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Piperformance

Auto body shop · Raleigh, NC · reviewed since 2010

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%89+48.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#34 of 73 auto body shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 54%
4.9 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.77★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.1%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.
84%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Piperformance at a glance

Google reviewers rate Piperformance 4.9 out of 5 based on 179 reviews, with the owner responding to 84% of comments. Customers frequently praise the shop for transparent communication, efficient insurance coordination, and high-quality paint and body repairs completed on schedule. While most highlight fair pricing and friendly staff, a few low-star reviews mention persistent paint defects requiring multiple repairs and inconvenient weekday-only business hours.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 179 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 179 Google reviews (154 with written comments, 17 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 84% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Body Shop serving Raleigh, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto body 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 value; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction89Reliability86Craft & service100Value100Momentum83Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 89 (median 89)Reliability: 86 (median 86)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 83 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 65)
PiperformanceAuto Body 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.Piperformance: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
89
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.Piperformance: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
86
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.Piperformance: 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.Piperformance: 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.Piperformance: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
83
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.Piperformance: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 65.A
100

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Star ratings

179 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars17196%
  • 4 stars32%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star32%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 154 written reviews

  • Praise30597%
  • Complaints103%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price733%
  • Reasonable1362%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results7223%
  • Staff & attitude6019%
  • Communication4514%
  • Would recommend4314%
  • Speed & response4013%
  • Price & value3210%
  • Honesty & trust237%

What customers talk about

We read 154 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff here are friendly, professional, and thorough.”
    “Dealer had damaged my practically new truck and sent it there for repair.”
  • “We had some administrative struggles with the dealer, but Piperformance was great and helpful the entire way.”
    “Completely rude and judgemental towards a potential customer.”
  • “Everyone was friendly, professional, and kept me updated throughout the repair process.”
  • “I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing auto body repairs.”
    “My recommendation: For paint job I recommend this shop, for big body work job I would not recommend it at all.”
  • “They helped me through the entire process quickly and smoothly, from getting the estimate to booking the service to helping with the rental car.”
  • “Reasonably priced, was quoted significantly more elsewhere.”
  • “It’s hard to find a shop that combines honesty, quality workmanship, efficiency, and great customer service all in one place, but this shop definitely does.”

People customers mention

  • Chrissy 11 reviews
  • Linwood 11 reviews
  • Shawn 5 reviews
  • Jaime 4 reviews
  • Tiffany 4 reviews
  • Donald 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Piperformance for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Kevin6 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 week ago★★★★★

Excellent communication thru the repair process. They dealt directly with the insurance company. The repairs look great!

Great pricePaintingBody & Trim
AlanLocal Guide · 22 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Very pleased with quality of work and service. Communication during my repair was excellent. Have been using Piperformance for over 10 years and new owners have improved the experience.

Great pricePainting
Chandler4 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★★★★★

Took my car here for some repairs owed to me by a dealership. We had some administrative struggles with the dealer, but Piperformance was great and helpful the entire way.

Pamela7 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★★★★★

We had a scratch/dent repaired on our camper van. Piperformance did a beautiful job. The paint color and finish are perfect. And, even better, they did it in three days as promised for the amount they quoted.

Reasonable price
Maria9 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★★★★★

Highly recommend! The staff here are friendly, professional, and thorough. They helped me through the entire process quickly and smoothly, from getting the estimate to booking the service to helping with the rental car. They went above and beyond! The workmanship was impeccable, and my car looks just as good as the day I drove it off the lot.

Great pricePaintingBody & TrimService not listed
Denise1 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 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with this shop after my vehicle was damaged in a deer accident. Everyone was friendly, professional, and kept me updated throughout the repair process. They made the entire insurance process much less stressful and managed to answer any questions I had. My car was returned clean and the…

Customer photo from Denise's review
Painting

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 179 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Kevin Dewyea6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent communication thru the repair process. They dealt directly with the insurance company. The repairs look great!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Alan HarerLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very pleased with quality of work and service. Communication during my repair was excellent. Have been using Piperformance for over 10 years and new owners have improved the experience.

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

Thank you, Alan! We're grateful for your loyalty over the years and are glad to hear that you’ve noticed improvements with the new ownership. Your satisfaction with our quality of work and communication means a lot to us.

S M8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Someone hit me on the black of 2025 Toyota Rav4 and Motorized lift gate got out of alignment so the lift gate would not close, the whole lift gate got shifted to the left. Geico insurance allowed me to choose my mechanic. I called Toyota dealer and they gave me 3 of their vendors names so I chose Piperformance. Geico gave them 29 days to replace the lift gate and paint it, so they called me on the 29’th day, they said car is ready to pickup, I went there and checked it they just adjusted the lock still the whole lift gate shifted to the left witch means big gap on the right of lift gate and quarter panel, almost no gap on the left side so I tolled them no, it needs to be 100%, and then they decided to replace hinges, it took more than e week to replace the hinges but this time was better but still nott properly aligned, so since the lift gate was closing almost perfectly I decided to take the car home. Two starts paint job was nice and good, front lady and the manager were nice. My recommendation: For paint job I recommend this shop, for big body work job I would not recommend it at all. Most of the parts were aftermarket and they stated OEM.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, S. I understand your frustration with the alignment issues of the lift gate after the repairs. A few things that should also be acknowledged. Gieco, your insurance company chooses the type of parts that they will pay for to repair your vehicle. The choice is not at the discretion of the shop. Second, your vehicle was hit in the rear prior to this repair. We had to redo the prior repair (from a different shop) in order for your tailgate to align properly. It's great to hear that you were satisfied with the paint job and the service from the staff, but I completely acknowledge your concerns about the body work. Your feedback is valuable, and I encourage you to reach out if you need further assistance or have more to discuss.

Chandler Currin4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chandler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Took my car here for some repairs owed to me by a dealership. We had some administrative struggles with the dealer, but Piperformance was great and helpful the entire way.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Happy to help out ,Chandler! Thank you for the five-star review!

Pamela Reed7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a scratch/dent repaired on our camper van. Piperformance did a beautiful job. The paint color and finish are perfect. And, even better, they did it in three days as promised for the amount they quoted.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Pamela, thanks so much for leaving us a great review. I am very happy to hear that you had a good experience.

Maria Bajgain9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend! The staff here are friendly, professional, and thorough. They helped me through the entire process quickly and smoothly, from getting the estimate to booking the service to helping with the rental car. They went above and beyond! The workmanship was impeccable, and my car looks just as good as the day I drove it off the lot.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Maria, for the five-star review. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience! We are always happy to help out.

Denise Nava1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had a great experience with this shop after my vehicle was damaged in a deer accident. Everyone was friendly, professional, and kept me updated throughout the repair process. They made the entire insurance process much less stressful and managed to answer any questions I had. My car was returned clean and the repairs look fantastic, almost as if the accident didn’t happen! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing auto body repairs. Thank you to Jordan and his team!

  • Services: Painting
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hey Denise! Thank you for the five star review! We are so happy that you had a positive experience with us, we appreciate your business!

Abigail Coffin7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Abigail has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service- car looks new again. Great communication and updates, quality work

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for your five star review Abigail! We're so happy to hear that our team communicated throughout the process! We're here if you ever need great service.

T GoodenLocal Guide · 56 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews T has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Efficient service and exceptional body work!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so glad you were happy with our service and workmanship

Vilma Rivas3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vilma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I recently brought in my car to have my bumper repaired, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Jamie was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. The customer service was top notch from the moment I walked in the door. The repair was completed much quicker than I expected, and the quality of the work was outstanding. My car looked brand new when I picked it up. On top of the excellent repair, they even returned my vehicle freshly washed and vacuumed, which really showed the extra care and attention they put into their work. It’s hard to find a shop that combines honesty, quality workmanship, efficiency, and great customer service all in one place, but this shop definitely does. I highly recommend them to anyone needing body work. I will absolutely be returning in the future if I ever need anything else done.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Vilma, thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a wonderful review. We are ecstatic that you were happy with your experience!

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