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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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Phil Walters Auto for wheel alignment

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.37
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.81
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 75/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Wheel alignment”: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.#180 / 287
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 37 Google reviews tagged “Wheel alignment” · showing 20

Michael1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Thank you very much.

Great priceSteering & suspension replacementVehicle InspectionWheel alignment
Kent2 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★★★★★

Very professional. Timely service. Great job. Would recommend Walters if you're in need repairs

Reasonable priceWheel alignment
Eric2 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★★★★★

I called on Friday afternoon and they got me in at 8:00 Monday. By 8:30 there was an estimate in my texts with a comprehensive report on the condition of my car and everything it needed. By 2:00 that afternoon the repairs were fully complete. I had questions about a repair I did myself and got my questions answered…

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceWheel alignment
Heather3 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★★★★★

Very impressed with the friendliness, speed and professionalism! Will absolutely be back. They earned another forever customer. Will be recommending to friends and family. Thank you for a breath of fresh air!

Great priceWheel alignment
Linda6 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 months ago★★★★★

Wheel bearing replaced on our Chevy Impala. Pricing was fair.

Steering & suspension replacementWheel alignmentService not listed
Deb4 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Very friendly and professional staff. Easy to get an appointment and detailed estimate. I would recommend Phil Walters for your vehicle service.

Not sureAuto exhaust system replacementWheel alignmentBrake service & repair
Randall3 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 months ago★★★★★

Always great work and i like the history reports

Great priceTire rotationsWheel alignment
ChristinaLocal Guide · 76 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 8 months ago★★★★★

What a joy this experience was! When I called for an appointment to have an alignment done on both mine and my husband's vehicles, that the tire shop recommended, they got me in with his the next morning, although I was offered same day, but it didn't work in my schedule. Once I was there for the work, I asked if…

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Great priceWheel alignmentBrakes
Denise8 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Good place to do business

Reasonable priceTiresWheel alignment
tiffany4 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I love phil walters they are all about helping there customer

Great priceTiresTire rotationsWheel alignment
DonLocal Guide · 52 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★★★★★

Friendly Service, easy to make appointment and kept informed of work to be performed, quality work and Veterans discount.

Wheel alignment
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
Kimmi9 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 was referred to Phil Walter's by cam's automotive for a wheel alignment I went in at my appointment time was greeted upon entering the door. They got my vehicle right in and did my alignment. But as I was driving home I noticed it was still pulling to the right just abit. Me being who I am I don't like to…

Steering & suspension repairWheel alignment
pjakub13372 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★★★★★

Great people to work with.

General repairsWheel alignment
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
CherylLocal Guide · 133 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★★★★★

All knowledgeable, polite, friendly.

Auto tire replacementGeneral repairs & maintenanceTires
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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Always can depend on the work performed here!

BrakesTire rotationsWheel alignment
MarkLocal Guide · 38 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★★★★★

Easy to make an appointment that fit MY schedule. Went in with a horrible alignment from a tire franchise, Phil Walters hooked me right up! Speedy service, professional attitude and customer service experience. Definitely getting my business in the future and will recommend them to everyone I know.

Wheel alignment
Michaelsen1 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 work. Great customer service.

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