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Grease Monkey 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 55%88+48Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Grease Monkey

Vernon Hills, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #103Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 218 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 2,041 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Grease Monkey is better than 88% of auto repair shops.A
88
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.Grease Monkey is better than 88% of auto repair shops.A
88
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.Grease Monkey is better than 95% of auto repair shops.A
95
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.Grease Monkey is better than 93% of auto repair shops.A
93
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.Grease Monkey 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.Grease Monkey is better than 78% of auto repair shops.B
78

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Customers hired Grease Monkey for 8 kinds of job.

Grease Monkey for transmission

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.27
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
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: 82/100.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.#10 / 104
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 27 Google reviews tagged “Transmission” · showing 20

Al4 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★★★★

Oil change in 20 minutes

Reasonable priceTransmission
KLocal Guide · 18 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

The only place i'll ever go to for my car maintenance!! All the guys here are super friendly and always do a quick and fantastic job. They've also always taken the time to show me certain things on my car to watch for for future maintenance. I greatly appreciate all their time and hard work.

Reasonable priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementTires
Ignacio1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Chingones y rápidos saben lo q hacen

Reasonable priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust
James6 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Outstanding service with a great crew . They look to help and explain how to maintain your car . Manager truly cares and learns your name

Great priceTransmissionOil changeService not listed
Motorola8 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★★★★★

This guy has been taking care of my vehicle for a while I believe he is the manager of the place great service!

Reasonable priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust
Dan9 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★★★★★

Awesome guys. They are quick. They are efficient. Manger is knowledgeable. Friendly. Overall great experience.

Great priceTransmission
Adrian7 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★★★★★

Quick clean professional service every time I come here I feel respected as a customer. They don’t push nonsense on me. They do recommend certain things, but they’re never trying to sell you what you don’t need. PS. Shot out to Scott always sell for.

Great priceWiper blade installationTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacement
BrianLocal 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 year ago★★★★★

Staff always friendly and very knowledgeable with oil changes and almost anything else including doing my brakes

TransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust
Randy3 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★★★★★

Excellent service & very professional staff. Always willing to go above & beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.

TransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust
Douglas7 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

It is always a pleasure working with the professional team at Grease Monkey. They have been my go-too shop for 20 years!! They go above and beyond, as I frequently ask them other questions about my cars, and they pass along their extensive car knowledge to me. Very helpful and comforting! Doug

Oil changeTiresTransmission+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ines7 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 years ago★★★★★

People friendly and professional

Transmission+ Quality
Derek3 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 years ago★★★★★

great group of employees, very knowledgeable. 5/5 would recommend their business!

Transmission+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Geovany1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceTransmissionOil change
Elsy3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceTransmissionBrakes
Matthew3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceTransmission
Juliana3 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

TransmissionAir & cabin filter replacement
Leah1 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 year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

TransmissionElectricalOil change+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Curtis1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BatteryTransmission+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Breana2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Oil changeTransmission+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Jermey2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Oil changeTiresTransmission+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 32%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 5%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change471—
Air & cabin filter replacement105—
Tires46—
Transmission27—
Auto engine diagnostic25—
Wiper blade installation22—
Brakes18—
Battery16—

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