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John's Automotive 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE

John's Automotive Care

San Diego, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #95Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 1,448 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 replies to reviews; 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.John's Automotive Care is better than 79% of auto repair shops.B
79
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.John's Automotive Care is better than 72% of auto repair shops.B
72
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.John's Automotive Care is better than 98% of auto repair shops.A
98
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.John's Automotive 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.John's Automotive Care is better than 77% of auto repair shops.B
77
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.John's Automotive Care is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
100

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Customers hired John's Automotive Care for 8 kinds of job.

John's Automotive Care for steering & suspension replacement

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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: 83/100.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.#2 / 25
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Steering & suspension replacement”

Janice1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

The work performed seems to be great. My car is running well. Customer service is outstanding at John’s. Kayla is quite personable, as well as efficient, polite and professional. Overall I am very pleased and always choose John’s for my auto care.

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementSteering & suspension replacementVehicle Inspection
Jessica12 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★★★★★

Honest, good people. I appreciate their work on my GMC Acadia to keep her going, especially after working with a rotten dealership who just seemed to want me to buy a new car. Happily recommend John’s to anyone!

Reasonable priceAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension replacement
C7 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I would recommend this dealership to any and everybody. I can not say enough about these guys, my battery in my car died the day before I was supposed to fly cross country so I called the guys over at John’s auto to see if they could help. Not only did they help me they went above and beyond they drove out to me to…

Great priceElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenance
Mary7 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★★★★★

Very professional and efficient! my husband and I have been bringing our cars to John's Automotive for years. We trust their diagnostic powers, and have never been disappointed in the outcome. They stand by their work.

Steering & suspension repairSteering & suspension replacementEngine repair
erinLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

John's will give you a full report with pictures of the parts that they recommend fixing. They advised me on what should and shouldn't be addressed at the time. They even helped me by shuttling me home after I dropped my car off.

Auto maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance
KSF1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Great customer service. Dave was very helpful and didn't hesitate to address current and potential issues. Made it clear he cared more about our safety than making a profit and even recommended services outside of John's if we couldn't get it taken care of their. 5/5 highly recommend.

Steering & suspension replacement
Brian2 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★★★★★

Very good service, after dropping off my car at night service was fast and efficient. A very premium business

BatteryAir conditioningElectrical
RebeccaLocal Guide · 64 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★★★★★

If Auto Repair was baseball, John's Automotive Care would be in the Hall of Fame with Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Lou Gehrig. They are definitely THE San Diego auto repair shop to take your car, if you want VIP service at a fair price. The dealer can't hold a candle to their quality of work and awesome personal…

Steering & suspension replacement
CraigLocal Guide · 86 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★★★★★

Awesome experience. They meticulously troubleshot entire system to ensure it wasn't a mere guessing game and fixed botched repair from previous repair shop. Money well spent. I will be returning.

Steering & suspension replacementSteering & suspension repairVehicle safety inspection
Cody10 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★★★★★

They are helping me get my 66 Plymouth Sport Fury back from a long slumber. They have had her a few weeks, and the list of work is nearly 3 full pages. I fully trust them, and feel like I found the best crew for the job

BrakesElectricalCarburetor cleaning
Walter7 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BrakesSteering & suspension replacement+ Punctuality+ Value

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

Great price 30%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 3%Not sure 4%

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