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Neighborhood Service

Auto repair shop · Columbia, IL · reviewed since 2015

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%70+38.2Reliability 24%54+13.1Value 14%67+9.5Replies to reviews 7%26+1.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.58SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#36 of 39 tire repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 8%
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · 5 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.20★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Neighborhood Service at a glance

Customers frequently cite fast turnaround times, fair pricing, and friendly communication as key benefits of the shop's services, which range from routine maintenance to custom engine builds. Recurring praise highlights the staff's willingness to assist with minor issues without charge and their honesty regarding repair costs. However, several low-star reviews allege that the shop performed unauthorized work, failed to provide invoices, and charged for services that were not completed or verified.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 59 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 59 Google reviews (44 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
  • Service: Tire Repair Shop serving Columbia, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other tire repair shops

Score per factor (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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction70Reliability54Craft & service99Value67Momentum57Replies to reviews26Satisfaction: 70 (median 78)Reliability: 54 (median 73)Craft & service: 99 (median 97)Value: 67 (median 100)Momentum: 57 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 26 (median 63)
Neighborhood ServiceTire Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Neighborhood Service: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.B
70
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.Neighborhood Service: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.C
54
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Neighborhood Service: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.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.Neighborhood Service: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
67
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Neighborhood Service: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
57
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.Neighborhood Service: 26/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.D
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Star ratings

59 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5593%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars12%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star35%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 44 written reviews

  • Praise6394%
  • Complaints46%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price375%
  • Reasonable00%
  • Overpriced125%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1928%
  • Price & value1421%
  • Staff & attitude1015%
  • Speed & response1015%
  • Would recommend812%
  • Honesty & trust69%

What customers talk about

We read 44 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Wonderful service, didn’t talk down to me or try to get anymore money out of me.”
    “Even though they didn't fix it, there's so much more of this, it's not even funny.”
  • “Quick response time, fair pricing, and exceptional results.”
  • “Friendly, local service that truly cares about the community and getting the job done right.”
  • “Went to Chris on a recommendation, needed an cv axle changed quickly before an unexpected road trip, they had it done in half a day.”
  • “I highly recommend neighborhood service for any and all cars.”
  • “Genuinely nice and friendly people.”

People customers mention

  • Chris 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Neighborhood Service for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Jeraldin9 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 week ago★★★★★

Top-notch performance! Quick response time, fair pricing, and exceptional results. Friendly, local service that truly cares about the community and getting the job done right. 5 stars all around!

General repairs & maintenance
JoshLocal Guide · 19 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 months ago★★★★★

Went to Chris on a recommendation, needed an cv axle changed quickly before an unexpected road trip, they had it done in half a day. Highly recommend

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
Kris4 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★★★★★

Super friendly and thorough. I highly recommend neighborhood service for any and all cars.

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
JacobLocal Guide · 19 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Wonderful service, didn’t talk down to me or try to get anymore money out of me. Truck runs better than it ever has. Genuinely nice and friendly people. Will be going again

ParkingLocal Guide · 93 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Great place, took my moms van there for a gas leak...... Nobody else would even touch it.... I called neighbors, and was able to drop it off the next morning..... 5 stars

Jonathan7 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. · 2 years ago★

Tried overcharging and I can't even verify they performed the work requested. I'm halfway through the projected next oil change and the oil is filthy. I don't believe the oil was changed. Now the engine sounds funny, and not in a good way. Won't be going back there.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Jeraldin Arapovic9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeraldin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Top-notch performance! Quick response time, fair pricing, and exceptional results. Friendly, local service that truly cares about the community and getting the job done right. 5 stars all around!

  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Elvis Galijasevic2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elvis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

You have a problem, he has the solution. Best prices around!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Exhaust
Josh L.Local Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Went to Chris on a recommendation, needed an cv axle changed quickly before an unexpected road trip, they had it done in half a day. Highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Kris Hoggard4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super friendly and thorough. I highly recommend neighborhood service for any and all cars.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Kim M SchmidtLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was referred to this place by my friend who lives in Columbia.But unfortunately, they told me they did four thousand dollars worth of work on my car.They didn't have an invoice, didn't ask for my permission before doing the work.And then told me I could go ahead and just pay four hundred.Even though they didn't fix it, there's so much more of this, it's not even funny.It's sickening what they did to me.They also changed my battery wire from black to red.So now I have two red wires going to my battery.Why would a professional company do this?Because I'm a girl or because i'm not from Columbia??? They were breaking the law, and I showed told them proof of that, and they did not charge me and told me to leave and take my car.And even though I wanted to pay for my diagnostics, which was what I said to begin with, they wouldn't take my money for the diagnostics.I told him I was going to pay him again for that.And he said he wouldn't want to argue about it with me because my grandkids were with me and to just take my car and go.Wow, that is so NOT professional at all.I've had my cars worked on at shops since I was sixteen.And i had never had an experience like this.In my entire life, I guess they thought I was just gonna pay it.And walk away.I'm so grateful that I didn't.I would never refer them.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Service not listed
Jacob BurginLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful service, didn’t talk down to me or try to get anymore money out of me. Truck runs better than it ever has. Genuinely nice and friendly people. Will be going again

Debra WorshamLocal Guide · 77 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very comfortable place to do business with.

Dan Mckee4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

One of the best ships round. You can trust them

Parking GuyLocal Guide · 93 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Parking has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place, took my moms van there for a gas leak...... Nobody else would even touch it.... I called neighbors, and was able to drop it off the next morning..... 5 stars

Jonathan Meyer7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tried overcharging and I can't even verify they performed the work requested. I'm halfway through the projected next oil change and the oil is filthy. I don't believe the oil was changed. Now the engine sounds funny, and not in a good way. Won't be going back there.

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Business details

  • Address: 906 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236
  • Phone: (618) 281-4050
  • Service area: Columbia, IL