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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ideal Automotive for 8 kinds of job.

Ideal Automotive for vehicle inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ 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: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle Inspection”: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.#3 / 5
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle Inspection”

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
Michael8 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 months ago★★★★★

I was looking for looking for a long time to find a good car repair shop and I think I found it. I brought both my cars there Toyota RAV4 and Kia Seltos. Both repairs were done quickly and with fair price. I like the quality of the service, speed, and honesty with upfront cost. Great and thorough inspection, quickly…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionBrakes
Dale8 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

The service was very fast and they accomplished everything that I had hoped they would

Reasonable priceElectrical repairVehicle Inspection
Vinny5 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Love ideal automotive. Been coming to Josh for quite a few years now. Square shooting kind of guy.

Great priceVehicle Inspection
Mary3 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Jason is very friendly and he explains everything. I was in and out quickly. I asked for tire rotation but he explained I only had 1500 miles on my tires so didn't need it yet.

Reasonable priceVehicle InspectionOil change
SherineLocal Guide · 30 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★★★★★

I wish he worked later one night, Saturday a m .

ExhaustGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
Randy1 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 2 years ago★★★★★

These people do a great job, they’re on time and affordable. I highly recommend them to anyone

General repairs & maintenanceVehicle Inspection
Mohamed5 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★★★★★

Honest people. They will tell you exactly what is wrong with your car.

Oil changeVehicle Inspection
Ronald7 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 trust Ideal Automotive implicitly and go there for ALL my needs.

Auto maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
tomLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

New to Mn. First time experience. Clean, comfortable, professional appearance and atmosphere. We brought both vehicles in for oil change, general overall inspection and tire pressure sensor repairs. All was handled well and reasonably priced. OIL CHANGES ARE DIRT CHEAP. Impressed with how knowledgeable and…

ElectricalOil changeVehicle Inspection
NicoleLocal Guide · 11 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.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle Inspection

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—

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