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Phil Walters Auto

Car repair and maintenance service · Battle Creek, MI · reviewed since 2016

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%79+43.1Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#459 of 707 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.7 ★★★★★ 859 Google reviews · 18 photos
87%five-star reviews
4.85★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
81%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Phil Walters Auto at a glance

Customers frequently cite fast turnaround times, friendly staff, and fair pricing for services like tire replacements, alignments, and mechanical repairs. Recurring themes include quick appointment scheduling and professional communication. However, some low-star reviews report issues with diagnostic accuracy, unexpected additional repairs, and high costs for specific parts. One reviewer also noted a lack of accessible parking facilities at the location.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 859 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 859 Google reviews (567 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 81% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Battle Creek, Michigan.

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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction79Reliability77Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews69Satisfaction: 79 (median 87)Reliability: 77 (median 85)Craft & service: 97 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 69 (median 57)
Phil Walters AutoAuto 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.Phil Walters Auto: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
79
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.Phil Walters Auto: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.B
77
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.Phil Walters Auto: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
97
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.Phil Walters Auto: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Phil Walters Auto: 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.Phil Walters Auto: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 57.B
69

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Star ratings

859 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars74987%
  • 4 stars536%
  • 3 stars121%
  • 2 stars101%
  • 1 star354%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 567 written reviews

  • Praise82297%
  • Complaints263%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price5840%
  • Reasonable8458%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure32%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude20024%
  • Quality & results18021%
  • Speed & response17020%
  • Price & value13516%
  • Would recommend648%
  • Honesty & trust637%
  • Communication364%

What customers talk about

We read 567 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Super friendly and was able to get me right in for a tire patch even though I did not have an appointment.”
  • “…else wanted so from me to you Phil walters thank you for the help and great experience and kind staff you are all amazing…”
    “I drove the car right back and informed them that the car was not fixed and still making the noise.”
  • “The work was done on time and it was done with great care.”
    “I went slowly down a side street with the windows cracked to reduce noise.”
  • “Phil Walter’s was able to get my car in quickly and replace all 4 tires with an affordable price.”
    “I was ripped off by this company and will speak about it on my TV show.”
  • “I highly recommend these folks customer service lives on and their work is absolutely amazing!”
    “Avoid this place and do not trust them with your vehicle.”
  • “From the moment I walked in the stuff was friendly professional and genuinely attentive.”
    “But I do not trust that a thorough inspection was done on my car and will not be returning.”
  • “Great customer service, quick service and great follow-up.”

People customers mention

  • Sue 13 reviews
  • Chris 7 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Phil Walters Auto for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Debra5 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 6 days ago★★★★★

Everyone is great to work with! Super service and great work! We appreciate their hard work and friendliness.

Great priceAuto maintenance
John7 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 week ago★★★★★

I had asked them to install my summer tires and to perform a four wheel alignment. The work was done on time and it was done with great care. The mechanics that performed the work took great care to clean up the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the quality of the work performed. I will be a returning customer for sure.

Reasonable priceAuto maintenanceOil change
Dorasene2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I am very happy with the work they did.Everyone was curtous, friendly and helpful. Would recommend them to everyone

Brake service & repairVehicle Inspection
Chelsea1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Super friendly and was able to get me right in for a tire patch even though I did not have an appointment. Definitely recommend:)

Great priceTires
Austen3 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 month ago★★★★★

Was extremely helpful, they had my truck fixed in no time and had no problems whatsoever afterward!

Lawence5 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 month ago★★★★★

Very welcoming and professional.Great service every time.in and out.And fair price.

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 859 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Kay Fitz6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

always take my cars here, they never let me down

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Brakes, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Hi Kay, That means a lot to hear, and we’re grateful you keep trusting us with your vehicles. We’ll always be here to help keep things running smoothly for you.

Debra Morgan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everyone is great to work with! Super service and great work! We appreciate their hard work and friendliness.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Auto maintenance
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thanks Debra! Looking forward to serving you again!

John Morris7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had asked them to install my summer tires and to perform a four wheel alignment. The work was done on time and it was done with great care. The mechanics that performed the work took great care to clean up the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the quality of the work performed. I will be a returning customer for sure.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Steering & suspension replacement, General repairs
  • Services: Auto maintenance, Oil change
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review John! We're proud to be your trusted, local auto mechanic!

Martha PurvisLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

5 minutes in and out, got a new tire. The were very nice.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Martha, Thanks for the kind words and for choosing Phil Walters Auto — we’re glad we could get you in and out quickly with a new tire. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you again whenever you need us.

Michael Case1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you very much.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Steering & suspension replacement, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment
Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Michael, We appreciate your kind words and are glad we could help. Thank you for choosing Phil Walters Auto, and we look forward to serving you again.

Tracy Bronson7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Reliable service, great quality, reasonable price.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Auto battery replacement
Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Tracy, Your kind words mean a lot, and we’re glad you were happy with the service, quality, and pricing at Phil Walters Auto. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again anytime.

Dorasene Holstein2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dorasene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am very happy with the work they did.Everyone was curtous, friendly and helpful. Would recommend them to everyone

  • Services: Brake service & repair, Vehicle Inspection
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Glad to hear it D!

Chelsea Green1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Chelsea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Super friendly and was able to get me right in for a tire patch even though I did not have an appointment. Definitely recommend:)

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Tires
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi Chelsea, thanks for the kind words and recommendation. We’re glad we could get you right in for the tire patch and appreciate you choosing Phil Walters Auto.

Bill Kerecman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick courteous service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hi Bill, Thanks for the kind words and for choosing us; we’re glad our quick courteous service made a great impression. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again at Phil Walters Auto.

Debbie Reed1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Front wheel alignment

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hi Debbie, thanks for your feedback and for visiting Phil Walters Auto. We’re glad we could help with your front wheel alignment and appreciate the opportunity to keep you rolling smoothly.

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