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John's Automotive Service 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

John's Automotive Service

Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #7Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other oil change services (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.John's Automotive Service is better than 91% of oil change services.A
91
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 Service is better than 89% of oil change services.A
89
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 Service is better than 100% of oil change services.A
100
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 Service is better than 100% of oil change services.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 Service is better than 100% of oil change services.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.John's Automotive Service is better than 78% of oil change services.B
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Reviews for your job

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

John's Automotive Service for vehicle inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.15
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.93
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: 76/100.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.#8 / 18
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 15 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle Inspection”

Shawn11 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 days ago★★★★★

Al & the team found a time quickly to do an oil change & inspect my car due to a work-required safety report. My Honda CRV is 6 yrs old and I've had ZERO problems. Al & his team keep it running and problem-free. Love the peace of mind they provide!

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementVehicle InspectionVehicle safety inspection
Carol6 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★★★★★

In the fall of 2005, I decided to try John’s Automotive for my car maintenance. Thus far, both appointments have been thorough and well explained.

Reasonable priceAuto battery replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic
DanielleLocal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I've always had a great experience at John's Auto. They're honest and thorough and do good work. Thanks for keeping me sailing along!

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotationsVehicle Inspection
Ashley5 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Great service, amazing communication, they were very honest. Knowledgeable. I asked a-lot of question and they did a good job of answering them all. My car was done the same day it went in.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle InspectionAuto A/C replacement
MikeLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★

We had a Subaru that was excessively leaking oil that we wanted to get inspected and hopefully fixed. We made an appointment at Johns Automotive for this. We had low expectations for the outcomes since this is a 20 yo car with 180,000 miles. Al and his crew got to diagnosing the car issues right away and generated…

Customer photo from Mike's reviewCustomer photo from Mike's review
Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
RickLocal Guide · 48 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★★★★★

Always good service. Nice people. Very professional. Super friendly.

Reasonable priceCarburetor cleaningGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnostic+ Quality
S4 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 2 years ago★★★★★

I had a great experience here - Al was able to provide pictures of everything wrong with my car and explained what needed to be done and when I agreed on the estimate it was all done the next day. I plan on coming here for all of my automotive needs from now on.

Steering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle Inspection
kevin3 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Johns automotive always has done a great job on my Ram 2500

General repairs & maintenanceAuto engine tuningVehicle Inspection
AndyLocal Guide · 18 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've found cheaper places around town, but no shop that can beat the quality of work I've experienced time after time over the last several years when John's works on my trucks. If price is the only factor you care about, you're going to miss the VALUE these guys offer. I'll be a customer again.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance
Jason7 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★★★★★

Had an oil change done, was in and out in no time at all. This included checking tire pressure etc. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Oil changeVehicle Inspection
Stephen5 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 were thorough and courteous. Quick to inform us of repairs needed and to complete them and make sure our vehicle was safe to drive.

Steering & suspension repairVehicle InspectionWheel alignment
TammiLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

I took my car in to check on an oil leak, and after N extensive inspection, they discovered some serious issues. (It's an older car) and they were very thorough in their explanation of what needed to happen in order for me to be safe. I am very pleased with the outcome, and the service was amazing. I highly recommend John's to everyone!

Steering & suspension repairVehicle InspectionService not listed
Judy1 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 a month ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle InspectionOil change
Emilya year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceVehicle Inspection
Crystal3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Air & cabin filter replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change

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

Great price 38%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 0%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Oil change82—
General repairs & maintenance53—
Auto engine diagnostic20—
Air & cabin filter replacement15—
Vehicle Inspection15—
Steering & suspension repair15—
Auto maintenance11—
Tires11—

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