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Prime Auto Repair

Auto repair shop · Detroit, MI · reviewed since 2025

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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#29 of 899 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · 9 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Prime Auto Repair at a glance

Customers consistently praise the shop for quick turnaround times, honest communication, and fair pricing across various services including engine replacements, brake repairs, and AC recharging. Reviewers frequently highlight the staff's professionalism and willingness to explain necessary work without attempting to upsell. With a perfect 5.0 rating from 92 reviews, the business maintains a high satisfaction level, though the owner has not replied to any customer feedback.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 92 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 92 Google reviews (78 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Detroit, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair 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: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability98Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 88)Reliability: 98 (median 85)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Prime Auto RepairAuto Repair 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.Prime Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
100
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.Prime Auto Repair: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
98
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Prime Auto Repair: 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.Prime Auto Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 59.–
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Star ratings

92 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars92100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 78 written reviews

  • Praise13199%
  • Complaints11%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1083%
  • Reasonable217%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response2922%
  • Quality & results2620%
  • Honesty & trust2116%
  • Staff & attitude1713%
  • Price & value1713%
  • Would recommend1713%
  • Communication54%

What customers talk about

We read 78 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “After some research, I found Prime and needed urgent help since I had to drive back home the next day.”
  • “Friendly great service and fast plus there prices was more than reusable”
  • “The best mechanic in town sam was great and honest guy he got me right i will always come back to him”
  • “sam their mechanic is great, super patient and professional!”
  • “They get the job done in a timely manner at a great price.”
  • “Sam is the man he recharged my ac for me I would recommend 10/10”
  • “Sam is the best communication and sales person as well.”

People customers mention

  • Sam 7 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent reviews

Mostafa2 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★★★★★

The best mechanic in town sam was great and honest guy he got me right i will always come back to him

Customer photo from Mostafa's review
Transmission
Reginald2 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★★★★★

Sam was really great and honest man he changed the head gasket on my car runs like brand new I will definitely come back

abdulLocal Guide · 37 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★★★★★

They are the best honest mechanic place in metropolitan Detroit. They install a new engine for my Honda CR-V in just two days. Sam is the best communication and sales person as well.

Customer photo from abdul's review
Great priceTransmission
Maria2 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★★★★★

I drove from Cincinnati to Detroit for a weekend of studying, and when I arrived, I noticed a noise coming from my car’s brakes. After some research, I found Prime and needed urgent help since I had to drive back home the next day. Sam truly saved me, he fixed my car in just one hour. I’m incredibly grateful for the fast and reliable service!

Reasonable priceAuto brake repair
K'Lynn1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Sam was absolutely awesome. He fixed my trunk latch in 20 minutes and got me going quickly. The service was great I would definitely recommend!!

Hussien9 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Sam was very helpful and super honest. Highly recommended if having car issues this is the place to take it to

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 92 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Mostafa Zreik2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mostafa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best mechanic in town sam was great and honest guy he got me right i will always come back to him

  • Services: Transmission
Reginald2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Reginald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sam was really great and honest man he changed the head gasket on my car runs like brand new I will definitely come back

Lasary1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lasary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Did it fast and very well

abdul zookariLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews abdul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They are the best honest mechanic place in metropolitan Detroit. They install a new engine for my Honda CR-V in just two days. Sam is the best communication and sales person as well.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Poet3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Poet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience fixed car radio and mirror for me

Maria Julia Matos2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I drove from Cincinnati to Detroit for a weekend of studying, and when I arrived, I noticed a noise coming from my car’s brakes. After some research, I found Prime and needed urgent help since I had to drive back home the next day. Sam truly saved me, he fixed my car in just one hour. I’m incredibly grateful for the fast and reliable service!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Auto brake repair
Shawna Veal12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shawna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sam is the man he recharged my ac for me I would recommend 10/10

Riche Rich2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Riche has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The guy sam don’t miss got my ac up and blowing cold

Ivory Hall1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ivory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

sam their mechanic is great, super patient and professional!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Oil change, Service not listed
K'Lynn Baptist1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews K'Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sam was absolutely awesome. He fixed my trunk latch in 20 minutes and got me going quickly. The service was great I would definitely recommend!!

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Business details

  • Address: 8505 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
  • Phone: (313) 546-7700
  • Service area: Detroit, MI