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M&S Auto 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%65+35.5Reliability 24%49+11.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%15+1.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.62SCORE

M&S Auto Repair

Richmond, VA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #127Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 133 auto body shops · 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other auto body 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.M&S Auto Repair is better than 65% of auto body shops.B
65
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.M&S Auto Repair is better than 49% of auto body shops.C
49
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.M&S Auto Repair is better than 99% of auto body shops.A
99
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.M&S Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto body 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.M&S Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto body 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.M&S Auto Repair is better than 15% of auto body shops.F
15

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Customers hired M&S Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

M&S Auto Repair for steering & suspension repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.2
★ 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.—

All 2 Google reviews tagged “Steering & suspension repair”

Donald2 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★★★★★

I had my car inspected at Firestone and was told the left front wheel bearing had to be replaced. About a $500 job for them. I shopped around for a better price and M&S came in at $380. I went to pick it up the next day and Wagih said the wheel bearing didn't need to be replaced. He had the part to send back and…

Steering & suspension repair+ Professionalism+ Value
Juliana2 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★★★★★

I’m a new transplant to RVA and M&S has been an absolute gem of a find. It’s literally the only auto place I’ve ever been to that I haven’t felt was talking down to or taking advantage of me, and as a baby-faced young adult woman who knows little about cars, that’s priceless. That being said, their services are very…

Body & TrimBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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

Great price 33%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance18—
Oil change11—
Brakes6—
Tires6—
Auto engine diagnostic5—
Vehicle Inspection5—
Exhaust3—
Auto maintenance2—

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