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Phil Walters Auto 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%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

Phil Walters Auto

Battle Creek, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #459Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 707 auto repair shops · 4.7★ from 859 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: value and momentum; 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.Phil Walters Auto is better than 79% of auto repair shops.B
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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 is better than 77% of auto repair shops.B
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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.Phil Walters Auto is better than 97% of auto repair shops.A
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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 is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Phil Walters Auto is better than 100% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Phil Walters Auto is better than 69% of auto repair shops.B
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Phil Walters Auto for 8 kinds of job.

Phil Walters Auto for auto engine diagnostic

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.64
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: 61/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”: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.#435 / 470
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

Phil8 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★★★★★

They did a great job, right from the estimate to the quick repairs..I will use them again as well as referring others to them.

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle InspectionAuto exhaust system replacement
Carolyn12 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 year ago★★★★★

Very nice and professional

Reasonable priceAuto engine diagnosticTire rotationsOil change
CMLocal Guide · 36 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★★★★★

Came in for a quick oil change and your team made time in a busy day to change my faulty front breaks so I could use my truck this weekend... even changed my 3rd break light bulb. Thanks for going the extra mile and getting me back on the road for the weekend!

Air & cabin filter replacementAuto brake repairAuto brake replacement
JonLocal Guide · 7 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★★★★★

Good place to take car get work done at they are nice people they fix my fuel pump fast got me back on the road

A/C installation & repairAir & cabin filter replacementAuto A/C recharge+ Professionalism
trudyLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

Ive been bringing my cars and truck for over 30 years. Price is reasonable but the service is excellent.

Auto battery replacementBatteryAuto engine diagnostic
Florence4 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★★★★★

Staff is always friendly, helpful and honest.

Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenanceTires
CathieLocal Guide · 15 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 place, been going there for 4-5 years. Great people and wonderful service. I take my car there everytime they are amazing. Glad to have a great mechanic I can rely on! Love the new txt app to schedule and get reminders.

BrakesAir conditioningAuto engine diagnostic
Cindy1 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 years ago★★★★★

They are very friendly and professional. They have serviced my car for 15years and I have always been pleased with their service.

Auto tire replacementAuto water leak repairBrakes
Bennie3 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 years ago★

I dropped my vehicle off the night before my scheduled appointment time and left it overnight the next night as well simply because nothing was done the first full day . When I picked my vehicle up it was as it was when I dropped it off, nothing had changed and no feasible reason or diagnosis was given.

Auto engine diagnostic
Jeff9 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto brake repairAuto brake replacementBrake service & repair
Jennifer5 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto engine diagnosticGeneral repairs & maintenanceTires

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

Great price 40%Reasonable 58%Overpriced 0%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tires97—
Oil change76—
General repairs & maintenance47—
Wheel alignment37—
Tire rotations34—
Auto tire replacement26—
Vehicle Inspection21—
General repairs20—

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