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Jim's Car Care 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Jim's Car Care

Calabash, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #217Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 899 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 2,079 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

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.Jim's Car Care is better than 90% of auto repair shops.A
90
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.Jim's Car Care is better than 90% of auto repair shops.A
90
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.Jim's Car Care is better than 99% of auto repair shops.A
99
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.Jim's Car Care is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100
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.Jim's Car Care 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.Jim's Car Care is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100

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Customers hired Jim's Car Care for 8 kinds of job.

Jim's Car Care for steering & suspension repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.23
★ 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: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”: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.#79 / 553

All 23 Google reviews tagged “Steering & suspension repair” · showing 20

Dawn5 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★★★★★

Staff at Jim’s is always courteous and very helpful. Greet you with a smile and service your car with expert training. I appreciate their support in keeping my car in tip top running condition.

Steering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenance
Richard14 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★★★★★

Professionals The owner Jim treats everyone like his only customer.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake repairAuto maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Pamela5 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★★★★★

Jim's Car Care has proven to be honest and fair and expedient with great service and customer care. Highly recommend!!! When I moved here 9 years ago, I was hoping to find a repair shop that was as excellent as the one I had in Maryland and Jim's has exceeded that expectation!

BatteryOil changeSteering & suspension repair
Cindy6 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★★★★★

The best service anywhere! Trustworthy and knowledgeable staff! The ONLY shop I've used since moving here in 2016!

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto exhaust system repairAuto engine diagnostic
Rebecca6 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★★★★★

Jim and his team did an excellent job of inspecting my car and replacing the rear shocks.

BatterySteering & suspension repairVehicle safety inspection
Christopher5 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★★★★★

Great straight forward honest shop. Even send you pictures of the work that they did on your car

Steering & suspension repairWheel alignment
georgeLocal 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Wait a day for the part to come in everything was done properly very happy with their service

Auto tire replacementSteering & suspension repairWheel alignment
charles8 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 moved to Holden Beach September 2020: I found “my car care company” yesterday, September 30, 2021. Thank you Jim’s Car Care! 2/17/22: another superstar performance!

Steering & suspension repairTires+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Dennis10 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★★★★★

Excellent service 👍. With the ever increasing cost of things, one never likes to be confronted with auto repairs and the unknowns associated with it. That said, I've been going to Jim's for over 20 years now because he provides excellent service and, most importantly, I have always felt that he is honest and trustworthy. This sets JCC above all others!

Auto maintenanceOil changeSteering & suspension repair
Tom11 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 job repairing the worn out bushings on my suspension. Stayed on schedule and cost.

Steering & suspension repair
Debi6 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★★★★★

This was my 1st time here and I am very happy I did. Everyone was very nice and very professional. They were honest about what was wrong and were able to fix the problem immediately. I highly recommend them. After moving here from Wilmington 4 years ago, I finally found a reliable and honest place to bring my vehicles.

Steering & suspension repair
Adam1 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★★★★★

I received fantastic customer service. These are very professional folks. I highly recommend!

Steering & suspension repairTiresWheel alignment
SM5 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★★★★★

Very knowledgeable people fixed a issues 5 other shops couldn’t and in a timely manner.

Steering & suspension repairTransmission+ Quality
Yo5 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★★★★★

Jim and his team are responsive and professional. Always helpful and ready to answer any question I may have. I have trust that my vehicle is properly cared for. Always a 5 star experience! Thanks!

Air & cabin filter replacementBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance
BillLocal Guide · 35 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 years ago★★★★★

Very friendly and knowledge gave me advice on my other car so I can fix it thank you living from paycheck to paycheck is rough God bless

Steering & suspension repair
KEN2 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 years ago★★★★★

As always, this is a very efficient operation, but they don't sacrifice comfortable interaction with their customers. They explain in simple terms, the procedures and what they find and recommend, during the service process. Very clean and safe operation. They are strong advocates of the requirements regarding…

Car waxingGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
SuzetteLocal Guide · 62 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 days ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Air & cabin filter replacementBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance
DebbieLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Brake service & repairOil changeSteering & suspension repair+ Professionalism
William1 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 4 years ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementAuto detailing+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
robin10 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Steering & suspension repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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