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Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%19+1.3Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE

Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc.

Seattle, WA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #530Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 622 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 684 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 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.Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. is better than 84% of auto repair shops.A
84
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.Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. is better than 75% of auto repair shops.B
75
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.Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. is better than 96% of auto repair shops.A
96
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.Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. is better than 77% of auto repair shops.B
77
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.Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. is better than 71% of auto repair shops.B
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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.Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. is better than 19% of auto repair shops.F
19

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. for 8 kinds of job.

Pacific Rim Automotive, Inc. for air conditioning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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.—
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 “Air conditioning”: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.#111 / 285
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Air conditioning”

DavidLocal Guide · 31 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★★★★★

Our family has used Pacific Rim Auto for 20 years now. I am very glad to have found them and value their honesty, integrity, and commitment to service. They’re the best.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticWheel alignment
Ally5 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★★★★★

Second time I’ve been here for a repair and the service is great as always! So quick and informative. Will be coming back for sure !

Great priceTransmissionAir conditioningOil change
NicholasLocal Guide · 13 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Honest and Superior Service.

Air & cabin filter replacementBatteryBody & Trim
Jeffrey2 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 years ago★★★★★

Great customer service and very knowledgeable staff

Air & cabin filter replacementBatteryBrake service & repair
Heather9 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★★★★★

Both my mother and I have been going to Pacific Rim for years and they always take great care of us. They are one of the few places that will be honest about your car. I’ve never had unnecessary services added to my bill. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. I love that they will wash my car after every…

Air & cabin filter replacementBatteryBrake service & repair
Kathy4 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★★★★★

So helpful. Such good diagnosticians.

Air conditioningEngine repair
Erik5 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★★★★★

The crew at Pacific Rim Auto are honest and work efficiently and quickly. This time, it was my air conditioning going caput on my 2010 Honda Odyssey that brought me in, and they found my front brakes, which had been squealing, needed replacing despite the radically increased bill, I was happy they found the brake…

Brake service & repairAir conditioning
Brody3 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★★★★★

My point of contact was very helpful, he described the repairs that were needed, and the repairs that were optional. The service was completed very quickly, and they even charged less than what was quoted. Car drives and sounds better than the day I bought it.

BrakesAir conditioningGeneral repairs & maintenance
Bruce3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceElectricalAir conditioningBrake service & repair
AlexanderLocal Guide · 40 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BatteryBrake service & repairBrakes

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

Great price 20%Reasonable 76%Overpriced 4%Not sure 1%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance108—
Oil change92—
Brakes50—
Steering & suspension repair41—
Brake service & repair39—
Wheel alignment31—
Air & cabin filter replacement31—
Battery30—

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