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Nick's Complete 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE

Nick's Complete Auto Repair

Penn Hills, PA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #98Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 230 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: 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.Nick's Complete Auto Repair is better than 81% of auto repair shops.A
81
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.Nick's Complete Auto Repair is better than 82% of auto repair shops.A
82
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.Nick's Complete Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Nick's Complete Auto Repair 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.Nick's Complete Auto Repair 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.Nick's Complete Auto Repair is better than 8% of auto repair shops.F
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Customers hired Nick's Complete Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Nick's Complete Auto Repair for vehicle safety inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.78
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: 70/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Vehicle safety 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.#26 / 29
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Vehicle safety inspection”

KellyLocal 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 months ago★★★★★

Always great service with up front pricing. Honest and affordable!

Great priceBrakesVehicle safety inspection
Karla6 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Took my car there for the first time and got it inspected.

Great priceAuto emissions testingVehicle safety inspection
ArnelLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

My car broje down late in the afternoon and I felt safe leaving it overnight in their parking lot. Nick's quickly identified the problem and although theycould not repair it, they did recommend someone who could. Also, I have had my car Inspection done at Nick's the last three years and their prices for various…

Reasonable priceBrakesAuto emissions testingVehicle safety inspection
Jerry9 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★★★★★

Great Service, Great Customer Service, very satisfied!!

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto emissions testingVehicle safety inspection
MichaelLocal Guide · 104 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 did a great job fixing my wife's mini Cooper so it could pass inspection. Great staff and friendly service. Would highly recommend them to anyone.

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake replacementAuto emissions testing
Jeanine5 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 took my car for inspection. Paid over $1700.00 and ever since the car has not functioned properly. Finally took my car to the dealer after going to Nicks Auto after paying $1700.00 to pass inspection. The dealer said the brakes were placed on backwards.. Another couple hundred down the drain. Nick’s Auto offered…

Steering & suspension repairVehicle InspectionVehicle safety inspection
RussLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★

Nice folks and fair prices. They have always been transparent with us and have even done some minor work without a fee. Highly recommended!

BrakesGeneral repairs & maintenanceOil change
JessicaLocal Guide · 4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceVehicle safety inspection
Regina7 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceElectricalVehicle safety inspection

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

Great price 63%Reasonable 31%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance18—
Brakes14—
Oil change11—
Vehicle safety inspection9—
Tires6—
Steering & suspension repair6—
Auto emissions testing5—
Engine repair3—

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