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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 steering & suspension replacement

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension replacement”: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.#5 / 25
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Steering & suspension replacement”

SteveLocal Guide · 83 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jason is great. Competent and through on everything he does for me on my 5 vehicles.

Great priceSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement
brian5 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★★★★★

Jason is very professional. Quotes are provided promptly. He stand behind his work. Will recommend Jason to anyone.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement
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
Mike4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I messed up my power steering by hitting a deep hole in the street. My brother in law recommended Joe's Automotive where he takes his cars. Best advice! Jason at Joe's was awesome to deal with! They got the repair done in a couple of days at a very reasonable price! I highly recommend Joe's Automotive for all of your auto needs!

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairSteering & suspension replacement
lana9 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 8 months ago★★★★★

The most honest mechanic in town . Jason does great work and charges extremely reasonable prices . Thank you so much!

Great priceSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement
Tina9 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 year ago★★★★★

Joes is under new management. Jason now owns Joes and does an incredible job. He took the time to address all off my questions. Jason was very flexible with scheduling appointments. His waiting room is CLEAN, and COMFORTABLE!

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension replacementElectricalA/C installation & repair
RemarkableBullyEdited 2 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceSteering & suspension repairSteering & suspension replacement

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 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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