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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%82+44.7Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCOREMeineke Car Care Center
Santa Maria, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #242Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 871 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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
82
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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 79% of auto repair shops.B
79
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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 84% of auto repair shops.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.Meineke Car Care Center 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.Meineke Car Care Center 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.Meineke Car Care Center is better than 69% of auto repair shops.B
69
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Meineke Car Care Center for 8 kinds of job.
Meineke Car Care Center for tires
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
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: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tires”: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.#92 / 190
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.75%
All 18 Google reviews tagged “Tires”
Larry7 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 months ago★★★★★
Excellent
Great priceTiresGeneral repairs & maintenanceTire rotations
mayela1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
"I had an amazing experience getting my oil change and tire done was fantastic. completely respectful, It’s hard to find a trustworthy and transparent auto shop in the Pismo Beach area where I live so I have to drive to Santa Maria, but this place is a gem. I’ll definitely be returning!"
Reasonable priceTiresOil change
KeithLocal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★
1 hr 20 min too long. Looking for 1 hr or less.
OverpricedAir & cabin filter replacementTiresOil change
David14 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★★★★★
Vehicle was completed by promised time and no upselling of other services.
Not sureTires
Paul6 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★★★★★
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Oil changeTires+ Professionalism
adrian1 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 2 years ago★★★★★
Oil change n tire rotation, the staff was fantastic all around. I’ll be back
Auto engine diagnosticTires
John3 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★★★★★
I am always impressed with the Professionalism of this family owned business. The precision, politeness’s, knowledge and expertise. This is truly one of the best small business in Santa Maria. Thank you.
Auto maintenanceTire rotationsTires
RickLocal Guide · 22 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 4 years ago★★★★★
Very good communication.
Auto maintenanceBrakesTires+ Quality+ Professionalism
Monique7 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 4 years ago★★★★★
Very professional, fast and efficient but most importantly trust worthy.
BrakesElectricalAuto engine diagnostic+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
cliffLocal Guide · 184 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★★★★★
Great service and quality work!
BrakesTiresWheel alignment
Estella8 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★★★★★
Service was great everything was explained and the total cost was explained no hidden surprises. They were friendly and respectful and I appreciate.
BrakesOil changeTires
RobertLocal Guide · 69 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★★★★★
Been using for a few yesrs. No need to go anywhere else.
Air & cabin filter replacementBatteryBrakes+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
PatriciaLocal Guide · 32 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★★★★★
Chuck and his team are proficient and always available for any questions my partner and I may have. Chuck has done ALL my maintenance on my Jeep Commander and my Nissan Rogue. I have referred people to him throughout the years.
BatteryBrakesElectrical
David10 months ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Great priceTiresBrakesOil change
Sonia1 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Tires
Monique1 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 4 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Oil changeTires
Gwendolyn9 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 replacementBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
XavierLocal Guide · 2 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 replacementBrakesGeneral repairs & maintenance+ 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 34%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 1%Not sure 4%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 173 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 66 | — |
| Brakes | 49 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 36 | — |
| Tire rotations | 35 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 33 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 33 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 31 | — |
