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Paul's Auto Repair

Auto repair shop · Hempstead, NY · reviewed since 2014

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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%95+14.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#51 of 588 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · 4 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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

Paul's Auto Repair at a glance

Google reviewers for Paul's Auto Repair in Hempstead, NY, consistently highlight fair pricing, honest assessments, and prompt service completion. Customers frequently mention the shop's ability to diagnose issues quickly, such as same-day evaluations and next-day repairs, alongside a comfortable waiting area. The high five-star rating reflects satisfaction with professional communication and reliable work ethic, with no recurring negative themes identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 120 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 120 Google reviews (85 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Hempstead, New York.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto 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 momentum; weakest: value.

Satisfaction98Reliability96Craft & service100Value95Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 98 (median 87)Reliability: 96 (median 85)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 95 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Paul's Auto RepairAuto 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.Paul's Auto Repair: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
98
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.Paul's Auto Repair: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
96
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.Paul's Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Paul's Auto Repair: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
95
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.Paul's Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 57.–
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Star ratings

120 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11898%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 85 written reviews

  • Praise12797%
  • Complaints43%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price125%
  • Reasonable375%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Honesty & trust4131%
  • Price & value2519%
  • Staff & attitude2217%
  • Quality & results2015%
  • Speed & response108%
  • Would recommend97%
  • Communication43%

What customers talk about

We read 85 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I will trust him hundred percent even he was so busy he was able to spend a time with me and give me advice thank you, Paul.”
  • “They did a great job on what needed to be fixed at a reasonable rate.”
  • “Great friendly staff decent prices work was done on time and satisfactory results”
  • “Courteous, honest, quality work, and always a pleasure to work with.”
  • “I saw Paul’s popped up and called right away after reading the amazing reviews!”
  • “Five stars are not enough of a rating that Paul and his auto shop truly deserve!”
  • “I introduced myself to Paul himself and explained what my situation was and the reviews that brought me here.”

People customers mention

  • Freeport 4 reviews
  • Island 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Paul's Auto Repair for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Keith1 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 days ago★★★★★

Been going to his shop since I moved to Long Island 13 years ago. Will not take my car to anybody else.

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenance
John2 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 months ago★★★★★

I was Refered to Paul’s auto shop. The experience was top notch. Very personable and professional. They did a great job on what needed to be fixed at a reasonable rate. Car was ready by the end of the day. My 2007 Ridgeline seems to be running better than it ever has. I am so happy to have found Paul’s auto…

RonLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Great friendly staff decent prices work was done on time and satisfactory results

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repair
Robert5 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★★★★★

Honest appraisals, pricing and keeps his word. Experienced mechanic with money saving advice. Brakes, tune ups, inspection, oil changes. Everything as promised.

Ana11 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★★★★★

Honest man. Always does a great Job. Have been coming here for many many years. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. For all car needs contact him!

RomanLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

I just went to Paul to get second opinion and he saved me over $2000 for unnecessary repair from Addam mechanic who is trying to sell me something that I don’t need. I will trust him hundred percent even he was so busy he was able to spend a time with me and give me advice thank you, Paul.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 120 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Keith1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Keith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Been going to his shop since I moved to Long Island 13 years ago. Will not take my car to anybody else.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
John Holian2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I was Refered to Paul’s auto shop. The experience was top notch. Very personable and professional. They did a great job on what needed to be fixed at a reasonable rate. Car was ready by the end of the day. My 2007 Ridgeline seems to be running better than it ever has. I am so happy to have found Paul’s auto repair shop. I can see why he has customers that he has been serving for decades!

Brett PerkinsLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brett has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place. Paul is a great guy.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: General repairs & maintenance
Ron VandettLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great friendly staff decent prices work was done on time and satisfactory results

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension repair
Robert Burns5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Honest appraisals, pricing and keeps his word. Experienced mechanic with money saving advice. Brakes, tune ups, inspection, oil changes. Everything as promised.

DeeT M4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews DeeT has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very good service

Ana Melendez11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Honest man. Always does a great Job. Have been coming here for many many years. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. For all car needs contact him!

John GattoLocal Guide · 304 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service

Roman RakhimovLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Roman has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I just went to Paul to get second opinion and he saved me over $2000 for unnecessary repair from Addam mechanic who is trying to sell me something that I don’t need. I will trust him hundred percent even he was so busy he was able to spend a time with me and give me advice thank you, Paul.

Beth Lerner11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

True professionals!

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Business details

  • Address: 141 S Main St, Freeport, NY 11520
  • Phone: (516) 379-6060
  • Service area: Hempstead, NY