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How 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%88+48Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE
Larry's Independent Service
Mission Viejo, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #31Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 68 mobile auto mechanics · 4.8★ from 184 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other mobile auto mechanics (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 satisfaction; 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.Larry's Independent Service is better than 88% of mobile auto mechanics.A
88
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.Larry's Independent Service is better than 86% of mobile auto mechanics.A
86
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.Larry's Independent Service is better than 84% of mobile auto mechanics.A
84
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.Larry's Independent Service is better than 98% of mobile auto mechanics.A
98
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.Larry's Independent Service is better than —% of mobile auto mechanics.–
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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.Larry's Independent Service is better than 68% of mobile auto mechanics.B
68
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Larry's Independent Service for 8 kinds of job.
Larry's Independent Service for auto engine diagnostic
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.69
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: 67/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”: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.#25 / 33
All 13 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”
A.Local 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Overall: thorough inspection, good communication, and efficient timeline to complete repairs. Details of my repairs: My 2009 ScionTc has been cross country twice and has accumulated a litany of issues over the years. Most recently, a very unstable idle with a check engine light. Had it towed to Larry's because he…
BatteryAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair
The1 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. · 5 years ago★
It is a money GRAB .. very overpriced .. The owner does NOT say Hi even .. He is busy in his computer .. I will never recommend this place to anyone!!
ElectricalAuto engine diagnostic− Punctuality− Quality
Karen9 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★★★★★
I recently needed a lot of work done to my 2014 Prius. I was quoted one price at the dealer where I've been maintaining so far but Larry came in $600 less! He's professional, has a nice office and as a bonus has a fun sense of humor. Definitely an honest business man. Thank you, Larry.
Air & cabin filter replacementAuto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Michael6 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 years ago★★★★★
Great service at reasonable prices. Been going to Larry’s for years.
Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Renee1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
BrakesAuto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Professionalism
Henry9 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Air & cabin filter replacementBrake service & repairAuto engine diagnostic+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
AllanLocal Guide · 33 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenanceSteering & suspension repair+ Professionalism+ Value
saxonLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Air & cabin filter replacementAuto engine diagnosticEngine repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Daron7 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Air & cabin filter replacementBrakesAir conditioning+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Todd6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Auto engine diagnostic
Trisha9 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Auto engine diagnosticTransmission+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Scott1 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 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Quality+ Professionalism
Richard6 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 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change+ Quality+ Professionalism
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 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General repairs & maintenance | 26 | — |
| Oil change | 15 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 13 | — |
| Brakes | 7 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 6 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 5 | — |
| Steering & suspension repair | 4 | — |
| Air conditioning | 3 | — |
