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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%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%57+4Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

Reliable Auto Repair

San Jose, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #188Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 482 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 717 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: 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.Reliable Auto Repair is better than 91% of auto repair shops.A
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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.Reliable Auto Repair is better than 86% of auto repair shops.A
86
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.Reliable Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Reliable Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Reliable Auto Repair is better than 100% of auto repair shops.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.Reliable Auto Repair is better than 57% of auto repair shops.C
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Customers hired Reliable Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.

Reliable Auto Repair for electrical

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical”: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.#78 / 219
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Electrical”

Beverly12 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 month ago★★★★★

I needed a camera installed in my new car and a tail light replaced. The camera was installed expertly with no wires showing and works perfectly. Unfortunately I had to get the new car because someone ran a red light and totaled my old one. My son sent the camera so I would have video of any incidents in the future.…

Great priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectricalService not listed
patrick2 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 months ago★★★★★

Awesome shop! This place always leaves my car running like new. All staff are knowledgeable. The customer service is excellent here! Highly recommend

Great priceElectrical repairElectricalVehicle safety inspection
Lucia4 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★★★★★

Michael and his team are life-savers. They are the absolute best. They have been my designated auto care specialist for over a decade now across two long-running cars. They are professional, extremely skilled, honest, reliable, and very reasonably priced. They communicate well and are very responsive whenever I…

Reasonable priceElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacementExhaust
JohnnyLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

The best auto repair shop at San Jose area. Amazing job / very fast / TRUSTWORTHY If you want a reliable mechanic for the rest of your life , that’s your choice !!!!!!!!!!!!

Great priceElectrical repairElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
NALocal Guide · 33 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 announce absolutely wonderful service of our vehicle from the reliable auto! We have been asking ours and our kids car's maintenamce from them since 2016, when we move to San Jose. I appreciate so much for their work, promptness, and explanation/ recommendation I can trust. I would recomment to anyone to try going…

Reasonable priceGeneral repairs & maintenanceElectricalAuto engine diagnostic
Frank1 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. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★

My family and I have used this Auto Repair for many years and have been very satisfied with the service.🌟The service is excellent and prices are comparable. The customer service is also very good --listens and puts the customer first. Highly recommend for your car repair needs. You won't be disappointed.

Reasonable priceTransmissionElectrical repairAir & cabin filter replacement
MLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

I had an amazing experience at Reliable Auto Repair recently replacing a broken head light. Michael, the owner, finished the job in less than 30 minutes, while I was standing next to my car. I used to go to the dealer for the same issue, and it costs a few hundred dollars and I have to leave the car there…

Great priceElectrical

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

Great price 38%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 1%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General repairs & maintenance73—
Oil change73—
Vehicle Inspection42—
Transmission37—
Auto maintenance34—
Auto engine diagnostic33—
Electrical repair31—
Air & cabin filter replacement27—

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