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Joe's Automotive Repair 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Joe's Automotive Repair

Cary, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #43Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 125 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: 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.Joe's Automotive Repair is better than 96% of auto repair shops.A
96
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.Joe's Automotive Repair is better than 94% of auto repair shops.A
94
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.Joe's Automotive Repair is better than —% of auto repair shops.–
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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.Joe's Automotive Repair 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.Joe's Automotive Repair 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.Joe's Automotive Repair is better than 30% of auto repair shops.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Joe's Automotive Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Joe's Automotive Repair for engine repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ 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: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Engine 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.#44 / 70
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Engine repair”

Garrett4 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. · a month ago★★★★★

I took my car to Joe's Automotive for the first time last week to confirm whether the $650 repair Firestone recommended was actually necessary and to have Joe's do it for a more competitive price if it was truly required. After speaking with Jason on the phone before taking my car in, I felt a sense of confidence…

Great priceEngine repair
Jeffrey8 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 month ago★★★★★

Check Engine light lit on my everyday drive—2009 VW Jetta TDI. Took in to Joe’s to have a look. Error codes for cooling fan malfunction and glow plug pressure sensor failure. But no worries. Left car lateThursday afternoon and was ready Friday morning. Thanks to Joe’s Auto for prompt, professional service 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Reasonable priceEngine repair
Bharat1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I recently took my 2007 Honda Odyssey into Joe’s Automotive here in Cary, and the experience was genuinely refreshing. Finding a mechanic who pairs technical expertise with actual integrity is a rarity, but Jason is the real deal. I initially brought the car in for specific repairs, but what really set this…

Great priceAuto brake repairEngine repair
JonathanLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

I've been using Joe's Automotive for the maintenance and repair of all five of our vehicles for more than 15 years. Joe finally retired and Jason is now running the show. Joe's was really good before. It's even better now. Jason is happy to discuss car issues and give free advice and he does really good work. Now I…

Reasonable priceTransmissionGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement

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

Great price 55%Reasonable 45%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change13—
General repairs & maintenance11—
Steering & suspension repair8—
Auto brake repair8—
Steering & suspension replacement7—
Auto maintenance7—
Air & cabin filter replacement7—
Tire rotations7—

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