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Precision Auto Repair 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Precision Auto Repair

Chico, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #8Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 50 oil change services · 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other oil change services (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: 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.Precision Auto Repair is better than 93% of oil change services.A
93
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.Precision Auto Repair is better than 95% of oil change services.A
95
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.Precision Auto Repair is better than 100% of oil change services.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.Precision Auto Repair is better than 100% of oil change services.A
100
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.Precision Auto Repair is better than 100% of oil change services.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.Precision Auto Repair is better than 48% of oil change services.C
48

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Precision Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Precision Auto Repair for auto engine diagnostic

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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: 75/100.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.#16 / 32
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Auto engine diagnostic”

Glenda8 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★★★★★

These guys are great. They do what they promise, make recommendations for other specialties as necessary, and charge exactly what they bid. I went there because their tv ad sounded as tho they treated all people (in my case a senior woman) with respect and they do. I highly recommend recommend!

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto engine diagnosticVehicle Inspection
Stodanko5 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★★★★★

Fixed an electrical gremlin that was plaguing me for over a year. Took them less than an hour to diagnose and fix. Looks like I have a good new mechanic for all my vehicles.

Great priceTransmissionElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
Stephanie1 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★★★★★

Hands-down, I cannot recommend this place more. I don’t ever make recommendations, but I stand behind these guys more than anything. They have treated me so well over the years.

Great priceAuto power window repairGeneral repairs & maintenanceAuto A/C recharge
Michael3 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★★★★★

Friendly, fast and reasonably priced!

Auto engine diagnosticService not listed
Elizabeth5 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★★★★★

These guys are amazing Trevor, Tavi , John, Al are the guys to go to with any automotive problems A++ service. 10/10 don’t go anywhere else you will regret it….

Auto maintenanceBrakesAuto engine diagnostic
Miguel7 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 years ago★★★★★

My Ford Ranger had a miss fire & admitting that I took it to other 2 shops long story short I needed an engine repair other 2 shops quoted me 3 to 4 k with a rebuilt engine and 4 weeks out, took it to John as my inlaw Dave recommended him with in 3 weeks total he had my truck running with a brand new engine and the…

Auto engine diagnosticEngine repairGeneral repairs & maintenance+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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

Great price 67%Reasonable 28%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance14—
Vehicle Inspection7—
Oil change7—
Brakes6—
Auto maintenance6—
Auto engine diagnostic6—
Auto brake replacement4—
Engine repair4—

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