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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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Customers hired Phil Walters Auto for 8 kinds of job.

Phil Walters Auto for auto maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.19
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
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: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Auto maintenance”: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.#109 / 289
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 19 Google reviews tagged “Auto maintenance”

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
RichardLocal Guide · 111 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★★★★★

They did a great job of getting our vehicle in and repairing it quickly. Great communication from start to finish.

Reasonable priceTire rotationsVehicle InspectionGeneral repairs
Peggy2 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Friendly, timely and great work as always!

Great priceAir & cabin filter replacementAuto maintenance
Erica1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Quick, well done repairs. Above and beyond customer service!

Reasonable priceAuto maintenanceBattery
CathyLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

Excellent service

General repairs & maintenanceAuto maintenanceOil change
LarryLocal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★

Fair price, only ones I trust our cars with.

Air & cabin filter replacementTiresSteering & suspension repair
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
Linda1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Great always friendly on time explains things I could understand! Great place will return!

Auto maintenanceOil changeVehicle Inspection
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
Anna6 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★★★★★

I've been going to them for 37 years and wouldn't trust my cars with anyone else....

Auto battery replacementAuto maintenanceEngine repair
AnnLocal 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★★★★★

Excellent services.

Auto maintenanceTire rotations
LimbonikLocal 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Of all the shops I've used throughout my life, I've never had an issue here. Ray, Sue and the rest of the team are extremely solid, knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to others. Have had my car(s) serviced many times. They are all amazing at their jobs and they are compassionate people who truly care about YOU as a person.

Auto exhaust system repairAuto exhaust system replacementAuto maintenance
Ed2 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★★★★★

Great service and very fair. I've had several repairs done and never been disappointed. Highly recommended!

Auto brake replacementAuto maintenanceAuto water leak repair
RickLocal 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. · Edited 4 years ago★★★★★

I'm glad I have a place I can trust!

Auto maintenance
Archie12 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’ve dealt with Phil Walters for over 25 years for all of my vehicles. Always reliable, dependable and honest. My kids now take their vehicles there as well. It’s a small family atmosphere but with skilled service.

Auto maintenanceOil changeSteering & suspension replacement
Julie4 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceTire rotationsAuto maintenanceAuto brake replacement
Vance1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto maintenance
GregLocal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Auto maintenanceAuto tire replacementGeneral repairs

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