon for any of your tire and auto needs. Have a great day!

Roger Mary2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Roger has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service! Staff and technician are professional and experienced. They are efficient and on time.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Wheel alignment
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Hello Roger, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're happy to hear that you found our staff and technicians to be professional and experienced. It's wonderful to know that our team was efficient and timely in providing you with great service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a fantastic day!

Monica Ryan7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Monica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I really appreciate their honesty. It shows in their recommendations vs what Larry Miller routinely tries to get me to buy.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Tires, Oil change
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi Monica! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate our honesty and found our recommendations helpful. It's important to us that our customers feel confident and informed about their choices, and we're glad we could provide that for you. We strive to maintain a level of trust and transparency that sets us apart. We look forward to serving you again in the future and continuing to meet your expectations. Have a great day!

Johnnie Boyd2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johnnie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

You guys these guys are amazing. And so helpful knowing that I didn't have much money. They still help me. Get my vehicle on the road again like they went out of their way to help me gave me a ride home.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hello Johnnie, thank you so much for your words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're happy to hear that our team was able to assist you and get your vehicle back on the road, especially when you needed it most. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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