Analyzing 8,565,5028.6M ReviewsFor 24,29024.3K Experts

Experts Reviews · Company report
Ideal Automotive 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE

Ideal Automotive

Blaine, MN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #69Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 98 auto glass repair · 4.8★ from 476 Google reviews

📞 Call (763) 355-5883Request a call backWebsite ↗

Report card

Percentile vs other auto glass repair (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.

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.Ideal Automotive is better than 84% of auto glass repair.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.Ideal Automotive is better than 83% of auto glass repair.A
83
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.Ideal Automotive is better than 96% of auto glass repair.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.Ideal Automotive is better than 92% of auto glass repair.A
92
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.Ideal Automotive is better than 91% of auto glass repair.A
91
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.Ideal Automotive is better than 79% of auto glass repair.B
79

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ideal Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Ideal Automotive for tires

Clear ✕
Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.15
★ 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: 86/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tires”: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.#2 / 12
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 15 Google reviews tagged “Tires”

Me1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Great friendly service! Thanks Ideal Automotive.

Great priceTires
Earl9 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★★★★★

Great honest people

Reasonable priceElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacementTires
Lisa8 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★★★★★

Friendly and fast. Will come back! You get valuable coupons in the mail, especially on your birthday! They’ve always been professional, and now the shop inside is remodeled to match their quality and service!

Great priceTiresOil change
Andy2 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent customer service. Capable and confident technicians. I’ve been taking my vehicles here for years, and it is so nice to have a trustworthy and honest mechanic!

A/C installation & repairAuto A/C rechargeAuto A/C replacement
BenLocal Guide · 7 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 years ago★★★★★

Fast and easy oil change and tire repair. Didn't try and upsell me on anything and price was great.

General repairs & maintenanceOil changeTires
Alison4 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 3 years ago★★★★★

I will never go to any other location for oil changes. Literally the best auto shop I have ever been to. They always have coupons on their website even with the really good prices. Customer service is always amazing!

General repairs & maintenanceOil changeTires
David6 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★★★★★

Josh is very friendly and personable, which builds trust to believe him and his crew for needed services. He does not push, but let’s you decide. His prices are reasonable. I have been satisfied since first trying Ideal Automotive in Nov 2021.

Auto brake repairOil changeTires
Chris4 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★★★★★

Great customer service! These guys are 100% honest and I appreciate it when it comes to repairing my vehicle. Josh was very helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks!

Electrical repairEngine repairOil change
DanielLocal Guide · 153 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★★★★★

Great shop! Fair, honest, professional, and affordable.

BatteryBrakesElectrical+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
micaelaLocal Guide · 3 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 years ago★★★★★

I bring multiple cars and trucks there. Also my mothers mini van. The 2 Josh's are great guys. Both honest and knowledgeable. I've been going there for 5 years now... I trust them 100%. Update to this post, I am still servicing all my vehicles here at ideal and I couldnt be happier. Thank you Josh

A/C installation & repairBatteryBrakes+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Shirley3 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★★★★★

Josh and crew are fabulous! They are very friendly and trustworthy. I know that I am getting great value and service for my money.

Oil changeTires+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Kevin1 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto engine diagnosticTires
Bob3 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 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Oil changeTires+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Sheba5 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 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Tires+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
rochelle1 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.

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementBrakes+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value

Price

Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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

Great price 28%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 4%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change87—
General repairs & maintenance47—
Brakes32—
Engine repair21—
Auto engine diagnostic20—
Tires15—
Electrical repair12—
Air & cabin filter replacement12—

Compare with

Clear Choice Auto Glass logoClear Choice Auto GlassExperts Score 100Blaine · 5.00★Clear Vision Auto Glass LLC logoClear Vision Auto Glass LLCExperts Score 99Blaine · 4.95★Kingdom Auto Glass logoKingdom Auto GlassExperts Score 99Blaine · 4.98★